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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Canucks report no new positive COVID-19 tests amid outbreak

It's hoped Vancouver can return to play at the end of next week.

Mets RP Dellin Betances goes on IL with shoulder setback

Betances pitched in 15 games for the Mets last season and finished the year with a 7.71 ERA.

Four-time Pro Bowl LB C.J. Mosley receives COVID-19 vaccine, urges others to follow

Last summer, Mosley became one of the biggest names to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attorney for Deshaun Watson files motion to reveal woman's ID

The Houston Police Department and NFL have both opened investigations, and NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy called the accusations "deeply disturbing" in a statement offered on Tuesday. 

Swansea City, Birmingham City boycott social media to protest racist abuse

The Premier League and broadcast partners have publicly taken steps to demand platforms such as Instagram and Twitter ban any accounts linked with racist abuse sent to players, staff members and official club accounts.

Capitals' Henrik Lundqvist hopes to be cleared to return later this month

Lundqvist said he's set for an examination later this month that he hopes will clear him to eventually resume his career after he first returned to the ice for practices and skating work in February.

Deshaun Watson fans lash out at reported victim online amid sexual assault allegations

Ashley Solis revealed she is one of at least 22 plaintiffs who have filed civil lawsuits against Deshaun Watson, and fans of the QB have found online pages linked with her business and flooded them with abuse and negative reviews. 

Blue Jays' George Springer now has quad setback

George Springer hasn't yet made his regular-season debut after starting April on the injured list with a strained left oblique muscle. Now he has a new injury to deal with.

Mets-Nationals games rescheduled after COVID-19 postponements

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals had their regular-season opening series postponed last week due to COVID-19 concerns impacting Washington. MLB confirmed the makeup dates for those games on Wednesday.

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin skates but is still 'week to week' with injury

Malkin didn't travel with the Penguins for their current road.

Only one new NBA player tested positive for COVID-19 this past week

It's the third consecutive week NBA players recorded only one new positive result.

49ers, Washington had interest in Sam Darnold before free agency opened?

Both teams moved in different directions prior to Darnold's trade to the Panthers.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge out Wednesday with oblique soreness

Judge homered in both wins over Baltimore this week but appeared to be running slower than usual during trips around the basepaths on Tuesday. 

Bills' Josh Allen not sure if he'll receive COVID-19 vaccine?

Reports emerged late last month that the NFL and NFL Players Association intend to "eliminate a number of significant restrictions" related to COVID-19

Masters chairman speaks on boycotts linked with overhaul of Georgia election laws

Some observers have called for boycotts of The Masters golf tournament set to open on Thursday, and Augusta National and Masters chairman Fred Ridley spoke about the situation during a Wednesday news conference.

Canucks up to 25 positive COVID-19 test results amid outbreak

The COVID-19 outbreak that has kept the Vancouver Canucks out of action since a March 24 loss to the Winnipeg Jets continues to get worse.

Reliant Energy moving on from Deshaun Watson as brand ambassador

NRG Energy currently holds the naming rights to Houston's stadium and is the parent company of Reliant.

'Half' of Cleveland baseball team receives COVID-19 vaccine

The remaining members willingly accepting the vaccine will receive shots on Thursday.

Former Giants WR Travis Rudolph charged with first-degree murder

A wide receiver who first made his name with the Florida State Seminoles and later had a cup of coffee with the New York Giants is facing serious charges.  As David M.

Stars coach Rick Bowness cleared to return from COVID-19 protocols

The 66-year-old was surprisingly pulled before the third period of Sunday's loss at the Carolina Hurricanes due to COVID-19 concerns and missed Tuesday's defeat at the Chicago Blackhawks.

Aspen Ladd to return to UFC July 24 vs. Macy Chiasson?

Ladd, who turned 26 years old last month, hasn't competed since earning a victory over Yana Kunitskaya in December 2019 before the UFC had its schedule altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

United States might boycott Beijing Winter Olympics?

The Beijing Winter Olympics are scheduled to open on Feb. 4, 2022. 

Mets receive COVID-19 vaccine education ahead of Thursday's vaccinations

The New York Mets had their entire regular-season opening series against the Washington Nationals postponed due to COVID-19 issues affecting Washington,

Seventeen Canucks players have tested positive for COVID-19 amid outbreak?

Logic suggests it's wishful thinking to believe the Canucks will be cleared to play April 12.