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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

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. 

Nets' James Harden out at least 10 days; Kevin Durant probable to return Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden recently missed two games due to right hamstring tightness but returned to action for Monday's matchup against the New York Knicks.

Seahawks DE Carlos Dunlap: Russell Wilson said he's 'here to stay'

Dunlap told reporters on Tuesday that he considered Wilson's future before committing his own to the Seahawks.

NFL monitoring 'deeply disturbing' allegations against Texans QB Deshaun Watson

The NFL issued a statement on the ongoing Deshaun Watson situation.

Warren Moon thinks QB Russell Wilson, Seahawks headed toward messy divorce

Moon believes Wilson and the Seahawks are on a path that will end with separation.

Stars coach Rick Bowness out Tuesday vs. Chicago due to COVID-19 protocols

The 66-year-old, who is quarantining in North Carolina, tested negative for the coronavirus but remains on the protocols list.

Could Texans be sued over Deshaun Watson allegations?

Attorney Tony Buzbee hinted the Texans either could or should have known about Watson's supposed reputation.

MLB confirms Rockies, Coors Field will host All-Star Game

Per the MLB website, the league selected Colorado because it was already bidding for a future All-Star Game and has the necessary facilities and services to accept the festivities on short notice.

Mets schedule COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday at Citi Field

The Mets hope most players will decide to get the vaccine.

Ashley Solis becomes first woman to publicly discuss allegations vs. Deshaun Watson

Ashley Solis said she has suffered from panic attacks, anxiety and depression over the past year. 

Sabres' Taylor Hall to sit amid trade rumors

The New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche are among clubs interested in acquiring Hall before next Monday's deadline.

Kings coach Todd McLellan: 'We don't deserve to be in the playoffs'

Los Angeles has lost three straight and dropped six of its past seven contests to fall to seventh in the division.

Canucks now have 17 players on NHL COVID-19 protocol list

While NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly insists the Vancouver Canucks will be able to complete their full 56-game regular-season schedule despite enduring