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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

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

Panthers GM suggests QB Teddy Bridgewater will be traded

The Carolina Panthers landed a new starting quarterback on Monday by trading with the New York Jets for Sam Darnold, a move that theoretically makes Teddy Bridgewater surplus to requirements. 

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski reveals COVID-19 hospitalization

While speaking on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (22-1-0) revealed that he was hospitalized with pneumonia while battling COVID-19 after he tested positive for the virus on March 19. 

Vikings CB Jeff Gladney facing 2-10 years in prison after alleged assault

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney has turned himself in to the Dallas County Jail regarding allegations that he assaulted his 22-year-old girlfriend this past Friday. 

Panthers will exercise fifth-year option on QB Sam Darnold?

Shortly after the trade, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Panthers will likely look to deal quarterback Teddy Bridgewater or ask him to rework his contract to offer the club salary-cap relief.

Eric Staal to center third line in Canadiens debut vs. Oilers

Staal is set to make his Montreal debut.

Jets trade QB Sam Darnold to Panthers for three draft picks

Carolina must make a decision on the fifth-year option attached to Darnold's contract by May 3. He would earn $18.8 million, fully guaranteed, for 2022 under that option. 

North Carolina to promote Hubert Davis to head basketball coach

Davis will replace Roy Williams as the head man at North Carolina.

Texans QB Deshaun Watson now facing 22 lawsuits

The lawsuits against the star QB continue to pile up.

NHL confident Canucks can finish regular season despite COVID-19 outbreak

Vancouver hasn't played since losing to the Winnipeg Jets on March 24. 

Nets' James Harden can return Monday vs. Knicks

The Nets will get a boost on Monday with the return of James Harden.

11 Nationals players in quarantine amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Washington Nationals had their season-opening home series versus the New York Mets postponed due to what was initially feared to be a "major" COVID-19 outbreak.

Attorney Tony Buzbee to hold press conference on Deshaun Watson allegations Tuesday

The Deshaun Watson sexual assault allegations continue to dominate headlines.

Mets president Sandy Alderson: 'Hesitation' among some players to get COVID-19 vaccine

Mets third baseman J.D. Davis raised eyes on Friday when he suggested he wasn't sure if he would receive a COVID-19 vaccine shot as soon as he was eligible. He apparently isn't alone.

Mets announce Francisco Lindor contract extension

The Mets confirmed four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor's 10-year, $341 million contract extension on Monday.

Raiders' Nevin Lawson, Rams' Tyrique McGhee suspended by NFL

Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson is suspended for the first two games of the 2021 season for a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. Meanwhile, Rams defensive back Tyrique McGhee has earned a five-game suspension for PEDs.