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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

Cowboys decline fifth-year option on Pro Bowl LB Leighton Vander Esch

The team still has long-term interest in the LB, but found the price tag of Vander Esch's option to be too expensive. 

NFL 'Thursday Night Football' moves to Amazon in 2022

The games will still be available over-the-air in the local markets of the participating teams. 

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin returns Monday vs. Flyers

Malkin recorded eight goals and 16 assists across 29 contests this season before the setback. 

Manchester United concerned protest could disrupt Liverpool match?

Roughly 10,000 supporters are expected to participate in an anti-Glazer protest outside Old Trafford ahead of the Liverpool contest, and it's feared some may disrupt the game.

Chiefs won't draft RB after signing Jerick McKinnon?

After adding McKinnon, the team is likely to use draft resources on other positions. 

2021 NFL Draft second-most-watched draft ever

Unsurprisingly, the NFL remains king of televised sports in the United States. 

Lakers' LeBron James expected to return from ankle injury vs. Kings

If James and/or the Lakers change course before tipoff against the Kings, he would be eligible to return for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Falcons sign veteran QB AJ McCarron to one-year deal

McCarron, 30, entered the NFL when the Cincinnati Bengals selected him  in the fifth round of the 2014 draft, and he's bounced around the league  without ever cementing himself as anything other than a secondary  option.

Phillies' Bryce Harper out vs. Mets; Didi Gregorius on COVID-19 list

In a corresponding roster move, Philadelphia recalled catcher Rafael Marchan from its alternate training site. 

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on star QB Lamar Jackson

Back in early March, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta told reporters he was "confident and committed to try and get a long-term deal done" with his signal-caller.

Nine MLB teams hit 85% vaccination rate threshold

MLB informed teams in late March that certain COVID-19 health and safety protocols could be relaxed for organizations that hit the 85% threshold for vaccinated personnel.

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama receives Japan Prime Minister's Award

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga honored Matsuyama "for bringing courage and hope to the disaster-hit areas" close to the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Packers may wait until June to officially trade Aaron Rodgers?

The Packers would endure about $38.35 million in dead money if they traded the 37-year-old signal-caller before June 1.

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco on track for mid-May debut

Barring an unforeseen issue, Carrasco will make a minor league rehab start on or around May 4 and then head to the Mets' active roster during the second week of May.

Patriots won't trade for Jimmy Garoppolo due to salary-cap issues?

Fans of the New England Patriots hoping that current 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo could return to the team that drafted him back in 2014 received some bad news ahead of the start of this year's player selection process. 

AHL won't award Calder Cup for second straight year

Disruptions from COVID-19 will again prevent the awarding of the Calder Cup. 

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out for Thursday's game vs. Capitals

Malkin had missed 21 games heading into Thursday afternoon due to what is rumored to be a right knee injury.

Bulls, Blackhawks to welcome fans at 25% capacity starting May 7

The NBA's Chicago Bulls and NHL's Chicago Blackhawks are going with a "better late than never" approach to welcoming paying spectators back to the United Center.

Packers believe QB Jordan Love can start if Aaron Rodgers isn't an option?

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst theoretically would not need to receive a new and younger quarterback in return for Rodgers' services.

Chargers exercise fifth-year option on S Derwin James

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has flashed All-Pro talent when healthy but was frustratingly slowed by injuries across each of the past two years.

Brewers' Corbin Burnes, Zack Godley go on injured list

Corbin Burnes and Zack Godley have been placed on the injured list. Godley is dealing with a right index finger contusion, while no reason was given for Burnes' absence.