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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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Zero NBA players positive for COVID-19 once again

It's the second consecutive week the Association hasn't recorded a single positive result during the postseason tournament. 

Churchill Downs suspends trainer Bob Baffert for two years

Hours after reports surfaced on Wednesday that a second blood test from Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit confirmed the presence of the steroid betamethasone, Churchill Downs suspended legendary trainer Bob Baffert for two years.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur unsure if Aaron Rodgers will attend mandatory minicamp

The standoff between disgruntled quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst regarding the future of the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player continues into June. 

Virginia Tech LB Isi Etute charged with second-degree murder

ESPN's David M. Hale and Ben Kercheval of CBS Sports explained Wednesday that Virginia Tech Hokies freshman linebacker Isi Etute has been arrested and

Ravens QB coach: Lamar Jackson contract talks won't 'be a distraction'

Jackson had his fifth-year option picked up in April and recently suggested he could see himself staying put through the remainder of his career.

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares doesn't remember hits that caused concussion, knee injury

Tavares added that he has not yet seen a replay from Game 1 and that Canadiens forward Corey Perry, who accidentally clipped him in the head, reached out to him after that contest.

76ers star Joel Embiid out for Game 5 vs. Wizards with meniscus tear

Embiid's status past Wednesday's game will depend on pain in the knee and potential swelling during his recovery.

Browns 'retire' All-Pro Myles Garrett from offseason basketball

Now that the 25-year-old has reported for organized team activities, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said during Wednesday's media session Garrett is back to being a one-sport star. 

Report: Cowboys not trading one-time Pro Bowl LB Leighton Vander Esch right now

Vander Esch earned his only Pro Bowl nod as a rookie in 2018 but missed a total of 13 regular-season games over the following two seasons due to a neck issue and a broken collarbone.

Tom Brady wearing no knee brace in latest workout video

Tom Brady shared a video on Tuesday that showed him wearing no brace or protective sleeve on the knee at the Buccaneers' workout.

Blue Jays might return to Toronto this season?

The Blue Jays haven't hosted an opponent at Rogers Centre in Toronto since Sept. 29, 2019, and went 17-9 in Buffalo during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.

All-Star SS Trevor Story could rejoin Rockies next Tuesday?

Colorado Rockies two-time All-Star shortstop Trevor Story is dealing with right elbow inflammation that first impacted the 28-year-old during last Thursday's loss to the New York Mets.

Ben Roethlisberger approaches every season 'like it's my last'

The two-time champion, who turned 39 years old around the time he reworked his deal, also said Tuesday he isn't thinking past what many believe will be his final year with Pittsburgh. 

Mariners' Kyle Lewis hits IL with 'small tear' in meniscus

In a corresponding roster move, Seattle recalled outfielder Taylor Trammell from Triple-A Tacoma.

76ers' Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 5 vs. Wizards due to knee injury

The update on Philadelphia 76ers star big man and NBA Most Valuable Player candidate Joel Embiid isn't disastrous, but it also isn't good.

Bruins' Jake DeBrusk fined $5,000 for cross-checking Islanders' Scott Mayfield

Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk got away with delivering a nasty crosscheck to New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield without suffering a penalty.

Three-time Pro Bowl TE Delanie Walker to work out with 49ers

The 49ers do have All-Pro George Kittle atop the depth chart at the position and, thus, don't need Walker to be at his absolute best to contribute in the offense that will feature either veteran Jimmy Garoppolo or rookie Trey Lance as its QB1.

Wizards' Davis Bertans out for rest of 76ers series with calf strain

If the Washington Wizards are to complete a comeback for the ages against the Philadelphia 76ers, they will have to do so without the services of forward Davis Bertans.

UEFA could ban Real Madrid, Barcelona from Champions League?

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are the only teams that have not officially dissociated from the proposed Super League.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor: Joe Burrow 'looks better every single day I see him'

Taylor told reporters Tuesday that he likes what he's seen from Burrow during organized team activities.

Bruce Arians: Some players don't know they're fighting for their jobs

Arians' comments serve as a reminder that "voluntary" often means "encouraged" as it pertains to football-related activities.

Penn State football to return to full capacity for 2021 season

The Penn State announcement added that tailgating and other traditional aspects of football gamedays will also return.