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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

Jaguars assistant Brian Schneider taking leave for personal reasons

Schneider previously worked under Seattle head coach Pete Carroll at USC and then with the Seahawks from 2010 through last season and built one of the NFL's best special teams units of the last decade. 

Mets ace Jacob deGrom could make one more rehab start?

Mets manager Luis Rojas said that Jacob deGrom will take the bump Tuesday, but it hasn't yet been determined if that appearance will be another rehab start. 

Cowboys could sign Brett Hundley as Dak Prescott backup?

Brett Hundley has completed a successful workout with the Cowboys and could soon sign a deal with the club. 

Mets' Pete Alonso, Tommy Hunter added to lengthy injured list

According to Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News, the Mets now have 16 players on the IL.

Mariners facing COVID-19 concerns due to unvaccinated personnel?

At least one member of the Mariners' traveling party tested positive for COVID-19, which is worrisome because Seattle are allegedly "among the least-vaccinated teams in MLB."

Seahawks' Pete Carroll calls Russell Wilson trade rumors 'old news'

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is doing his best to put all Russell Wilson trade rumors to bed.

49ers waive WR Marqise Lee four days after signing him

It was a short stay for Lee in San Francisco. 

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes to participate in OTAs coming off toe surgery

It's encouraging news as Mahomes continues to work his way back from the procedure. 

Canucks sign coach Travis Green to multiyear extension

Green holds a record of 125-132-32 since taking the Vancouver job in April 2017 and is fifth on the franchise's all-time list for games coached and wins. 

UConn's Geno Auriemma receives contract extension through 2025

The 67-year-old will earn a base salary of $600,000 per year and additional compensation of $2.2 million for speaking, consulting and media obligations. That figure increases by $100,000 each year.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom to start Tuesday vs. Rockies?

After a successful rehab start Thursday night, deGrom could be in-line for a return to the Mets. 

Mets ace Jacob deGrom hits 102 mph in rehab start

New York ace Jacob deGrom took the bump for the Low-A St. Lucie Mets as he works to recover from the right side tightness, and the 32-year-old showed little mercy, hitting between 101.9 and 102 mph on the speed radar.

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg to return, face Orioles Friday

Strasburg will pitch for the first time since mid-April. 

Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza off UFC roster after suffering broken arm

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza suffered a broken arm during last Saturday's UFC 262. Insult was added to that legitimate injury via the fact that Souza is out of contract and now out of the UFC. 

Angels won't 'interfere' with Shohei Ohtani as two-way player

Despite Ohtani's impressive start to the season, injury concerns are always lurking around his status as a two-way player. 

Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. on track to play Week 1 vs. Chiefs?

Odell Beckham Jr., who continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered on Oct. 25, has a good chance to be on the field for the Browns' Week 1 rematch in Kansas City on Sept. 12.

Sam Burns out of PGA Championship with back injury

Burns came into the tournament on a run of very strong play. 

2021 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells to be held in October

The event will make its return in October. 

Washington Football Team releasing RT Morgan Moses

Washington selected tackle Samuel Cosmi in the second round and then signed one-time Pro Bowl left tackle Charles Leno Jr. earlier this month, moves that made Moses surplus to requirements. 

Derrick Henry wants Titans to trade for Falcons WR Julio Jones

Tennessee Titans running back and two-time reigning NFL rushing champion Derrick Henry made it clear he wants his employer to pursue Julio Jones who is available on the trade market.

Hawks' Cam Reddish likely out for playoff series vs. Knicks

Reddish started 21 of 26 games this season and averaged 11.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per contest before the injury. He has thus far missed 42 consecutive games leading up to Sunday's matchup. 

Cleveland State extends coach Dennis Gates through 2026-27

The 41-year-old first accepted the gig ahead of the 2019-20 season and earned back-to-back Horizon League Coach of the Year Awards.