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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

Chargers' Derwin James cleared for full participation coming off torn meniscus

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James earned All-Pro honors as a rookie in 2018 but has since played in only five games because of injury setbacks. 

Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell available for Game 2 vs. Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz fell to the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening game of their playoff series Sunday and were without All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who hasn't played since suffering an ankle injury on April 16.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater: Comments on Panthers practices 'taken out of context'

Bridgewater told reporters that he's communicated with Panthers OC Joe Brady and is ready to move on.

Matt Ryan 'fired up' by Falcons drafting TE Kyle Pitts

Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Matt Ryan is telling anyone who will listen he's a big fan of rookie tight end Kyle Pitts.  

Oilers' Josh Archibald suspended one game for hit on Jets' Logan Stanley

If Edmonton forces a Game 5, Archibald would be eligible to return for Wednesday's contest.  

Von Miller glad Broncos traded for Teddy Bridgewater

Miller thinks the addition of Bridgewater can only bring positives to the team. 

Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater on equal ground in Broncos QB competition

For now, both Lock and Bridgewater will have equal opportunity to claim the starting job in Denver. 

Giants, Jets planning for full stadium capacity for 2021 NFL season

A change in state restrictions has opened the door for full capacity at MetLife Stadium this fall. 

Browns TE David Njoku no longer wants a trade

The first-round selection from the 2017 draft recorded a paltry 19 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns during the 2020 regular season and is likely worth more to the Browns on the active roster than he'd be on the trade market.

Yankees' Aaron Hicks might be done for season due to wrist surgery

Hicks attempted a course of anti-inflammatories and hoped to eventually play through the issue.

Panthers' DJ Moore switches uniform number to 2

Panthers quarterback Tommy Stevens will go from No. 2 to No. 15. 

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto on IL with hand contusion

Realmuto explained the setback first occurred three weeks ago and then "stiffened up" last week when he was dealing with COVID-19 issues.

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.