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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

Julian Edelman plans to stay retired, has nothing left to prove

Edelman is coming off knee surgery and was reportedly going to miss at least a portion of the upcoming campaign before the Patriots terminated his contract ahead of his announced retirement.

Reds' Mike Moustakas heads to 10-day IL with heel contusion

Moustakas attempted to play through the right heel contusion he first suffered last Friday against the Rockies, but it wasn't to be.

Penguins to have Evgeni Malkin for Game 3 vs. Islanders?

Malkin was a full participant in Thursday’s morning skate activities and worked as the second-line center and was also part of the top power-play unit.

'Optimism is waning' that Cubs will reach 85% COVID-19 vaccination threshold

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he's disappointed.

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians not ready to retire anytime soon

Arians also said he passed his latest health exam and is good to go for what's next on the football calendar. 

Jamaal Williams to be Lions' lead running back?

Williams agreed to a two-year deal with the Lions, likely because of the offensive role Detroit offered him in discussions.

Reports: Ohio State AD Gene Smith to receive multiyear contract extension

Ohio State Buckeyes athletic director Gene Smith was set to be out of contract after 2022. It appears that's no longer the case.

Mets' Noah Syndergaard throws four shutout innings in rehab debut

Noah Syndergaard completed his first minor league rehabilitation appearance and tossed four shutout innings for Single-A St. Lucie in Jupiter, Florida.

Orioles' Chris Davis lost for season after hip surgery

Orioles general manager Mike Elias announced Wednesday that Chris Davis has undergone season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his left hip. 

Blues, Golden Knights victims of 'false positive' COVID-19 tests

Hours before the start of Wednesday's postseason action, the NHL confirmed the Blues and Vegas Golden Knights were both impacted by "false positive" tests.

South Carolina football planning for full capacity, tailgating for 2021 season

The South Carolina Athletics Department announced Wednesday it is planning for both full capacity and tailgating areas at Williams-Brice Stadium for the 2021 season.

Ravens' Marquise Brown to wear Joe Flacco's old No. 5

Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown announced via Twitter he is switching back to No. 5, the number he wore while playing for the Oklahoma Sooners, from No. 15.

Browns GM hints Baker Mayfield could soon get contract extension?

The Cleveland Browns exercised the fifth-year option for quarterback Baker Mayfield last month, a move that links the former No. 1 overall pick with the franchise through at least the 2022 NFL season. 

USL investigating alleged racist taunts during Loudoun United-Red Bulls II match

Following the game, Red Bulls II center back Mandela Egbo tweeted about hearing "monkey chants" aimed at New York players.

Padres activate Fernando Tatis Jr., Eric Hosmer from COVID-19 IL

Both landed on the IL last week due to MLB's health and safety protocols, and Tatis tested positive for COVID-19. Hosmer, meanwhile, was deemed a high-risk close contact.

Harry Kane appears to bid farewell to Tottenham fans amid transfer speculation

Kane has repeatedly been linked with new champions of England Manchester City and also Manchester United in transfer rumors.

Former NHL veteran Jussi Jokinen retires at 38

Jokinen spent time with nine NHL clubs from 2005 through the end of the 2017-18 campaign and recorded 191 goals and 372 assists for 563 points across 951 career regular-season contests.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts ready to compete for starting job

Earlier this week, Pro Football Focus analyst and former QB Bruce Gradkowski named Hurts the NFL's second-worst starting signal-caller behind only Drew Lock of the Denver Broncos.

PGA Tour eliminates indoor mask mandate for vaccinated players

Unvaccinated players must continue to wear masks until further notice.

QB Matthew Stafford 'very excited' about playing for Rams

Stafford added he wants to follow in the footsteps of Rich Gannon, Carson Palmer, and, most recently, Tom Brady as veteran signal-callers who found success with different clubs in the twilights of their careers.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker wants Tiger Woods as vice captain

It's unknown if the all-time great will be able to attend the anticipated event held at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin from Sept. 24-26.

49ers always planned to keep Jimmy Garoppolo?

John Lynch said he was honest with Garoppolo about the team drafting a new signal-caller but confirmed the intention was always to retain him as a mentor.

Ravens' Tavon Young on pace to return from torn ACL for training camp

He is scheduled to earn $5.845 million in 2022, the final year of the agreement. 

Angels' Mike Trout out six to eight weeks with calf strain

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Cleveland Indians on Monday night but lost something more valuable than a game in the process. 

Giants claim RB Ryquell Armstead off waivers from Jaguars

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead didn't remain available for long and will have an opportunity to revive his NFL career with an NFC East club.