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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

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.

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.