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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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Mets' Pete Alonso on Francisco Lindor: 'I hope they pay him $400 million'

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and shortstop Francisco Lindor have only been teammates for about two-and-a-half months since Lindor joined the Mets from the Cleveland Indians via a blockbuster January trade, but Alonso is in full solidarity with his new compatriot.

Charter flight carrying Jazz makes emergency landing after striking flock of birds

The Jazz were prepared to take a charter flight for Wednesday's game at the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday afternoon when things nearly went horribly wrong.

Canucks forward Adam Gaudette tests positive for COVID-19

Wednesday's game between the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames is now in doubt.

Rays' Ji-Man Choi out 3-5 weeks after knee surgery

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi was bothered by soreness in his right knee throughout spring training and will now miss approximately the first month of the regular season.

Texans GM: Lawsuits against Deshaun Watson are 'certainly troubling'

The Texans finally weighed in on Watson's mounting legal issues.

Roger Goodell expects full NFL stadiums for 2021 season

NFL revenue dropped from $16 billion in 2019 to $12 billion in 2020 largely because teams couldn't fill stadiums throughout the pandemic-altered campaign, so it's logical Goodell and league owners would plan for sellouts until they're told otherwise.

Blue Jays move third homestand to Florida spring training ballpark

The Blue Jays hope to fill TD Ballpark to 15% capacity for home games that begin April 8. Typically, the venue seats approximately 8,500 fans. 

Malcolm Butler: 'I’ll ball harder this year' with Cardinals

Butler recorded 100 total tackles, four interceptions and 14 pass breakups during the 2020 campaign and vowed to post even better numbers with the Cardinals. 

Bruins get Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo back Tuesday vs. Devils

The Boston Bruins will get a pair of key figures back as they close March out with Tuesday's game versus the New Jersey Devils.

Bruce Arians doesn't rule out Buccaneers drafting QB in first round

The Buccaneers are committed to having seven-time champion quarterback Tom Brady lead them into the defense of their Super Bowl LV crown, but they know Brady won't play forever.

Future Super Bowl games to fall on Presidents Day Sundays?

Barring a surprising development, NFL owners will soon vote to approve expanding the regular season to 17 games, which will delay the completion of playoff tournaments and set Super Bowl dates back by one week.

Mets owner on Francisco Lindor contract talks: 'It does take two to tango'

Cohen had dinner with Lindor on Saturday night, and many assumed the two were close on announcing a long-term contract before Thursday's deadline for talks repeatedly set by Lindor in previous interviews.

Veteran safety Shawn Williams joins Cardinals on one-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals are leaving little doubt they're looking to do more than compete for just a playoff berth later this year. Per the NFL's official website, the Cardinals have agreed to a one-year deal with safety Shawn Williams.

Some St. Louis Cardinals players refusing COVID-19 vaccines?

Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said on Monday his club may not hit the 85% mark of Tier 1 personnel being vaccinated due to players opting against getting their shot.

Canadiens cleared to practice, hope to play Tuesday after COVID-19 pause

Montreal had three home games against the Oilers last week and Sunday's matchup versus the Ottawa Senators scrapped due to COVID-19 concerns.

QB Matthew Stafford 'reenergized' after trade to Rams

Stafford made his only Pro Bowl appearance in 2014 but would now like to show his best playing days are ahead of him in a new offense and a new culture. 

Washington could draft QB despite signing Ryan Fitzpatrick?

The Football Team could always attempt to trade up, but the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets and 49ers seem unlikely to move down at this point of the process. 

Rangers' Jose Leclerc to undergo Tommy John surgery

The team's worst fears were confirmed as Leclerc will undergo season-ending surgery.

Infant son of Browns WR Ryan Switzer undergoes surgery in Boston

Switzer has provided updates on his son on social media.

All-Pro TE George Kittle wants Jimmy Garoppolo as 49ers QB

Kittle trusts team leadership to do what's best for the franchise, but he knows who he wants to be his quarterback.

Veteran DL Danny Shelton joins Giants on one-year deal

Former first-round pick Danny Shelton has agreed to join the Giants on a one-year contract that will likely end up being a "prove it" deal for the 27-year-old defensive lineman.

Mets players confident Francisco Lindor will sign long-term contract?

The mood among Mets players remains optimistic that Lindor will sign long-term with the team.