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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

Eagles release veteran WR DeSean Jackson

The Eagles expect to receive $6 million in salary-cap relief by cutting Jackson.

Saturday's Pacers-Rockets game postponed due to severe weather

A makeup date for the game wasn't mentioned in the Association's brief statement. 

MLB reports 13 positive COVID-19 tests at start of spring training

If the NBA and NHL campaigns offer any indication of what is to come, MLB will inevitably run into schedule disruptions caused by the virus  not long after Opening Day on April 1.

Rafael Alves sets UFC record by missing weight by 11.5 pounds

Alves weighed in on Friday at 157.5 pounds, 11.5 pounds over the contracted limit for the featherweight match. It's a new record for a UFC weight miss.

Cardinals will 'certainly take a swing' to sign All-Pro J.J. Watt?

It's been a week since three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt officially parted ways with the Houston Texans and became a free agent available to sign with the team of his choosing. 

Some NBA teams may not get to 72 regular-season games?

Postponements coupled with seemingly inevitable future schedule disruptions have resulted in team officials asking what happens if a club can't finish all 72 planned regular-season games before the start of the playoffs.

Free agent WR Marvin Jones wants to sign with Super Bowl contender

Veteran wide receiver Marvin Jones led the Detroit Lions during the 2020 season in all relevant categories, and he's now looking to bring his talents to a contender heading into 2021.

Cleveland's Terry Francona recently had surgery for staph infection in toe

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona continues to deal with health setbacks not linked with COVID-19 infections amid the coronavirus pandemic.

QB Robert Griffin III donates over 20,000 meals to Texas food banks

The 31-year-old grew up in Texas, though, and, thus, has ties with communities hit hard by extreme winter weather conditions that left thousands of residents without power, drinkable water, and hot water for days.

ESPN analysts not sold on Trevor Lawrence as best QB in NFL Draft ?

For what it's worth, though, this isn't the first time Miller and Clark have questioned Lawrence's status atop mock drafts and big boards.

Red Sox P Eduardo Rodriguez felt 'really, really bad' during COVID-19, myocarditis scares

While vaccine rollouts are occurring throughout North America, Rodriguez reminded all to remain cautious and to continue following recommended health and safety guidelines. 

Yankees' Zack Britton on Domingo German: 'You don't get to control who your teammates are'

German is back with the Yankees at the start of spring training, and fellow pitcher Zack Britton doesn't seem like he'll be embracing his teammate's return with open arms. 

Could Buccaneers QB Tom Brady play another five years?

Running back LeSean McCoy believes Tom Brady could play another five years if he wanted to.

Adam Silver defends holding NBA All-Star Game amid COVID-19 pandemic

The NBA and players' union have been criticized from all corners for agreeing to hold an All-Star Game during the pandemic, but commissioner Adam Silver is defending that decision.

Eagles to make QB Jalen Hurts compete for starting job?

Most assumed that Jalen Hurts, who replaced Wentz in the lineup last December, would begin summer training-camp sessions as Philadelphia's starter. However, that doesn't appear to be the case.

Wizards players dealing with lingering COVID-19 issues?

The Washington Wizards dealt with a concerning COVID-19 outbreak last month that included a handful of players testing positive for the virus and resulted in the NBA postponing six of Washington's games.

Friday's Mavericks-Rockets game postponed due to severe weather

The NBA confirmed that Friday's Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets clash has been postponed "due to government shutdown of Toyota Center because of severe weather conditions in Houston." 

Astros manager Dusty Baker receives COVID-19 vaccine after early concerns

Among those who recently had concerns over the vaccine was Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, who informed reporters on Thursday that he has been vaccinated. 

Did Colts prefer Raiders' Derek Carr over Carson Wentz?

It's possible the Colts wanted a different quarterback instead of Wentz. 

NFL CB Pierre Desir donates 10,000 meals to Houston Food Bank

Desir donated 10,000 meals to the Houston Food Bank after extreme winter weather conditions left tens of thousands of Texas residents without power and hot water for days.

Saturday's Stars-Lightning game postponed due to winter weather

Dallas hasn't competed since suffering a fifth consecutive defeat last Saturday, a shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Stars are next scheduled to play at the Florida Panthers on Monday. 

Cleveland ace Shane Bieber tests positive for COVID-19

The reigning American League Cy Young award winner will miss the start of spring training sessions after testing positive for COVID-19.

Professional Fighters League secures $65 million investment for 2021 season

Former UFC stars Fabricio Werdum, Tom Lawlor, Rory MacDonald and Anthony Pettis are among the big names signed to PFL men's divisions.

Bears never made an offer for new Colts QB Carson Wentz?

Once speculated to be the frontrunner to acquire new Colts QB Carson Wentz, it's now been reported that the Bears never even made an offer for the former No. 2 pick.