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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

Nationals activate Juan Soto, Will Harris from IL

Soto may not return to the lineup until he can serve as a designated hitter playing at the New York Yankees this weekend.

Larry Fitzgerald 'likes' Cardinals' offseason moves but hasn't made decision on playing

Fitzgerald appeared in 13 games last season and recorded 54 receptions for 409 yards and a touchdown. He turns 38 years old in August.

Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks heads to IL with elbow inflammation

Hicks experienced discomfort throwing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday and underwent an MRI to evaluate the seriousness of the problem.

Deion Sanders: HBCU players were 'neglected and rejected' in NFL Draft

Sanders wasn't the only individual to speak out about the lack of HBCU players involved with this year's draft.

Rangers' Artemi Panarin out for season following Tom Wilson incident

Wilson was not disciplined for appearing to slam Panarin to the ice via a move that some have said should've resulted in a lengthy ban.

Hornets' Miles Bridges out for rest of regular season due to health and safety protocols?

Bridges has averaged 12.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 50.6% from the field and 40.5% from three-point range.

Report: Mets manager Luis Rojas 'safe' for now

The Mets did part ways with hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant Tom Slater.

Phillies' Bryce Harper may go on IL with sore wrist?

Philadelphia Phillies star slugger Bryce Harper first injured his left wrist when he was struck by a 97-mph fastball in last Wednesday's game versus the St. Louis Cardinals.

Giants' Daniel Jones played through 'serious' injury in 2020?

Giants QB Daniel Jones injured his right hamstring in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 29, sprained his ankle in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 13, and never looked the same while playing in the final two games of the season. 

Marlins' Paul Campbell suspended 80 games for PED violation

Before Monday's development, Campbell appeared in five games this season and posted a record of 0-2 with an 8.74 ERA in 11.1 innings.

Report: Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell in draft due to heart issue

The 21-year-old has been cleared by doctors to continue his career, and the Browns will move forward hoping they got one of the draft's top steals. 

Dodgers' Dustin May to undergo Tommy John surgery, out for season

He finished the pandemic-shortened 2020 season fifth in National League Rookie of the Year voting.

Broncos release QB Jeff Driskel amid Aaron Rodgers rumors

The fact that the Broncos may now have space on their depth chart for a new starting QB is merely the latest twist in what's become the most interesting saga of the NFL offseason.

NFL players could again opt out for 2021 season?

The NFL and NFLPA are urging all personnel to receive COVID-19 vaccine  shots, but the league is not yet mandating players get vaccinated to participate in upcoming preseason and regular-season matchups.

Kyle Shanahan called Matt LaFleur about potential Aaron Rodgers trade

LaFleur told Shanahan that 49ers GM John Lynch would be wasting his time trying to acquire the three-time MVP.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani scratched vs. Rays after being hit by pitch

Left-hander Jose Quintana will take the bump in Ohtani's place versus the Rays.

LeBron James out Monday vs. Nuggets to rest ankle

His status for Thursday's showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers is unknown as of Monday afternoon.

Kevin Love wants to play for Trail Blazers with Damian Lillard

It appears Love may already be planning for his exit from Northeast Ohio.

Cowboys decline fifth-year option on Pro Bowl LB Leighton Vander Esch

The team still has long-term interest in the LB, but found the price tag of Vander Esch's option to be too expensive. 

NFL 'Thursday Night Football' moves to Amazon in 2022

The games will still be available over-the-air in the local markets of the participating teams. 

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin returns Monday vs. Flyers

Malkin recorded eight goals and 16 assists across 29 contests this season before the setback. 

Manchester United concerned protest could disrupt Liverpool match?

Roughly 10,000 supporters are expected to participate in an anti-Glazer protest outside Old Trafford ahead of the Liverpool contest, and it's feared some may disrupt the game.

Chiefs won't draft RB after signing Jerick McKinnon?

After adding McKinnon, the team is likely to use draft resources on other positions. 

2021 NFL Draft second-most-watched draft ever

Unsurprisingly, the NFL remains king of televised sports in the United States.