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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

Maple Leafs' Joe Thornton fined, avoids suspension for hit on Jets' Mathieu Perreault

Thornton was fined $3,017.24, the maximum allowable per the collective bargaining agreement, for the interference penalty against Perreault.

Vikings' Dalvin Cook won't change number due to cost of buying unsold jerseys

Cook would have spent somewhere around $1.5 million purchasing the unsold inventory of jerseys.

MLB announces small increase in new positive COVID-19 test results

The Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins were among American sports teams that dealt with COVID-19 setbacks and headaches over the past week.

Hawks' Trae Young diagnosed with Grade 2 lateral ankle sprain

It's great news for Young and the Hawks. 

DeAndre Hopkins, Dalvin Cook may change numbers due to new rule

Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins and Vikings RB Dalvin Cook are two stars considering making a change for later this year after NFL owners approved a new rule to open single-digit jersey numbers for most positions in 2021.

Schalke players may quit rest of season after fan attacks

Fans reacted violently after Schalke was relegated from the Bundesliga. 

Broncos GM hints team could draft a QB to compete with Drew Lock

It sounds like the Broncos will explore their options regarding moving up in the draft. 

Seahawks re-sign backup QB Geno Smith

In 2019, former New York Jets and New York Giants quarterback Geno Smith explained that he elected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks even though he had

Mets' Pete Alonso wants to defend Home Run Derby crown at Coors Field

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso won the 2019 Home Run Derby held at Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland and will be looking to defend his title in the batter-friendly confines of Coors Field in Denver.

Cavaliers' Taurean Prince to have season-ending ankle surgery

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to get bad news on the injury front. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs contract extension with AC Milan

Goal's Stephen Darwin reports Ibrahimovic's extension will pay him roughly $7 million.

Larry Fitzgerald still hasn't told Cardinals if he wants to play or retire

The Cardinals added former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green in free agency, presumably to serve as Fitzgerald's replacement.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady criticizes new NFL jersey number rule

NFL owners have officially approved a rule change that will allow running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs to wear single-digit numbers on their jerseys beginning next season.

Myles Garrett: Browns defense 'will look very scary' after offseason additions

All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett spoke Thursday at an event in downtown Cleveland about what could be to come for Cleveland's defense. 

Avalanche cleared to play Blues Thursday night

Colorado can clinch a Stanley Cup Playoffs berth with a regulation win at St. Louis.

Justin Jefferson: I'm 'definitely excited that I’m on the Vikings rather than Philly'

Even Jefferson thought the Eagles were going to draft him.

Premier League plans rule to expel teams that join unsanctioned competitions

It appears the English top flight is taking steps to ensure its teams will think twice before joining any future breakaway competition. 

Bundesliga to enter mandatory COVID-19 quarantine to finish season

Players and staff members will only be permitted to leave their homes for training sessions and matches from May 2 through May 11.

Padres' Dinelson Lamet ends start after 29 pitches with forearm tightness

In his first game back since last September, Dinelson Lamet's comeback unfortunately proved to be short-lived.

NHL wants to start 2021-22 regular season Oct. 12?

The tentative date for the start of the 2021-22 season is currently set for Oct. 12, with training camps hopefully able to open Sept. 22.

Avalanche on track to end COVID-19 pause Thursday at Blues

Colorado had three straight games postponed on Friday and recently had Bowen Byram, Philipp Grubauer and Joonas Donskoi and Mikko Rantanen on the coronavirus-related protocol list. 

Twins add IF JT Riddle to COVID-19 injured list

The Twins' COVID-19 issues continue.