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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

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. 

2021 NFL season to include more taunting penalties?

Chairman of the league's Competition Committee Rich McKay said on Wednesday that NFL officials have become "too lax in taunting" and that the league plans to crack down.

Cavaliers' Dylan Windler likely done for season after left knee surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Dylan Windler can't catch a break.

NFL officially eliminates overtime from preseason games

NFL players and fans alike can rejoice knowing that meaningless preseason games will not go into overtime.

Lakers' Anthony Davis planning to return Thursday vs. Mavericks

Los Angeles has won only 14 of 30 games during Davis' absence. He's played in 23 contests this season and was averaging 22.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks when he became a long-term spectator. 

Orioles' Anthony Santander out two to four weeks with ankle sprain

Testing revealed no fracture in Santander's ankle. 

George Floyd's brother thanks Raiders for support after team's controversial tweet

Philonise Floyd thanked the Raiders and shared a positive message as the organization continued to take criticism on social media. 

2021 NFL regular-season schedule release set for May 12

It's been reported since early March and was confirmed last week that the release of the 2021 NFL regular-season schedule would occur after the NFL Draft that will run from April 29 through May 1.

Liverpool, Manchester United owners apologize for Super League involvement

Liverpool and United supporters, along with fans of other teams, have called for both Henry and Glazer to separate themselves from their clubs.

Former UFC, WWE champion Ronda Rousey confirms she's pregnant with first child

Rousey and husband Travis Browne announced they are expecting their first child. 

Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen placed on COVID-19 protocol list

The Colorado Avalanche had three straight games postponed on Friday due to COVID-19 issues and already had goaltender Philipp Grubauer and winger Joonas Donskoi on the coronavirus-related protocol list as of Tuesday morning. 

Nationals star OF Juan Soto heads to injured list with strained shoulder

Washington began Tuesday night at 5-9 overall and in last place in the National League East standings. 

Nets' James Harden out indefinitely after latest hamstring setback

James Harden has been sidelined since April 5 with a hamstring injury, and the club confirmed on Tuesday that he suffered a setback on Monday and is now out indefinitely.

All English clubs now out of European Super League?

The European Super League as it was announced on Sunday is already a thing of the past. 

Sports world reacts after Derek Chauvin is found guilty in George Floyd murder verdict

As noted by an ESPN piece, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of three charges related to the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, and reactions from the sports world came in quickly.