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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

Terry Francona lashes out at racist abuse directed at Cleveland's Yu Chang

Francona blasted the comments when talking with reporters. 

Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Virtual offseason 'worked out perfectly fine' in 2020

While COVID-19 vaccine rollouts continue throughout the country, there's still no guarantee the shots will work against every existing and future coronavirus variant. 

WNBA season begins May 14 in home arenas, concludes Sept. 19

The league is preparing for its 25th season. 

Cubs add infielder Matt Duffy to growing COVID-19-related injured list

Ildemaro Vargas was selected from Chicago's South Bend alternate site to replace Duffy on the active roster. 

Broncos, Seahawks players won't report for in-person voluntary workouts due to COVID concerns

Let the latest standoff between the NFL and NFL Players Association commence.

Gronk says there's a '69 percent chance' Julian Edelman joins Buccaneers

Tom Brady and Gronkowski might not need Edelman in the lineup until Christmas carols are playing on radio stations around the country.

Pelicans not re-signing Isaiah Thomas at this time

The Pelicans won't ink Thomas to a new deal as his 10-day contract expires. 

Mariners' James Paxton to undergo season-ending surgery

The 32-year-old, who joined the Mariners via a one-year contract worth $8.5 million plus incentives in February, took the bump on April 6 against the Chicago White Sox but exited the game in the second inning.

CHL cancels Memorial Cup for second straight year due to COVID-19

The Memorial Cup is a major junior hockey championship that features the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Francisco Lindor recruiting Michael Conforto to sign long-term deal with Mets?

Lindor also explained that he has attempted to bolster Conforto's confidence at the dish during conversations.

PGA Tour: Vaccinated golfers, caddies no longer have to test for COVID-19

Players and others who elect against getting vaccine shots must still test negative for COVID-19 to participate in future PGA events per current guidelines. 

Trevor Lawrence as good an NFL prospect as Andrew Luck?

The Jaguars have reportedly already given Lawrence assignments for this coming fall, and the to-be rookie is expected to be fully recovered by June from the mid-February procedure on the shoulder of his non-throwing arm.

Cardinals sign one-time Pro Bowl RB James Conner to one-year deal

One visit was Conner and the Arizona Cardinals to come to terms on an agreement. 

World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev tests positive for COVID-19, out of Monte Carlo Masters

Tournament officials replaced him for the main draw and withdrew him from the doubles competition.

Jaguars have already given QB Trevor Lawrence a playbook for 2021?

None of this should surprise any observer who has been following the draft class since even before Lawrence officially declared for this year's player-selection process in January.

Kings' De'Aaron Fox fined $20,000 for criticizing officials

Sacramento Kings star guard De'Aaron Fox had some unkind words for what he perceived to be questionable officiating during Saturday's 128-112 loss to the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena.

Charles Barkley once offered a 'Monday Night Football' halftime spot?

"Monday Night Football" halftime segments were almost "turrible" or awesome, depending on one's point of view.

Marcus Stroman to pitch Tuesday after rain-delay fiasco

Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman understandably vented frustrations via Twitter after Sunday's home appearance versus the Miami Marlins lasted only nine pitches due to a rain-delay debacle that should've been avoided in the first place. 

Three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman retires

Reports surfaced on Monday afternoon that three-time Super Bowl wide receiver Julian Edelman had his contract terminated by the New England Patriots leading up to his likely retirement from the NFL. 

Yankees’ Aaron Hicks sitting vs. Blue Jays after Daunte Wright shooting

As of late Monday afternoon, Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was also considering sitting Monday's game out. 

Julian Edelman may retire after Patriots terminate contract?

Edelman does have three Super Bowl rings and a Super Bowl MVP to his name.

Wild vs. Blues postponed following Daunte Wright shooting

No professional sporting events will take place in Minnesota on Monday. 

Matt Rhule: Panthers will let Teddy Bridgewater situation 'play out'

Previous reports suggested the Panthers would look to either trade current signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater or ask him to adjust his contract to offer the club salary-cap relief.