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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

Kevin Durant fined $50,000 for messages sent to Michael Rapaport

The league's statement adds that Durant acknowledges his actions were inappropriate.

NHL moves Senators at Jets to Monday amid Canucks' COVID-19 outbreak

Winnipeg was initially set to face the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and Tuesday but had those matchups postponed due to COVID-19 concerns affecting the Canucks.

Braves voice displeasure over decision to relocate MLB All-Star Game, draft from Atlanta

The Braves feel the decision is unfair to the organization and fans in the state of Georgia.

Donovan Mitchell to rejoin Jazz on road trips following emergency landing

Mitchell missed Wednesday's win at the Memphis Grizzlies after he was understandably shaken by Tuesday's emergency landing ordeal.

MLB announces four new positive COVID-19 test results

Three new players and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week.

Texans could pursue Alex Smith as Deshaun Watson replacement?

Smith knows current Houston head coach David Culley from when both were employed by the Kansas City Chiefs earlier in their careers.

Jets' Nathan Beaulieu out for season after shoulder surgery

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Nathan Beaulieu hasn't played since March 9 and was dealing with a shoulder injury at that time when he broke his hand blocking a shot. 

Black Keys drummer to replace beloved Cleveland fan for home opener

Superfan John Adams will miss his first home opener since 1973 due to health issues and concerns linked with the COVID-19 pandemic when Cleveland welcomes the Kansas City Royals to town on Monday.

Mets 3B J.D. Davis unsure if he'll get COVID-19 vaccine

The New York Mets had their entire regular-season opening series versus the Washington Nationals postponed due to fears that the Nationals may be dealing with a "major" COVID-19 outbreak.

NFL may eliminate overtime in preseason

Preseason games are likely never going away entirely, but making them as short as possible benefits players, coaches, owners and even fans who trek to stadiums for those August exhibitions. 

Canucks have three more games postponed due to COVID-19

The Vancouver Canucks won't be returning to action until April 8 at the absolute earliest.

Todd Gurley uses April Fools' Day to campaign for NFL job

Gurley teased fans on Thursday that he was on the verge of breaking free-agency news. That, however, was little more than an April Fools' Day prank used to remind would-be suitors that he's available.

Nationals have 'major' COVID-19 outbreak; series vs. Mets in doubt?

With several players testing positive, the Mets-Nationals series is in doubt.

Michigan's Juwan Howard named AP men’s college basketball coach of the year

Howard was honored for an excellent season at Michigan.

Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson suspended three games for elbowing Kings' Tobias Bjornfot

Stephenson will sit for three games despite the Department of Player Safety acknowledging Stephenson's contention that the play was unintentional.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball out Thursday vs. Magic

Brandon Ingram will also likely miss the contest.

Spanos siblings say they won't sell Chargers

The group strongly reiterated its commitment to the team.

Francisco Lindor 'honored,' 'blessed,' 'humbled' after signing extension with Mets

Lindor spoke with reporters about his huge extension with the Mets.

Eric Staal hopes to practice with Canadiens on Sunday, debut still unknown

Veteran center Eric Staal joined the Montreal Canadiens via a trade from the Buffalo Sabres last Friday but hasn't been able to skate with his new teammates.

Buccaneers not worried about salary cap beyond 2021

The Buccaneers have done well to "keep the band together" following their Super Bowl LV triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs by agreeing to deals with core players that include voidable years.

Rio Open tennis tournament canceled due to COVID-19

Cristian Garin won the ATP 500 event in 2020. The Rio Open is the largest annual tennis tournament in South America.  

T.Y. Hilton 'gave up a lot of money' to re-sign with Colts

Hilton also said that the 2021 campaign could be his last. 

RB Boston Scott signs exclusive-rights tender with Eagles

Scott was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft but never made his official debut for that organization before the Eagles signed him off the New Orleans practice squad in December.