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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Lawyer for Saints' Marshon Lattimore: Arrest was a 'misunderstanding'

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore found his name in headlines after he was arrested in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, but his attorney says further evidence could clear his client of any wrongdoing.

Flyers' Samuel Morin fined for unsportsmanlike conduct

The Philadelphia Flyers fell to the New York Rangers 8-3 on Thursday, and Philadelphia forward Samuel Morin lost a little something extra after the game.

49ers did not talk to Jets about moving to No. 2 draft pick?

The 49ers acquired the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft from the Dolphins, but San Francisco apparently did not even attempt to move up to the second overall pick.

MLB announces over one million COVID-19 vaccinations at ballparks

Numerous North American professional sports teams have offered facilities as COVID-19 vaccination sites over the past several months, and Major League Baseball recently hit a significant milestone.  Per Anthony Castrovince of the official MLB website, over one million total vaccine doses have now been administered across nearly a dozen ballparks.

Sabres coaches clear COVID-19 protocols, can return Saturday vs. Bruins

In what's become quite the rarity during the 2020-21 season, the Buffalo Sabres received some good news ahead of the final weekend of March.

MLB could move All-Star Game from Atlanta due to new voting laws?

History suggests this year's MLB All-Star Game will be moved if players vocally threaten to boycott the exhibition and the MLBPA publicly backs them throughout the spring and early summer months. 

NFL teams must play one international 'home' game every eight years?

The news isn't all that surprising, as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been keen on growing the league's popularity outside of the U.S. for well over a decade.

Francisco Lindor, Mets still not close on long-term contract?

Since joining the Mets via a January trade with the Cleveland Indians that resulted in right-hander Carlos Carrasco also making the move to the Big Apple, Lindor has repeated that he won't negotiate past Opening Day.

MLB records four new positive COVID-19 test results

Major League Baseball saw an uptick in positive COVID-19 tests heading into the final week of spring training.

Thierry Henry quitting social media over racist, abusive messages

Thierry Henry announced on Friday he's leaving social media platforms such as Twitter due to what he perceives to be inaction regarding racist abuse and other forms of bullying.

Jim Nantz signs new multiyear deal to stay with CBS

John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reported on Thursday that legendary announcer Jim Nantz has signed a new multiyear deal to remain with CBS.

'Good chance' Cardinals sign Colt McCoy to be Kyler Murray's backup?

McCoy, who will be 35 by the time Week 1 of the 2021 campaign rolls around, has spent time with four different franchises across 11 years.

Masters won't require spectators to test negative for COVID-19

Those attending practice rounds and also individuals holding daily tournament tickets and series badges will no longer be required to produce negative COVID-19 tests. 

LB Micah Parsons: 'I just feel like I'm the most versatile player' in NFL Draft class

Parsons wasn't short on confidence when speaking after his workout on Thursday. "I just feel like I’m the most versatile player in this class," he explained.

Sabres coaches out Thursday vs. Penguins due to COVID-19

Interim head coach Don Granato and interim assistant coach Matt Ellis are unavailable due to COVID.

Canadian government to reduce quarantine times for traded NHL players?

The Canadian government is on the verge of shortening quarantine periods from 14 days to seven for NHL players traded from American teams to Canadian sides.

Cavaliers, two-time All-Star Andre Drummond will work on buyout

Unsurprisingly, the Cleveland Cavaliers' wish that some team would make a meaningful and serious move to acquire benched center Andre Drummond went unanswered.

NFL has 'no intention' to require players, other personnel to receive COVID-19 vaccines

NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills said during a Thursday appearance on NFL Network that he hopes "everyone" will get vaccinated but also that the league currently has "no intention" of mandating vaccinations.

Canadiens hope to end COVID-19 pause with Monday practice

Montreal general manager Marc Bergevin said on Thursday that he's hopeful the Habs can return to the practice ice on Monday.

Ravens 'made a great push' for Pro Bowl WR T.Y. Hilton?

Hilton ultimately chose to remain in Indianapolis.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin expected to play vs. Devils on Thursday

The 35-year-old missed back-to-back skating sessions and Tuesday's practice with a lower-body injury he suffered during last Saturday's 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers.

White Sox OF Eloy Jimenez out five to six months with ruptured left pectoral tendon

Jimenez suffered the injury attempting to snag a home run.

Brett Favre says addiction to painkillers nearly killed him

Favre has spoken openly about his addiction to painkillers and struggles with alcohol over the years.

Stan Wawrinka out 'a few weeks' after foot surgery

Stan Wawrinka joins a long list of recognizable tennis stars set to be sidelined from competitive action through the end of March.

Joe Flacco wants to compete with Jalen Hurts for Eagles job?

Flacco is out to prove himself regardless of his position on the depth chart.