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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

Veteran DL Danny Shelton joins Giants on one-year deal

Former first-round pick Danny Shelton has agreed to join the Giants on a one-year contract that will likely end up being a "prove it" deal for the 27-year-old defensive lineman.

Mets players confident Francisco Lindor will sign long-term contract?

The mood among Mets players remains optimistic that Lindor will sign long-term with the team.

Ohio State's Ryan Day: Justin Fields 'checks all the boxes' as an NFL QB

Day thinks Fields has all the tools to be a franchise QB.

Veteran DL Danny Shelton visiting Giants

The New York Giants are searching for a replacement for defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, who departed the club via free agency and signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.

Mets' Carlos Carrasco recovering from torn hamstring ahead of schedule?

The Mets gave an encouraging update on Carrasco on Monday.

Oscar De La Hoya to make in-ring return July 3

De La Hoya announced during a Friday press conference that he's planning to make his boxing comeback July 3 as part of a multi-fight deal with Triller.

WR Sammy Watkins to join Ravens on one-year, $6M contract

Watkins recorded 37 receptions for 421 yards and two touchdowns across 10 games with the Kansas City Chiefs last season and missed time with hamstring and calf injuries.

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. to return by end of April

Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said on Friday that forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is on pace to return from the torn meniscus in his left knee by the end of April.

Free-agent LB K.J. Wright has Cowboys on his list of 'dream teams'

Wright played under Quinn, Dallas' new defensive coordinator, in Seattle and called the coach a "defensive mastermind.''

Two-time All-Star Andre Drummond reaches buyout with Cavaliers

Drummond hasn't played since Feb. 12. He averaged 17.5 points and 13.5 rebounds across 25 games this season before he was benched.

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.