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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

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.

Jadeveon Clowney meeting with Browns pushed to Wednesday

It appears a travel issue led to a delay in the meeting between the parties. 

One-time Pro Bowl RB James Conner visiting Cardinals

Wherever Conner signs, he'll likely put pen to paper on a one-year "prove it" deal. 

Matt Rhule: Panthers believe in Sam Darnold

Rhule is expected to make Darnold the front-runner to win the starting job for at least Week 1 of the regular season.

Barcelona leapfrog Real Madrid as world's most valuable club

Barcelona are valued at $4.76 billion, slightly ahead of No. 2 and 2019-20 La Liga champions Real Madrid at $4.75 billion.

Wizards, Capitals to welcome fans back at 10% capacity later this month

The Wizards will welcome fans on April 21 vs. the Warriors, while the Caps will have spectators April 27 vs. the Islanders.

Sage Northcutt off April 28 One Championship card due to COVID-19

"Super" Sage Northcutt (11-3-0) won't be fighting Shinya Aoki (46-9-0) on the April 28 One Championship show airing on TNT.

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol makes official Barcelona return

Gasol officially completed his return to Barcelona, where he made his pro debut more than two decades ago.

NFLPA to boycott NFL in-person offseason workouts?

This time last year, the NFL and NFL Players Association agreed to an all-virtual offseason schedule due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office reviewing car crash involving Britt Reid

Two children were injured in the accident, and a five-year-old spent time in critical condition but is showing signs of improvement.

Canucks need clearance from Provincial Health Authority to resume operations

On Thursday, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN's Emily Kaplan the league remains hopeful the Canucks could play as soon as the end of next week.

Dodgers' Trevor Bauer unlikely to face punishment for suspicious baseballs?

If Bauer really is doctoring baseballs, he's getting paid a lot of money to do it.

Red Wings' Bobby Ryan out for season, can hit free agency after the campaign

Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan won't return this season and may have played his last shift as a member of the organization.  Per the official NHL

Jon Jones: 'It would be a real tragedy' if Francis Ngannou fight doesn't happen

Jones said he's confident the parties can come to terms on an agreement that benefits everyone. 

Attorney says Deshaun Watson sometimes had consensual sexual encounters with massage therapists

Attorney Rusty Hardin admitted that Deshaun Watson says massages with women sometimes resulted in consensual sexual encounters: 

Blue Jays likely to play home games in Buffalo again?

The Buffalo Blue Jays will likely be back in MLB later this year. 

Referee who collapsed during USC-Gonzaga Elite Eight game had blood clot

While Smith was alert and responsive minutes after the episode, it turns out that collapsing in front of the worldwide audience may have saved his life.