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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

Michigan coach Juwan Howard takes 'full ownership' for actions that caused suspension

Juwan Howard served a five-game suspension for striking the head of Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft while in a post-contest handshake line on Feb. 20. 

Novak Djokovic out of Indian Wells, Miami Open

Djokovic won't participate in the U.S. events. 

Seahawks GM on releasing All-Pro Bobby Wagner: 'This is an extremely difficult day'

The Seahawks parted ways with a pair of franchise icons this week. 

Colts 'grew frustrated' with QB Carson Wentz throughout 2021 season

A new report states that the marriage between quarterback Carson Wentz and the Colts franchise soured not too long after Indianapolis' famous trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that the NFL processed last March. 

Ravens OT Alejandro Villanueva announces retirement

Villanueva was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. 

Chargers WR Mike Williams: Staying with Justin Herbert 'was huge'

Cash was likely a huge factor in Mike Williams' final decision to sign an extension with the Chargers, but, as the cliche teaches, money is not all that matters in such negotiations. 

All-Pro LB Darius Leonard laments Colts' QB woes after Carson Wentz trade

Leonard's Colts will be led by a fifth different quarterback in his five years with the team. 

Report: Colts 'in the mix for' 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo after Carson Wentz trade

At the NFL Scouting Combine last week, 49ers general manager John Lynch insisted that "a lot of teams have interest" in Garoppolo even though the 30-year-old recently underwent surgery.

Colts trade QB Carson Wentz to Commanders

Wentz finished his one and only season with the Colts 13th among eligible quarterbacks with a 94.6 passer rating, ninth with a 54.7 total QBR, 10th with 27 touchdown passes, and 18th with 3,563 yards through the air.

Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce: 'I’m playing until I’m not'

Even with the new league year opening a week from Wednesday, Kelce didn't sound like a man rushing such an important call. 

Russell Wilson 'forever grateful' to Seattle ahead of move to Broncos

It's understandable this would be a bittersweet week for Wilson, who made two Super Bowl appearances with Seattle and whom Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times named "the most important and vital player" in Seahawks history.

Seahawks, Panthers, Commanders linked to Texans' Deshaun Watson

Houston is believed to want a package that includes three first-round picks and between five and seven total assets in a trade for Watson this spring or summer. 

Browns QB Baker Mayfield ends social media silence

Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Baker Mayfield is back in at least one way ahead of the new NFL year that starts on March 16.  Following a rough 2021 campaign that left Mayfield needing offseason surgery to repair a serious injury to his non-throwing shoulder, the No.

Capitals condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, support their Russian stars

Fair or not, Washington Capitals superstar captain Alex Ovechkin has found his name in headlines amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine due to his outspoken support of Russian President Vladimir Putin over the years. 

ESPN's Dick Vitale says he's cancer-free

One of college basketball's most recognizable personalities shared some great news as the sport takes center stage. 

Kyler Murray returns Cardinals pictures to Instagram account

The subtle games between Murray and the Cardinals continued Tuesday.

Packers place franchise tag on All-Pro WR Davante Adams

Green Bay's dynamic quarterback/wide receiver duo will remain intact for 2022. 

Report: Commanders 'offered high picks in the next three drafts' for Russell Wilson

With neither Wilson nor Aaron Rodgers available on the trade market, it's unknown what path Washington will next take in its pursuit for an upgrade over Taylor Heinicke.

FIFA postpones Ukraine World Cup playoff vs. Scotland amid Russian invasion

The winner between Ukraine and Scotland will face either Wales or Austria, who will still meet on March 24, as planned, later this year.

Jared McCann signs five-year, $25M contract with Kraken

The Kraken acquired McCann from the Toronto Maple Leafs in last year's expansion draft. He leads Seattle with 33 points and 21 goals tallied across 50 games.

Jim Harbaugh committed to winning national title with Michigan despite NFL links?

Michigan is coming off a Big Ten title and its first appearance in the College Football Playoff, where the Wolverines lost to the Georgia Bulldogs in the semifinal. 

Andy Murray donating rest of season's prize money to help children in Ukraine

Andy Murray serves as an ambassador for the United Kingdom Committee for the United Nations Children's Fund and has been left wanting to offer some assistance to those impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

MLB launches $1 million fund for spring training workers impacted by lockout

A fund for seasonal and part-time employees affected by canceled regular-season contests will be created and announced "at a future date" by the league.