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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

Premier League, English Football League suspend broadcast contracts in Russia

Sports leagues continue to cut off Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine.

All-Star center Jarrett Allen out indefinitely with fractured finger

It was reported Sunday night that Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star center Jarrett Allen suffered a left quad contusion and also a fractured left middle finger

Oklahoma to honor Baker Mayfield with statue after spring game

Before Baker Mayfield turned into a polarizing figure as the starting QB of the Browns, he won the Heisman Trophy for the 2017 college football season with the Sooners en route to becoming the first overall selection of the 2018 NFL Draft. 

NFL insider: 'I've had no one tell me' Tom Brady wants to play for 49ers

NFL insider Ian Rapoport is pouring cold water on the notion that Tom Brady could end his short-lived retirement to join the San Francisco 49ers.

Colts two-time Pro Bowl TE Jack Doyle retires after nine NFL seasons

He retires with 295 career receptions for 2,729 yards and 24 touchdowns over 131 regular-season contests.

Report: Tom Brady still following 'TB12 Method' amid comeback rumors

Don't expect the Tom Brady rumors about unretiring to end anytime soon.

Bengals place franchise tag on star safety Jessie Bates III

The 2018 second-round draft selection is on track to earn roughly $13.5 million for the 2022 season unless he signs a new deal with the Bengals before the July 15 deadline.

Falcons WR Calvin Ridley suspended through at least 2022 season for betting on NFL games

Ridley can appeal the suspension but currently cannot apply for reinstatement until Feb. 15, 2023.

Von Miller teasing reunion with Broncos?

Miller is spurring speculation with recent social media posts. 

Report: Panthers have gotten trade calls about star RB Christian McCaffrey

The price to pry the electric McCaffrey from Carolina would certainly be steep. 

Penguins' Teddy Blueger game-time decision Tuesday vs. Panthers

Blueger has been unavailable since he went down with a fractured jaw he suffered during a shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Jan. 23.

Report: Buccaneers could use franchise tag on WR Chris Godwin again

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers used the franchise tag last year to retain the services of one-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin and it sounds like they are prepared to do so again.

Premier League, English Football League to cancel broadcast contracts in Russia

Sports sanctions continue against Russia after the invasion of Ukraine.

Browns place franchise tag on TE David Njoku

Njoku will be sticking around in Cleveland. 

Report: PSG's Kylian Mbappe doubtful vs. Real Madrid with foot injury

Paris Saint-Germain star forward Kylian Mbappe scored a dramatic late winner against Spanish giants Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League clash but he may be unavailable for the second leg of that matchup.

Russia banned from international gymnastics, curling over invasion of Ukraine

The sports community continues to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine that has sparked public outrage throughout much of the world.

All spring training games canceled until at least March 18 amid lockout

More spring training games were lost on Friday, news that paints a dark picture about Opening Day contests occurring on April 7 under the altered schedule.

Packers Pro Bowl OL Elgton Jenkins to return 'at some point' during 2022 season

One-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins went down with a torn ACL on Nov. 21, an injury that often requires an entire year of recovery before a player can return to meaningful action. 

Report: 'Multiple teams' interested in Raiders QB Derek Carr

McDaniels has repeatedly backed Carr as the team's leader and starter.

Alice Cooper predicts Aaron Rodgers to Broncos, Baker Mayfield to Packers

Either rock legend Alice Cooper doesn't pay attention to the latest NFL rumors, or he has some previously unknown information about the futures of multiple quarterbacks.

49ers' keeping Jimmy Garoppolo deemed 'bold, outside-the-box' move

There continue to be subtle-yet-interesting teases suggesting the San Francisco 49ers could hold onto veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for another season even though 2021 rookie Trey Lance presumably is ready to become the team's new QB1 this spring. 

Report: Cowboys 'close' to new deal with WR Michael Gallup

The Cowboys and wide receiver Michael Gallup are "close" to coming to terms on a new deal that would prevent him from hitting free agency when the new NFL year opens on March 16.

Report: Browns interested in Amari Cooper if he's cut by Cowboys

The Browns appear poised to add more weapons around Baker Mayfield.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones not meeting with reporters at combine

Jones normally attends on-field combine workouts and then speaks with reporters from inside the Cowboys' luxury bus.