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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

Titans All-Pro RB Derrick Henry activated from IR, set to face Bengals

It's believed Henry will receive the bulk of the touches out of the backfield against Cincinnati.

AHL suspends Krystof Hrabik 30 games for racial gesture

The American Hockey League dropped the hammer down on San Jose Barracuda forward Krystof Hrabik following a disturbing incident that occurred earlier this month.

Sean McVay hopes Odell Beckham Jr. re-signs with Rams

Beckham recorded 27 catches for 305 yards and five touchdowns across eight regular-season contests with the Rams and then tallied four receptions for 54 yards and a score in this past Monday's postseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Ducks coach Dallas Eakins tests positive for COVID-19

Assistant coach Mike Stothers will be Anaheim's head man during Eakins' absence and takes over at a rough time for the club.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid: LB Willie Gay Jr. will play vs. Bills after arrest

Gay officially pleaded not guilty on Thursday to what's classified as a Class B non-person misdemeanor that "constitutes a domestic violence offense."

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones noncommittal on HC Mike McCarthy?

Jones admitted he was "very, very frustrated and upset" with how Dallas' season ended last weekend, and he's willing to make changes "at any level that would improve us." 

Buccaneers OL Tristan Wirfs, Ryan Jensen 'progressing nicely' ahead of Rams game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady could have some valuable protectors back in front of him just in time for Sunday's home playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. 

Jessica Pegula, daughter of Bills owners, advances in Australian Open: 'Bills you're next'

American Jessica Pegula may not yet be a household name among those who don't follow the tennis world on a monthly basis, but that could change if she and her famous family notch some noteworthy wins this month. 

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu to work on new shots after Australian Open loss?

The 19-year-old tennis sensation told reporters she plans to work with coach Torben Beltz on adding new elements to her game as she gets ready for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in March.

Victor Lindelof out for Manchester United after home break-in

United are supporting Victor Lindelof, and his status beyond the weekend is unclear.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady: 'I just want to do football' ahead of Rams game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is focused on the task at hand heading into Sunday's home playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. 

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott fined $25,000 for comments about referees

Prescott generated controversy when he seemed to defend unhappy Cowboys fans throwing beer bottles and other items toward referees as they ran off the field following the game's final play.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo has no injury designation ahead of Packers game

Garoppolo has been dealing with an injury to his right thumb and a "slight" sprain to his right (throwing) shoulder.

Chiefs' Willie Gay Jr. pleads not guilty; status for Bills game unknown

Gay didn't practice Thursday, and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo told reporters that head coach Andy Reid will address the 23-year-old's status for Sunday.

Packers' Randall Cobb off IR, likely to play vs. 49ers

It looks like the Packers wide receiver corps will get a boost against the 49ers. 

Michael Irvin: Cowboys stars didn't 'show up and play' in playoff loss to 49ers

The Cowboys legend weighed in on last weekend's disappointing playoff defeat. 

Rob Ninkovich: 'It wouldn't surprise me' if Tom Brady retires after playoffs

Rob Ninkovich, who previously played with Brady as a member of the New England Patriots, recently said he can envision the G.O.A.T. calling time on his playing days sooner rather than later. 

Report: Broncos interviewing Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy on Friday

Bieniemy will spend another hiring cycle as a hot name.

Chiefs DC: HC Andy Reid will decide if Willie Gay Jr. plays vs. Bills

Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. had been arrested Wednesday night for misdemeanor property damage following a reported argument he had with his son's mother. 

Titans WR A.J. Brown: Return of Derrick Henry 'definitely gives us some confidence'

One of the biggest stories of the week heading into the second weekend of the NFL postseason has been the status of Tennessee Titans superstar running back Derrick Henry.

Kings' Quinton Byfield to make season debut vs. Avalanche

Byfield appeared in six total contests during the 2020-21 NHL season after he made his first appearance with the Kings last April. In total, he recorded one assist, his lone NHL point, to date. 

Arsenal bid for Revolution, USMNT GK Matt Turner

Arsenal reportedly bid around $7 million initially with add-ons that could take the price to $10 million for Turner.

Antonio Brown: 'There's nothing wrong with my mental health'

Brown is pushing back against speculation about his mental health.

Colts owner Jim Irsay: 'All chips in' comment not aimed at QB Carson Wentz

"If I was directing it at him, I would’ve named him," Irsay explained. "I don’t worry about his feelings. If I was directing it at Carson, I would have told Carson face-to-face."

Nets' Kyrie Irving fined $25K for directing obscene language toward fan at Cavaliers game

Superstar Kyrie Irving was unable to guide the Brooklyn Nets past the Cleveland Cavaliers, his former team, on Monday afternoon and has had financial insult added to that injury.