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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

Magic's Jamahl Mosley, Nate Tibbetts enter COVID-19 protocols

As a result, assistant coach Jesse Mermuys will serve as acting head coach until Mosley is cleared to return to in-person work. 

Rich Bisaccia has had 'conversations' with Raiders owner Mark Davis about future

Rich Bisaccia began the 2021 NFL season as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders but was thrust into the role of interim head coach after Jon Gruden resigned in disgrace in October.

Cardinals activate J.J. Watt for playoff game at Rams

Arizona Cardinals All-Pro pass-rusher J.J. Watt is back and just in time for the "Monday Night Football" playoff game at the Los Angeles Rams.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo 'got really excited' ahead of fourth-down penalty

According to 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, Garoppolo and not Trent Williams was to blame for what could've been a costly error. 

Cowboys' Stephen Jones: 'There is just no place' for fans throwing things at refs

Jones denounced the behavior after Dak Prescott seemingly condoned it.

Could Novak Djokovic play in next year's Australian Open?

Djokovic learned over the weekend he cannot participate in the ongoing Australian Open and was deported from that country because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19.

Report: Eric Bieniemy allegedly performing poorly during interviews is 'BS'

Bieniemy's work with the Chiefs has yet to lead to a head coaching opportunity.

Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs, Ryan Jensen may be game-time decisions Sunday?

There are concerns along the offensive line in Tampa as both Wirfs and Jensen suffered ankle injuries in Sunday's win over the Eagles. 

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith 'not satisfied,' can 'be a whole lot better than I was'

Despite leading the team in several receiving categories and setting a franchise record for receiving yards by a rookie, Smith isn't satisfied. 

Titans HC Mike Vrabel: 'We’re going to need to run the football' vs. Bengals

Getting Derrick Henry back will be a boon for the Titans in that regard.

Report: Brentford interested in signing Christian Eriksen

Eriksen is working his way back from a scary cardiac event suffered on the pitch at the Euro's. 

Steelers' Najee Harris practices; elbow 'good' ahead of Chiefs game

When Kansas City faced Pittsburgh in Week 16, the Chiefs won 36-10.

NFL chief medical officer 'guardedly optimistic' COVID-19 won't drastically alter playoffs

Sills added that 94% of NFL players, coaches, and staff members are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Islanders' Ross Johnston suspended three games for hit on Devils' A.J. Greer

Johnston is not a repeat offender, but the fact that Greer suffered an injury as a result of the incident played a factor in the league's ruling.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) off injury report ahead of Cowboys game

Garoppolo was hardly perfect during last weekend's performance, as he completed 23-of-32 passes for 316 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions

John Lynch: 49ers 'more excited about' Trey Lance now 'than when we drafted him'

Lynch left no doubt the Niners are committed to Lance eventually sitting atop the depth chart. 

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz signs extension through 2029 season

Ferentz just completed his 23rd season in charge of the Hawkeyes and guided the program to a 10-4 record for the 2021 campaign. 

Fritz Pollard Alliance hits out at lack of Black NFL head coaches

After the Dolphins fired Brian Flores and the Texans parted ways with David Culley, Mike Tomlin of the Steelers stands alone as the NFL's only Black head coach.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid: 'I think this year' Eric Bieniemy becomes head coach

Bieniemy remains one of the most respected coordinators in the NFL and helped the Chiefs finish the 2021 season third in total yards (396.8) and fourth in points (28.2) per game.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin returns to practice, hopes to play Saturday vs. Islanders

Ovechkin missed Thursday's session due to an unspecified upper-body injury.

Texans GM Nick Caserio: No 'more clarity today' about status of Deshaun Watson

It's widely believed the NFL will either suspend Watson or place him on the commissioner's exempt list at some point even if his camp settles the lawsuits and he isn't formally charged.

GM Nick Caserio: David Culley helped put Texans 'in a lot better position'

The Houston Texans surprised many in the NFL world when they fired head coach David Culley on Thursday after he guided one of the worst overall rosters in the league to a 4-13 record.

Cavaliers hire former NBA guard Jose Calderon as special advisor to front office

Calderon spent 14 years as an active player and featured for the Cavs during the 2017-18 season as Cleveland completed a fourth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals.

Report: Jim Harbaugh hasn't 'officially' interviewed for NFL jobs yet

The college and NFL communities were surprised to learn earlier this month that Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh could have "real" interest in returning to pro football.

Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies diagnosed with myocarditis after COVID-19 bout

Davies hasn't featured for the German giants since he contracted the coronavirus on Dec. 17.