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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

Maple Leafs netminder Jack Campbell out at least two weeks with rib injury

Petr Mrazek moves up the depth chart and becomes Toronto's starter in Campbell's absence.

Pro Bowl LB Bobby Wagner could land with Rams or other NFC West team

Wagner could soon be giving Seattle multiple rough days each season.

Shirt sponsor Three suspends partnership with Chelsea after owner is sanctioned by government

Hyundai and Zapp are also reportedly "reviewing their relationships" with Chelsea, as are other business partners.

Stars stalwart defenseman Miro Heiskanen out indefinitely with mononucleosis

It appears the 22-year-old will continue to be sidelined for some time.

Texans QB Deshaun Watson could be traded as soon as Wednesday?

Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Watson could be traded "when the new league year begins" next Wednesday if the grand jury does not indict him on felony charges.

Former teammate thinks 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo delayed surgery to diminish trade value?

Joe Staley's comments came shortly after a report linked Jimmy Garoppolo with the Indianapolis Colts following their trade of Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders

MLB postpones Opening Day until at least April 14 amid lockout

The MLBPA called MLB's decision to cancel more games "completely unnecessary."

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.