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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

NBA referees condemn Dak Prescott over comments about throwing things at officials

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott either jokingly or seriously defended unhappy fans who supposedly tossed bottles and other items toward referees shortly after Sunday's home playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Aaron Rodgers not motivated by Packers-49ers playoff history

The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers have a unique history heading into Saturday's primetime playoff game at Lambeau Field.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin 'optimistic' about OC Matt Canada after lackluster season

There were rumblings last February that then new Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada may wish to work with a quarterback other than veteran Ben Roethlisberger because of Roethlisberger's physical limitations, among other supposed issues.

Cavaliers without Rajon Rondo, Lamar Stevens Wednesday at Bulls

Stevens has produced impressive performances since the start of the new year.

Fully vaccinated fighters, corner staff won't be tested for COVID-19 before UFC 270

Fighters and corner staff not considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must still quarantine during the week and will be tested twice for the virus.

Report: NHL to stop testing asymptomatic players after All-Star break

The league is expected to take a less stringent approach to testing. 

Watch: Titans RB Derrick Henry looks ready to play in contact practice

The Titans haven't yet officially activated Henry from injured reserve and understandably are waiting to see how his body reacts to midweek work before announcing his status for Saturday's contest.

Zach Ertz wants to stay with Cardinals after midseason trade?

Following months of speculation about his future, three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz began the 2021 NFL season with the Philadelphia Eagles but was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in the middle of October.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow: Playoff success 'the bare minimum every year going forward'

Burrow spoke with the media on Tuesday and made it clear he wants to change expectations fans have for the franchise moving forward.

GM Nick Caserio: Deshaun Watson playing for Texans again 'more than likely' not happening

Caserio appeared on local station Sports Radio 610 on Tuesday and seemed to confirm what most have assumed for months. 

Penn State-Minnesota men's basketball game postponed due to COVID-19 issues within Gophers

The Gophers were without four players for Sunday's 81-71 loss to the Hawkeyes because of coronavirus-related protocols and injury setbacks. Additional COVID-19 testing left Minnesota with fewer than seven players available.

Cardinals' Budda Baker out of hospital, returning to Arizona

The news has been positive after Baker suffered a scary injury Monday night. 

Titans RB Derrick Henry cleared for contact ahead of Bengals game

It's possible Henry, who was leading the NFL with 937 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground when he was initially sidelined, will not be ruled in or out for the Bengals game until Friday at the earliest.

Report: Paris Saint-Germain hopeful Kylian Mbappe will sign extension

PSG is feeling better about its prospects of retaining Mbappe. 

Brentford manager Thomas Frank: 'I don't think I should discuss' Christian Eriksen links

Frank briefly touched upon the subject Tuesday but wouldn't directly comment on if his club will pursue the Danish maestro.

Kevin Love practices threes after Cavaliers defeat Nets

Love had 14 points in the Cavaliers' victory over the Nets Monday night.

Buccaneers' Bruce Arians doesn't regret smacking Andrew Adams' helmet

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians had a relatively solid Sunday afternoon, as his team jumped out to a 31-0 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card playoff game the Buccaneers won 31-15.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan, Packers' Matt LaFleur 'totally good' ahead of playoff game

The Packers downed the 49ers on Sept. 26 via a game-ending field goal by Mason Crosby.

Magic's Jamahl Mosley disappointed to miss MLK Day game due to COVID-19 protocols

Assistant Jesse Mermuys is serving as Orlando's acting coach until Mosley clears the coronavirus protocols.

Bills HC Sean McDermott: Shirtless Ryan Fitzpatrick at playoff game was 'awesome'

Current Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick missed the majority of the 2021 season because of a hip injury, but he didn't let that stop him from cheering on the Buffalo Bills, his former employer, on Saturday night. 

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo has sprain in throwing shoulder

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is playing through a Grade 3 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb and chipped bone,

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.