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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

Oilers' Connor McDavid out, Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews in for Wednesday

As had been feared, only one team was able to provide a positive update regarding a superstar talent ahead of Wednesday's anticipated clash between the Oilers and Maple Leafs.

Browns' Case Keenum: Baker Mayfield sometimes needed 'small miracle' to play through injuries

While speaking with reporters Wednesday, Keenum praised his teammate's ability to play through multiple physical setbacks.

Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson officially declares for 2022 NFL Draft

Hutchinson ended his last college regular season a consensus All-American who tallied 13 sacks, 54 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow sitting vs. Browns, but knee is 'sore, but it's not bad'

Sunday's regular-season finale between the division rival Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns will be missing multiple familiar names.

NFL declines comment on Aaron Rodgers MVP voting controversy

Hub Arkush generated controversy when he told Chicago sports radio station 670 The Score he would not be selecting Aaron Rodgers as this season's MVP because he views Rodgers as "the biggest jerk in the league."

Voter not picking Aaron Rodgers as MVP because he's the 'biggest jerk in the league?'

The numbers show why Rodgers is a favorite to retain his MVP crown, but one NFL MVP voter told Chicago sports radio station 670 The Score on Tuesday why he's not voting for the future Hall of Famer. 

Report: Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown has legitimate ankle setback

According to a new report, AtonioBrown has visited a "top surgeon" away from the Buccaneers and had an MRI confirm he's dealing with a legitimate injury.

Titans will designate RB Derrick Henry to return to practice on Wednesday?

Tennessee can clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs by defeating the 4-12 Houston Texans this coming Sunday. 

Browns place RB D'Ernest Johnson on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Browns announced later on Tuesday that backup running back D'Ernest Johnson has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting his status for Sunday's matchup in doubt.

Oilers star Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

Meanwhile, Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe announced that Auston Matthews, his star center, could also be out Wednesday due to a positive virus test recorded on Monday.

Becky Hammon: 'I don't know when' NBA will have first woman head coach

Becky Hammon was an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs between 2014 and 2021.

Report: Buccaneers still haven't released WR Antonio Brown after troubling exit

The song remains the same regarding Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown following his dramatic and bizarre mid-game exit during Sunday's victory at the New York Jets.

Jim Harbaugh has 'real' interest in returning to NFL?

Under Harbaugh, the Wolverines fell to the Georgia Bulldogs 34-11 in the CFP semifinal this past Friday night. 

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin cares about playoff pursuit, not personal record

Tomlin broke an NFL record previously held by Marty Schottenheimer when he avoided a losing season for the 15th straight campaign to begin a career as a head coach.

Michigan LB David Ojabo declares for 2022 NFL Draft

Ojabo enjoyed a breakout 2021 campaign, recording 35 total tackles, 11 sacks and 12 tackles for loss during what will be his final college season.

Lions QB Jared Goff 'hopeful' he'll play vs. Packers

Goff was on the reserve/COVID-19 list for Week 16 and sidelined this past Sunday with a knee injury.

Cardinals cancel 'Winter Warm-Up' due to lockout

The ongoing MLB lockout of MLB Players Association members seemingly has no immediate end in sight and is now impacting previously scheduled events. 

Browns QB Baker Mayfield to have shoulder surgery, miss season finale

While discussions about his future have already begun on local and national sports talk shows, his immediate goal should be to get back to 100 percent health.

Report: NFL teams interested in WR Antonio Brown despite troubling Buccaneers exit

The facts are Brown is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection with a Hall of Fame résumé who has 42 catches for 545 yards and four touchdowns on 62 targets across seven games this season.

England return 'would absolutely feel like coming home' for Christian Eriksen

Eriksen, who turns 30 next month, hasn't competed since his cardiac event but has been linked with eventual moves to leagues in England, Denmark and Holland.

Report: NFL won't punish Antonio Brown for 'quitting' Buccaneers

There was speculation the Buccaneers were waiting to see if the NFL would or even could punish Antonio Brown for his actions, but it appears that the league will not take any action again the mercurial wideout.

Giants coach Joe Judge defends curious postgame rant

After the New York Giants dropped to 4-12 on the season via Sunday's disheartening 29-3 loss to the Chicago Bears, Big Blue head coach Joe Judge offered

Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro has sprained elbow, could miss three weeks

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to be one of the positive surprises of the opening half of the 2021-22 NBA season but have endured yet another injury setback.

Playoff-bound Eagles may rest starters vs. Cowboys

Philadelphia cannot catch the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East division standings, and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni suggested on Monday he could rest starters for Saturday's primetime matchup versus Dallas. 

Buccaneers haven't released WR Antonio Brown after dramatic exit

Perhaps quarterback Tom Brady is trying to convince Bruce Arians to give a favorite target one more chance.