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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

Did Chargers Pro Bowl DE Joey Bosa violate NFL COVID-19 protocols?

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Joey Bosa landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday

Ace Justin Verlander staying with Astros on one-year, $25 million deal

Verlander is returning to the Houston Astros on a one-year contract worth $25 million that includes a player option for a second season. 

HC Mike Sullivan: Penguins need 'swagger,' 'urgency' amid struggles

Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan thinks he knows what his team needs following its third consecutive defeat. 

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers 'definitely playing' vs. Vikings despite toe injury

Rodgers hasn't yet said how he hurt the toe or exactly what's wrong with it, but he's clearly convinced the setback won't prevent him from playing.

Jets QB Joe Flacco confirms he's not vaccinated against COVID-19

Flacco sported a mask while speaking with reporters Wednesday and later said he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov week-to-week with knee injury; no surgery needed

Barkov leads Florida with nine goals and 17 points tallied across 15 games. 

Chargers Pro Bowl DE Joey Bosa could clear COVID protocol ahead of Steelers game

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley confirmed Wednesday that Bosa landed on the list as a high-risk close contact of an infected person.

Cleveland MLB team to officially become Guardians on Friday

The Cleveland MLB team will officially become the Guardians on Friday.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray on facing Seahawks: 'If I can play, I'll play'

Kliff Kingsbury said his verdict won't come until later this week and will depend on how Murray physically responds to participating in practice sessions.

Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson game-time decision Thursday vs. Patriots with ankle injury

The Falcons weren't yet willing to rule Patterson out as of Tuesday evening, and that remains the case roughly 24 hours ahead of kickoff.

Flames' Mikael Backlund fined $5,000 for cross-checking Flyers' Travis Konecny

That is the maximum allowable financial punishment under the collective bargaining agreement.

Patriots two-time Pro Bowler Devin McCourty bemoans Thursday night games

Multiple NFL players have previously spoken out about how such short turnarounds can be brutal during grueling seasons, and Patriots safety Devin McCourty added his name to the list when discussing Thursday's clash.

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher fined for apparent sucker punch of Rangers' Barclay Goodrow

The NHL Department of Player Safety could've hit Gallagher with a maximum fine of $5,000, which suggests the league also didn't completely buy what Goodrow attempted to sell Tuesday night.

'Beat up' Baker Mayfield plans to start Sunday vs. Lions

Two things nobody can deny are Mayfield's toughness and the fact the 26-year-old is hurting ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Jarvis Landry: Odell Beckham Jr. leaving Browns 'hurt,' 'stung'

Browns receiver Jarvis Landry, a close friend of Odell Beckham Jr., admitted Tuesday he's been impacted by how OBJ's Cleveland tenure ended. 

Oklahoma HC Lincoln Riley not interested in LSU opening?

The Philadelphia Eagles were reportedly interested in Riley after last NFL season, but it's unknown if he's interested in leaving Oklahoma for the pro game this fall or coming winter. 

Chargers' Joey Bosa, Jerry Tillery placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 5-4 on the season via this past Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings and are facing more bad news ahead of this coming Sunday's prime-time matchup against the 5-3-1 Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Zion Williamson cleared to participate in contact drills for Pelicans

It's unclear when he'll make his season debut.

Luka Doncic out Wednesday vs. Suns with 'not too serious' leg injuries?

He is traveling with Dallas for its upcoming four-game road trip: 

Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) on track to miss Patriots game?

If Patterson doesn't play Thursday, Wayne Gallman and Mike Davis would likely split backfield duties against New England.

Reports: Fenway Sports Group in advanced talks to purchase Penguins

The Wall Street Journal and Sportico delivered bombshell reports Tuesday that the Fenway Sports Group is in advanced talks to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Clemson star WR Justyn Ross out against Wake Forest with foot injury

Dabo Swinney said Ross will likely undergo a procedure Thursday to have a screw placed in the foot.

New Yankees coach Luis Rojas learned of Mets status after season

Rojas reportedly interviewed with the San Diego Padres about their managerial vacancy last month but will instead stay in New York.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers: Mystery toe injury will be 'OK'

The reigning Most Valuable Player offered no specifics about how he suffered the setback while isolating away from the team during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday.