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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

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (ankle) hopeful to play Sunday vs. Panthers

Murray is feeling better and hopeful he'll be able to play on Sunday.

Heat HC Erik Spoelstra 'done talking about' Nikola Jokic incident

Spoelstra is looking to move his team forward after Monday's incident. 

Jorge Masvidal out of UFC 269 fight vs. Leon Edwards due to injury

The welterweight matchup between Jorge Masvidal (35-15-0) and Leon Edwards (19-3-0) scheduled to occur at the UFC 269 pay-per-view on Dec. 11 won't be

Panthers QB Sam Darnold out four to six weeks with shoulder injury

Darnold will be shut down for multiple games due to what NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported to be an incomplete fracture of the shoulder scapula in his throwing arm.

Vikings Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook maintains innocence amid assault allegations

The NFL community was surprised to learn Tuesday night that Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been sued by a former girlfriend.

Bruce Arians on Odell Beckham Jr.: 'We've already got AB, we don't need OBJ'

With Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski highlighting the defending champs' passing attack, the Bucs are set as far as pass-catchers go.

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon out roughly three weeks with lower-body injury

If he's out for three full weeks, he could be sidelined for at least eight future contests.

Colts QB Carson Wentz to play even if wife is in labor

The signal-caller's wife, Madison, is set to give birth to the couple's second child imminently, per Chris Cwik of Yahoo Sports.

NFL: Controversial Cassius Marsh taunting penalty was correct

Marsh said after the fact it was "pretty clear to everybody who saw it that I wasn't taunting," and plenty of individuals posting about the matter on Twitter and other platforms have agreed with his assessment.

Browns enter enhanced COVID-19 protocols ahead of Patriots game

The Browns are holding all meetings virtually, mandating that personnel wear masks at all times inside the team's facility, and have closed their cafeteria.

Did Steelers break NFL rule not reporting Ben Roethlisberger shoulder injury?

Roethlisberger was recently on the official injury report with a right shoulder problem. Roethlisberger admitted that setback initially occurred around Week 2 or Week 3 in September. 

Were Steelers offside on last-second Bears FG attempt?

A defensive penalty in this instance would've given Chicago a free play and Bears head coach Matt Nagy with an opportunity for a redo. Santos could've attempted a 60-yarder, or quarterback Justin Fields could've tried to convert a Hail Mary. 

Robert Sarver's wife sent messages to ex-Suns employees, accused them of lying?

Former Suns head coach Earl Watson, who made damning allegations against Robert Sarver in the original ESPN piece, is mentioned in at least one of the messages shared by the Worldwide Leader.

Ducks EVP/GM Bob Murray placed on administrative leave amid investigation

Details on allegations made against Murray are unknown at this time.

Report: Panthers signing QB Matt Barkley with Sam Darnold hurting

The Panthers are signing journeyman veteran Matt Barkley from the Tennessee Titans' practice squad pending a physical.

Canadiens' Carey Price says he entered treatment facility for substance use

Before Tuesday, neither Price nor the Canadiens offered any in-depth information for why he entered the player assistance program, but his wife cited mental health at the time. 

Giants waive CB, former supplemental draft pick Sam Beal

Sam Beal played in just nine games with the Giants since they selected him via a third-round pick in the 2018 Supplemental Draft.

Northern Illinois signs Thomas Hammock to extension through 2026-27 season

Hammock spent five years as a Baltimore Ravens assistant before taking the NIU gig. 

Former Pro Bowl WR Odell Beckham Jr. clears waivers, hits free agency

OBJ can sign with any team he wants moving forward. 

Packers' Aaron Rodgers: 'I take full responsibility' for 'misleading' comment on my COVID-19 vaccination status

Aaron Rodgers publicly said this summer he was "immunized" regarding COVID-19. It was learned last week after he tested positive for the virus that he was not, however, fully vaccinated.

NFL reminds teams unvaccinated players must wear masks for indoor media interviews

The Aaron Rodgers controversy was sparked in part by the Packers QB violating protocols.

Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler tease future fight

Chandler seems to have caught the eye of a fighter who would unquestionably be the biggest name-value opponent of his career.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa day-to-day ahead of Ravens game due to finger injury

While Brissett would start Thursday night if Tagovailoa doesn't receive the nod, the second-year pro would serve as the backup against Baltimore barring a setback.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady: Expanding to 17-game NFL season 'a terrible decision'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Tom Brady has been outspoken about different NFL topics since he earned his seventh Super Bowl ring in February of this year.

Canadiens star goaltender Carey Price visits teammates, coaches

There remains no timetable for Price's return to the lineup, and Dominique Ducharme commented Monday the veteran is "many steps" away from taking the ice for a meaningful game.