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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

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin out of All-Star Game due to positive COVID-19 test

Saturday's NHL All-Star Game will be without one of the league's biggest names and most historic figures. 

Rob Gronkowski honors 'best friend' Tom Brady after retirement

Gronkowski hasn't publicly unveiled his plans now that Brady has retired, but the 32-year-old did share an entertaining video tribute to his legendary buddy.

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy faces additional rape charge

There's yet another new twist in the case involving Manchester City defender and France international Benjamin Mendy.  According to PA Media (h/t Sky Sports), Mendy was back in court on Wednesday to face an additional allegation of attempted rape.

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood released on bail pending further investigation

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been released on bail pending further investigation coming off his initial arrest on Sunday amid allegations he raped and abused a woman.

Dolphins, Broncos deny allegations from Brian Flores lawsuit

The Broncos and Dolphins have joined the Giants and the NFL in refuting claims made in a lawsuit filed by Flores. 

Bucs GM Jason Licht: Can't replace Tom Brady, but can find 'a good player'

Even before Tuesday morning, the Buccaneers were linked in rumors with Green Bay Packers starter Aaron Rodgers and former Brady backup Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers, among others.

Tom Brady not signing one-day contract to retire with Patriots?

Brady might eventually return to the Patriots in one way or another, but such a return isn't imminent. 

QB Kenny Pickett dismisses concerns over hand size

Pickett isn't concerned about his hand size. 

Packers' Maurice Drayton out as special teams coordinator after playoff flop

Special teams miscues played a major role in Green Bay's playoff loss to the 49ers and have cost Drayton his job. 

Gisele Bündchen congratulates husband Tom Brady on retirement

TB12 announced his retirement on Tuesday morning.

Titans GM Jon Robinson backs QB Ryan Tannehill

Tannehill struggled in Tennessee's playoff loss to the Bengals, but he has the support of his GM. 

Jimmy Garoppolo says goodbye to 49ers fans, hints he'll be traded

Garoppolo seemed to offer zero doubt that Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game was his final appearance in a 49ers jersey for this stage of his career.

UEFA OK with 'Champignons League' pizza name

Here's an instance of UEFA electing against picking on a little guy. 

49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance another season a possibility

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Tuesday he and general manager John Lynch haven't yet made a final decision about the club's quarterback situation.

Spring training start 'in grave danger' with MLB, MLBPA still not close on agreement

While there's still hope, things appear grim as it pertains to fans being inside MLB ballparks on the final day of March, let alone for spring training.

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood 'further arrested' on suspicion of sexual assault, threats to kill

The legal situation involving Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has taken another disturbing turn. 

Did Joe Theismann leak new name of Washington Football Team?

For what it's worth, there were multiple hints and, perhaps, even intentional teases in January that Commanders had been selected as the team's new name.

Robert Kraft honors Tom Brady; QB thanks Patriots after initial omission

Tom Brady finally put any speculation about his playing future to bed when he announced Tuesday morning he is retiring a seven-time Super Bowl champion and, arguably, the greatest professional football player in history. 

NBC NY trolls Tom Brady over Super Bowl losses to Giants after retirement

Brady guided the Patriots to six titles during his tenure with the organization but fell victim to two all-time great passes delivered by former Giants quarterback Eli Manning in those famous defeats.

Tom Brady will announce retirement decision 'when the time is right'

For now, it almost feels as if the story about Brady's actual future has taken a back seat to the tale of whatever happened in the world of NFL reporting between early Friday evening and Saturday night. 

Chiefs' Andy Reid defends Patrick Mahomes after collapse vs. Bengals

Mahomes' last two playoff appearances have ended poorly per his standards.

Bickerstaff: Cavs 'read their press clippings,' got 'punched in the face' by Pistons

Cavs HC J.B. Bickerstaff didn't hold back when speaking with reporters Monday afternoon about what he saw from his players the previous day in a defeat to lowly Pistons.

Cincinnati Public Schools closing on day after Super Bowl in support of Bengals

Other schools in the Cincinnati area will reportedly also be closed the Monday after the Super Bowl. 

Ravens coach John Harbaugh vows to 'change a lot' to avoid another injury-plagued season

Harbaugh indicated 'we're going to change a lot' as it pertains to offseason training activities, training camp workouts, regular-season practices, and programs for players recovering from injuries. 

Giants' Brian Daboll to keep Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator?

Graham and Daboll were both employed by the New England Patriots from 2013 through the 2015 season.