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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

Browns QB Baker Mayfield misses practice, status for Steelers game uncertain

Mayfield still hopes to play through his shoulder injury. 

Wizards' Bradley Beal misses home opener with hip problems

It's believed Beal should be good to go for Monday's matchup at the Brooklyn Nets.

Cardinals' Chandler Jones clears COVID-19 list, could play vs. Texans

The unbeaten Cardinals could get a defensive boost for their matchup against the Texans.

Suns owner Robert Sarver vehemently denies accusations of racism, sexism, sexual harassment

The specifics of the accusations hadn't been divulged as of early Friday evening, but it appears Sarver is readying himself for a fight, if necessary. 

Ducks forward Max Jones out four to six months with torn pectoral

Jones will have surgery next Wednesday to repair a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to miss four-to-six months of action as a result.

Free-agent DT P.J. Hall suspended one game following arrest

The league's punishment follows news from June that Hall had been arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge and a charge of interference with public duties.

Report: Suns owner Robert Sarver facing allegations of racism, sexism, sexual harassment

NBA insider Jordan Schultz reports the league is readying itself for a story alleging acts of "racism, sexism and sexual harassment" by Sarver.

Ravens RB Devonta Freeman on track to start vs. Bengals

Devonta Freeman is on track to be Baltimore's lead ball-carrier because Latavius Murray is out with a sprained left ankle.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo to start vs. Colts; Trey Lance out

With the Niners at 2-3 and losers of three straight, Garoppolo be looking to play well enough to keep his team in the playoff hunt and, thus, keep Lance relegated to the bench. 

Titans LT Taylor Lewan in concussion protocol, out vs. Chiefs

Lewan couldn't pass through the concussion protocol as of Friday afternoon and, thus, has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup.

Report: Broncos DT Mike Purcell suffered 'significant finger injury' in loss to Browns

Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell suffered "a significant finger injury" Thursday night and may need a surgical procedure to repair it.

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton unlikely to play vs. 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts just cannot get used to having veteran wide receiver T.Y. Hilton in the lineup.

Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury still on COVID-19 list ahead of Texans game

Kingsbury's status for Sunday's game remains in question. 

Titans' A.J. Brown, Julio Jones on track to play vs. Chiefs?

The Tennessee Titans appear set to have their top two wide receivers for Sunday's matchup against the 3-3 Kansas City Chiefs.

Buccaneers' Antonio Brown, Rob Gronkowski out vs. Bears

The Bucs will be down a few offensive weapons against the Bears. 

Browns' Kevin Stefanski won't say if QB Baker Mayfield will play vs. Steelers

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Denver Broncos 17-14 at home Thursday night and did so with backup quarterback Case Keenum starting in place of the injured Baker Mayfield.

76ers' Tobias Harris tweets support for All-Star Ben Simmons

As drama continues to swirl around Simmons and the Sixers, one teammate is voicing support the embattled point guard. 

Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry return to practice ice

There was some encouraging news for the Penguins on Friday. 

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo to be '100 percent' for Colts game?

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided a positive update on veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

Family: Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger died of accidental overdose

The Ehlinger family confirmed Thursday via a statement that Jake's death was caused by an accidental overdose. 

Jets' Mark Scheifele out vs. Ducks due to COVID-19

The Winnipeg Jets continue to have a rough start to the 2021-22 season.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema defends controversial comments about roster

First-year Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema generated headlines and controversy when he seemed to take shots at his current roster and also the program’s previous regime.

Cardinals' J.J. Watt: Texans 'not the same organization that I remember'

J.J. Watt spent his first 10 NFL seasons in Houston, and his Cardinals will host the Texans this week.

76ers president Daryl Morey: Ben Simmons drama could last 'four years'

Simmons requested a trade during the summer but still has four years remaining on his contract, and Morey suggested it could take that long for this situation to be resolved.