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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

NWSL bans former coach Richie Burke, punishes Washington Spirit

The NWSL is keeping its full report confidential, in part to protect individuals who spoke with investigators.

Lions release ex-Pro Bowl LB Jamie Collins after no trade develops

Collins tallied 10 total tackles, a fumble recovery, a tackle for a loss and one quarterback hit over Detroit's first two games, both losses, before head coach Dan Campbell elected to play younger players and shop the 31-year-old.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom 'disillusioned' with current regime?

As things stand today, 2022 will be a contract year for deGrom, but the Mets nevertheless look like big winners for not extending him well before the summer months. 

Lakers' LeBron James explains why he got vaccinated against COVID-19

LeBron said he was initially skeptical about getting one of the safe and available vaccines.

Giants might have to start fourth LG in 4 games with Ben Bredeson hurt

The Giants seem to be losing at least one offensive lineman per week.

Mets shut ace Jacob deGrom down for rest of season

Luis Rojas added deGrom was medically fine to pitch but that everyone involved thought it best that the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner instead rest and prepare for 2022. 

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin not pushing 'panic button' or sitting Ben Roethlisberger

Big Ben was sacked four times, hit on eight total occasions and intercepted twice in this past Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals that dropped the Steelers to 1-2 on the campaign.

Head coach Andy Reid rejoins Chiefs after brief hospital stay

Reid will be in attendance for Wednesday's practice and, barring any setbacks, for this coming Sunday's contest at the 1-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

Giants rookie WR Kadarius Toney to see more targets vs. Saints?

Rookie wide receiver and first-round draft selection Kadarius Toney was largely a missing man across the Giants' first three losses.

Former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon officially signs with Chiefs after reinstatement

The 30-year-old could be promoted to the active roster for this Sunday's matchup at the 1-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

Tom Brady to become NFL career passing yards leader in New England?

Tom Brady entered the NFL when the New England Patriots drafted him with the No. 199 pick back in 2000, and those two entities were linked with each other until Brady's final contract with the club expired in March 2020.

New NFL 'Sunday Ticket' could allow fans to focus only on favorite teams?

Football fans who live in markets away from their favorite clubs have never been able to buy only their team's games via DirecTV for the past 27 years.

Buccaneers' Antonio Brown 'very questionable,' unlikely to play at Rams

Brown landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and reportedly tested positive for the virus earlier this week. 

Could Clippers' Kawhi Leonard miss entire 2021-22 NBA season after ACL surgery?

Leonard could miss at least half of the 2021-22 regular season, but Clippers president Lawrence Frank hinted he might not see meaningful action until the fall of 2022.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott: Return to AT&T Stadium will be 'special'

The Cowboys face the Eagles on Monday Night Football.

Flyers' Kevin Hayes playing in late brother's memory

Philadelphia Flyers forward Kevin Hayes, the 29-year-old brother of Jimmy, spoke with reporters Friday about playing in his late brother's memory. 

Bears QB Justin Fields improving via first-team reps ahead of Browns game?

The 22-year-old completed just six of 13 passes for 60 yards, zero touchdowns and an interception with 31 rushing yards on 10 attempts against the Bengals after Andy Dalton was injured last Sunday. 

Vikings' Dalvin Cook's ankle injury 'much better' ahead of Seahawks game

Zimmer told reporters Cook is "doing much better" and completed some on-the-field work Friday after he missed practice over the past two days.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger practices, to play vs. Bengals

Roethlisberger was a full participant in practice Friday and carries no official injury designation into the weekend. 

Blackhawks' Mike Hardman, Kevin Lankinen miss practice due to COVID-19 protocols

The Chicago Blackhawks have become the latest North American sports entity to offer a reminder that vaccinations do not provide clubs will full immunity against COVID-19 issues. 

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson practices following non-COVID-19 illness

Ahead of the regular season, Jackson refused to say if he has or hasn't been vaccinated against the coronavirus even though he's tested positive twice in less than a full year.

Former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon reinstated, could return Week 4

The 30-year-old was released by the Seahawks in March and spent time in the Fan Controlled Football league earlier this year.

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey out 'a few weeks' with strained hamstring, not going on IR

McCaffrey hurt his hamstring in the second quarter of Thursday's outing and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the matchup even before he walked back to the locker room. 

Colts QB Carson Wentz practices, game-time decision vs. Titans

Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich told reporters that Wentz was limited during the session and will probably be a game-time decision for the Week 3 showdown depending on how the signal-caller "responds over the next 24 hours."

Bulls' Patrick Williams out four to six weeks; Coby White to return in November

Williams was drafted fourth overall by Chicago in 2020 and averaged 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 71 games as a rookie.