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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

Report: Cowboys WR Michael Gallup out three to five weeks with calf strain

Assuming Gallup lands on IR, he will first be eligible to return for the Week 5 home game against the New York Giants on Oct. 10. 

Amazon the 'front-runner' to land NFL 'Sunday Ticket' package?

The NFL announced back in May that Amazon will be paying approximately $1.2 billion per year to become the exclusive home of "Thursday Night Football" broadcasts beginning next season.

Colts QB Carson Wentz to start Sunday vs. Seahawks

Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Carson Wentz has completed an impressive recovery from foot surgery to make his debut with his new club. 

Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu still a COVID-19 absence, status for Browns game unknown

Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo suggested Thursday he has a "plan A" and "plan B" depending on Mathieu's status by Sunday afternoon.

Dodgers SP Trevor Bauer to stay on administrative leave through end of season, playoffs

Bauer hasn't made a start since June 28 and was first placed on leave back on July 2 and before the All-Star break.

Giants head coach Joe Judge: Saquon Barkley must clear 'one more hurdle' to play vs. Broncos

Judge and company managed Barkley cautiously throughout the spring and summer, so it's no surprise they want to make sure the electric ball-carrier endures no setback ahead of the weekend.

Jets owner on Zach Wilson: 'He's not in Canton yet'

Jets owner Woody Johnson was able to pump the figurative brakes when speaking about Zach Wilson, a babyfaced hoped-to-be franchise savior.

49ers' Trey Lance still limited, status for Lions game in question

The 49ers are hopeful Lance will be able to suit up on Sunday, but won't rush their rookie QB either. 

Ravens' Lamar Jackson still won't say if he's vaccinated against COVID-19

Jackson reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 this summer for the second time in less than a full year.

Yankees lefty Zack Britton likely out until 2023 after Tommy John surgery

A nightmarish baseball year has mercifully ended for New York Yankees left-handed relief pitcher Zack Britton.

Lions' D'Andre Swift on track to start without limitations vs. 49ers

Swift was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday and shouldn't be limited in the backfield this weekend.

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United 'to win again'

Ronaldo's return to Manchester United is more than a sentimental move. 

Steelers' T.J. Watt agrees to four-year, $112M extension

It turns out Pittsburgh Steelers 39-year-old quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had little to worry about regarding the future of star pass-rusher T.J. Watt.

Giraffe named after Bengals QB Joe Burrow dies following illness

The Baton Rouge Zoo sadly confirmed Thursday that a 20 month-old male giraffe named Burreaux passed.

Ravens fear RB Gus Edwards, CB Marcus Peters suffered season-ending torn ACLs

The Baltimore Ravens continue to have absolutely brutal luck heading into the regular-season opener at the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night.

Patriots' Dont'a Hightower praises Mac Jones' ability to 'adapt' to NFL

Hightower credited the rookie's time in college for why he was able to become QB1 before Week 1.

Cam Newton suggests he should still be a starting NFL QB

Newton said the same this past February before the New England Patriots brought him back via a one-year contract in March.

Shaquille O'Neal: 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons 'ain't that damn good'

O'Neal referenced Simmons shooting 34.2% from the free-throw line during the postseason and also passing up an open and uncontested dunk.

Chiefs star safety Tyrann Mathieu questionable for season-opener after positive COVID-19 test

It was widely reported last week Mathieu is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, thus, could return to the team if he delivers two negative virus tests 24 hours apart and is experiencing no symptoms.

Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney misses practice again with illness, expected to play vs. Chiefs

For now, all fans can do is wait for updates on Clowney's status that likely won't come before Friday at the earliest. 

UEFA to boycott World Cup if it happens every two years?

The plan for a World Cup every two years routinely has been publicly discussed by former Arsenal manager and current FIFA chief of global football development Arsene Wenger.

Giants OC Jason Garrett: RB Saquon Barkley '100%' ahead of Broncos game

As has been the case since the Labor Day holiday, though, all signs seem to point to Barkley playing against Denver at MetLife Stadium. 

Did Jimmy Garoppolo 'confirm' he's 49ers' starting QB over Trey Lance?

Garoppolo said on Aug. 25 he had a "pretty good idea" about who San Francisco's QB1 would be by this stage of the process, and he essentially confirmed his status on Wednesday. 

Ben Simmons won't help 76ers rebuild his trade value?

Ben Simmons' poor showing in the postseason and the accompanying fallout may have sent his stock plummeting, but the All-Star feels that's not a problem for him to solve for the 76ers.

Damian Lillard seems to commit himself to Trail Blazers

If there was still any lingering doubt about where Dame could be playing at the start of the upcoming NBA season, he seemed to put such questions to bed via an Instagram post