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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

NBA urging players, other personnel to get COVID-19 booster shots ASAP

Individuals who elect against receiving one of the safe and available boosters by Dec. 1 could be subject to game-day testing depending on when they were originally vaccinated and also the type of vaccine they initially received.  

Packers expect Aaron Rodgers to clear COVID-19 protocols for Seahawks game

Team doctors will have to clear Rodgers before he's eligible to take the field for Sunday's home game against the 3-5 Seattle Seahawks.

Former Raiders HC Jon Gruden sues NFL, Roger Goodell over loss of job

This lawsuit could ultimately reveal exactly who leaked the emails and also the reasoning for doing so.

QB Cam Newton returned to Panthers 'to win football games'

There's a chance Netwon could face the Cardinals in some capacity on Sunday.

NC State forward Manny Bates out for season with dislocated shoulder

Bates missed the 2018-19 college basketball season after undergoing shoulder surgery the previous summer, and he went down in the first minute of Tuesday's campaign-opening 88-70 win over the Bucknell Bison with a new shoulder issue.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, WR DeAndre Hopkins game-time decisions vs. Panthers

The Arizona Cardinals improved to 8-1 via last Sunday's win at the San Francisco 49ers and did so without star quarterback Kyler Murray (left ankle) and All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) in the lineup. 

Broncos 'strongly encourage' fans to wear masks in all indoor areas of stadium

The Broncos added they will shift policies down the road if deemed necessary by local health officials, the local government and/or the NFL.

Panthers officially place Sam Darnold on IR with shoulder injury

Darnold definitely will miss contests against the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Football Team and Miami Dolphins before Carolina's bye.

Panthers OC Joe Brady teases QB Cam Newton could play at Cardinals

Newton is a veteran who has seen everything an NFL defense can throw his way and also possesses size and athleticism that could make him a useful asset in short-yardage and certain red-zone situations.

Wizards star Bradley Beal out Saturday vs. Magic after death of grandmother

Beal learned of the death of his maternal grandmother after the team touched down Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's game at the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Report: Barcelona star Sergio Aguero not yet considering retirement after cardiac scare

Aguero's irregular heart rhythm could potentially improve or even disappear via treatment, but the possibility also exists he's played his last game at the highest level.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield to play through foot issue

Mayfield continues to display toughness as he deals with yet another injury issue.

Nikita Zaitsev becomes ninth Senators player in COVID-19 protocol

The NHL may soon have to step in and take the 3-8-1 Ottawa Senators off the ice for a few days for the good of everyone involved. 

Dolphins' Jacoby Brissett to start vs. Ravens; Tua Tagovailoa to be QB2

Backup Jacoby Brissett started against Houston and will do so again Thursday versus the Ravens.

Paris Saint-Germain's Aminata Diallo released without charges following attack of teammate

Diallo was released Thursday without being charged with any crime. French police are still investigating the matter.

Rams' Super Bowl odds remain the same after Odell Beckham Jr. signing

The Rams' odds to win Super Bowl LVI in February mostly remained the same shortly after they introduced OBJ as one of their own.

Did QB Cam Newton want multiyear deal from Panthers?

Newtown reached a deal with the Panthers, but did he want a longer pact?

Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo fined $2,000 for diving

The NHL announced Thursday that DeAngelo has been fined $2,000 for an alleged dive that occurred in the first period of this past Saturday's matchup at the Florida Panthers.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson 'pretty dang close' to 100 percent healthy

Russell Wilson he missed the past three games due to the injured middle finger on his throwing hand.

Odell Beckham Jr. joins Rams amid more drama

The Los Angeles Rams came somewhat out of nowhere Thursday afternoon to announce they signed Beckham.

Panthers HC Matt Rhule praises Cam Newton after reunion

After news of Cam Newton's signing broke, Rhule had high praise for the veteran.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson told Odell Beckham Jr. not to sign with division-rival Packers

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson and current free agent Odell Beckham Jr. both played at LSU.

Senators now have eight players in COVID-19 protocol

Senators forward Alex Formenton and goaltender Matt Murray entered the league's COVID-19 protocol on Thursday.

Cowboys DE Randy Gregory out multiple weeks, could go on IR with calf injury

McCarthy likened Gregory's injury with the one that recently slowed Prescott, meaning the defensive end is likely out for at least two games ahead of the Thanksgiving Day contest against the Raiders.

Browns still not talking long-term contract with QB Baker Mayfield?

The first overall pick from the 2018 NFL Draft is currently set to play through the 2022 campaign on the fifth-year option attached to his rookie deal.