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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

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.

Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden: 'The truth will come out'

In a cryptic message, disgraced former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems to imply that there is more to the story beyond the racist, homophobic and misogynistic language he used in emails that were recently leaked by the NFL.

Report: 76ers think Ben Simmons 'is faking injury and mental illness'

Those wondering if a day would pass by without there being any new drama regarding Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons will have to keep waiting,

Tom Brady: Buccaneers 'learned a lot from' loss to Bears last season

Tom Brady infamously forgot the down in the closing seconds of what became a prime-time loss to the Bears last season.

Giants' Joe Judge takes blame: 'The fish stinks from the head down'

While the Giants have been hindered by injuries, head coach Joe Judge is taking the blame for the teams struggles this season. 

Reports: 76ers' Ben Simmons skips workout, could be out indefinitely

The disgruntled Simmons arrived at and then departed the team's practice facility Thursday without participating in a scheduled individual workout.

Eagles' Kelce to 76ers' Ben Simmons: 'Just play better, man'

Kelce first joined the Eagles via the 2011 NFL Draft, has played only for the organization since, and earned a Super Bowl ring with Philadelphia. 

Jets' Mark Scheifele joins Blake Wheeler on COVID-19 list, could be cleared Thursday

It was learned Tuesday that Jets captain Blake Wheeler would miss at least four games total, including the next three contests, because he tested positive

Giants' Barkley, Golladay, Toney all miss practice ahead of Panthers game

These updates came after the Giants placed starting left tackle Andrew Thomas on injured reserve because of an ankle problem earlier in the week.