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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

Flames' Noah Hanifin to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday's 5-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens.  Per the NHL's website, Flames coach Darryl Sutter confirmed on Monday that Hanifin will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the issue.

Baker Mayfield 'looking forward' to having Odell Beckham Jr. back

Last fall, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted to squash the notion that his offense played better after star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. He did so again.

Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. likely out for season with broken thumb

Nance missed over a month with a fractured left hand earlier this year, and the 28-year-old was recently out for seven games due to a non-coronavirus-related illness that caused him to drop roughly 20 pounds.

Former Steelers, Cardinals OT Marcus Gilbert announces retirement 

Veteran offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert announced on Monday that he's retiring.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic under investigation for 'alleged financial interest in a betting company'

Ibrahimovic could face a fine of over $109,000 and a ban from any football-related activities for up to three years.

Chris Weidman out six to 12 months with broken leg

Weidman suffered a horrific and graphic broken leg seconds into his match versus Uriah Hall at Saturday's UFC 261 pay-per-view.

Alex Ovechkin day-to-day with lower-body injury, expected to be fine for playoffs

COVID-19 outbreaks and reschedulings have left the exact start of the postseason in question, so Ovechkin may have a few extra days to recover from any lingering setbacks.

Cowboys two-time Pro Bowl LB Sean Lee retires after 11 seasons

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee was one of the best players at his position when fully healthy.

NHL broadcasts to move from NBC to TNT?

The NHL and NBA are reportedly set to be television neighbors across multiple networks.

Lions considering trading down in NFL Draft?

The Detroit Lions officially acquired quarterback Jared Goff from the Los Angeles Rams last month in a trade that involved sending signal-caller Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles.

Tiger Woods smiling, on crutches in photo from Florida home

Golf living legend Tiger Woods has largely remained silent while recovering from the serious injuries he suffered in a one-vehicle crash on Feb. 23. 

All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu to talk new contract with Chiefs after NFL Draft?

Kansas City could use the franchise tag to retain Mathieu's rights in 2022, but Orlando Brown is also out of contract following the upcoming season and could be tagged if he and the Chiefs don't come to terms on an extension this spring or summer. 

Angels' three-time MVP Mike Trout scratched with left elbow contusion

Trout was second in MLB with a 1.325 OPS, tied for second with six home runs, and second with a .393 average entering play Friday.

LAFC to open fully vaccinated-only section, host vaccination clinic

The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening a section for fans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres.  Major League

Flames add Josh Leivo to COVID-19 protocol list, will play Canadiens Friday

The Calgary Flames raised eyes on Friday when they announced that their morning skate ahead of their home game against the Montreal Canadiens was canceled

Chiefs could use franchise tag on Pro Bowl OT Orlando Brown next year?

In short: Kansas City giving up a lot on Friday to get Brown isn't  forcing the club to show him the money ahead of the NFL Draft that kicks  off on Thursday night.

Could Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan be banned from UEFA Champions League?

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan are still associated with the Super League, and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin sent them a warning.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fully vaccinated, can hug players at NFL Draft

Per the NFL's website, 13 to-be rookie players will attend the draft in Cleveland, while another 45 will participate virtually.

Ravens trade Pro Bowl OT Orlando Brown to Chiefs for haul of draft picks

Brown requested a trade from Baltimore so he could play left tackle full-time.

College Football Playoff considering expanding to 16 teams

CFP executive director Bill Hancock told ESPN that we're likely years away from any expanded playoff.

Former NFL star, pro wrestler Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael battling ALS

McMichael added that he's lost the use of his arms and hands since he was first diagnosed in January, and that the Bears provided him with a customized wheelchair. He receives daily assistance from his wife, Misty.

Maple Leafs' Joe Thornton fined, avoids suspension for hit on Jets' Mathieu Perreault

Thornton was fined $3,017.24, the maximum allowable per the collective bargaining agreement, for the interference penalty against Perreault.

Vikings' Dalvin Cook won't change number due to cost of buying unsold jerseys

Cook would have spent somewhere around $1.5 million purchasing the unsold inventory of jerseys.