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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

Richie Incognito returning to Raiders for 2021 season?

Incognito last made a Pro Bowl squad in 2017 but played well enough in 2019 that the Raiders have reasons to believe he'll be well worth the money owed to him this year.

Could QB Ryan Fitzpatrick start for Denver Broncos in 2021?

Fitzpatrick threw for 2,091 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season and showed that he could be an ideal bridge quarterback for a team that doesn't have a long-term answer at the position.

Tottenham to offer Harry Kane a new contract this summer?

Kane turns 28 years old in July and seemingly would have his choice of new employers this summer.

QB Alex Smith has 'no animosity' toward Washington Football Team

Smith is signed through the 2022 campaign, but Washington could save nearly $15 million in salary-cap space by cutting the 36-year-old during the offseason.

Jackson State-Mississippi Valley State game postponed due to COVID-19

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils confirmed that they paused all football-related activities because of a positive COVID-19 test, contact tracing and subsequent quarantines impacting the team.

Seahawks LB K.J. Wright: Russell Wilson 'isn't going anywhere'

It's worth noting that Wright is set to hit free agency when the new NFL year opens next month. The 31-year-old wants to remain with the Seahawks but only at the right price. 

Texans 'unwilling' to discuss trading Deshaun Watson with teams?

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has made it quite clear to everyone, including new head coach David Culley, that he has zero intentions of ever again playing for the club and wishes to be traded this offseason.

Bronny James undergoes surgery to repair torn meniscus

Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, recently underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic thinks LeBron James should stick to sports?

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is an outspoken social-justice activist who repeatedly criticized former President Donald Trump, headed the "More

Celtics, Bruins can welcome fans back March 22

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Thursday that large indoor and outdoor venues, such as sports arenas and ballparks, can welcome fans up to 12% of their capacities beginning March 22. 

Ravens Pro Bowl OT Orlando Brown wants trade to play left tackle?

Brown's representatives are exploring trade possibilities that would allow him to play left tackle on a full-time basis with a club.

Titans reportedly trying to trade 2020 first-round pick Isaiah Wilson

After the Titans used pick No. 29 to acquire Wilson last year, he had multiple run-ins with the law, completed a pair of stints on the reserve/COVID-19 list, played only four snaps during his debut NFL season and then ended the campaign on the reserve/non-football illness list.

Titans releasing WR Adam Humphries

The move saves the club roughly $4.47 million in salary-cap space. Humphries was signed through 2022 but was likely to be a salary-cap casualty even before Christmas. 

Deshaun Watson tells new coach he still wants to be traded

It appears the Houston Texans hiring David Culley as their new head coach did little to appease wantaway quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Will be 'months' before Capitals' Henrik Lundqvist decides on future

Henrik Lundqvist recently returned to the ice following open-heart surgery required to repair a heart condition. The veteran took to Twitter to offer an update on his health and playing status.

No replacement teams for COVID-19 withdrawals after NCAA Tournament starts

Any needed replacement teams will only be announced within 48 hours of the release of the tournament field on March 14.

Chris Godwin: Tom Brady gave Buccaneers a winning mentality

The WR said Brady helped the Bucs move from thinking and hoping they'd win to knowing they would.

Deiveson Figueiredo-Brandon Moreno UFC title rematch set for June 12

igueiredo and Moreno fought to a majority draw on Dec. 12 after the champion suffered a point deduction for delivering a brutal kick below the belt that nearly ended the contest.

Could Carolina Panthers trade for Dak Prescott?

While Prescott earned Pro Bowl nods in 2016 and 2018, nobody can say with any certainty what type of player and offensive leader he'll be following the type of setback that can shorten any athletic career.

Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson tragically drowns

Jose Becker was declared missing around 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday. The body of the 57-year-old was recovered near midnight, and it's believed no foul play was involved in his passing.

Broncos release veteran DT Jurrell Casey after one season

The move saves the Broncos $11.87 million in salary-cap space for the 2021 campaign. There was no guaranteed money remaining on Casey's contract.

Thierry Henry steps down as CF Montreal coach for personal reasons

Henry accepted the job in November 2019 and guided Montreal to the MLS playoffs and CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals.

Clemson DE Justin Foster retires due to asthma, COVID-19 complications

Foster recorded seven sacks and 60 tackles across his three years at Clemson and was set to be a starter last fall until he tested positive for the coronavirus in August.

Patriots hoping for full NFL stadiums in 2021?

The Patriots, a team that didn't welcome any paying spectators during the 2020 campaign because of COVID-19 concerns, believe they'll be permitted to fill Gillette Stadium "at full capacity" next fall. 

Bucs' Tom Brady should be ready to return from knee surgery 'around June'

Bruce Arians said on Wednesday that it should be "somewhere around June" before Brady is able to resume full practices following the knee procedure.