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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

Frankie Edgar temporarily lost memory after knockout loss to Cory Sandhagen

Edgar explained that his memory began to return as he was being transported to a local hospital. He was released later that night. 

Valparaiso dropping Crusaders name, mascot, logos due to association with hate groups

A committee will be formed "to engage the campus community in considering and adopting a new mascot."  

Did Tom Brady win Super Bowl LV with injured knee?

First-year Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady built upon his G.O.A.T. status by breaking his own records and winning a seventh Super Bowl championship, and more impressively, he may have done so while at less than 100 percent.

Jaguars release LB Kamalei Correa

Linebacker Kamalei Correa won't be returning to the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Ivy League to allow graduate students to play during 2021-22 seasons due to COVID-19 pandemic

As Jeff Borzello wrote for ESPN, the Ivy League typically does not allow athletic redshirts or permit graduate students to participate in recognized athletic competitions.

Wizards star Bradley Beal out Friday vs. Knicks

Beal may not be going anywhere in the way of a trade this winter, but he will begin the weekend as a spectator. 

Colts, 49ers interested in trading for Jets QB Sam Darnold?

According to numerous reports, Darnold would cost much less than Carson Wentz in a trade, and the Colts are left without a starting quarterback following the retirement of Philip Rivers. The 49ers, meanwhile, could save over $21 million in salary-cap space by cutting or trading often-injured starter Jimmy Garoppolo.

Buccaneers' Devin White says he's the best linebacker in the NFL

White finished the regular season leading the Buccaneers with 140 tackles and second on the team with nine sacks, and he was arguably Tampa Bay's best overall player during the playoffs.

49ers sign safety Kai Nacua to one-year extension

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed another player early into the offseason. 

Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw back in concussion protocol

Shaw took an elbow to the face delivered by Dallas Stars defenseman Joel Hanley in the second period of Tuesday's game between the clubs. It's believed that collision caused the injury.

Cameron Brate jokes he would've 'had to retire' had he dropped Tom Brady Lombardi Trophy pass

Brate, fortunately, made the reception and, thus, was able to joke about the matter following his last heroics of the season. 

Texas A&M-Florida men's basketball game postponed due to COVID-19

The Aggies have now had four straight games postponed because of COVID-19 issues and concerns. Florida, meanwhile, has had three consecutive games called off.

Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar out four weeks, will miss Barcelona game

Neymar went down due to a harsh challenge in the 56th minute of Wednesday's game but attempted to continue playing through the setback.

Bears hire former Packers DC Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant

Chicago Bears have hired Pettine as a senior defensive assistant who will advise new defensive coordinator Sean Desai.

NFL reviewing if Chiefs' Britt Reid violated personal conduct policy

The NFL is reviewing if Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid violated the league’s personal conduct policy regarding a car crash that occurred late last Thursday night and left two children injured.

Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar injured, might miss Barcelona clash

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar will be in a race to return to full fitness for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match against Spanish giants Barcelona, Neymar's former club. 

NBA to host slam dunk contest at halftime of All-Star Game?

The NBA continues to press forward with plans for a 2021 All-Star Game on March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, and the league is now planning to include a Slam Dunk Contest as part of the festivities.

East Carolina men's basketball pauses, postpones two games due to COVID-19

East Carolina confirmed on Wednesday that the program is temporarily pausing activities because of a positive COVID-19 test result, contact tracing and subsequent quarantines impacting the team.

Dallas Stars vow to play national anthem before NHL games

The Dallas Stars have reaffirmed their commitment to playing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' before games amid controversy surrounding their NBA counterpart Dallas Mavericks.

Bucs GM Jason Licht vows Super Bowl repeat in victory speech

Bruce Arians and Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht were both fired up and talking repeat at the Bucs' victory parade on Wednesday.

Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns: Return from COVID-19 absence is 'news to me'

Without the 25-year-old in the lineup since Jan. 13, Minnesota tallied only three victories and plummeted to the bottom of the conference standings.

Lions OC Anthony Lynn prefers to sit a rookie QB

Now serving as Lions offensive coordinator, Anthony Lynn says he won't hesitate to sit a rookie quarterback the first year like he did with Justin Herbert in Los Angeles last season.

Cowboys, Texans to open stadiums as vaccination sites

Goodell has not yet said if spectators, players, coaches and other personnel will have to prove they are vaccinated to attend future league events.

Stephen Curry: I 'see a lot of myself' in Patrick Mahomes

Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry knows a lot about both winning and losing on his sport's biggest stage. The 32-year-old is a three-time

Florida Gulf Coast enters two-week pause due to COVID-19

FGCU won't play again until matchups at the Jacksonville Dolphins on Feb. 26-27.