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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

Raiders receiving offers for QB Marcus Mariota?

Mariota's contract runs only through the 2021 season, carries a base salary of $10.625 million and includes no dead money liability.

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp misses mother's funeral due to COVID-19 restrictions

The funeral was held in Germany on Tuesday, but Klopp remained in England due to his inability to enter Germany for the remembrance.

Chiefs' Britt Reid placed on administrative leave following car crash

Britt Reid has not yet been officially charged for his role in the crash. 

Padraig Harrington withdraws from Pebble Beach Pro-Am due to positive COVID-19 test

Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington missed the cut at last week's Waste Management Phoenix Open but was looking to get back on track at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. However, the 49-year-old won't be playing in that tournament after he recorded a positive COVID-19 test result.

Howard men's basketball cancels rest of season due to COVID-19

The Howard Bison men's basketball team won't be returning to action until next fall at the earliest.

Clippers' Paul George out at least two more games with swollen toe

Paul George currently leads the Clippers with 5.5 assists per game and is second behind Kawhi Leonard in scoring with 24.4 points and in player efficiency rating (23.46).

Giants QB Alex Tanney, a one-time viral-video sensation, retires from NFL

New York Giants quarterback Alex Tanney never made it as a starter in the NFL but spent nine years in the league and will long be remembered for something he created before he received his first pro contract.

Buccaneers cleared for Super Bowl LV victory boat parade

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will follow in the Lightning's footsteps after their Super Bowl LV victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Eagles 'losing leverage' in Carson Wentz trade talks?

The Philadelphia Eagles may not be as close as some thought late last week to trading wantaway quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts or any other team.

Heat's Avery Bradley was 'really nervous' after positive COVID-19 test

Bradley has appeared in only 10 games this season and missed time due to the positive coronavirus test result, a bruised knee and a strained calf muscle.

U.S. Men's National Team to play Northern Ireland on March 28 in Belfast

The United States Men's National Team will be back in action in late March.

UFC veteran Anthony Smith to fight Jimmy Crute on April 24

Smith, No. 6 in the official UFC rankings for the division, lost two of three fights last year but is coming off a win over Devin Clark in November.

North Carolina players, team managers apologize for party video that caused postponement

North Carolina student newspaper The Daily Tar Heel published a video that showed North Carolina players Day'Ron Sharpe and Armando Bacot partying without wearing face coverings.

Mets sign Jonathan Villar to one-year, $3.55M deal

The 29-year-old will provide the Mets with defensive cover and depth, as he can play second base, shortstop, third base and in the outfield.

Tennys Sandgren lashes out at Australian Open quarantine after first-round exit

Add American Tennys Sandgren to the growing list of players linking early Australian Open exits with quarantine protocols that preceded that tournament.

Notre Dame, Florida announce home-and-home series for 2031-32

The Irish will host the Gators on Nov. 15, 2031, and Florida will serve as the home team for a matchup scheduled for Sept. 11, 2032.

Flyers become fifth NHL team on pause due to COVID-19

The NHL may be staring at a legitimate COVID-19 crisis heading into the middle of February.

Maple Leafs' Wayne Simmonds out six weeks with broken wrist

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Wayne Simmonds scored twice in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks but was also the victim of an unfortunate attempted clearance.

Miami-North Carolina men's basketball game postponed over party video

Miami next plays at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday. It's  unknown if North Carolina will be cleared to compete at the No. 9-ranked  Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday.

Jerry Rice says he played in tougher era, but Tom Brady can have 'GOAT' status

Rice spoke of Brady's G.O.A.T. status during an appearance on San  Francisco radio station 95.7 The Game but also threw some shade at  current players.

Richard Sherman to retire after two more seasons?

Sherman has been linked with the Cleveland Browns following Cleveland's postseason push that ended with a divisional-round loss at the Kansas City Chiefs.

Gisele Bundchen celebrates husband Tom Brady after Super Bowl LV victory

Brady might be thinking about more than just running it back with Tampa Bay for a title defense.

49ers sign QB Josh Rosen to one-year extension

The 23-year-old didn't throw a pass in a game during his third year in the league.