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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

Family: COVID-19 not cause of Florida's Keyontae Johnson's collapse

It remains unknown exactly what caused Johnson to collapse. Following a hospital stay, he returned to the team in late December to serve as a coach. 

Drew Brees to make retirement decision in next week or two?

While Brees is signed and could run it back for one more year, Saints coach Sean Payton hinted during a Wednesday "PFT Live" appearance that the signal-caller is ready to ride off into the sunset.

FBI: No credible threats to Super Bowl LV

Tampa FBI field office chief Michael McPherson told reporters on Wednesday that there is currently no credible threat to Sunday's Super Bowl LV matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium.

Colts RB Nyheim Hines says Andrew Luck will 'absolutely not' unretire

The Indianapolis Colts are in search of a new signal caller after the retirement of Philip Rivers, but one veteran says that any notions about Andrew Luck possibly unretiring to join the team should be put to bed.

Tennessee women's basketball pauses again, has two top 25 games postponed

Thursday's matchup against the No. 24-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs and a previously scrapped contest versus Texas A&M rescheduled for Sunday are both postponed.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley not concerned about next contract

Barkley will have plenty to prove before New York commits any real money to him for later in the decade. 

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick wants to keep playing in 2021

The NFL could still have some FitzMagic during the 2021 season. 

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady already planning for 2021 season?

Statistically speaking, Brady has few reasons to hang his cleats up after Super Bowl LV.

Dr. Fauci says to avoid Super Bowl parties to prevent COVID-19 spread

Essentially, fans are to follow the guidelines that were recommended for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.

NFLPA has no plan for Super Bowl LV postponement due to COVID-19

The NFL and National Football League Players Association are several days and one game away from completing a full season on time amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham striker Harry Kane still targeting NFL career

Kane once attended an NFL game held in London, and he's practiced field goals and extra points at the Tottenham training ground.

Heat's Meyers Leonard to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

It appears Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard is done for the 2020-21 season and maybe as a Miami player, for good.

Chiefs GM open to bringing WR Sammy Watkins back

Earlier on Tuesday, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins said he felt "very optimistic" about facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Super Bowl LV. Now GM 

Buccaneers won't fire cannons after touchdowns at Super Bowl

Some Twitter users came up with a unique compromise the NFL, Buccaneers and Chiefs might want to consider before Sunday evening: Fire the cannons after every score.

Three-time Pro Bowl RB Mark Ingram confident he can still play at a high level

A team in need of a veteran presence at the position could come calling for Ingram's services in March as long as he agrees to sign at a discounted price. 

All Buffalo Sabres games postponed through at least Feb. 8 due to COVID-19

Buffalo's training facilities will remain closed until further notice. 

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says sore toe is 'pretty close to 100 percent'

For the most part, Mahomes seemed quite healthy when he completed 29 of 38 pass attempts for 325 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions and a passer rating of 127.6 in the win over Buffalo on Jan. 24.

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg was 'a little scared' during COVID-19 bout

Hoiberg lost 10 pounds, is still without his sense of smell and is battling fatigue daily.

NBA to enforce stricter mask rules to prevent COVID-19 spread

Players, coaches, and other staff members will soon be made to wear KN95 or KF94 masks when required, such as when on the bench during contests.

Falcons expected to keep Matt Ryan, Julio Jones for 2021

Ryan and Jones have only played for Atlanta to this point in their respective careers.

Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway suspended amid allegations of lewd behavior

At least five women who work in sports media have alleged Callaway of inappropriate behavior, such as sending unsolicited lewd messages and friending one of them on Facebook. 

Candace Parker sought advice from Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade before signing with Chicago Sky

Parker earned WNBA Finals MVP honors when she helped the Sparks win the 2016 title, and she won the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year Award in her 13th and final season with the club that selected her first overall in 2008.

Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins 'very optimistic' about playing in Super Bowl

Watkins hasn't found the end zone since his team's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 11 and scored only two touchdowns during the regular season. He recorded 37 receptions for 421 yards before he became a spectator. 

Jairzinho Rozenstruik to fight unbeaten Ciryl Gane in Feb. 27 UFC main event

Last Friday, heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik (11-1-0) tweeted that his upcoming bout against the unbeaten Ciryl Gane (7-0-0) had been bumped up from March 13 to the main event of the Feb. 27.

Thunder PG George Hill out at least four weeks following thumb procedure

Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill is on track to miss all of February.