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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

Connecticut Sun re-sign two-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas to multi-year deal

Along with All-Star appearances in 2017 and 2019, the 28-year-old was named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team in 2020 and to the All-Defensive Second Team for 2017 and 2019.

NHL postpones Tuesday's Sabres-Islanders game due to COVID-19 issues

The Sabres and Islanders were already scheduled to play again at Nassau on Thursday night. That contest is on, as planned, as of Tuesday afternoon. 

Florida State pauses basketball activities, postpones three games due to COVID-19

Tuesday's game against Boston College, Saturday's showdown at the Pittsburgh Panthers and a Feb. 9 matchup against the Virginia Tech Hokies are all postponed.

Roger Federer plans to return for Qatar ExxonMobil Open in March

While fans haven't seen Federer take the court in over a year, he admitted that he kept track of tennis tours throughout last season's resumption held amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Chiefs TE Deon Yelder designated to return from injured reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the best tight ends in the NFL in six-time Pro Bowler Travis Kelce and could also put a key reserve back on the depth chart for their Super Bowl LV showdown with the Bucs on Sunday evening.

Warriors rookie James Wiseman out at least a week with sprained wrist

Wiseman is on track to miss the Boston game and also two contests against the Dallas Mavericks. It's unknown if he'll be available to play against the San Antonio Spurs next Monday. 

Kentucky-Missouri men's basketball game postponed to Wednesday

The Wildcats paused on Friday due to positive COVID-19 test results, contact tracing and subsequent quarantines, but the program's Twitter account noted on Monday afternoon that at least some players were back on the practice court.

Travis Kelce 'very aware' Chiefs haven’t beaten Brady, Gronk in playoffs

Brady, Gronkowski and the Patriots beat the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game two seasons ago.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says he's reading defenses better than before

While it's hardly shocking that a fourth-year pro is evolving and improving as a signal-caller, defensive coordinators might find themselves fearing just how much better Mahomes will get as he progresses toward his prime. 

Texas coach Shaka Smart had 'significant' COVID-19 symptoms

The Longhorns never paused activities despite facing a potential COVID-19 crisis but received a break when Saturday's matchup against Kentucky was postponed because of coronavirus-related issues affecting the Wildcats.

Devils sidelined through at least Feb. 6 due to COVID-19

New Jersey's games at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday and Thursday and a Saturday showdown with the New York Rangers are all postponed.

Chiefs place Daniel Kilgore, Demarcus Robinson on reserve/COVID-19 list?

The two were deemed high-risk close contacts but aren't themselves positive cases, meaning they could be cleared to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday if they test negative for the virus through the weekend. 

Magic's Aaron Gordon out four to six weeks with ankle sprain?

While Gordon has never taken the figurative step into superstardom many expected years ago, he remains a pivotal part of an Orlando team that can't catch a break this winter.

Matt LaFleur says there's 'no doubt' Aaron Rodgers will stay Packers QB

Unless Rodgers forces a trade, it seems that he will remain with the only NFL home he's known since the 2005 draft for at least one more year. 

John Cena says there is 'no logistical way' he can appear at WrestleMania 37

Last week, Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer reported that 16-time world champion John Cena would appear at the WrestleMania 37 pay-per-view in April

Dustin Poirier wants UFC title fight after win over Conor McGregor

Poirier moved to No. 1 in the official rankings for the lightweight division following his victory over McGregor at UFC 257 on Jan. 23, so he theoretically should be first in line whenever White decides to crown a new champion.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady 'incredibly grateful' for Bill Belichick

Ahead of his 10th Super Bowl appearance, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has had only positive things to say about the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick.

Boston College to play through COVID-19 crisis

The Eagles are down to four scholarship players available for Tuesday's game against Florida State because of coronavirus-related protocols.

GM Brian Gutekunst: Packers 'absolutely not' trading Aaron Rodgers

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst attempted to pour cold water over doubts about Rodgers' future on Monday. 

Superstar Diana Taurasi re-signs with Phoenix Mercury

Phoenix selected Taurasi with the first pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, and she is the league's all-time leading scorer in regular-season (8,931 points) and postseason (1,279 points) play.

John Cena to appear at WrestleMania 37

The 16-time world champion and leader of the "CeNation" is returning home for this year's Showcase of the Immortals.

Rob Gronkowski loves 'freedom of being yourself' with Buccaneers

Gronk won three Super Bowls under Belichick's guidance and was named a First-Team All-Pro on four occasions during his New England tenure.

Two Golden Knights-Sharks games postponed due to COVID-19

The NHL announced on Friday that both of those games have been postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 issues impacting the Golden Knights.