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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

Report: Marcus Mariota to accept pay cut to stay with Raiders

Under his new agreement, Mariota would only hit incentives if Raiders starter Derek Carr goes down to an injury as he did last fall.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin day-to-day with lower-body injury

Ovechkin missed practice for the third consecutive day after he suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers.

Andy Murray out of Miami Open with 'freak' groin injury

Injuries continue to hinder Murray's ability to play.

Georgia Tech football delays practice start due to COVID-19

Georgia Tech explained in its brief statement that it will commence its practice schedule "as soon as appropriate, guided by direction from medical experts and with the health and safety of its student-athletes and staff as the top priority." 

Bruins on track to return from COVID-19 pause Thursday vs. Islanders

Thursday's game between the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders in Boston is now scheduled to become the first professional sporting event in Massachusetts to welcome paying spectators since the COVID-19 pandemic caused leagues such as the NHL to shut down last March. 

Oilers-Canadiens game postponed due to COVID-19

Little could the Montreal Canadiens have guessed on Monday afternoon that losing leading goal-scorer Tyler Toffoli for at least the next three games wouldn't

Former Titans CB Adoree' Jackson joins Giants on three-year deal

Former Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson is signing a three-year, $39 million deal to join Big Blue: 

Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen could miss first start with sore forearm?

Arizona begins the regular season on April 1.  

Canadiens' leading goal-scorer Tyler Toffoli out at least three games with injury

Toffoli (lower body) has been ruled out for the three-game series against the Oilers, which concludes Friday.

Derrick Rose rejoins Knicks after COVID-19 bout, not yet ready to play

Guard Derrick Rose hasn't played since Feb. 28 due to a bout with COVID-19 but he rejoined the New York Knicks on Monday. However, it's unknown when the

Texans QB Deshaun Watson now facing 13 lawsuits?

Rusty Hardin, Watson's lawyer, said the 25-year-old will respond to the lawsuits at some point this week.

Rangers' Jose Leclerc out long-term with elbow problem

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc cannot catch a break.

Cardinals GM: Still no update on WR Larry Fitzgerald

Cardinals general manager Steve Keim told reporters on Monday there's still no update on future Hall of Fame WR Larry Fitzgerald's future plans. 

David Beckham: Inter Miami want Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar?

Beckham, no stranger to superstardom, would love to bring more star power to his MLS club.

Rob Gronkowski: Buccaneers offense can get even better in 2021

Gronkowski believes the Bucs' offense can improve in 2021.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic tearful upon return to Sweden team after five-year hiatus

Ibrahimovic is Sweden's record goal-scorer with 62 goals in 116 international appearances. 

Mike Tyson declined $25 million to fight Evander Holyfield?

A proposed Holyfield-Tyson bout has apparently hit a snag, and Holyfield's camp is blaming Tyson.

Manchester United's Fred receives racist abuse online after FA Cup loss

Multiple United players, including Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, have reported receiving racist abuse via social media platforms during the 2020-21 season.

Free-agent WR Kenny Golladay to continue visit with Giants?

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay didn't put pen to paper on a deal with Big Blue but also hasn't left the area.

Deshaun Watson's lawyer: 'Keep an open mind' until we respond to allegations

Rusty Hardin, Watson's lawyer, said the 25-year-old signal-caller who has denied any wrongdoing will offer a response at some point next week.

Former 49ers QB C.J. Beathard to have tryout with Jaguars

Beathard might never win the Super Bowl as a QB1, but he's a reliable backup who has thrown 18 touchdowns and completed 58.6% of his passes across 19 NFL appearances.

Former first-round bust Takkarist McKinley vows to be better with Browns

Both sides stand to benefit if McKinley matches his output from his first 31 regular-season games.

Oral Roberts men's basketball asks to be verified on Twitter after upset win over Ohio State

Oral Roberts had a simple request after its unexpected victory: A blue checkmark from Twitter.