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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

Could four-time All-Pro TE Rob Gronkowski depart Buccaneers in free agency?

Gronkowski added that he wants to sign only one-year deals moving forward.

Could Cristiano Ronaldo return to Real Madrid?

Ronaldo has also been linked with reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in transfer rumors. 

NHL postpones Blues-Kings game because of weather

An NHL game has been scrapped from the schedule but not because of anything related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Penn State to hire Purdue assistant Micah Shrewsberry as head coach

The 44-year-old previously worked under Brad Stevens with both the Butler Bulldogs and Boston Celtics before accepting a role at Purdue to coach under Matt Painter.

Have Browns moved on from WR Rashard Higgins?

There are signs at the start of the midweek that the Cleveland Browns could be prepared to move on from a wide receiver who is a fan-favorite not named Odell Beckham Jr.

Washington GM wants Alex Ovechkin to finish career with Capitals

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan is hoping superstar and captain Alex Ovechkin will stay put through the end of his playing days. 

Packers release FB/TE John Lovett

The Green Bay Packers have confirmed that they've released fullback and tight end John Lovett. 

Cavaliers' Kevin Love returning Friday vs. Pelicans

Love last appeared in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Dec. 27, Cleveland's second contest of the campaign, before his latest injury.

Capitals GM won't rule out Henrik Lundqvist returning this season

Henrik Lundqvist was set to miss the 2020-21 NHL season after undergoing heart surgery, but Washington general manager Brian MacLellan explained on Friday that he could welcome the goalie back for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Former Pro Bowl safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix visits Raiders

In 2019, he recorded two interceptions, one interception returned for a touchdown, 78 total tackles, two fumble recoveries, and five pass breakups. 

Washington All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff signs franchise tender

It's the second consecutive year Washington tagged Scherff.

Diamondbacks 1B coach Dave McKay injured in dugout fall

McKay broke a rib and suffered a lacerated spleen.

Rockets' Eric Gordon out four to six weeks with groin strain?

Houston suffered a 14th consecutive defeat on Thursday night when the club fell to the Sacramento Kings, and injury was added to insult when guard Eric Gordon was lost for at least a month because of a groin strain.

After agreeing to new contract, LB Matt Milano praises Bills' culture

The 26-year-old reportedly could've earned up to $2 million more per year had he elected to enter free agency next week. He recorded 45 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception in 10 games last season. 

Chargers release five-time Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner

The Chargers will save $11.5 million against the salary cap by parting ways with Turner. No guaranteed money was left on his contract. 

Tony Ferguson-Beneil Dariush fight in works for UFC 262 on May 15?

That show has no main event or announced location, and contracts for the Ferguson-Dariush bout haven't yet been signed, however.

Two new MLB players test positive for COVID-19

Major League Baseball continues to avoid COVID-19 outbreaks among players and other personnel despite a handful of scares during spring training.

Micah Hyde hints free agents want to play with Bills QB Josh Allen

Allen finished the 2020 regular season fourth overall with a 107.2 passer rating, third with a total QBR of 81.7 and fifth with 37 passing touchdowns.

Teams can use 'draft rooms' for 2021 NFL Draft

Things will be at least somewhat back to normal for this year's player-selection process. 

Cleveland trades infielder Mike Freeman to Reds

Freeman joined Cleveland in 2019 and hit .270 across 99 regular-season contests with the club.

Report: Juventus want at least $34.65M for Cristiano Ronaldo

Italian giants Juventus crashed out of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday when they were eliminated by 10-man Porto via a 4-4 aggregate scoreline.

Lions' Ford Field to be used as COVID-19 vaccination clinic

ESPN's Adam Schefter added that at least 15 NFL team facilities were in use as of Friday afternoon.

Megan Anderson hints she's done with UFC after loss to Amanda Nunes

Anderson's current run in the UFC may have ended, but she could return to the octagon sooner than later.

CB A.J. Bouye doesn't sign with Raiders after visit

Veteran cornerback A.J. Bouye completed a visit with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. However, Bouye left without putting pen to paper on a contract.

Cam Newton to receive chance to retire with Panthers?

Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen and Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas Davis both signed one-day contracts to retire as members of the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, and Olsen campaigned for Newton to do the same when the time comes.