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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

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.

Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. to return Friday vs. Pelicans

Nance fractured his left hand in the loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 6 and hasn't played since. He underwent surgery to correct the issue.

LB Matt Milano, Bills agree to four-year, $44 million extension

Milano joined the Bills via a fifth-round draft pick in 2017 and has become an integral part of a championship-caliber defense.

Report: NFL revenue dropped $4 billion due to COVID-19

NFL revenue fell from $16 billion in 2019 to $12 billion in 2020.

Buccaneers WR/KR Jaydon Mickens arrested on gun charge

Mickens was arrested in his hometown of Los Angeles last Friday (March 5) after police officers found a concealed firearm during a traffic stop.

Texans, three-time Pro Bowl RB Mark Ingram agree to one-year deal

Ingram replaces Duke Johnson, who was released by Houston late last month.

Sabres captain Jack Eichel out at least seven days with upper-body injury

The 24-year-old isn't any closer to returning two days after missing Buffalo's loss to the Flyers. 

Cleveland looking to trade OF Billy Hamilton

Speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton spent time with the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and hoped to find a home with the Cleveland Indians this spring.

David Culley: Texans are 'committed' to Deshaun Watson as QB

Those associated with the Houston Texans should be careful about what they both say and don't say as it pertains to the potential future of quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Dr. Fauci optimistic about more fans attending sporting events this year

More and more states, cities, and communities are opening outdoor and indoor events to paying spectators despite continued COVID-19 concerns.  During a Thursday appearance on ESPN's "First Take," National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr.

New coach David Culley hints Texans will trade Deshaun Watson?

Watson wants out. Are the Texans finally willing to entertain the notion?

'Good chance' Seattle Seahawks trade QB Russell Wilson?

Most teams in the NFL would love to have Wilson as QB1. Whether or not any will match Seattle's price remains in question. 

Roger Federer loses second match of comeback

While Federer looked like the player of old throughout the first set, he seemed to lose pace as the match continued despite putting up a valiant fight in the third and deciding set.  

Dolphins want QB Ryan Fitzpatrick back for 2021 season?

Fitzpatrick shared playing time with Tagovailoa last fall and completed 68.5% of his passes for 2,091 yards and 13 touchdowns against eight interceptions with a 4-3 record as a starter.

Gambler pleads guilty to threatening Rays players, other athletes

A sports gambler with a history of allegedly sending threatening messages to professional athletes via social media is facing up to five years in federal prison. 

Mets' Carlos Carrasco could miss start of season recovering from elbow soreness

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco might miss his first turn in the rotation due to soreness in his elbow and has temporarily stopped throwing. 

Vikings release LT Riley Reiff, save $11.75 million in cap space

The Vikings saved $11.75 million in cap space on Wednesday by releasing veteran left tackle Riley Reiff. 

Could CB Robert Alford return to Cardinals after release?

Alford agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Cardinals in February 2019 but never played a single meaningful down with the club.

Reds six-time All-Star 1B Joey Votto tests positive for COVID-19

Votto must remain away from the Reds for a minimum of 10 days per MLB health and safety protocols.

Giants release guard Kevin Zeitler, save $12 million in cap space

Zeitler turned 31 years old on Monday and, simply stated, wasn't worth the money and cap hit attached to his contract with the league's cap figure decreasing due to financial losses endured last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dak Prescott knew he'd stay with Cowboys, vows to 'be ready when it matters'

Throughout the process of negotiating a long-term deal, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott kept the faith that "America's Team" would remain his NFL home.