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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

Astros have eight pitchers in COVID-19 protocols

The Astros haven't yet said who, among them, tested positive for COVID-19 and who were deemed high-risk close contacts. 

Clippers All-Star Paul George misses Wizards game with dizziness

The Los Angeles Clippers ruled All-Star guard Paul George out just before Thursday's first-half-of-the-season finale at the Washington Wizards because of dizziness.

Braves' Max Fried scratched from Friday start due to possible COVID-19 exposure

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried is coming off his best season, to date, and was set to make his spring training debut Friday versus the Minnesota Twins.

Bears TE Jimmy Graham walks away from single-vehicle rollover accident

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham confirmed on Thursday that he was involved in a single-vehicle accident.

Devils captain Nico Hischier on IR with concussion, broken nose

The Devils confirmed that they've placed Hischier on injured reserve because of the concussion and broken nose he suffered during last Saturday's loss to the Washington Capitals. 

Knicks' Derrick Rose still out despite multiple negative COVID-19 tests

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose won't be returning to the club before the All-Star break, after all.

Penguins activate Sidney Crosby off COVID-19 list ahead of Flyers game

Crosby and assistant coach Todd Reirden missed Tuesday's contest that Pittsburgh won 5-2 because of coronavirus-related protocols.

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury compares J.J. Watt to Tom Brady

It's clear Kingsbury hopes Watt can bring something extra to Arizona's locker room.

Penguins discipline employee for altering picture to add masks to fans

The nature of the discipline wasn't disclosed.

NFL schedule release not coming until second week of May?

Football fans will have to wait a couple of more months before they're able to begin circling dates on calendars.

Pistons to buy out six-time All-Star Blake Griffin?

It appears no transaction partner emerged ahead of the upcoming NBA All-Star break and the trade deadline on March 25. 

Cardinals' Kliff Kingsbury wants Larry Fitzgerald to play 'five more years'

While Fitzgerald is no longer a Pro Bowler, he recorded 54 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown last season and showed he can still offer plenty to a contender.

Defending champion Simona Halep out of Dubai Championships with back problem

World No. 1 Ash Barty is recovering from a leg injury and also won't play in Dubai. 

Auburn women's basketball parts ways with coach Terri Williams-Flournoy

Williams-Flournoy went 140-138 overall and 48-96 in league play. She guided Auburn to NCAA tournament appearances in 2016, 2017 and 2019. 

Warriors' Stephen Curry, Draymond Green out vs. Suns

The Warriors sit at 19-17 overall and in ninth place in the Western Conference standings. 

Jalen Ramsey: Deshaun Watson 'extremely serious' about not playing for Texans

Ramsey, who, like Watson, is represented by agent David Mulugheta, told the "Huddle & Flow" podcast that he doesn't see the signal-caller changing his mind. 

Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt receives racist abuse online

Van Aanholt was specifically targeted after he failed to convert a close-range effort vs. Manchester United.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin fined $5,000 for spearing Bruins' Trent Frederic

Frederic had challenged Ovechkin throughout the contest, but the one-time Stanley Cup champion wasn't keen on dropping his gloves.

New NFL rule could delay coach, front-office hirings until after a Super Bowl

Under the NFL's current system, a team in need of a head coach can essentially officially hire a new coach, who may or may not be an assistant in the league,

Terry Bradshaw confirms he once used 'Thomas Brady' alias

Long ago, the original TB12 unknowingly linked himself with the current and, to some, only NFL TB12. 

Raptors responsible for 'many' new positive COVID-19 cases in NBA

The NBA and MBPA announced that seven new players tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week, and the Toronto Raptors are responsible for "many" of those new positives.

Vikings GM commits to Kirk Cousins as starting QB

You Vike that? Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman is doubling down on the organization's commitment to Kirk Cousins.

Cardinals don't have deadline for Larry Fitzgerald decision?

Cardinals general manager Steve Keim indicated on Wednesday that he'll give Larry Fitzgerald all the time he needs to make his decision.

GM: Odell Beckham Jr. can be 'incredibly productive' in Browns' system

Both Berry and reigning NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski have insisted Beckham isn't going anywhere, and Stefanski said on Tuesday that the receiver is "doing great" rehabilitating from his injury.