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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

Sabres coaches out Thursday vs. Penguins due to COVID-19

Interim head coach Don Granato and interim assistant coach Matt Ellis are unavailable due to COVID.

Canadian government to reduce quarantine times for traded NHL players?

The Canadian government is on the verge of shortening quarantine periods from 14 days to seven for NHL players traded from American teams to Canadian sides.

Cavaliers, two-time All-Star Andre Drummond will work on buyout

Unsurprisingly, the Cleveland Cavaliers' wish that some team would make a meaningful and serious move to acquire benched center Andre Drummond went unanswered.

NFL has 'no intention' to require players, other personnel to receive COVID-19 vaccines

NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills said during a Thursday appearance on NFL Network that he hopes "everyone" will get vaccinated but also that the league currently has "no intention" of mandating vaccinations.

Canadiens hope to end COVID-19 pause with Monday practice

Montreal general manager Marc Bergevin said on Thursday that he's hopeful the Habs can return to the practice ice on Monday.

Ravens 'made a great push' for Pro Bowl WR T.Y. Hilton?

Hilton ultimately chose to remain in Indianapolis.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin expected to play vs. Devils on Thursday

The 35-year-old missed back-to-back skating sessions and Tuesday's practice with a lower-body injury he suffered during last Saturday's 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers.

White Sox OF Eloy Jimenez out five to six months with ruptured left pectoral tendon

Jimenez suffered the injury attempting to snag a home run.

Brett Favre says addiction to painkillers nearly killed him

Favre has spoken openly about his addiction to painkillers and struggles with alcohol over the years.

Stan Wawrinka out 'a few weeks' after foot surgery

Stan Wawrinka joins a long list of recognizable tennis stars set to be sidelined from competitive action through the end of March.

Joe Flacco wants to compete with Jalen Hurts for Eagles job?

Flacco is out to prove himself regardless of his position on the depth chart.

Texas Longhorns pause football practices due to COVID-19

Texas hopes to hold a walkthrough on Monday or Tuesday depending on the results of additional coronavirus testing and subsequent contact tracing and quarantines.

Bruins resume practice, prepare to play Islanders on Thursday

The Boston Bruins haven't played since earning a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres last Thursday and were paused for nearly an entire week due to coronavirus-related concerns.

Juventus VP: Cristiano Ronaldo 'can't be touched' despite Real Madrid rumors

Amid rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo could look to return to Real Madrid during the upcoming summer transfer window, Juventus vice president Pavel Nedved seemed to close the door on such speculation when speaking on Wednesday. 

Yankees' Aaron Boone will encourage players to get COVID-19 vaccine

Aaron Boone told reporters on Wednesday that he was recently vaccinated against COVID-19 and will encourage his players and staff members to get their shots when they are eligible. 

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov to miss second straight game with injury

The Florida Panthers took the ice for Tuesday night's game at the Chicago Blackhawks without captain and forward Aleksander Barkov in the lineup after the 25-year-old was scratched with a lower-body injury following his participation in warmups.

Abilene Christian NCAA Tournament run worth over $120 million?

Debates may continue for years on how the NCAA should've handled competitions throughout the pandemic, but it's a safe bet Abilene Christian officials will forever fondly remember this year's edition of March Madness. 

Former No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney visits with Browns but doesn't sign

Perhaps playing up front with an All-Pro such as Myles Garrett would help Clowney reclaim his top form. 

Chelsea could prevent USMNT star Christian Pulisic from playing in Olympics?

The 22-year-old star wants to play at the Tokyo Olympics that were rescheduled from 2020, but that doesn't mean he definitely will.

Patriots OL Justin Herron helps thwart attempted sexual assault in Arizona

Herron and Phoenix resident Murry Rogers swiftly jumped into action and held the alleged assailant until police arrived.

Super Bowl hero, 2020 opt-out Damien Williams joins Bears on one-year deal

Running back and Super Bowl LIV hero Damien Williams officially won't be returning to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Could Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew head to 49ers?

One-time NFL darling Gardner Minshew has seemingly played his last meaningful down as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Four-time Pro Bowl WR T.Y. Hilton returns to Colts on one-year deal

There are concerns among observers that Hilton's best days are behind him. The veteran has missed nine regular-season games over the past three seasons, and his production dipped by his standards across his last 25 contests.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin returns to practice, may play vs. Devils

Ovechkin previously missed a pair of skating sessions and Tuesday's practice with a lower-body injury he picked up in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers.

Some Lakers players to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week?

HIPAA regulations prevent those associated with the franchise from unveiling who is planning to receive a shot.