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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

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.

Titans' Bud Dupree vows to be 'full speed in camp' despite torn ACL

Pass-rusher Bud Dupree suffered a torn ACL playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 2, but the 28-year-old reiterated on Friday he'll be ready to go when it matters.

Novak Djokovic out of Miami Open due to COVID-19 restrictions

Earlier this month, Djokovic broke Federer's record for most career weeks at No. 1 and is now in his 312th career week atop the rankings.

Texans QB Deshaun Watson to face at least 12 sexual assault lawsuits?

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said that he's representing 12 women in cases against Watson.

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin 'week to week' with lower-body injury

Pittsburgh and New Jersey meet again on Saturday and Sunday. 

Rams QB Matthew Stafford excited to play for Super Bowl contender

Matthew Stafford told reporters on Friday he's delighted to be joining a Rams team that notched a playoff victory in January.

One new MLB player tests positive for COVID-19

Friday's update provides additional positive news for those looking to watch live meaningful baseball games beginning on April 1, but all should remember that teams remain at their spring training locations.

Virginia arrives in Indianapolis for NCAA tournament after COVID-19 scare

Virginia won the 2019 tournament and then held onto the crown through this March because competitions were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Julija Stoliarenko has UFC fight canceled after collapsing twice

Even though Stoliarenko clearly struggled on the stage, officials allowed her to prove she made weight before she was helped to the ground by a UFC security team member.

Jared Goff: 'There's no ill will' toward Rams after trade

Goff spoke with media members on Friday and had positive things to say about his former employer.