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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

Bills' Micah Hyde roasts players who didn't sign with Buffalo

Ahead of the start of the new NFL year that opens March 17, the Bills are favorites to repeat as winners of the AFC East. 

NBA reports zero positive tests for COVID-19 at All-Star Game

There was a COVID scare ahead the game with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons departing Atlanta due to contact tracing, but it appears the NBA avoided the game itself causing issues for NBA staffers.

Could NFL suspend Broncos All-Pro LB Von Miller?

It's not yet known if the Broncos will pick up the 2021 option on Miller's contract that contains a clause that guarantees $7 million of his $17.5 million base salary for the deal's final season. 

Raiders cutting four-time Pro Bowl guard Richie Incognito?

The Raiders are parting ways with the four-time Pro Bowl guard because of salary-cap restrictions. Incognito would've counted $5.475 million against the cap.

Hawks' De'Andre Hunter increases rehab activities after knee surgery

The Hawks announced on Friday that Hunter has increased his rehabilitation activities amid the All-Star break.

Bears targeting Seahawks QB Russell Wilson?

Deshaun Watson could be on the table for the Bears as well.

Buccaneers charging more bucks for tickets after Super Bowl victory

The hope is that continued coronavirus vaccine distributions throughout the United States will allow NFL teams to fill stadiums to their capacities by Week 1 of the 2021 campaign. 

Free-agent pitcher Sam Dyson suspended for 2021 season under MLB domestic violence policy

Dyson will now participate in a 'confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program.'

Broncos All-Pro LB Von Miller won't face criminal charges

The district attorney's office announced via a statement on Friday that Miller will not face criminal charges. Details of the investigation weren't revealed.

Lavonte David: 'Everybody wants to come back' to Buccaneers

There's reportedly mutual interest in David remaining with the only NFL home he's known since the second round of the 2012 draft, but he told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Friday that he understands salary-cap concerns could lead to his departure. 

Affidavit: Tiger Woods was temporarily unconscious after SUV crash

The Associated Press reported on Friday that a man found Woods unconscious inside his SUV after the single-car crash that occurred on Feb.

Broncos using franchise tag on Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons again

Simmons made his first Pro Bowl appearance this past season after he recorded 96 total tackles and nine passes defended.

Bills sign one-time Pro Bowl safety Micah Hyde to two-year extension

Hyde recorded 70 tackles, one interception and five passes defended this past season. Since his rookie year with the Packers, he has accumulated 17 career picks.

Five new MLB players test positive for COVID-19

Sixteen clubs have reported at least one positive COVID-19 test since intake screening began in February. 

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton running routes after suffering torn ACL in September

Sutton missed the first game of the 2020 season with an AC joint injury and then went down to the torn ACL while making a tackle following an interception.

Ron Rivera: Alex Smith's leadership helped Washington win NFC East

As had been expected since earlier in the week, the Washington Football Team officially parted ways with the 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone hopes to return this weekend after receiving pacemaker

"I think I'm ready to be back in the dugout," Boone said. 

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.