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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

Falcons owner Arthur Blank doesn't fully commit to Matt Ryan as QB

Ryan is currently signed through the 2023 season and carries massive cap hits through the remainder of that deal, but a team theoretically could save money by moving on from him after the 2021 campaign.

SMU Mustangs lose WR Reggie Roberson, RB TJ McDaniel for season to injuries

SMU is ranked 17th in the country following wins over Texas State, North Texas, Stephen F. Austin, and Memphis. The Mustangs play Tulane (2-2) on Friday. 

D.C. United could hire former U.S. Women's National Team coach Jill Ellis?

The Athletic's Pablo Iglesias Maurer reported on Monday that Major League Soccer club D.C. United could look to former United States Women's National Team coach Jill Ellis to fill their opening at the position.

Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins could miss 'a couple of games' due to hamstring injury

In 14 games last season, Watkins notched 52 catches with 673 receiving yards and three scores. 

Vanderbilt-Missouri game postponed due to coronavirus

The Vanderbilt-Missouri tilt is the first SEC game postponed because of coronavirus-related issues.

Giants LB Lorenzo Carter lost for season with ruptured Achilles

Carter will undergo surgery to repair the injury later this week. 

Report: NFL players 'terrified' of playing during coronavirus pandemic

It appears some NFL players are having second thoughts about participating in the 2020 season amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Bengals DT D.J. Reader out for season with quad injury

Cincinnati signed Xavier Williams, who had previously worked out with the club, to replace Reader at defensive tackle.

Texas A&M WR Caleb Chapman likely out for season with knee injury

Neither Jimbo Fisher nor Chapman has yet confirmed the exact nature of the injury. 

Cowboys VP Stephen Jones: Dak Prescott is 'our future' despite season-ending injury

Prescott can enter unrestricted free agency when the next NFL year opens unless Dallas signs him or again uses the franchise tag to retain his services.

Over two dozen Florida Atlantic football players, staff test positive for COVID-19

Over two dozen individuals associated with the Florida Atlantic Owls football program tested positive for COVID-19 last week.  As Adam Rittenberg noted for ESPN, Florida Atlantic head coach Willie Taggart told reporters on Monday that 18 players and an additional nine staff members tested positive for the virus.

Kyle Allen to remain Washington Football Team starting quarterback

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera does not want to make another change at quarterback if he can avoid it.

White Sox part ways with manager Rick Renteria, pitching coach Don Cooper

In one of the more surprising developments of the early stages of the MLB offseason, the Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that they've parted ways with manager Rick Renteria and pitching coach Don Cooper. 

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson out for season after surgery

Thompson suffered the setback when he was hit during Kansas State's 31-21 win over Texas Tech on Oct. 3. He didn't play in Saturday's 21-14 win over TCU that propelled the Wildcats to 3-1 overall.

Browns CB Greedy Williams heads to IR with shoulder injury

Because he doesn't require surgery to fix the problem, Williams could take the field again at some point before January.

Jets claim 'false positive' coronavirus test result, plan to play on Sunday

This isn't the first time the NFL has reported questionable results of coronavirus tests since the start of the pandemic.

MLB, MLBPA announce zero positive coronavirus cases

Players have tested negative for the virus for 40 straight days and 48 of the past 49 days. 

Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis has knee surgery; no timetable set for return

This isn't the first noteworthy injury Porzingis has sustained as a pro. He tore the ACL in his left knee in February 2018 while playing with the New York Knicks and didn't return until Oct. 23, 2019, when he made his Dallas debut. 

Manchester City COO Omar Berrada hints club will pursue Lionel Messi in 2021

Stop us if you're heard this one before: Manchester City are preparing to make a move for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. 

Heat guard Goran Dragic out for Game 5 of Finals vs. Lakers

If the Heat, trailing 3-1 in the series, win Friday's matchup, Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday evening. 

Report: Mackenzie Dern, Virna Jandiroba to fight at UFC 256

Strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba, two well-known grapplers in that division, have an agreement to fight at the UFC 256 show held on Dec. 12. 

Jimmy Garoppolo back, will start for 49ers vs. Dolphins

Garoppolo returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since he injured his ankle. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic should play in Milan derby after COVID-19 recovery

Ibrahimovic scored three goals in Milan's first two games of the season.

Washington's Ron Rivera: 'By no means have I given up on' QB Dwayne Haskins

Despite what seems to be a clear message delivered to the 23-year-old signal-caller, Rivera told reporters on Friday that Haskins isn't entirely out of chances. 

Colts' Darius Leonard, Anthony Castonzo won't play vs. Browns

Castonzo is dealing with a rib issue. while Leonard is carrying a groin injury.