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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

Ravens 'confident and committed' to signing QB Lamar Jackson to long-term contract

Baltimore Ravens starter and one-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson is such a quarterback who will eventually get paid and in a big way. 

Browns release veteran DE Adrian Clayborn

The transaction saves the Browns $3 million against the salary cap. 

Cleveland's Jose Ramirez, Franmil Reyes return after violating COVID-19 protocols

Cleveland manager Terry Francona told reporters that both Ramirez and Reyes addressed teammates after the recent violation. Francona added any punishments will be kept in-house. 

Joe Judge, Dave Gettleman commit to Daniel Jones as Giants QB

Jones has had an up and down start to his career, but he has the backing of the bosses.

Washington owner Daniel Snyder denies using bots to promote positive stories

Embattled Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder has denied any involvement in using bots to push positive stories about himself in the press in order to distract from sexual harassment allegations.

Cowboys sign QB Dak Prescott to four-year, $160 million contract

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and multiple other outlets, Prescott and the Cowboys have come to terms on a four-year contract that could be worth more than $160 million when all is said and done.

Mike Krzyzewski says Duke hasn't earned NCAA Tournament berth

Krzyzewski admitted during his Sirius XM Radio show on Monday that his team probably needs to win the ACC Tournament to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. 

Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer's record for most weeks as world No. 1

Novak Djokovic cruised to a dominant win over Daniil Medvedev to win a historic ninth Australian Open title last month and, in the process, secure a record-breaking stay atop the world rankings.

Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy wants to return to Buccaneers?

Whether or not the Buccaneers would welcome a reunion involving the 33-year-old is unknown.

Creighton coach Greg McDermott reinstated after one-game ban

McDermott was punished after he twice used the word 'plantation' during an analogy following a loss to the Xavier Musketeers on Feb. 27. 

Bengals to spend in free agency to build around QB Joe Burrow?

The Bengals have roughly $40.9 million available in salary-cap space.

College players must opt in to 2021 WNBA Draft

Typically, players out of college eligibility are automatically entered in the draft. However, the NCAA granted athletes an extra year of eligibility because of hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Browns raise ticket prices, plan for full stadium in 2021

It will cost fans a little more to see the Browns play at FirstEnergy Stadium this coming fall.

Seahawks more likely to trade QB Russell Wilson now?

This news doesn't necessarily mean the Seahawks are shopping Wilson or all that serious about listening to offers for the 32-year-old one-time Super Bowl champion.

Rams' Michael Brockers 'crossing fingers' Seahawks trade Russell Wilson

Michael Brockers is no stranger to facing Russell Wilson as longtime NFC West rivals, and Brockers says he would welcome a trade for the one-time Super Bowl champion.

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.