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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

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.

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury compares J.J. Watt to Tom Brady

It's clear Kingsbury hopes Watt can bring something extra to Arizona's locker room.

Penguins discipline employee for altering picture to add masks to fans

The nature of the discipline wasn't disclosed.

NFL schedule release not coming until second week of May?

Football fans will have to wait a couple of more months before they're able to begin circling dates on calendars.

Pistons to buy out six-time All-Star Blake Griffin?

It appears no transaction partner emerged ahead of the upcoming NBA All-Star break and the trade deadline on March 25. 

Cardinals' Kliff Kingsbury wants Larry Fitzgerald to play 'five more years'

While Fitzgerald is no longer a Pro Bowler, he recorded 54 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown last season and showed he can still offer plenty to a contender.

Defending champion Simona Halep out of Dubai Championships with back problem

World No. 1 Ash Barty is recovering from a leg injury and also won't play in Dubai. 

Auburn women's basketball parts ways with coach Terri Williams-Flournoy

Williams-Flournoy went 140-138 overall and 48-96 in league play. She guided Auburn to NCAA tournament appearances in 2016, 2017 and 2019.