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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

Lamar Jackson expects to be with Ravens for entire career

One of the more curious stories of the NFL offseason has involved Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is in the final year of his rookie contract but hasn't been eager to engage in extension negotiations.

Former NFL, UFC star Greg Hardy signs with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Former NFL star defensive end-turned-Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Greg Hardy has once again journeyed down a different career path.

Tom Brady: 'I could play as long as I’m willing to make the commitment'

Brady playing until he turns 50 now seems to be off the table, but it also sounds as if he's not yet ready to embark on a confirmed retirement tour this fall.

Deshaun Watson reportedly facing 'unprecedented' punishment amid allegations, lawsuits

The NFLPA reportedly will defend Watson against any such ban, particularly one that would strip him of any of his fully guaranteed $230 million salary.

Report: Browns-Panthers Baker Mayfield-for-Sam Darnold trade 'very unlikely'

The Cleveland Browns are looking to trade former starter Baker Mayfield to any would-be buyer ahead of training camp sessions, but don't hold your breath in expecting a trade to Carolina for QB Sam Darnold.

All-Pro Joel Bitonio: Baker Mayfield 'was a great player for' Browns

Cleveland Browns All-Pro left guard Joel Bitonio witnessed the highest of highs and lowest of lows of the Baker Mayfield era with the organization

Owner Jerry Jones: Cowboys will remain only NFL team in Dallas

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson generated headlines last month when he responded to a tweet and said that his city should be considered for any future NFL expansion team.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady on Fox Sports job: 'There'll be a lot of growing pains'

Brady is set to join Fox Sports as a lead NFL analyst on a 10-year deal reportedly worth $375 million whenever he retires.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: Trey Lance is 'going to be able to handle this pressure' of starting

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan offered high praise for Trey Lance while speaking during the club's "State of the Franchise" event. 

Panthers' Robbie Anderson says Baker Mayfield post was support for Sam Darnold

Anderson said he was simply trying to support his quarterback. 

49ers want to host Super Bowl LX in 2026 or Super Bowl LXI in 2027?

The locations for the next three Super Bowl games are already known, but that doesn't mean it's too early to begin thinking about contests that will occur throughout the second half of the 2020s. 

Tom Brady on return: 'I had the appetite to compete, and it's going to be gone soon'

Tom Brady appeared on "The Dan Patrick Show" and offered a little more insight into his decision to unretire.

Panthers QB Sam Darnold focusing on improving amid constant trade rumors

Carolina continues to be linked to Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo as Darnold struggled in his first season for the Panthers.

Commanders HC Ron Rivera: 'We're not trading' WR Terry McLaurin

McLaurin wasn't at the facility again on Wednesday, but that didn't stop Rivera from declaring the receiver won't be going anywhere before or during the summer months. 

George Washington University to drop 'Colonials' by 2023-24 academic year

The university will be looking for a new nickname with the intention of making the change by the 2023-24 academic year.

49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle campaigns for two bye weeks

The league added a 17th game to the schedule last season and Kittle thinks an extra bye week should have been added as well. 

Four men arrested for assaulting police officer before England-Hungary match

Poor behavior from certain fans linked with a football match has once again generated headlines.

Commanders' Taylor Heinicke: Carson Wentz will play because 'NFL’s a business'

Heinicke explained that you need not look any further than the salaries to see the writing on the wall about who will be QB1 in Washington. 

Ravens HC John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson return 'boosted everybody's spirits'

Lamar Jackson made his first appearance at an official practice this offseason, and the 2019 NFL Most Valuable Player in the final year of his rookie contract largely looked like his old self.

Lightning forward Brayden Point has 'a chance' to play in Game 1 at Avalanche

Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Brayden Point is seemingly nearing his return from the lower-body injury he suffered during Game 7 of the first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mets' Max Scherzer '90 percent' recovered from oblique strain; no timetable for return

Scherzer emphasized that avoiding an additional setback is "the first and foremost thing on my mind" at this stage of his process.

Mets' Jacob deGrom scheduled for 'up-and-down' bullpen session on Friday

Jacob deGrom hasn't pitched this season due to a stress reaction in the scapula of his pitching shoulder but has now completed four bullpen sessions.

NBC hires Jason Garrett to replace Drew Brees for NFL 'FNIA' coverage

Garrett will work alongside Maria Taylor, Tony Dungy and Chris Simms in the NBC studio for the weekly shows that precede "Sunday Night Football" games. 

Attorney Tony Buzbee: 'Many others' could still file lawsuits against Browns' Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson continued to profess his innocence while speaking with reporters during the club's first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.