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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

Titans' Derrick Henry: Signing a new contract would 'be great'

Tennessee Titans All-Pro running back Derrick Henry spoke with reporters and suggested he'd sign on the dotted line this summer if asked.

49ers' Trey Lance reportedly throwing better with healthy finger

Per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area, sources say that Trey Lance's passes have been "more crisp and tighter" now that his finger is considered healed.

Report: 'Scales are tipping toward' Deebo Samuel playing for 49ers in 2022

At least one NFL insider believes it's becoming increasingly likely that Samuel will suit up for the 49ers this season.

Wisconsin men's, women's basketball teams to play doubleheader at Brewers' ballpark

It's still far too early to say if the Milwaukee Brewers will give fans an October to remember several months down the road, but the club's ballpark will be home to a unique "fall classic" ahead of Thanksgiving. 

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to scramble more during 2022 NFL season?

Head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Tuesday he's ready to give the 28-year-old additional opportunities to make plays with his legs during the upcoming campaign.

Deshaun Watson: 'I've never assaulted anyone'

Watson continued to maintain his innocence at the start of Browns minicamp.

MLS, Apple TV agree to 10-year broadcast deal worth $2.5 billion

Major League Soccer will have a new broadcast home for at least a decade beginning next year.

Colts' Nyheim Hines: QB Matt Ryan 'not missing the layups'

Hines seems excited about the possibilities for the Colts offense in 2022. 

Ace Max Scherzer rejoins Mets amid rehab from oblique strain

Scherzer hopes to return relatively soon.

Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula undergoing treatment for undisclosed health issues

Kim Pegula, co-owner of the NFL's Buffalo Bills and NHL's Buffalo Sabres, is undergoing medical treatment for unspecified health issues.  

COO Kevin Demoff 'optimistic' Odell Beckham Jr. will return to Rams

Odell Beckham Jr. is still recovering from the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee he suffered during the Super Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in February, and it remains unknown when the 29-year-old will be cleared to play.

Panthers HC Matt Rhule 'warming' to idea of Sam Darnold, Matt Corral atop depth chart

The Athletic's Joseph Person reported that Panthers head coach Matt Rhule "seems to be warming to the idea of rolling with Darnold" and Matt Corral as his top quarterback options.

Rangers OF Eli White possibly out until September with fractured wrist

The Texas Rangers improved to 28-31 on the season via Sunday's 8-6 win over the Chicago White Sox in extra innings but experienced an unfortunate and costly loss in the process.

Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez on restricted list 'until further notice' for personal matters

It does not appear Detroit Tigers starting left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will be returning to the active roster anytime soon.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver to miss Game 5 of NBA Finals due to health and safety protocols

NBA commissioner Adam Silver will not be able to attend Game 5 of the Finals, as planned, because of the league's health and safety protocols related to COVID-19.

Analyst links 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo to Seahawks

ESPN's Louis Riddick feels "Jimmy G would be perfect" for the 2022 Seahawks. 

Patriots HC Bill Belichick interested in coaching lacrosse?

As Bernd Buchmasser recently explained for Pats Pulpit, Belichick is a "lifelong lacrosse enthusiast" who has "been involved in the sport for his entire life." 

Jeremy Lauzon staying with Predators on four-year, $8 million deal

The defenseman is excited to remain in Nashville. 

Lightning forward Brayden Point practices, status for Game 1 at Avalanche unknown

Point participated in a full skate for the first time since suffering an injury in the first round of the playoffs. 

Packers WR Allen Lazard signs RFA tender after skipping mandatory minicamp

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard skipped the team's mandatory minicamp last week presumably in an attempt to put pen to paper on a long-term, but ultimately decided to sign his UFA tender.

Cardinals Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray reports for physical ahead of mandatory minicamp

The situation involving the Arizona Cardinals and two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray has become quite the "nothing to see here" matter even though the two sides still haven't come to terms on a contract extension ahead of the summer.

49ers QB Trey Lance reportedly extending voluntary work an additional week

The 49ers' 2022 draft class is also getting in another week of voluntary work with Lance. 

Chairman, CEO John Angelos: 'Orioles will never leave' Baltimore

Louis Angelos is suing his brother and alleged he plans to move the Orioles to Tennessee. John Angelos issued a strong denial to those allegations.

WR Robbie Anderson reports to Panthers ahead of mandatory minicamp after retirement post

Anderson posted two pictures showing him inside of the Panthers locker room on Monday.