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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

Broncos sign WR Darrius Shepherd after losing WR Tim Patrick to injury

Most recently, the 26-year-old featured for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League this spring.

Brandon Nimmo named Mets' winner of 2022 Heart and Hustle Award

Each team has a single winner of the award per season, and roughly 8,600 current and alumni player members of the MLBPAA will vote to choose one overall winner of the season's Heart and Hustle Award.

Cleveland hosting annual massage conference amid Deshaun Watson controversy

After news of Robinson's ruling went public, both the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and the National Organization of Women released statements condemning her decision. The AMTA added its name to the list. 

Jets QB Joe Flacco agrees with Robert Saleh, thinks he has 'ability to start'

Flacco was clear to note he isn't looking for a Big Apple exit.

Dodgers' Joey Gallo happy for 'fresh start' after trade from Yankees

Gallo spoke with reporters at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday and admitted he's happy to put the most recent chapter of his career behind him.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says he won't play until he's 45 like Tom Brady

Rodgers turns 39 in December, and playing until the age of 45 isn't in the cards for him.

Bears will play starters in preseason opener vs. Chiefs

Eberflus said he and his staff are still figuring out how many snaps those starters will see.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'needs to be on the next flight' to Steelers?

Jimmy Garoppolo was linked with the Steelers in a July rumor, but head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't sounded even slightly interested in adding another veteran to his quarterback room heading into preseason games.

Broncos sign RB Max Borghi, place WR Tim Patrick and RB Damarea Crockett on IR

The Broncos have officially placed Patrick and Crockett on injured reserve, which makes the pair ineligible to participate in the upcoming campaign.

Rams' Aaron Donald named as 'GOAT' DT over 'Mean' Joe Greene

The three-time Defensive Player of the Year earned the 'GOAT' title from a panel put together by ESPN.

Robbie Anderson: Cam Newton could be in a training camp 'if he wanted to'

As Myles Simmons noted for Pro Football Talk, there "haven’t been many rumors of any teams being interested" in Newton as of late.

Steelers hire former Penguins CEO David Morehouse as advisor to Art Rooney II

David Morehouse is credited with helping the Penguins win Stanley Cup championships in 2009, 2016 and 2017.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom to make second start of season Sunday vs. Braves

The two-time National League Cy Young Award winner hadn't pitched in a big-league regular-season game since July 7, 2021, and missed the second half of last season due to lingering elbow problems.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: 'I think the team's all-in with me' after Deshaun Watson, Tom Brady links

The quarterback feels like he has the backing of the organization after an unsteady tenure so far in Miami.

Steelers RB Jeremy McNichols out for season with reported shoulder injury

McNichols' season comes to an end before it really began.

Tom Brady won’t play in Buccaneers' preseason opener vs. Dolphins

The Dolphins were recently stripped of a pair of draft picks for tampering with Brady and former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton.

UFC star Conor McGregor to have role in 'Road House' remake

McGregor is trying his hand at a new endeavor. 

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles: Dolphins tampering with Tom Brady 'has nothing to do with us'

Bowles didn't have much of an opinion on the Dolphins tampering with his quarterback.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur: Jordan Love had 'one of his best practices we've seen in three years'

Perhaps Love is closer to becoming Green Bay's QB1 by next summer than some outsiders may realize. 

Geno Smith getting more first-team QB reps than Drew Lock for Seahawks

Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron offered some insight into why that's thus far been the case.

Erik ten Hag: 'Unacceptable' that Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United friendly early

Toth Ronaldo and teammate Diogo Dalot were pictured exiting the stadium before the full-time whistle of Sunday's match that ended 1-1.

Report: 'Slim' chance WR Diontae Johnson, Steelers get deal done before regular season

Johnson is in the final year of his rookie contract and isn't fully participating in practices as he looks to secure a long-term extension.

Broncos RB Damarea Crockett suffers torn ACL, out for 2022 NFL season

Broncos running back Damarea Crockett took to Twitter to confirm he also has a torn ACL that will cost him all of the upcoming campaign.

Saints WR Kawaan Baker suspended six games for PED violation

While Baker remains available for all preseason practices and contests, he won't be eligible to return to the Saints' active roster during the regular season until after they face the Bengals in Week 6. 

Broncos WR Tim Patrick suffers torn ACL, out for 2022 NFL season

Patrick tore his ACL Tuesday after he caught a pass during team drills.