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

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June 9, 2022 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning forward Brayden Point out for Game 5 of Eastern Conference Final

Point has remained sidelined with an unspecified lower-body injury he suffered in Game 7 of the first-round series win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 14.

June 9, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady denies rift with Bruce Arians: 'He and I have a great relationship'

During Brday's brief retirement, a surprising story emerged claiming his relationship with Arians "was souring" through the second half of the 2021 season.

June 9, 2022 | Soccer

Premier League to introduce enhanced measures to combat pitch invasions, fan misbehavior

Conclusions of 2021-22 European football seasons were marred by a myriad of unfortunate events related to fan behavior in the stands and invasions of playing fields.

June 9, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady: Rob Gronkowski must 'make the best decision for himself'

Gronkowski tallied 55 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns across 12 games catching passes from Brady during the 2021 regular season and showed he can still contribute in a big way.

June 9, 2022 | Soccer

English Premier League suspends broadcast deal with Russia's Match TV

Premier League television rights in the nation were about to switch from Rambler (Okko Sport) to the Gazprom-owned Match TV via a six-year contract worth about $53.91 million.

June 9, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady doesn't know if he'll play past 2022 NFL season

While it's still far too early to tell, the future Hall of Famer seems to be dropping hints that he could be ready to call time on his playing days next winter.

June 8, 2022 | Cleveland Browns

Browns' Deshaun Watson declines to comment on new allegations

Watson declined to comment on a New York Times story that said the QB booked appointments with at least 66 different women for massages from fall 2019 through spring 2021.

June 8, 2022 | NFL

Texans, others to be added as defendants in lawsuits against Browns' Deshaun Watson

Earlier on Wednesday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski refused to offer any meaningful comment about Tuesday's bombshell New York Times story that claims star quarterback Deshaun Watson arranged for massage appointments with at least 66 different women from fall 2019 through spring 2021.

June 8, 2022 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers' Kyle Juszczyk 'can only say positive things' about QB Trey Lance

Fullback Kyle Juszczyk made it clear he's been impressed with Trey Lance, who sounds on track to be San Francisco's starter this fall.

June 8, 2022 | Minnesota Twins

Twins reinstate All-Star SS Carlos Correa from COVID-19 IL

The Minnesota Twins shared some good news with fans hours before Wednesday night's home game against the red-hot New York Yankees.

June 8, 2022 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' Dak Prescott 'confident' TE Dalton Schultz will sign new deal

Schultz is expected to attend next week's mandatory minicamp, and Prescott added he believes the 25-year-old will put pen to paper on a new agreement before the July 15 deadline for clubs to sign franchise-tagged players.

June 8, 2022 | Washington Commanders

Washington HC Ron Rivera: Carson Wentz giving teammates 'confidence' this spring

Carson Wentz earned some not-so-rave reviews regarding his single season with the Indianapolis Colts, but the new Washington Commanders quarterback has quickly become a Ron Rivera favorite.

June 8, 2022 | New York Giants

Giants RB Saquon Barkley: 'I feel like I can trust in my knee again'

Barkley is pleased with where he is at physically heading into training camp.

June 8, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Tom Brady has 'a sour taste in his mouth'

Evans added that Brady's return sparked added motivation.

June 8, 2022 | Tennis

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu hopes to be fit for Wimbledon after latest injury scare

Reigning U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu Raducanu underwent a scan that revealed a side strain. She will miss the Rothesay Classic but hopes to earn a wildcard into the Rothesay International.

June 8, 2022 | Cleveland Browns

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski offers no comment on new Deshaun Watson allegations

Stefanski said he prefers to let the process play out.

June 8, 2022 | Edmonton Oilers

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl dealt with ankle sprain throughout playoffs

One didn't have to be a doctor to realize that Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl was struggling with some sort of right foot ailment this spring.

June 8, 2022 | NFL

Network chairman says Drew Brees' NBC exit a 'lifestyle choice'

Brees won't return to NBC in 2022 after one season with the network.

June 8, 2022 | New York Giants

Head coach Brian Daboll 'glad' RB Saquon Barkley is with Giants

Both Barkley and quarterback Daniel Jones are in contract years and likely will need to take massive leaps playing under Daboll and company if they wish to be with the Giants at this time in 2023.

June 8, 2022 | New York Giants

Giants QB Daniel Jones learning to 'go down earlier' to avoid injuries

It's often said that the most important ability in sports is "availability," and Jones proving he can survive a full season without enduring any serious physical setback could go a long way.