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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

Aaron Rodgers will 'definitely' finish career with Packers

A year after it appeared Rodgers' time in Green Bay was over, the quarterback now plans on finishing his career with the Packers. 

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: Jimmy Garoppolo could report to training camp 'unless we trade him'

The San Francisco 49ers excusing veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo from attending their mandatory minicamp this week wasn't a surprising development, and not just because 2021 rookie Trey Lance is leading practices this spring.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: Relationship with Deebo Samuel has 'always been alright'

Shanahan is hoping the team's relationship with Samuel will help solve the contract dispute between the parties. 

Giants' Daniel Jones on Kadarius Toney: 'He can be a special player'

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones made it clear while speaking with reporters that Kadarius Toney will be vital to the team's offense later this year.

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni 'noticing a big difference' in QB Jalen Hurts

Hurts declared the Eagles are "my team" moving forward. It appears that's just fine with head coach Nick Sirianni.

Canadiens name gold medalist Marie-Philip Poulin player development consultant

Canada national team star Marie-Philip Poulin isn't yet finished with her playing career but is already thinking about what's next. 

Lightning forward Brayden Point 'makes progress,' may return during Rangers series

It sounds as if Point won't be available for Thursday's Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, but head coach Jon Cooper suggested the 26-year-old could take the ice during the series.

Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette told Tom Brady: 'We can't go out like that'

Fournette explained why he was always convinced the 44-year-old wouldn't let the loss to the Rams be his final game.

Giants QB Daniel Jones cleared for contact following neck injury

Head coach Brian Daboll offered a positive update on his QB when speaking with reporters on Tuesday. 

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu in doubt for Wimbledon after latest injury scare?

Raducanu was forced to retire from her opening-round Nottingham Open match versus Viktorija Golubic on Tuesday due to an injury to her left side.

Deshaun Watson's lawyer: 'We are unable to respond to the new lawsuit at this time'

Rusty Hardin, one of the attorneys representing Watson, released an interesting statement on the matter late Monday afternoon. 

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence: Evan Engram provides great matchups against defenses

Like Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, tight end and 2017 first-round draft pick Evan Engram could also use a fresh start ahead of training camp and the preseason.

Wales' Rob Page: World Cup matches versus USMNT, Iran are 'winnable games'

"They [and Iran] are winnable games and when you play against a home nations team, anything can happen," Page said.

Maria Sakkari: 'People don't give enough credit to' U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu

World No. 5 Maria Sakkari lost to Emma Raducanu in the U.S. Open semifinals last summer and reminded critics that the British No. 1 isn't close to a finished product.

Chris Wideman signs two-year deal to stay with Canadiens

Defenseman Chris Wideman could've hit unrestricted free agency next month but instead has committed his future to the Montreal Canadiens.

Panthers reportedly 'in no rush' to trade for Browns' Baker Mayfield

The fact there continues to be no real news about any team potentially trading for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield ahead of the start of summer may say plenty about how Mayfield is viewed around the NFL. 

D.J. Humphries: 'You're a plum fool' to think Kyler Murray is not in Cardinals' future

Murray wasn't spotted on the field on Monday, but D.J. Humphries made it clear that nobody should read too much into the two-time Pro Bowler's absence.

Trevor Lawrence: New Jaguars' coaching staff all 'on the same page'

"It’s been really smooth. I think everybody is on the same page, which is good," Lawrence explained.

Panthers reportedly have 'concerns' about Jimmy Garoppolo's shoulder

A confident Garoppolo declared in late April he will "absolutely" be ready for the start of regular-season games in September, but it appears at least one club isn't convinced that's the case. 

Rangers expect Ryan Strome to play vs. Lightning in Game 4

Strome was forced out of Game 3 early with a lower-body injury but it appears he will be able to play in Game 4. 

Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz skipping rest of OTAs amid contract talks

The deadline for clubs to sign franchise-tagged players is July 15, and Schultz would play on the one-year tender if the sides don't come to an agreement before that time.

Jaguars QB C.J. Beathard carted off field at practice

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have to start thinking about other plans regarding who will serve as their backup quarterback behind 2021 rookie Trevor Lawrence.

Lightning forward Brayden Point out for Game 4 vs. Rangers

While Point has resumed skating, he still isn't ready to return to the ice. 

49ers excuse QB Jimmy Garoppolo from mandatory minicamp

There may be yet another sign that the San Francisco 49ers and veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo are headed toward an inevitable divorce.

Browns' Kevin Stefanski won't comment on Baker Mayfield's minicamp status

Logic suggests the Browns will pay Mayfield to remain away from the club to avoid any potential distractions linked with his presence.