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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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May 27, 2022 | Atlanta Falcons

Falcons QB Marcus Mariota 'hungry' to start, will mentor Desmond Ridder

Current Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Marcus Mariota is in somewhat of a difficult spot this summer.

May 27, 2022 | Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly make Neymar available for this summer

Kylian Mbappe's decision could lead to one noteworthy change to the squad regarding his fellow superstar teammate Neymar before next season.

May 27, 2022 | Baltimore Ravens

Ravens' Lamar Jackson responds to criticism over missing OTAs

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson has been absent from the club's voluntary organized team activities and is on track to play later this coming season on the fifth-year option attached to his rookie contract.

May 27, 2022 | Tottenham Hotspur

Antonio Conte reportedly remaining at Tottenham following cash injection

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have enjoyed quite a successful week.

May 26, 2022 | NFL

Report: Two teams were interested in Colin Kaepernick before Raiders workout

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio wrote that "a source with knowledge of the situation" said two teams other than the Raiders were "showing interest in Kaepernick" before his latest workout.

May 26, 2022 | New Orleans Saints

Saints' Jameis Winston: 'Everything is going great' in recovery from knee injury

Winston sounds optimistic regarding his recovery from the torn ACL and damage to his MCL he suffered last Halloween.

May 26, 2022 | Las Vegas Raiders

Josh McDaniels: Derek Carr knows Raiders are 'his' despite Colin Kaepernick workout

"Nah, I mean, I think Derek's pretty comfortable with where he's at," McDaniels remarked.

May 26, 2022 | Atlanta Falcons

HC Arthur Smith: Falcons not looking for Marcus Mariota to be Matt Ryan, Peyton Manning

Arthur Smith made it clear he's not asking Mariota to follow in the footsteps of Ryan.

May 26, 2022 | New York Mets

Mets' Tylor Megill has 'relatively mild' tendinitis, could return in early June

It appears Megill could be back in the rotation sooner than some feared.

May 26, 2022 | New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans All-Star Zion Williamson cleared to return without any restrictions

It's still far too early to say when Williamson will again face a live defense in a meaningful game, but the Pelicans released a promising update on Thursday afternoon.

May 26, 2022 | Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels declines comment on Colin Kaepernick

Reports indicated the Raiders liked what they saw from Kaepernick, but McDaniels gave a non-answer on the situation.

May 26, 2022 | Edmonton Oilers

Oilers' Evander Kane expected to play Thursday night vs. Flames after birth of son

Kane has proved to be a force for the Oilers during the postseason tournament, as he leads all players with 12 playoff goals.

May 26, 2022 | United States Mens Soccer

Luca Koleosho could still join USMNT despite Canada call-up?

Koleosho was called up by the Canada men's national team for Nations League fixtures in June, but he remains open to playing for the USMNT.

May 26, 2022 | New York Giants

Giants HC Brian Daboll: 'It's OK' for Daniel Jones to make mistakes in practices

Daboll, who previously served as Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator, made it clear in earlier comments he wants Jones to get avoidable mistakes out of his system during spring and summer workouts.

May 26, 2022

Georgia's Kirby Smart reportedly set to sign lucrative long-term extension

Head coach Kirby Smart guided the Georgia Bulldogs to the program's first national title in 41 years via January's 33-18 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

May 26, 2022 | New Orleans Saints

Saints HC Dennis Allen: Jameis Winston has 'made a lot of progress' in recovery

Reports on Winston's recovery continue to be positive.

May 26, 2022 | Houston Texans

Texans HC Lovie Smith: Davis Mills will 'be an excellent QB in the NFL'

Mills matched nine touchdowns with two interceptions and posted a 102.4 passer rating over the final five starts of his rookie season. That has given Smith and company enough reasons to believe Mills will continue to improve.

May 26, 2022 | Soccer

Leeds United sign USMNT star Brenden Aaronson from Red Bull Salzburg

Leeds will pay a fee of around $28 million to $29.5 million, and Aaronson will put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will run through the end of the 2026-27 season.

May 26, 2022 | Baltimore Ravens

Ravens' Sashi Brown: Lamar Jackson skipping OTAs no 'reason for alarm'

Jackson's uncertain contract situation has led to speculation about his absence from OTAs but the organization remains unconcerned.

May 25, 2022 | Baltimore Ravens

Ravens' Mark Andrews: Lamar Jackson 'extremely motivated' despite OTA absences

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews told reporters he's spoken with Lamar Jackson and knows he is getting work in while away from the team's voluntary sessions.