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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

Washington HC Ron Rivera: Carson Wentz has 'done a heck of a job'

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera remarked that Carson Wentz was already creating a "vibe that you’re looking for" inside the locker room.

Browns' Anthony Walker: Deshaun Watson 'a good guy' for jersey number gift

Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. rocked the No. 4 jersey last season but offered it to Deshaun Watson after Cleveland acquired the star signal-caller in March.

Buccaneers LB Devin White: 'It's Super Bowl or nothing' with Tom Brady back

White didn't hold back when talking about his team's expectations for 2022. 

Greg Olsen 'can live with' losing main Fox job to Tom Brady

Olsen figures losing to Tom Brady isn't so bad. 

John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson must 'speak for himself' on skipping OTAs

Jackson's absence from OTAs will fuel speculation given his uncertain contract situation. 

Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett 'wasn’t ready for life without' Tom Brady

Life without Tom taking snaps on fall Sundays is eventually coming for Barrett and everyone associated with the league.

HC Kevin Stefanski didn't watch HBO show, insists Browns 'did a lot of work on' Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski insisted on multiple occasions in March they were comfortable with the club's controversial trade for star quarterback Deshaun Watson.

49ers' George Kittle: Trey Lance has 'taken ownership' during OTAs

Lance got a vote of confidence from one of his top playmakers. 

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu staying positive after crashing out of French Open

Raducanu won the opening set 6-3 but then failed to produce answers as Sasnovich stormed back to close the 19-year-old out, 6-1, 6-1.

Roger Goodell: Pro Bowl as a game 'doesn't work'

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell heavily suggested this year's Pro Bowl was the last of its kind under the current format. 

Paris Saint-Germain women's coach Didier Olle-Nicolle suspended amid allegations of 'inappropriate behavior'

Paris Saint-Germain women's coach Didier Olle-Nicolle was suspended Tuesday after the club was made aware of alleged undisclosed "inappropriate behavior and remarks.

HC Kyle Shanahan: 49ers 'expect' Jimmy Garoppolo will be traded, but 'that's not a guarantee'

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan made it clear that shopping Jimmy Garoppolo to would-be buyers this summer remains the plan.

Steelers didn't tell Mitchell Trubisky they could draft a QB?

While it was thought in March that Trubisky would enter the summer as Pittsburgh's QB1, the Steelers later spent the 20th overall pick of this year's draft on former Pittsburgh Panthers starter Kenny Pickett.

Packers' Jordan Love 'happy' Aaron Rodgers signed extension?

Jordan Love spoke with reporters Tuesday and said he was "super happy" Aaron Rodgers signed such a lucrative deal to stay with the Green Bay Packers.

Brandin Cooks: Contract extension with Texans a 'blessing'

Brandin Cooks spoke with reporters Tuesday about staying put, potentially for the foreseeable future. 

Could Mets ace Jacob deGrom return in late June?

It seems unlikely New York would rush the 33-year-old back without having assurances he's fully healthy.

Women suing Deshaun Watson disgusted by contract from Browns

Deshaun Watson received a record-breaking deal shortly after the Browns traded for him in March, and two women who alleged the QB committed acts of sexual misconduct hit out at the franchise in a portion of an interview with HBO that was leaked on Tuesday afternoon. 

Mets reliever Trevor May could soon 'ramp up' recovery from stress reaction

May began the campaign as a key setup man in New York's bullpen but admitted last month he was trying to pitch through discomfort.

Panthers' Sam Darnold 'confident' he can be one of the best QBs in NFL

Darnold's confidence is admirable, but it seems to be a matter of when, not if, he's replaced as Carolina's QB1 before preseason games get underway.

NFL owners discussing future of Pro Bowl at league meetings

The days of annual Pro Bowl games serving as actual competitive contests are well in the past. Players participating in the all-star exhibitions spend the majority of such matchups understandably avoiding injuries.

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill 'disappointed' comments about Malik Willis were 'twisted'

Tennessee Titans veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill sparked controversy when he somewhat defiantly explained earlier this month that he was "competing against" rookie and third-round draft selection Malik Willis.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur: QB Aaron Rodgers absent from OTAs but in 'great spirits'

Rodgers is expected to report for mandatory minicamp that begins June 7.

Tottenham owners plan to spend big in transfer window

Tottenham could be looking to sign multiple defenders, two midfielders, a striker who can serve as a backup to England captain Harry Kane and a goalkeeper who may ultimately replace veteran Hugo Lloris after next season. 

Mets' Tylor Megill starts throwing off flat ground

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill has missed the second half of this month with biceps tendinitis in his pitching arm that landed him on the injured on May 12 but Friday brought good news.

Doctor not worried about 'arm fitness' of 49ers' Trey Lance?

"Unless there is some arm injury we don’t know about, I wouldn’t worry about it at all," said Associate Professor of UCSF Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Sports Medicine at Benioff Children’s Hospital, Dr. Nirav Pandya.