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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

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.

John Lynch: 49ers will 'stay patient' about possible Jimmy Garoppolo trade

The Niners continue to wait to see if a different QB suffers an injury during training camp or the preseason and leaves his employer in need of a fill-in such as Garoppolo.

Mets trade J.D. Davis, three others to Giants for Darin Ruf

The Mets have acquired Darin Ruf from the Giants. In return, the Mets are sending San Francisco DH J.D. Davis and three prospects.

Chelsea sign Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina

Chelsea signed Slonina for a reported base fee of $10 million. Add-ons could increase the fee to $15 million when all is said and done.

Jets QB Zach Wilson deleting social media apps ahead of 2022 NFL season

Wilson has decided to concentrate more on the tasks at hand.

Vikings TE Irv Smith has thumb surgery, may be ready for Week 1 vs. Packers

After missing all of 2021 with a knee injury, Smith is dealing with a new ailment ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Pro Bowl OT Orlando Brown Jr. wants to finish career with Chiefs

Brown said he has no animosity towards the team over this summer's failed extension talks and that he hopes to remain in Kansas City long term. 

GM Omar Khan wants WR Diontae Johnson with Steelers 'for a long time'

Khan admitted that recent big-money WR deals add "to the conversation, let me put it that way" as it pertains to Johnson.

Browns QB Jacoby Brissett 'ready to go' in wake of Deshaun Watson suspension

Brissett previously served as a fill-in starter during stints with the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts and, most recently, the Miami Dolphins last fall.

Rams helping Matthew Stafford manage elbow issue

Backup signal-caller John Wolford is expected to start in place of Stafford for August exhibition matchups.

Euro 2022 winners England to face USWNT at Wembley in October

The USWNT and England last met in March 2020 when the Americans notched a 2-0 victory. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady: 'Guys choose this team because of the team, not because of me'

Brady insists the group of guys in Tampa Bay's locker room and the organization as a whole are the reasons players want to sign with the Bucs. 

Steelers' Kenny Pickett gets second-team reps in practice

The development was the first indication of movement in Pittsburgh's quarterback depth chart, though Mike Tomlin said we shouldn't be reading too much into it.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom to throw '60-80 pitches' vs. Nationals on Tuesday

According to Anthony DiComo of the MLB website, Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner has estimated that deGrom will go "somewhere between four to six innings and 60-80 pitches" at the Nationals on Tuesday.