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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

Tennessee, Virginia to open 2023 college football seasons in Nashville

Tennessee will now open next year's college football campaign against the Virginia Cavaliers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on September 2, 2023.

Yankees' Nestor Cortes deactivates Twitter account after old tweets get shared

Nestor Cortes explained ahead of Monday's game at the Baltimore Orioles that he deactivated his Twitter account after screenshots of some of his old tweets from roughly a decade ago that included racist slurs were shared on Sunday.

Analyst predicts Baker Mayfield to Seahawks, Jimmy Garoppolo to Panthers

Former player and current analyst Ross Tucker explained why he believes Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo will have new football homes before the regular season starts in September. 

Mariners' Drew Steckenrider on restricted list ahead of series at Blue Jays

In a corresponding roster move, Seattle promoted left-hander Roenis Elias from Triple-A Tacoma. 

Mets' Jacob deGrom 'remains at least a month away from a return'

Mets' Jacob deGrom "remains at least a month away from a return" and "will require three to five Minor League rehab starts" before he rejoins the active roster, according to Anthony DiComo.

Patriots' Joe Judge was impressed with Mac Jones during 2021 joint practices with Giants

Patriots assistant Joe Judge spoke with reporters Monday about how he initially became impressed with seeing Mac Jones in action even before the 23-year-old took a snap in a meaningful game. 

Blackpool's Jake Daniels becomes UK's first active openly gay male footballer since 1990

Jake Daniels recently put pen to paper on a professional contract with English Championship club Blackpool but has already made history early into his young career. 

Doug Pederson: Jaguars need 'healing' after Urban Meyer season

"I do believe there has to be some kind of healing with the situation and everything that transpired last year because it’s just there’s a lack of trust that was broken," Pederson said.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom having follow-up MRI on Monday

The Mets will hope for positive news as they await deGrom's return to the mound. 

Patriots' Joe Judge working with Mac Jones, other QBs

Judge Matt Patricia are thought to be the leading candidates to replace former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as New England's top offensive play-caller.

Penguins' Brian Boyle has knee surgery ahead of free agency

It's estimated Boyle will require six weeks to recover, but his future beyond that is very much in question. 

Former Saints HC Sean Payton reportedly joining Fox for 2022 NFL season

It appears Payton's plans for the 2022 NFL season are set. 

France's Gael Monfils out of French Open, will have heel surgery

France's Gael Monfils will be unable to play in his country's biggest tennis event of the year later this month.  Monfils confirmed via a statement shared

Colts could sign veteran QB after trading for Matt Ryan?

The Colts already made a big change at QB1 but the team lacks depth behind new starter Matt Ryan. 

Penguins evaluating GM Ron Hextall, president Brian Burke after latest first-round exit?

Pittsburgh ownership could be looking at making changes to the team's front office this summer.

Report: Penguins captain Sidney Crosby dealing with concussion

All-Star starting goalie Tristan Jarry remained out through at least Friday due to the reported broken right foot that's sidelined him since April 14.

Titans' Malik Willis on Ryan Tannehill: 'Everything is cool'

"It was never anything negative," Willis remarked. "Ryan's a good dude. Everything is cool."

Mets catcher James McCann to miss roughly six weeks, will have hand surgery

McCann hits the IL slashing .196/.266/.286 with one home run and six RBI on the season, so the hope is this procedure will ultimately help him reclaim his best form at the plate. 

Bruce Boudreau to return as Canucks head coach next season

Both Bruce Boudreau and the Vancouver Canucks ultimately agreed they had unfinished business together.

Rob Gronkowski still undecided about playing in 2022, no timetable for decision

Gronkowski will celebrate his 33rd birthday on Saturday but insisted in early April he wouldn't require much time to adequately prepare himself for life back on an active roster.

Panthers HC Matt Rhule: 'Nothing to' Sean Payton report

Shortly before last month's NFL Draft, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper insisted that head coach Matt Rhule had his "full support" despite Rhule's overall 10-23 record in the role. 

OF Brett Gardner would rather retire than play for club other than Yankees?

Yankees manager Aaron Boone already has his "10-man lineup" set and, thus, has no available spot for Gardner even on the bench.

Panthers QB Matt Corral: Draft made chip on shoulder 'bigger'

The 2022 NFL Draft served as a latest reminder that predictions made for mock drafts often differ from what coaches and executives are actually thinking.

Dodgers place ace Clayton Kershaw on IL with pelvic injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Friday atop the National League West standings at 20-10 overall but shared some concerning news ahead of the evening's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Steelers' Kenny Pickett: Ben Roethlisberger 'said he is always there for me'

Roethlisberger seems prepared to at least somewhat mentor who could become his full-time successor even if he and the Steelers may not be on the best of terms this spring.