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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Panthers 'haven't had any conversations recently' about trading for a QB?

It doesn't sound like the Panthers are feeling pressed to make a trade for a QB. 

Jimmy Haslam: Ownership never said Browns needed 'an adult' over Baker Mayfield

A report surfaced last week claiming the Browns wanted "an adult" at QB instead of Mayfield, but Haslam is denying that such a comment came from ownership.

NFL overtime rule change possible, but 24 votes 'not easy to get'

Several teams have proposed changes to the NFL's overtime rule. Three-fourths of the owners must vote in favor to change such a rule.

Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron a game-time decision Saturday vs. Islanders

Bergeron continues to recover from the elbow infection that left him needing a clean-up surgical procedure and has now cost him four consecutive games.

Former Browns QB Johnny Manziel: Formal pro career 'in my eyes is over'

Manziel wants to remain around the game but is done pursuing high-level professional opportunities on the field. 

Deshaun Watson maintains innocence, Browns defend trade

There are still more questions than answers after Watson's introductory press conference in Cleveland.

NFL emphasis on taunting penalties likely to remain for 2022 season

It seems the nightmare that haunted many supporters of the product throughout this past campaign won't be going anywhere. 

Giants reportedly open to trading one 2022 first-round pick for 2023 first-rounder

As things currently stand, the Giants hold picks No. 5 and No. 7 overall in the upcoming NFL Draft that gets underway April 28 and could use those selections on any position, even quarterback.

DK Metcalf 'never thought' Russell Wilson would leave Seahawks

Metcalf gave his side of the trade story during a recent appearance on Kevin Garnett’s "KG Certified" show and left little question that he didn't see the blockbuster transaction coming. 

Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes signs extension through 2026-27

Under Barnes, Tennessee won at least 26 games in 2017-18, 2018-19 and this season.

Broncos' Empower Field at Mile High catches fire

A part of the club level on the east side of Empower Field at Mile High, the Broncos' stadium, caught fire on Thursday at the same time a tour was occurring.

Two-time Pro Bowl DE DeMarcus Lawrence wants to be with Cowboys 'for life'

Staying in Dallas means more to Lawrence than potentially cashing-in elsewhere this spring. 

Rob Gronkowski 'undecided' if he'll return to Buccaneers or play in 2022?

Maybe future Hall-of-Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski wasn't joking when he recently remarked he'll give quarterback Tom Brady "a little scare" before deciding on whether to return for the 2022 season.

Eagles bringing DE Derek Barnett back on two-year deal

Just like defensive tackle Fletcher Cox before him, defensive end Derek Barnett won't be going anywhere.

Evgenii Dadonov in Golden Knights lineup after voided trade

Forward Evgenii Dadonov and the Vegas Golden Knights will do well to embrace the lesson taught in the original "Godfather" movie: It's not personal.

Chiefs signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to three-year deal after Tyreek Hill trade

Valdes-Scantling is coming off a rough 2021 regular season, during which he missed five games with a hamstring injury and a sixth while on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Kyler Murray: Scrubbing of social media 'had nothing to do with the Cardinals'

It appears those involved would like the public to understand that all is well regarding the relationship between quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals.

Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo undergoing season-ending hip surgery

Korpisalo ends the campaign with a 7-11-0 record, a 4.15 goals-against average and a .877 save percentage tallied across 22 games and 17 starts. 

Simona Halep withdraws from Miami Open with thigh injury

Halep sits at No. 19 and will now prepare for clay-court matchups ahead of the French Open that begins on May 22.

Patriots lend team plane to Providence men's basketball team, fans for Sweet 16 trip

Providence will meet the Kansas Jayhawks Friday night in Chicago but received a bit of a hand from an NFL franchise before that matchup. 

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron suffers setback, out Thursday vs. Lightning

There's a chance the 36-year-old could be available for the Saturday afternoon showdown versus the New York Islanders at TD Garden.

S Logan Ryan joined Buccaneers 'to win a championship'

The veteran defensive back recorded 117 total tackles, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, a sack and eight pass breakups during his final campaign with the Giants.

Giants 'willing to eat' money to trade CB James Bradberry?

It appears new GM Joe Schoen is willing to embrace financial hits today if he feels doing so will help accelerate a rebuild.

Another grand jury could still charge Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson's legal woes are far from resolved.

Browns want to trade Baker Mayfield 'as soon as possible,' don't need first-round pick

It appears the Cleveland Browns want to complete their divorce with Baker Mayfield as soon as possible.