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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

Tom Brady reportedly recruited WR Russell Gage to join Buccaneers

It apparently didn't take long for Brady to take up recruiting. 

Five-time Pro Bowl WR Jarvis Landry visiting Falcons

The Falcons passing attack could be getting a complete makeover. 

Seahawks: New Broncos QB Russell Wilson 'made it clear he wanted this change'

At his Broncos introductory press event, Russell Wilson claimed his break-up with the Seahawks was "mutual" and hinted outsiders may eventually learn all that occurred following the 2021 season at some point down the road. 

Texans signing former Commanders QB Kyle Allen

Kyle Allen joined the Commanders via a trade from the Carolina Panthers in March 2020 and, most recently, appeared in two games during the 2021 campaign.

Titans releasing seven-time Pro Bowl WR Julio Jones

The Julio Jones experiment is over after one year in Tennessee. 

Former Vikings CB Jeff Gladney signing with Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals had a hole in their secondary after they released one-time Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler from the reserve/retired list last month. They're filling that gap with a former first-round draft selection. 

QB Dwayne Haskins signs one-year RFA tender with Steelers

Dwayne Haskins isn't quite ready to give up on the chance to potentially become the starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.

Flyers to honor Claude Giroux for 1,000th game before expected trade

the club will celebrate both Giroux and his family via a special pregame ceremony that will include players wearing special warm-up jerseys that feature Giroux's name and number.

Titans propose overtime rule with two-point conversion option

Any change to current overtime rules would require three-fourths of the owners to vote in favor of the proposal.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield linked with Colts, Seahawks

Both Seattle and Indy traded their 2021 starters this offseason.

Did Browns mislead Baker Mayfield about Deshaun Watson pursuit?

Regardless of where Watson eventually calls home, all signs point to the Browns and Mayfield going through a messy divorce, perhaps as early as Wednesday afternoon.

Giants to let QB Jake Fromm hit free agency

Fromm joined the Giants when he was signed off the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 1 when Jones was dealing with a neck injury that ultimately ended his season.

Tom Brady ready to 'be better' immediately upon return to Buccaneers

It appears Brady was ready to get back to work well before he was back at work. 

Penguins to honor former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger on March 29

One Pittsburgh franchise will pay homage to a legend from another. 

Panthers reportedly signing RB D'Onta Foreman

The Panthers may or may not be shopping All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, depending on the latest story one has seen on the subject, but will be adding a different ball-carrier when the new league year opens on Wednesday. 

Giants reportedly signing QB Tyrod Taylor to two-year, $17 million deal

Taylor joins an uncertain quarterback situation in New York. 

Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen won't have surgery on finger, could return before playoffs

There is optimism Allen could be back for the playoffs. 

Canucks' Elias Pettersson out Tuesday vs. Devils, could return Thursday

Pettersson will miss a second straight game but there is hope that his absence won't last long.

Report: Texans don't want Browns' Baker Mayfield in any Deshaun Watson trade

The Texans aren't interested in Mayfield in any Watson swap. 

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge won't say if he's vaccinated against COVID-19

Reports emerged earlier on Tuesday that New York Yankees and New York Mets players unvaccinated against COVID-19 would not be allowed to play in home MLB games presently due to New York City's private sector employer mandate.

Report: WR Russell Gage to join Tom Brady, Buccaneers on three-year deal

Tampa Bay is on the cusp of giving Brady a new weapon when the new league year opens on Wednesday. 

Maple Leafs goalie Erik Kallgren to make first NHL start vs. Stars

Kallgren will be called upon to stop the figurative bleeding for a Toronto side that has dropped two in a row and four of its last six games.

Unvaccinated Yankees, Mets can’t play in home games under NYC rules

It's currently unknown which players on the Yankees and Mets are unvaccinated in the closing days of winter.

Daniil Medvedev may have to denounce Vladimir Putin to play at Wimbledon

Medvedev and other Russian and Belarusian players have been permitted to continue competing on the ATP and WTA Tours but without having the names or flags associated with their countries officially linked with them.