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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

Tom Brady's father suggests media caused rushed retirement announcement

Whether intentional or not, Tom Brady knows how to generate headlines.

Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin out for season after hip surgery

Khudobin last appeared in an NHL game on Jan. 15 and ends the campaign at 3-4-1 with a 3.63 goals-against average and .879 save percentage posted across nine contests and seven starts.

Sportsbook wants NFL investigation of Buccaneers bets made before Tom Brady's return?

Westgate SuperBook vice president Jay Kornegay explained one "sharp bettor" placed wagers on the Buccaneers to win the NFC at 30-1 and at 60-1 to win Super Bowl LVII on Thursday.

Aaron Rodgers still hasn't signed new Packers contract?

Green Bay Packers quarterback and four-time NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers still hasn't signed his new contract reported last week to be worth around $200 million across four years, according to a report.

Nets fined $50,000 for allowing unvaccinated Kyrie Irving in locker room

Irving may enter Barclays Center but not a "workplace environment" in New York such as the Nets' locker room.

Texans' Deshaun Watson not joining Colts, Seahawks?

The list of landing spots for Deshaun Watson appears to be dwindling. 

Did bettors know Tom Brady was returning to Bucs before Sunday?

Multiple Las Vegas sportsbooks received big-money bets this past Thursday on the Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LVII when the Bucs were listed as massive underdogs. 

MLB reportedly close to restoring extra-inning ghost-runner rule for 2022 season

While it was learned that MLB and the MLB Players Association finally came to an agreement last week that ended the lockout, there remained questions about numerous aspects of the upcoming season.

Texans' Deshaun Watson wanted to join Steelers?

The Steelers are looking for their new QB1 who will replace retired future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger and currently have newly-acquired Mitchell Trubisky, career backup Mason Rudolph and 2019 first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins on track to compete for the gig.

Pass-rusher Haason Reddick joining Eagles on three-year, $45M deal

The Eagles will be acquiring pass-rusher Haason Reddick via a three-year, $45 million contract that includes $30 million fully guaranteed at signing.

Did Cristiano Ronaldo inspire Tom Brady to end retirement, return to Buccaneers?

A meeting between Brady and Ronaldo shortly before the quarterback announced his return has fueled speculation about the decision.

Texans' Deshaun Watson not interested in joining Browns?

Watson reportedly utilized his no-trade clause to prevent a move to Cleveland.

Paris Saint-Germain targeted with insulting graffiti after Champions League crash-out

Paris Saint-Germain held a 2-0 aggregate lead over Spanish giants Real Madrid in their UEFA Champions League clash last Wednesday before a Karim Benzema

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews suspended two games for cross-checking

Matthews has received supplemental disciple for his actions late in Sunday's loss to the Sabres. 

Mets ace Jacob deGrom to opt out after 2022 MLB season

If deGrom can stay healthy, expect him to land a huge contract next offseason.

QB Mitchell Trubisky joining Steelers on two-year deal

Trubisky will get a chance to compete for the starting job in Pittsburgh. 

Browns release five-time Pro Bowl WR Jarvis Landry

Landry requested the move, and he's since been linked with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers.

Saints LB Craig Robertson retires after nine seasons

Throughout his career, Robertson recorded 579 total tackles, nine sacks, 10 interceptions, nine fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and 26 pass breakups. 

Al Michaels to team up with Kirk Herbstreit for 'TNF' broadcasts?

Kirk Herbstreit has officially agreed with Amazon to be the "TNF" analyst and that legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michaels is at the "half-yard line" as it pertains to putting pen to paper with Amazon on a three-year contract.

Red Wings' Robby Fabbri done for season with suspected torn ACL

It's a brutal blow for Fabbri, who tore the ACL in his left knee in February 2017.

Texans' Deshaun Watson 'ready to get back on the field' after avoiding criminal charges

Watson could still lose civil cases brought against him and could face a significant suspension handed down by the NFL that would make him unavailable for an unknown portion of next season. 

Home run derby to break ties in future MLB All-Star Games?

The next MLB All-Star Game, scheduled to occur at Dodger Stadium on July 19, could come down to a home run derby between the AL and NL squads if the contest is deadlocked after nine innings of play. 

Joe Pavelski signs one-year, $5.5M deal to stay with Stars

Pavelski leads the Stars with 59 points and 37 assists this season, and he's third on the team with 22 goals.

Grand jury decides not to indict Texans QB Deshaun Watson

Watson could still lose civil lawsuits brought against him and ultimately face an NFL suspension for an unknown portion of the 2022 season.