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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

Rams want WR Odell Beckham Jr. back depending on recovery timeline

Beckham officially hits free agency when the new league year opens on March 16, and Rams general manager Les Snead told reporters Wednesday he'd be interested in a reunion at some point.

49ers GM John Lynch: 'A lot of people' will have interest in Jimmy Garoppolo despite QB's impending surgery

Jimmy Garoppolo needs surgery to repair a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder, but 49ers general manager John Lynch doesn't expect that to affect a potential trade.

Pitt's Kenny Pickett on hand size: 'Whatever it measures, it measures'

Former Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback and projected first-round draft pick Kenny Pickett raised eyes when he didn't have his hands measured at the Senior Bowl amid concerns some franchises may still have about that final number.

Matt LaFleur: Aaron Rodgers played 'significant role' in Tom Clements' return to Packers

Clements worked with Rodgers for a decade earlier in their careers and is believed to be one of the future Hall of Famer's favorite coaches.

Texans HC Lovie Smith 'can't wait' for Deshaun Watson situation to 'speed up'

It's unclear if Watson will be suspended or placed on the commissioner's exempt list for any portion of the 2022 season.

U.K. condemns Paralympics allowing Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals

Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Beijing will do so under the Paralympic flag and will not have results included in the medals table. 

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels again backs Derek Carr as starting QB

McDaniels told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday the Raiders haven't yet begun contract talks with Carr but also indicated his QB1 is already atop his depth chart.

Pete Carroll: Seahawks 'have no intention' of trading Russell Wilson

The rumors around Wilson continue to swirl despite Seattle's best efforts to shut them down.

Capitals' Carl Hagelin out indefinitely with eye injury

Hagelin was injured by a stick in practice. 

GM Joe Schoen: Giants will 'take our time' deciding on Daniel Jones' fifth-year option

Jones is recovering from a neck injury that sidelined him through all of December and early January but is on track to be cleared for contact in August.

EA Sports removes Russian national team and clubs from FIFA 22, NHL 22

EA Sports announced Wednesday that Russia’s national team and domestic league have been removed from the popular "FIFA 22" title.

Bills HC Sean McDermott: 'Unrealistic' to think Mitchell Trubisky will return as backup

Trubisky attempted just eight passes during his lone regular season with the Bills and completed six of those throws for 43 yards and one interception.

MassMutual pulls Alex Ovechkin commercial amid Russia invasion of Ukraine

Ovechkin is a native of Moscow and has long been a public supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tom Brady on his future: 'To be determined'

If the G.O.A.T. has truly closed and locked that door for every other team, he isn't publicly saying so ahead of the new NFL year that opens on March 16. 

Cardinals intend to pick up fifth-year option for Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals have not enjoyed a quiet offseason since their playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 17. 

Chiefs' Andy Reid denies Eric Bieniemy has friction with QB Patrick Mahomes, others

Chiefs coach Andy Reid spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday and attempted to pour cold water over the idea that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy doesn't get along with the franchise's star signal-caller. 

GM Andrew Berry 'fully' expects Baker Mayfield to be Browns' starter for 2022

Both Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry said shortly after the 2021 NFL season they "fully" expected Baker Mayfield to start under center for 2022.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst says he's not getting calls about QB Aaron Rodgers

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters Tuesday he hasn't received a call from "a single person" about the services of the future Hall of Famer this winter. 

Broncos GM George Paton: 'Everything's on the table' at QB position

Broncos GM George Paton seemed to indicate that the team would be willing to deal multiple first-round picks to land a QB like Aaron Rodgers.

TE Rob Gronkowski still working out at Buccaneers facility, hasn't confirmed future plans

Rob Gronkowski's future is up in the air, as the 32-year-old hasn't yet closed the door on staying with the Buccaneers another season even though they presumably won't have Brady under center later this year.

Buccaneers would not let Tom Brady play for another team?

While some have speculated that the Bucs may trade or release Brady to allow him to play for another team, Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians squashed that notion on Tuesday.

Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury: Our long-term goal is to have Kyler Murray be our quarterback

Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback Kyler Murray sparked drama last month when he scrubbed his social media accounts of any mention of the Cardinals and unfollowed the team.

Cowboys' Mike McCarthy, Jerry Jones 'addressed' Sean Payton speculation

Almost immediately after Sean Payton stepped down as head coach of the New Orleans Saints in January, more than a few individuals linked him with a potential move to the Cowboys.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez arrested for attempted murder

Velasquez was arrested Monday and booked into Santa Clara County jail for attempted murder regarding a shooting in the city that left one adult male hit and dealing with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott had surgery on non-throwing shoulder

It seems he's not in danger of missing any meaningful prep time later this year, but his status may be something to keep an eye on this spring and/or summer.