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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

Former Pelicans teammate JJ Redick rips Zion Williamson for being 'detached'

New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward Zion Williamson has missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season, to date, as he continues to rehab from offseason surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot.

Report: Tottenham to open contract talks with Harry Kane after season

The current England captain is signed through 2024 on a deal that reportedly earns him £200,000 per week and would be due for a raise if he put pen to paper on an extension with his current employer.

Report: Packers, All-Pro WR Davante Adams haven't talked contract since end of season

Aaron Rodgers isn't the only Packers star to keep an eye on this offseason.

Brian Flores' legal team 'definitely would share' evidence Dolphins offered him money to lose games with NFL

The biggest potential bombshell in the class-action lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores earlier this month is a claim that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered Flores $100K per loss for the 2019 season.

La Liga president 'prefers' Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid, Erling Haaland at Barcelona

Mbappe is out of contract at the Parc des Princes after the season and can sign with any team as a free agent this summer. Haaland, meanwhile, is signed through 2024.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers: 'No decision about my future' following cryptic Instagram post

Green Bay Packers quarterback and newly crowned four-time NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers sparked headlines and buzz via an Instagram post shared late Monday night.

UEFA could move Champions League final from Russia amid Ukraine conflict

Both the 2020 and 2021 finals were moved from Istanbul and Saint Petersburg, respectively, because of issues linked with the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions. 

Real Madrid may pursue Mauricio Pochettino to be next manager?

It's widely believed Pochettino will leave the Parc des Princes unless PSG win the Champions League, and there were previous reports that PSG could make a change if they are bounced from that competition next month. 

Michigan coach Juwan Howard banned for rest of regular season, fined $40K

It's unknown if any other Michigan coaches will be disciplined. The Wolverines next host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Wednesday. 

Steelers GM on QBs: 'There's good quality available' in draft

Kevin Colbert will be stepping down from his role as general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers later this year but not before he helps the club name not only his successor and, hopefully, Ben Roethlisberger's as well.

Bob Baffert attorney to appeal after Medina Spirit is stripped of Kentucky Derby win

Horse trainer Bob Baffert's attorneys have stated that they will file an appeal on behalf of their client, who was fined, and suspended, and whose horse Medina Spirit was stripped of its Kentucky Derby win from last May.

Sergio Aguero could join Argentina backroom staff for World Cup

Aguero retired holding the Manchester City goal-scoring record (260 goals) and as the club's most decorated player with five Premier League titles, one FA Cup, six Carabao Cups, and three Community Shields on his City resume. 

Texans' Deshaun Watson fails to have testifying in civil cases delayed

Deshaun Watson didn't play a down during the 2021 NFL campaign following his offseason trade request and while facing 22 lawsuits alleging acts of sexual assault and misconduct and 10 criminal complaints. 

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert: 'It’s time from a personal standpoint' to step down

Colbert made it clear Monday this isn't a "retirement" and that he "may or may not have a role" with the franchise once he's no longer GM, however.

Novak Djokovic wins first match of 2022 after not playing in Australian Open

Per Sky Sports, Djokovic made just seven unforced errors and needed roughly 75 minutes to notch his latest triumph.

GM Joe Schoen: Giants 'have to make some tough decisions' due to salary cap

Schoen's comments suggest that, as many Giants fans feared, Big Blue is likely going to get worse before it gets better. 

Report: Former Giants HC Joe Judge to work with Patriots QBs

Additionally, former Detroit Lions head coach and current Patriots advisor Matt Patricia is set to help with the club's offensive line.

Lovie Smith thinks Texans can follow in Bengals' footsteps in 2022

After a four-win 2020 season, the Bengals made it all the way to the Super Bowl. Houston hopes it can replicate that formula after a four-win 2021 season.

Flyers' Carter Hart out vs. Hurricanes with eye infection

The Philadelphia Flyers will be without a key figure for Monday's holiday afternoon game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Neymar wants to play in Major League Soccer?

PSG and Brazil forward Neymar remarked in a recent podcast episode he wants to play in Major League Soccer at some point down the road. 

NFL reporter Mike Florio: 'I think Tom Brady will end up with the 49ers'

For whatever reasons, more than a few people in the NFL community are preparing themselves for the second "Brady Watch" since February 2020. 

Steelers GM: Mason Rudolph 'would be our starter' if season started today

Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert spoke about the team's quarterback situation on Monday and backed the 26-year-old who is currently atop the club's depth chart at the sport's most important position.

Pep Guardiola not upset Manchester City missed out on Tottenham's Harry Kane

City boss Pep Guardiola told reporters the failure to acquire Kane didn't upset him even though his side suffered back-to-back defeats to open the campaign. 

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upholds six-game suspension of Bruins' Brad Marchand

Marchand is eligible to return for next Thursday's contest at the Seattle Kraken. 

Report: Vikings' Kirk Cousins 'has zero intention' of taking pay cut

Cousins could help ease his cap burden by putting pen to paper on an extension, but he isn't interested in accepting a reduction in salary.