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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

NFL planning first Christmas Day tripleheader

In short, the days of the NBA controlling the Christmas Day sports calendar in North America have come to an end. 

Penguins to have Jeff Carter, Evgeni Malkin Saturday at Red Wings

The Penguins have four games left on their regular-season schedule and will play at the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday afternoon.

Cubs OF Clint Frazier lands on IL due to appendicitis

It's unclear when Frazier may return to action.

GM Andrew Berry: Browns 'were transparent' with representatives for Baker Mayfield

Mayfield and Berry appear to have differing views on what conversations took place.

Status of Seahawks RB Chris Carson still unknown after neck surgery

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson appeared in just four games this past season before he was sidelined with a neck injury.

Deebo Samuel reportedly not 'budging' in wanting 49ers to trade him

Deebo Samuel is not willing to backtrack on his trade demand.

Yankees' Aaron Boone defends intentionally walking Miguel Cabrera on 2,999 hits

Cabrera went 0-for-3 but had one last opportunity to make history in the bottom of the eighth inning. However, Yankees manager Aaron Boone ordered that the two-time Most Valuable Player be intentionally walked.

Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill: Trading QB Kyler Murray is 'not happening'

Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill has also declared the star signal-caller is not available.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo will 'let the chips fall where they may'

For the second consecutive spring, San Francisco 49ers veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo finds his career in limbo. But he's focusing on what he can control. 

Kyler Murray: 'I wanna win Super Bowls with the Cardinals'

Cardinals GM Steve Keim said there is "zero chance" Kyler Murray gets traded, and it appears the feeling is mutual.

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll: DK Metcalf 'has shown a very good mentality'

Metcalf earned praise from his coach as he takes part in voluntary workouts. 

Full 2022 NFL schedule release set for May 12

Individual game tickets will be available for purchase once each contest is announced.

Jared Goff has 'no concern' about Lions possibly drafting QB

Many analysts have predicted that the Lions will take a QB with one of their first-round picks. However, Goff seems unbothered by the possibility.

Penguins will 'try to win every game in front of us' without injured G Tristan Jarry

Jarry was spotted on Wednesday using a scooter to get around and wearing what appeared to be a protective boot on his foot.

Titans GM Jon Robinson does not 'foresee' trading star WR A.J. Brown

Brown is currently skipping voluntary offseason workouts as he looks to pen put to paper on a lucrative extension.

GM Brad Holmes: Lions want 'game-changer' at pick No. 2, could be QB

One week before the 2022 NFL Draft opens on the night of April 28, the Detroit Lions still possess picks No. 2 and No. 32 overall.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo on 2021 experience: 'I don’t know if I’d wish that on anybody'

Unless a starter goes down to injury this summer, it's difficult to imagine a team offering anything of note for Garoppolo considering all that's already occurred this offseason. 

Browns QB Jacoby Brissett preparing to start if Deshaun Watson is suspended

Brissett made five starts and 11 appearances with the Miami Dolphins this past season and completed 62.7% of his passes for 1,283 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions. 

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire victim of bomb threat

Police were called to the home of Maguire to investigate a bomb threat taken seriously by the footballer.

Novak Djokovic criticizes 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Djokovic, who was raised in war-torn Serbia, hit out at the decision while speaking with reporters.

Von Miller: Bills locker room 'kind of has like a college vibe'

Star pass-rusher Von Miller thinks these Buffalo Bills are a special team.

Deebo Samuel says only he, 49ers and his agent 'know the truth'

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Deebo Samuel took to Twitter, in a now deleted tweet, to address the latest reports of a trade request.

Bills' Josh Allen focused on winning Super Bowl, not playoff loss to Chiefs

Allen is focusing on the work that needs to be done in an effort to win a Super Bowl. 

Astros place Jose Altuve on injured list with hamstring strain

Altuve was hitting .167 with a homer and three RBI across nine contests before this setback.