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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 Lions OC Anthony Lynn: 'Dan Campbell did a hell of a job creating a culture'

Under QB Jared Goff and Campbell, the Lions won three of their last six games in 2021 to, ideally, build momentum heading into the ongoing offseason. 

Report: Packers have 'shown zero interest' in trading Aaron Rodgers

The Packers have a "growing internal belief" that Rodgers won't be going anywhere.

Former Bucs WR Antonio Brown thinks Tom Brady will return to NFL?

Brady remains signed with the Buccaneers through the 2022 season and hasn't yet been placed on the reserve/retired list. 

MLBPA: 'Nothing requires the league to delay the start of spring training'

The league announced that the start of spring-training games has been pushed back until at least March 5, and the MLBPA lashed out at the latest move executed by the owners. 

Bucs' Mike Evans: Antonio Brown 'wanted the rock' before leaving field

Depending upon whom you believe, Brown was either healthy or he wasn't during his last game with the Buccaneers.

Would Washington trade Chase Young for Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson?

Anybody currently on the Commanders roster, including 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young, could be traded this winter or spring if the right signal-caller becomes available. 

Tom Brady's relationship with Bruce Arians soured during 2021 season?

Despite Brady announcing his retirement, talk of him playing for another franchise rages as … as do the conspiracy theories.

Report: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell negotiating new contract

It's believed he'll sign the agreement "in the coming months."

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews skates, still day-to-day

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews hasn't played since he was placed in the NHL's concussion protocol coming off a win over the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 26. 

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne: 'Foot is doing much better' after missing rookie season

The Jags received zero meaningful contributions from the rookie running back because of a Lisfranc injury to his left foot that ultimately required him to undergo successful surgery in September.

Report: Former Pro Bowl CB Malcolm Butler 'definitely' attempting 2022 NFL comeback

Arizona's official designation made Butler a free agent who can sign with any team moving forward, so logic suggests he won't be part of the Cardinals' secondary when summer training camps open.

Giants QB Daniel Jones: 'I haven’t played well enough'

Giants quarterback and 2019 first-round draft pick Daniel Jones has flashed promise throughout his young NFL career but also hasn't yet cemented himself as the franchise's answer at the sport's most important position.

Eli Manning wants Barack Obama as future 'MNF' 'ManningCast' guest

The "Manningcast" episodes had plenty of big guests, so why not a former U.S. president?

Report: Bengals must change 'approach to veteran contracts' to help QB Joe Burrow

One major talking point about the Bengals' Super Bowl LVI loss was the failure of the Cincinnati offensive line in protecting QB Joe Burrow, and the team may have to get creative when trying to recruit help for next season.

Clemson lineman Hunter Rayburn medically disqualified, becoming student coach

Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Hunter Rayburn has been medically disqualified from playing football due to a neck injury.

Report: Packers' hire of Tom Clements doesn't guarantee Aaron Rodgers return

It's unclear if Clements would remain with the Packers if Rodgers moves on, one way or another, this winter or spring. 

New Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell 'excited' to coach QB Kirk Cousins

O’Connell suggested he's not anticipating making a big change at QB.

Rams, Stafford family covering hospital bills for injured photographer

Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in this past Sunday's Super Bowl LVI clash was a joyous occasion for many involved but not for photographer Kelly Smiley.

Cardinals release former Pro Bowl CB Malcolm Butler from reserve/retired list

While Butler's future in the NFL remains up in the air heading into the new league year that begins in March, logic suggests contenders in need of secondary help will offer him at least training-camp invites this summer. 

'World's oldest' Patriots fan dies at age 106

Myrtle Milledge, the woman recognized as the "world's oldest" fan of the New England Patriots, has passed away.

Colts LB Darius Leonard thinks about Titans RB Derrick Henry during offseason workouts

When healthy, these division foes see each other at least twice each season, but Leonard recently admitted he imagines facing Henry well before the fall months arrive. 

Packers hiring Tom Clements to convince Aaron Rodgers to stay?

Tom Clements originally joined the Packers as quarterbacks coach in 2006, one year after the franchise selected Aaron Rodgers in the first round of the draft.

Predators coach John Hynes fined $25,000 for inappropriate conduct after loss to Capitals

Whatever Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes said or did shortly after Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, it's going to cost him some cash. 

Dak Prescott hopes Cowboys will 'value' his opinion on personnel decisions

Shortly after the Dallas Cowboys fell to the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 in the wild-card round of the playoffs, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones heavily endorsed Dak Prescott as his starting quarterback.

New contract makes it easier for Jim Harbaugh to leave Michigan for NFL?

Harbaugh interviewed with the Vikings before the Super Bowl, but Minnesota ultimately went in a different direction and hired Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell.