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

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February 17, 2022 | MLB

Spring training games likely delayed after latest MLB lockout meeting

Thursday's session between owners and the union lasted roughly 15 minutes.

February 17, 2022 | Soccer

La Liga president believes Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid this summer

Mbappe is set to become a free agent following the campaign and, thus, can sign a pre-contract agreement with any team ahead of joining that club this summer.

February 17, 2022 | Los Angeles Rams

Aaron Donald will return next season if Rams 'bring everybody back'

It seems rumors about the alleged demise of the Los Angeles Rams coming off their Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals may have been greatly exaggerated.

February 16, 2022 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Ryan Clark on Steelers: 'I would not want Mason Rudolph as my starting quarterback'

As things stand today, career backup Mason Rudolph is set to compete with 2019 first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins for the right to replace the recently retired Ben Roethlisberger.

February 16, 2022 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals' Zac Taylor says play calls 'could be better' to help offensive line

One of the big questions heading into this past Sunday's Super Bowl LVI clash between the Bengals and Rams was whether or not a lackluster Cincinnati offensive line could do enough to protect second-year quarterback Joe Burrow.

February 16, 2022 | MLB

MLB, MLBPA to meet Thursday afternoon amid lockout

The ongoing MLB lockout that began after midnight ET on Dec. 2 is now impacting the start of spring training camps and, thus, is seriously threatening Opening Day games set for March 31.

February 16, 2022 | Los Angeles Rams

Rams COO Kevin Demoff: Sean McVay 'ready to go defend our title'

McVay has hinted he would consider retirement if his Rams won the Super Bowl, but the team sounds confident that he will man the sidelines again next season.

February 16, 2022 | Michigan Wolverines

Jim Harbaugh signs 'reworked' contract with Michigan

Harbaugh's "reworked" contract with Michigan is set to run through the 2026 campaign.

February 16, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks

Marc-Andre Fleury has 'a lot of time' for trade talks with Blackhawks

The 18-24-7 Chicago Blackhawks began Wednesday seventh in the Central Division standings and will likely look to acquire future assets before the March 21 trade deadline.

February 16, 2022 | Los Angeles Rams

Sean McVay, Aaron Donald to 'run it back' with Rams?

Before the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win Super Bowl LVI, rumors surfaced that both head coach Sean McVay and All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald could retire if the Rams emerged from this past Sunday's game victorious.

February 16, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers

Claude Giroux to discuss trade deadline options with Flyers

Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher made it clear in January that captain Claude Giroux, who has a no-movement clause attached to his deal, would make the final decision on his future.

February 16, 2022 | College Basketball

ESPN's Dick Vitale out of hospital, resting voice after surgery

Vitale offered a positive update following the procedure.

February 16, 2022 | Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers, Shailene Woodley call off engagement

The couple just recently went public with the engagement.

February 16, 2022 | New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans star Zion Williamson may need second foot surgery?

Williamson's return may be delayed even further and ultimately pushed back to next season.

February 16, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins 'on to the next one' after Sidney Crosby's 500th career goal

The future Hall of Famer was all business upon his return to work on Wednesday as he and his teammates prepare for Thursday's road game at the Toronto Maple Leafs.

February 16, 2022 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals hope TE C.J. Uzomah will avoid knee surgery

Uzomah went down with a sprained MCL in his left knee early into the AFC Championship win over the Kansas City Chiefs back on Jan. 30.

February 16, 2022 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals' Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow has MCL sprain, won't need surgery

Burrow played through the injury late in the Super Bowl and is expected to return to full health with rest.

February 16, 2022 | Arizona Cardinals

Former Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald: 'I had a great run'

Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald spent all 17 of his active NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals but didn't play this past campaign after saying in August he did not "have the urge" to return to the club or league.

February 10, 2022 | Atlanta Falcons

Falcons owner Arthur Blank: 'We'd love to have' Cordarrelle Patterson back

Patterson said last month he'd like to remain with the Falcons moving forward but hasn't yet put pen to paper on a deal and is set to hit free agency.

February 10, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Football from Tom Brady's 'last' touchdown pass to hit auction

An anonymous fan who obtained the football Brady threw for his alleged final touchdown during Tampa Bay's playoff loss to the Rams is placing that historic item up for auction.