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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Report: No meeting between MLB, MLBPA scheduled this week amid lockout

The two sides are holding separate meetings but currently aren't scheduled to come together for talks that could potentially solve issues causing the work stoppage that has no end in sight.

West Ham's David Moyes: Kurt Zouma will remain available amid cat controversy

West Ham United defeated Watford 1-0 on Tuesday to climb to fourth in the Premier League table in the race for the top-four and UEFA Champions League spots.

Avalanche All-Star Nathan MacKinnon may return Sunday at Stars

Colorado Avalanche star center Nathan MacKinnon missed three consecutive games and this past weekend's All-Star festivities due to the concussion and facial fracture he suffered back on Jan. 26.

Larry Fitzgerald hopes 'everything works out' between QB Kyler Murray, Cardinals

Some have speculated that Murray wants to put pen to paper on what he feels is a deserved extension this offseason.

Titans extend coach Mike Vrabel, GM Jon Robinson

The Titans have put pen to paper on contract extensions with both head coach Mike Vrabel and general manager Jon Robinson.

Patriots hire former Giants HC Joe Judge as offensive assistant

The last time Judge, 40, was directly associated with the Patriots, he served as their special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach for the 2019 season.

Could Buccaneers trade Tom Brady to 49ers for Jimmy Garoppolo?

The seven-time champion often said he wanted to play past his 45th birthday, and he won't celebrate that occasion until August.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin clears COVID-19 protocol, likely to play Tuesday vs. Blue Jackets

Regardless of his status for Tuesday, Ovechkin cannot travel to play in Thursday's contest at the Montreal Canadiens because Quebec requires anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 to isolate for 10 days.

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin out at least two games due to COVID-19 protocol

It's unknown if Malkin will be cleared in time to take the ice at the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon. 

West Ham's David Moyes defends starting Kurt Zouma after disturbing cat video

Some assumed manager David Moyes would sit Zouma for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Watford amid the controversy, but the 27-year-old was instead named to the starting lineup for that match.

Texans GM Nick Caserio: Brian Flores lawsuit didn't lead to hiring Lovie Smith

Flores said on Monday that his lawsuit prevented him from winning the Houston job, but Caserio poured cold water over that idea.

Jared Goff 'happy' for former Rams teammates, laments 'missing out' on Super Bowl experience

Quarterback Jared Goff helped the Los Angeles Rams earn a trip to Super Bowl LIII. Now he's set to watch many of his former teammates compete in the big game again.

Charles Woodson: Packers should think about trading Aaron Rodgers

Woodson was Rodgers' teammate from 2006 through 2012.

New Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel 'all in' on QB Tua Tagovailoa?

the Dolphins shared a video of a quick phone conversation between McDaniel and Miami signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa, during which the coach seemed to commit to keeping the first-round pick atop his depth chart.

West Ham's Kurt Zouma apologizes for kicking, striking cat

Professional Footballers Association chief executive Maheta Molango has called upon West Ham to discipline Zouma.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin may play Tuesday vs. Blue Jackets but out Thursday

Alex Ovechkin is awaiting test results to learn about his availability for Tuesday's game

Rams' Odell Beckham Jr. almost signed with Patriots after departure from Browns?

While OBJ potentially could've helped quarterback Tom Brady extend his career by maybe a game or two, he added during Monday's comments he's happy where he landed. 

Cooper Kupp credits Odell Beckham Jr. for 'unbelievable job' learning Rams' offense

Rams All-Pro receiver Cooper Kupp praised teammate Odell Beckham Jr. as a key contributor for the reigning NFC champions. 

NFL had one COVID-19 hospitalization during 2021 season

It appears the majority of NFL employees stayed relatively safe from the beginning of preseason action through the start of Super Bowl week. 

Ex-Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller signs with Minnesota Aurora FC

Fuller was famously named a Southeastern Conference Co-Special Teams Player of the Week in November 2020 for her efforts in serving as Vanderbilt's primary placekicker in a loss to the Missouri Tigers.

Manchester United welcome Jesse Lingard back into squad after transfer drama

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick said Lingard needed to "clear his mind" following a transfer saga that ended with the 29-year-old unable to complete a desired move to Newcastle United last month.

Police say video evidence confirms allegations against Alvin Kamara

Kamara is also due in court on March 8. The Saints hadn't yet commented on the matter as of Monday afternoon. 

Report: MLB not testing players for PEDs amid lockout

The ongoing MLB lockout that began in the early morning hours of Dec. 2 has no real end in sight and has claimed a victim other than the start of spring training or regular-season games.

Christian Eriksen trains with Brentford for first time after Premier League return

Midfielder Christian Eriksen completed a remarkable return to the Premier League when he officially signed for Brentford last week roughly seven months after he suffered cardiac arrest featuring for Denmark at the UEFA European Championship last June and nearly lost his life. 

Giants bring back QB Davis Webb on reserve/future contract

The team selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft but then waived him in September 2018 after he spent a year sitting behind club legend Eli Manning.