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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

Luca Koleosho could still join USMNT despite Canada call-up?

Koleosho was called up by the Canada men's national team for Nations League fixtures in June, but he remains open to playing for the USMNT.

Giants HC Brian Daboll: 'It's OK' for Daniel Jones to make mistakes in practices

Daboll, who previously served as Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator, made it clear in earlier comments he wants Jones to get avoidable mistakes out of his system during spring and summer workouts.

Georgia's Kirby Smart reportedly set to sign lucrative long-term extension

Head coach Kirby Smart guided the Georgia Bulldogs to the program's first national title in 41 years via January's 33-18 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Saints HC Dennis Allen: Jameis Winston has 'made a lot of progress' in recovery

Reports on Winston's recovery continue to be positive. 

Texans HC Lovie Smith: Davis Mills will 'be an excellent QB in the NFL'

Mills matched nine touchdowns with two interceptions and posted a 102.4 passer rating over the final five starts of his rookie season. That has given Smith and company enough reasons to believe Mills will continue to improve.

Leeds United sign USMNT star Brenden Aaronson from Red Bull Salzburg

Leeds will pay a fee of around $28 million to $29.5 million, and Aaronson will put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will run through the end of the 2026-27 season.

Ravens' Sashi Brown: Lamar Jackson skipping OTAs no 'reason for alarm'

Jackson's uncertain contract situation has led to speculation about his absence from OTAs but the organization remains unconcerned. 

Ravens' Mark Andrews: Lamar Jackson 'extremely motivated' despite OTA absences

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews told reporters he's spoken with Lamar Jackson and knows he is getting work in while away from the team's voluntary sessions.

Capitals' Tom Wilson to miss start of 2022-23 NHL season after knee surgery

Wilson is expected to miss six to eight weeks after having surgery on his knee. 

New 49ers QB coach Brian Griese hasn't had any communication with Jimmy Garoppolo?

Griese says he hasn't communicated with Garoppolo as he works with the other 49ers quarterbacks. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady: 'Reconstructed' knee has 'been really good'

Brady proved to be a Most Valuable Player candidate coming off last year's procedure.

Cardinals GM Steve Keim: Kyler Murray contract could get 'done this summer'

Murray has been absent from voluntary organized team activities, but Kingsbury recently said he expects his QB1 will attend mandatory minicamp.

Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova out of French Open doubles after testing positive for COVID-19

Krejcikova took to her Instagram story on Wednesday to confirm she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now out of doubles play. 

Washington HC Ron Rivera: Carson Wentz has 'done a heck of a job'

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera remarked that Carson Wentz was already creating a "vibe that you’re looking for" inside the locker room.

Browns' Anthony Walker: Deshaun Watson 'a good guy' for jersey number gift

Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. rocked the No. 4 jersey last season but offered it to Deshaun Watson after Cleveland acquired the star signal-caller in March.

Buccaneers LB Devin White: 'It's Super Bowl or nothing' with Tom Brady back

White didn't hold back when talking about his team's expectations for 2022. 

Greg Olsen 'can live with' losing main Fox job to Tom Brady

Olsen figures losing to Tom Brady isn't so bad. 

John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson must 'speak for himself' on skipping OTAs

Jackson's absence from OTAs will fuel speculation given his uncertain contract situation. 

Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett 'wasn’t ready for life without' Tom Brady

Life without Tom taking snaps on fall Sundays is eventually coming for Barrett and everyone associated with the league.

HC Kevin Stefanski didn't watch HBO show, insists Browns 'did a lot of work on' Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski insisted on multiple occasions in March they were comfortable with the club's controversial trade for star quarterback Deshaun Watson.

49ers' George Kittle: Trey Lance has 'taken ownership' during OTAs

Lance got a vote of confidence from one of his top playmakers. 

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu staying positive after crashing out of French Open

Raducanu won the opening set 6-3 but then failed to produce answers as Sasnovich stormed back to close the 19-year-old out, 6-1, 6-1.

Roger Goodell: Pro Bowl as a game 'doesn't work'

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell heavily suggested this year's Pro Bowl was the last of its kind under the current format. 

Paris Saint-Germain women's coach Didier Olle-Nicolle suspended amid allegations of 'inappropriate behavior'

Paris Saint-Germain women's coach Didier Olle-Nicolle was suspended Tuesday after the club was made aware of alleged undisclosed "inappropriate behavior and remarks.

HC Kyle Shanahan: 49ers 'expect' Jimmy Garoppolo will be traded, but 'that's not a guarantee'

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan made it clear that shopping Jimmy Garoppolo to would-be buyers this summer remains the plan.