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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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Maple Leafs goalie Jack Campbell to return, start Saturday at Flyers

It's a welcome boost for the Leafs as they jockey for playoff position. 

Avalanche's Nazem Kadri misses practice, may not play Saturday vs. Penguins

Kadri leads the Avalanche with 83 points and 57 assists tallied across 65 games this season. 

Mets ace Jacob deGrom has stress reaction in scapula, will likely miss 'significant' time

The Mets have confirmed that deGrom will be shut down for at least a month.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles was 'head coach in waiting' under Bruce Arians?

Bowles' promotion apparently didn't surprise players.

MLB umpires to announce replay reviews to fans

MLB is following in the footsteps of the NFL, NHL and NBA this spring.

RB Giovani Bernard re-signs with Buccaneers on one-year deal

Yet another Buccaneer returns to the fold in 2022. 

Rob Gronkowski will 'eventually' return to Buccaneers for 2022 NFL season

As things stand on the opening day of April, four-time Super Bowl champion tight end Rob Gronkowski is still a free agent and could sign with any team but it seem to have a team in mind.

USMNT in Group B with England, Iran for 2022 World Cup

The United States Men's National Team avoided a so-called "group of death" in the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday. 

Hideki Matsuyama may not defend Masters title due to injury?

Matsuyama withdrew from the second round of this weekend's Valero Texas Open after he played only nine holes on Friday due to a neck injury.

Flyers' Keith Yandle has illness, could see NHL consecutive games streak end

Flyers coach Mike Yeo suggested the 35-year-old's status for the Saturday evening home matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs may not be unveiled until shortly before the puck drops.

Broncos QB Russell Wilson may not sign extension before next year?

Logic would suggest the Denver Broncos would want to lock superstar quarterback Russell Wilson down on a contract extension after they landed him in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks last month.

Yankees have offered Aaron Judge big extension, but years in question

New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge made it clear last week he would prefer to come to terms on a long-term contract with the organization ahead

Guardians' Shane Bieber named Opening Day starter at Royals

2020 American League Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber will be Cleveland's starter for the Opening Day clash at the Kansas City Royals next Thursday.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: 'I don't think I'll ever truly believe' Tom Brady is retired

Mahomes recently explained he didn't have time to envision an NFL without Brady in the league as an active player. 

Cowboys to keep Micah Parsons 'moving around' in 2022

Playing Parsons only as a defensive end would be "helping" offensive players keep better track of him throughout games. 

Report: '97% chance' Jimmy Garoppolo not with 49ers by training camp

Regardless of San Francisco's actual intentions, there doesn't seem to be much of a realistic landing spot for Garoppolo at his current price.

White Sox SS Tim Anderson's suspension reduced to two games

The suspension stems from Anderson making contact with umpire Tim Timmons last season.

Andy Dalton with Saints to help Jameis Winston 'any way that I can'

The 34-year-old left no doubt when speaking with reporters Thursday he understands his role with his new employer.

Penguins' Jason Zucker returning Thursday at Wild

Pittsburgh forward Jason Zucker will return to the lineup for the first time since January on Thursday evening.

Report: Anthony Davis 'plans' to return Friday vs. Pelicans, LeBron James 'hopes' to play

Davis hasn't played since he suffered a right mid-foot sprain against the Utah Jazz back on Feb. 16 but took part in a full live practice on Monday for the first time since that injury.

Patrick Mahomes on new OT rules: 'Your job is to find a way to win the game'

Mahomes didn't seem too bothered about the upcoming switch. 

Antonio Brown wants to be signed before having ankle surgery

Brown said that he believes he "can put up big numbers" and added he wants to be back on the field this fall. 

Patriots owner Robert Kraft 'very happy with' QB Mac Jones

Kraft suggested he expects to see his young quarterback reach a higher tier by January.

Seahawks TE Noah Fant found out Broncos traded him from TV

Fant expressed his frustration with the Broncos in a radio interview.

Maple Leafs netminder Petr Mrazek out at least six weeks with groin injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs will once again have to embrace a "next man up" mentality regarding their goaltenders, this time through the end of the regular season.