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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

Vita Vea: Buccaneers 'happy to have' Todd Bowles as head coach

Vea told reporters Tuesday that going from Arians to Bowles as head coach is an easy transition for those who have been with the team.

Report: Drew Brees comeback unlikely after undergoing recent shoulder surgery

Saints head coach Dennis Allen already seemed to pour cold water on the idea of Brees possibly returning to the club's active roster this year when he said Monday he thought the signal-caller's comment was "made in jest." 

Tom Brady to produce Netflix comedy roast series, star in first episode

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ended a brief retirement this past winter to play in at least one more NFL season but clearly also has his eyes on life away from football. 

GM Billy Eppler: Mets 'not going to set timelines' on Jacob deGrom return

The good news for fans of the New York Mets is that ace Jacob deGrom is, by all accounts, taking positive steps in his recovery from the stress reaction in the scapula of his pitching shoulder that's kept him out of action all season.

Hall of Famer Steve Young: Browns QB Baker Mayfield 'can’t play the victim'

Steve Young knows what it's like to face on-the-field adversity.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom has 'continued healing' in scapula, still no date for return

It's still unknown when deGrom will be cleared to throw off a mound. The 33-year-old is currently throwing off flat ground up to 75 feet.

Tennessee, Virginia to open 2023 college football seasons in Nashville

Tennessee will now open next year's college football campaign against the Virginia Cavaliers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on September 2, 2023.

Yankees' Nestor Cortes deactivates Twitter account after old tweets get shared

Nestor Cortes explained ahead of Monday's game at the Baltimore Orioles that he deactivated his Twitter account after screenshots of some of his old tweets from roughly a decade ago that included racist slurs were shared on Sunday.

Analyst predicts Baker Mayfield to Seahawks, Jimmy Garoppolo to Panthers

Former player and current analyst Ross Tucker explained why he believes Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo will have new football homes before the regular season starts in September. 

Mariners' Drew Steckenrider on restricted list ahead of series at Blue Jays

In a corresponding roster move, Seattle promoted left-hander Roenis Elias from Triple-A Tacoma. 

Mets' Jacob deGrom 'remains at least a month away from a return'

Mets' Jacob deGrom "remains at least a month away from a return" and "will require three to five Minor League rehab starts" before he rejoins the active roster, according to Anthony DiComo.

Patriots' Joe Judge was impressed with Mac Jones during 2021 joint practices with Giants

Patriots assistant Joe Judge spoke with reporters Monday about how he initially became impressed with seeing Mac Jones in action even before the 23-year-old took a snap in a meaningful game. 

Blackpool's Jake Daniels becomes UK's first active openly gay male footballer since 1990

Jake Daniels recently put pen to paper on a professional contract with English Championship club Blackpool but has already made history early into his young career. 

Doug Pederson: Jaguars need 'healing' after Urban Meyer season

"I do believe there has to be some kind of healing with the situation and everything that transpired last year because it’s just there’s a lack of trust that was broken," Pederson said.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom having follow-up MRI on Monday

The Mets will hope for positive news as they await deGrom's return to the mound. 

Patriots' Joe Judge working with Mac Jones, other QBs

Judge Matt Patricia are thought to be the leading candidates to replace former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as New England's top offensive play-caller.

Penguins' Brian Boyle has knee surgery ahead of free agency

It's estimated Boyle will require six weeks to recover, but his future beyond that is very much in question. 

Former Saints HC Sean Payton reportedly joining Fox for 2022 NFL season

It appears Payton's plans for the 2022 NFL season are set. 

France's Gael Monfils out of French Open, will have heel surgery

France's Gael Monfils will be unable to play in his country's biggest tennis event of the year later this month.  Monfils confirmed via a statement shared

Colts could sign veteran QB after trading for Matt Ryan?

The Colts already made a big change at QB1 but the team lacks depth behind new starter Matt Ryan. 

Penguins evaluating GM Ron Hextall, president Brian Burke after latest first-round exit?

Pittsburgh ownership could be looking at making changes to the team's front office this summer.

Report: Penguins captain Sidney Crosby dealing with concussion

All-Star starting goalie Tristan Jarry remained out through at least Friday due to the reported broken right foot that's sidelined him since April 14.

Titans' Malik Willis on Ryan Tannehill: 'Everything is cool'

"It was never anything negative," Willis remarked. "Ryan's a good dude. Everything is cool."

Mets catcher James McCann to miss roughly six weeks, will have hand surgery

McCann hits the IL slashing .196/.266/.286 with one home run and six RBI on the season, so the hope is this procedure will ultimately help him reclaim his best form at the plate. 

Bruce Boudreau to return as Canucks head coach next season

Both Bruce Boudreau and the Vancouver Canucks ultimately agreed they had unfinished business together.