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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

Eagles' Miles Sanders will let contract situation 'take care of itself'

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders admitted last month he had "a lot to prove" while in the final year of his rookie contract and wants to focus on the season and let the off the field stuff take care of itself. 

FOX Sports courted Tom Brady before he returned to Buccaneers?

On Tuesday, FOX confirmed that Brady will be joining the network to call NFL action whenever he decides he's played his last game.

CB Amani Oruwariye wants long-term contract with Lions

Over the past two campaigns, the 26-year-old accumulated 110 total tackles, and he nabbed a career-best six interceptions across 14 games last season.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman 'not worried about' struggling Joey Gallo

Thus far, the New York Yankees trading with the Texas Rangers for two-time All-Star Joey Gallo last July hasn't worked out as planned for the Bronx Bombers.

Jets TE C.J. Uzomah expecting QB Zach Wilson to 'make huge strides' next season

Statistically speaking, New York's Zach Wilson was one of the league's worst overall signal-callers during his rookie season.

Penguins All-Star netminder Tristan Jarry has 'longest workout,' remains out

Jarry faced shots in a controlled environment from goaltending coach Andy Chiodo on Monday and Tuesday, and head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed the 27-year-old joined teammates for Wednesday's optional morning skate for the first time since he suffered the injury last month.

Lions' Jamaal Williams: 'I don’t give a f---' about 'Hard Knocks'

Williams has the kind of personality the show loves, but that doesn't mean he's excited about the prospect of having extra cameras around during training camp. 

GM Brian Cashman 'unaware' Aaron Judge was ever upset Yankees announced extension details

Cashman indicated reports that Judge was upset over the leak were overblown. 

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu dealing with injury scare before French Open?

It appears the 19-year-old may be dealing with a more worrisome issue than splitting from coach Torben Beltz ahead of the French Open.

Mets' Jacob deGrom throwing 'out to 60 feet at light intensity,' 'progressing' from injury

The Mets transferred deGrom to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday so they could claim relief pitcher Locke St. John off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. 

Richard Sherman: Jimmy Garoppolo will be 'safety valve' for 49ers through at least training camp

Former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman has some familiarity with the San Francisco 49ers and recently shared some thoughts on the current iteration of the club. 

Ravens withdraw tender for Ty’Son Williams, making him free agent

Williams is free to look for a new NFL home. 

FOX doesn't comment on Tom Brady calling Super Bowl LVII if Bucs aren't playing

FOX said it will be up to Brady when he begins his broadcasting career but wouldn't comment on the possibility of the quarterback calling next season's Super Bowl should the Bucs fail to make it. 

HC Gerard Gallant: Rangers need more shots on Penguins' Louis Domingue in Game 5

Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant admitted when speaking with reporters on Tuesday the number of shots on Louis Domingue has been "not even close" to what he expects heading into Wednesday.

Nelson Agholor: Mac Jones' 'greatest strength is his ability to communicate'

Agholor offered strong praise of the young quarterback. 

Mets transfer ace Jacob deGrom to 60-day IL, claim Locke St. John off waivers

The ace heads to the 60-day IL as the Mets add a bit of pitching depth. 

Andy Reid: Alex Smith 'was the greatest thing that ever happened to Patrick Mahomes'

Reid praised Smith handled the addition of Mahomes. 

OC Byron Leftwich: Buccaneers offense won't change without Bruce Arians

Leftwich, who is still in his role under new head coach Todd Bowles, was asked Tuesday if Arians will assist with the club's offensive game-planning moving forward.

FIFA, EA Sports to end video game agreement

It's truly the end of an era for video game football fans from around the world.  As Steffan Powell explained for the BBC, video-game producer Electronic Arts and FIFA failed to come to terms on a new deal, meaning this year's "FIFA 23" title will be the last in the series made by EA Sports.

Buccaneers' Kyle Trask won't compete for backup job this summer?

The team reportedly expects Trask to remain in the QB3 role this season. 

White Sox SS Tim Anderson's one-game suspension for obscene gesture to fans reduced to fine

Cameras from the White Sox broadcast caught Anderson raising a middle finger toward spectators after he committed multiple errors in what became an 11-1 loss.

Tom Brady reportedly will earn $375 million over 10 years with Fox Sports

Brady has a lucrative post-playing career waiting for him.

Manchester City agree to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund

City will pay £85.5 million in total for the highly rated 21-year-old, including the release clause attached to his contract, his signing bonus, agent fees and other unspecified costs.

Report: 'Very slim' chance Mayfield plays for Browns if Watson is suspended

Baker Mayfield currently cannot find a new football home, but he still may not play for the Cleveland Browns if Deshaun Watson is suspended.

Commanders OC Scott Turner: QB Sam Howell will 'get opportunities'

"Normally, in training camp you’re repping three groups, so [Wentz], [Heinicke], and [Howell] will each have their own groups," Turner said. "Based on how guys do, they may get an opportunity with another group."