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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

Flyers to let Claude Giroux have final say ahead of trade deadline

The Flyers are in rebuild mode but will let Giroux decide whether he wishes to be traded this season.

New Giants GM Joe Schoen committed to QB Daniel Jones?

Schoen will have to decide on the fifth-year option attached to Jones' rookie contract at some point this spring, and many assume the Giants will decline that option and essentially turn the remainder of the 24-year-old's deal into a "prove it" one-year agreement.

Giants co-owner John Mara: 'We're not trading for Deshaun Watson'

In short, no reasonable person can blame Mara and company for wanting nothing to do with Watson as things stand today. 

Browns QB Baker Mayfield steps away from social media after interesting 'like'

After more social media drama over the weekend, Mayfield announced he's stepping away from the platforms. 

Giants interview Bills' Brian Daboll a second time for HC job

Bills OC Brian Daboll is high on the wish lists of many Giants fans for his work in helping Bills quarterback Josh Allen develop into a Most Valuable Player candidate

Aaron Rodgers 'in a really good place' with Packers GM Brian Gutekunst?

Rodgers famously remained away from the Packers during last year's offseason activities amid reports and rumors he wanted to be traded due to his unhappiness with general manager Brian Gutekunst.

Former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon clears waivers, likely heading to Chiefs practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs clinched a berth in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals via a pair of playoff wins and did so without the services of former All-Pro wide receiver Josh Gordon

Could Cavaliers get Collin Sexton back for playoff run?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on track to enter February and the upcoming NBA All-Star break as the league's most-positive surprise of the campaign and improved to 29-19 overall via Monday's 95-93 win over the New York Knicks.

Aaron Rodgers: People rooted against Packers because I'm not vaccinated against COVID-19

Rodgers spent much of last summer away from the Packers amid reports he was unhappy with general manager Brian Gutekunst and no longer wanted to play for the organization. 

Sean Payton called Drew Brees about returning to Saints in late December

Following a difficult season during which the New Orleans Saints posted an overall record of 9-8 but fell just shy of a playoff berth, head coach Sean Payton officially informed the club this week he was stepping down from his role and from coaching, in general. 

Sean Payton hasn't yet spoken with any outlets about TV, radio jobs

Payton officially informed the Saints on Tuesday that he's leaving the organization, and he addressed such rumors during a press conference.

Ronald Torbert named lead referee for Super Bowl LVI

Torbert originally joined the NFL as a side judge in 2010 and has worked the past eight seasons as a referee at the highest level.

Antonio Brown: Buccaneers offered $200K 'to go to the crazy house'

Brown and his lawyer also suggested that they could explore suing the Buccaneers for defamation.

Aaron Rodgers to let Packers know of plans before free agency

What does the future hold for Rodgers and the Packers after another postseason flameout?

Report: MLB lockout to continue as 'sides remain far apart' on potential deal

The deadline for coming to terms on a deal without forcing a shortened or altered 2022 season is "about March 1." The start of spring training could be delayed if no agreement is reached by Feb. 1.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady vague about future in Instagram post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has had multiple opportunities to pour cold water over suggestions that he could retire coming off Sunday's playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams but hasn't yet gone down that road.

Sean Payton informs Saints he's stepping down, retiring as head coach

Payton took over as Saints head coach in 2006 and guided the franchise to a Super Bowl victory over the Indianapolis Colts for the 2009 campaign.

Flyers to keep interim coach Mike Yeo through rest of season

The last-place Flyers have been decimated by injuries and illness issues under Yeo, who is merely a caretaker boss at this stage of what is a lost season for Philadelphia even before next month's All-Star Game.

Bills HC Sean McDermott: Loss to Chiefs 'comes down to execution'

Some have wondered why McDermott and company elected against kicking the football short of the end zone to drain some clock with the Bills leading 36-33 and only 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter. 

Report: Sean Payton met with Saints GM Mickey Loomis 'for a couple of hours' Monday

Payton has been linked with television opportunities this offseason as the Saints look to hopefully name a longtime replacement for retired quarterback and future Hall of Famer Drew Brees.

Tom Brady to decide on NFL future after spending time with family

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady raised eyes when he refused to commit to playing another season shortly after Sunday's playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Report: 49ers still plan to replace Jimmy Garoppolo with Trey Lance

Despite their surprise playoff success so far with Jimmy Garoppolo under center and toughing it out through numerous injuries, the 49ers' plan to eventually replace Jimmy G with rookie Trey Lance is still on schedule.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid thinks both teams should get football during overtime periods

The Kansas City Chiefs attempted to get the NFL to change its rules regarding overtime periods in 2019, roughly three years before they defeated the Buffalo Bills in Sunday's instant classic.

ESPN's Dick Vitale out for rest of season, hopes to return for 2022-23 campaign

Legendary ESPN college basketball personality Dick Vitale unveiled in late December that he was taking a break from calling games to rest his voice.