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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

Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux to wear No. 5

The New York Giants confirmed that rookie and fifth overall draft pick Kayvon Thibodeaux has secured the rights to the team's No. 5 jersey for the 2022 NFL season.

Nets' Seth Curry has ankle surgery, should be good for training camp

Curry is under contract for next season and will ideally be a key contributor for what should be viewed as a championship contending Nets squad.

Tom Brady could pursue career in physical health education after retirement

Brady recently explained he'd be interested in working in some type of role educating people about physical health when he does call time on his playing days. 

49ers reportedly will look to trade QB Jimmy Garoppolo this summer

The San Francisco 49ers continue to offer more public questions than answers regarding their quarterback situation.

MLB planning London regular-season games in '23, '24, '26

The Cardinals and Cubs are considered "leading candidates" to play there at some point next year. 

Texans reportedly were close to trading with Giants for CB James Bradberry

Bradberry and the Texans couldn't come to terms on a new contract, preventing the trade and leading to Bradberry being released by the Giants on Monday. 

Commanders HC Ron Rivera wins PFWA George Halas Award

Rivera battled cancer while leading Washington to the playoffs in 2020 before announcing in January 2021 that he was cancer free. 

Titans-Bills, Vikings-Eagles to feature in Week 2 'Monday Night Football' doubleheader

Parts of the 2022 NFL schedule are being released ahead of Thursday night's full reveal and we've learned of a Monday Night Football doubleheader for Week 2. 

Tom Brady's return forced NFL schedule makers to start 'all over again'

Brady's change of course on retirement was a curveball for schedule makers. 

Rangers go back to Igor Shesterkin in net for Game 4 vs. Penguins

Shesterkin had a night to forget in Saturday's Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Report: Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry faces shots but return 'far from imminent'

Jarry hasn't played since April 14 due to a foot injury.

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll: Geno Smith 'automatically ahead' of Drew Lock

Smith's time in the system has him ahead in the race to lead the Seahawks into the post-Russell Wilson era. 

Panthers not 'overly enthusiastic about' trading for Browns' Baker Mayfield?

It continues to seem like other clubs are waiting for the Browns to cut their former starter even though they haven't yet given any indication they will do so before the season begins. 

Jets HC Robert Saleh compares Sauce Gardner to Richard Sherman

Robert Saleh interestingly noted that Gardner is similar to former Sherman as it pertains to breaking things down on football fields.

Arrest warrant issued for three-time All-Pro Earl Thomas

An Austin judge has issued an arrest warrant for Thomas after he allegedly violated a court protective order "two or more times within 12 months" by sending threatening messages to a woman about her and her children. 

Twins All-Star Carlos Correa avoids fractured finger, avoids IL

Correa avoided a fracture in his right middle finger that is currently bruised and sore. As of now, the All-Star shortstop is considered day-to-day and is on track to avoid a stint on the injured list. 

Ravens always planned to draft Kyle Hamilton over Jordan Davis?

The Eagles traded up to select Jordan Davis because they thought the Ravens were going to draft him. But apparently that wasn't the Ravens' plan.

NHL announces start times for May 11 playoff games

The league revealed several updates to the playoff schedule for this coming Wednesday, May 11. 

Penguins' Mike Sullivan: Louis Domingue 'excited about the opportunity' to start

Penguins goaltender Louis Domingue is now atop the depth chart for at least Saturday night's Game 3 after DeSmith underwent season-ending core muscle surgery.

Jets' Robert Saleh: Rookies won't risk injuries during minicamp

The Jets began this year's rookie minicamp on Friday morning, and Saleh later assured everyone he's doing whatever possible to eliminate injury risks this spring. 

Charles Oliveira stripped of UFC lightweight title after missing weight by half a pound

Gaethje, meanwhile, made weight and can win what is now considered a vacant championship by beating Oliveira on Saturday night.

Kyle Van Noy after signing with Chargers: 'I'll always be a Patriot'

Veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy first joined the New England Patriots via a trade from the Detroit Lions in the fall of 2016 and went on to earn a pair of Super Bowl rings with the NFL's modern dynasty.

GM Ryan Poles: Bears are 'all-in' on QB Justin Fields

Considering how the so-called quarterback carousel spun this offseason, it's not a stretch to say Fields could find himself playing for his job just two years into his Chicago tenure.

Pep Guardiola: 'Maybe I am not good enough' to win Champions League with Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has hoisted every domestic trophy available since accepting the job in 2016. However, he has yet to win the UEFA Champions League with the Premier League side.