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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

All 14 NFL playoff teams from 2021 to play 'TNF' games on Amazon in 2022?

For better or for worse, the NFL's "Thursday Night Football" television package will shift exclusively to Amazon Prime beginning in Week 2 of the 2022 season.

Broncos' Jerry Jeudy: Russell Wilson already 'getting me better'

Unsurprisingly, members of the Denver Broncos cannot stop singing the praises of new starting quarterback Russell Wilson.

Penguins' Casey DeSmith, Rickard Rakell 'day-to-day' ahead of Game 2 at Rangers

It sounds like the Penguins could be shorthanded for Game 2 against the Rangers. 

Browns not expected to move QB Baker Mayfield before June?

Both Cleveland and Mayfield are playing the waiting game.

QB Jalen Hurts: Eagles are 'my team, so I’m ready to go'

All eyes will be on Hurts this fall as he looks to cement himself as the team's long-term answer at the sport's most important position.

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith 'excited' to learn from A.J. Brown

2021 first-round pick DeVonta Smith spoke with reporters on Wednesday and explained he's hyped to pick the brain of the one-time Pro Bowl selection.

Capitals' Tom Wilson a game-time decision for Game 2 at Panthers

Wilson suffered a lower-body injury in Washington's Game 1 win over the Panthers. 

Could Desmond Ridder compete with Marcus Mariota for Falcons' starting job?

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot left the door open for competition at the QB1 spot. 

Mets reliever Trevor May shut down at least four weeks with stress reaction

The New York Mets is sitting comfortably atop the National League East standings following back-to-back wins over their division rivals in Tuesday's doubleheader. That does not, however, mean the Amazins have not encountered some misfortune during the first week of May.

Mets' Chris Bassitt open to signing extension before free agency

The Mets landed veteran Chris Bassitt from the Oakland Athletics via a trade completed in March but were unable to reach an agreement with him in order to avoid arbitration.

Reds place six-time All-Star 1B Joey Votto on COVID-19 IL

Somehow, things continue to get even worse for the lowly Cincinnati Reds this spring.

Bournemouth clinch Premier League promotion; David Brooks cancer free

All things considered, English club AFC Bournemouth enjoyed a pretty solid first Tuesday of May 2022.

Padres' Mike Clevinger has Cleveland, rotation returns moved to Wednesday by rain

Mike Clevinger will have to wait at least one more day for what's bound to be an emotional experience, having been scheduled to make his first start since 2020 on Tuesday.

HC Kevin Stefanski: Browns 'in a holding pattern' at starting QB

The song largely remains the same at the quarterback position for the Cleveland Browns following their controversial trade for star signal-caller Deshaun Watson.

Browns not yet willing to eat salary to trade QB Baker Mayfield?

Baker Mayfield remains attached to Cleveland through the early days of May, and NFL insider Peter King recently suggested the Browns should pay 90% of the 27-year-old's salary "just to get him out of the Cleveland consciousness." 

CB Mike Hilton: Bengals out to prove Super Bowl run was no 'fluke'

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton explained he and his teammates are looking to change the team's reputation. 

Titans' Ryan Tannehill on A.J. Brown trade: 'Personally, it hurt'

Star WR A.J. Brown leaves veteran signal-caller Ryan Tannehill behind back in Tennessee, and Tannehill addressed the trade while speaking with reporters on Tuesday. 

Mets reliever Trevor May hits 15-day IL with right triceps inflammation

The 32-year-old surrendered two runs in an inning of work against Atlanta on Monday and now holds an 8.64 ERA on the young campaign.

Giants HC Brian Daboll: WR Kadarius Toney 'picking up things really well'

The Giants spent a first-round pick to land Toney last year and reportedly wouldn't receive close to equal value if they looked to trade him this spring or summer.

Mets manager Buck Showalter questions suspension coming so close to start of Braves game

Showalter spoke with reporters about learning of his ban from general manager Billy Eppler shortly before Monday's encounter.

Giants HC Brian Daboll impressed with QB Daniel Jones' work ethic, leadership

Daboll spoke with WFAN personalities Tiki Barber and Brandon Tierney about what he's seen from Jones during his brief tenure with the organization that began in late January.

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad returning for Game 1 against Capitals

Ekblad hasn't played since he went down with a lower-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks on March 18 and missed the final 20 contests of the regular season.

Flyers moving on from interim HC Mike Yeo

Under Yeo, the Flyers tallied a 17-36-7 mark during what quickly became a lost campaign. Fletcher said he'd like Yeo to remain with the Flyers in some role.

Colts QB Matt Ryan: 'Pretty good chance' I'm still with Falcons if not for Deshaun Watson pursuit

Ryan will try to lead the Colts back to the playoffs after that franchise moved on from Carson Wentz following a single season together.