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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

NFL: Tanking claims from Hue Jackson could not be substantiated

"The investigation found no evidence to suggest that the Browns’ Four-Year Plan or the club’s ownership or football personnel sought to lose or incentivized losses and made no decisions deliberately to weaken the team to secure a more favorable draft position," the NFL said in a statement.

Report: Lions offered first and third-round picks for 49ers' Deebo Samuel

"The Lions offer was, I think, a one and a three, and the 49ers didn't view that as a good enough offer [either]," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport explained during his appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show.".

Browns sign former basketball player Marcus Santos-Silva to play TE

The last time sports fans saw Marcus Santos-Silva in action, he was serving as a forward for the Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball program. He will be making quite a career change this spring.

Eagles' A.J. Brown: 'It’s kind of bittersweet' to leave Titans

Brown had mixed feelings on his trade from the Titans to the Eagles. 

Mets could bring Robinson Cano back 'in a different capacity'

The New York Mets had to trim their roster down to 26 players on Monday and did so by designating well-respected veteran Robinson Cano for assignment.

NFL mad Lions turned Aidan Hutchinson card in so quickly at NFL Draft?

It appears the Detroit Lions may have been a little too eager to draft Michigan superstar pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson.

James Madison softball cancels remainder of season after death of Lauren Bernett

Five of the Dukes' games were previously scrapped following the news of Bernett's death and upcoming contests against Virginia and Elon have now also been called off.

Report: No Black Friday NFL game until at least 2023

The United States Men's National Team will face England during the World Cup on Black Friday afternoon in 2022, which is a part of the delay.

Bayern Munich, Manchester City to play at Packers' Lambeau Field this summer

This will be the first soccer match held at the venue.

A.J. Brown: Playing with 'best friend' Jalen Hurts will be 'real special'

Brown is looking forward to playing with Hurts in Philadelphia. 

GM Steve Keim: Cardinals will 'try to get something done' with Kyler Murray extension

Assuming everybody is truly on the same page, Murray should sign a lucrative extension before Week 1 arrives in September. 

All Yankees reportedly vaccinated ahead of series at Toronto

The entire roster is reportedly good to go as the team heads to Toronto. 

Patriots still 'love' QB Mac Jones despite drafting Bailey Zappe

The New England Patriots raised eyes this past weekend when they spent pick No. 137 overall, a fourth-round choice, on Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe.

Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino defends Lionel Messi amid criticism

Paris Saint-Germain could be in for an interesting and possibly tumultuous summer. 

Angels' Noah Syndergaard scratched from start vs. White Sox with non-COVID illness

The Los Angeles Angels announced somewhat of a concerning change shortly before Friday night's game at the Chicago White Sox held at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Rob Gronkowski staying in shape, undecided about playing in 2022

Rob Gronkowski remains on the fence regarding his NFL future.

Jets reportedly offered pick No. 10, fifth-rounder for 49ers' Deebo Samuel, No. 61 pick

The Jets ended up selecting wide receiver Garrett Wilson with the No. 10 pick.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin out for Friday's game at New York Rangers

The Capitals' captain will sit out Friday's regular-season finale and coach Peter Laviolette did not have an update to his status for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mets' Buck Showalter, others met with MLB officials about hit-by-pitch frustrations

The Mets have had an MLB-high 19 players hit by pitches.

Carolina Panthers 'have thoroughly looked into' trading for Browns QB Baker Mayfield

Carolina could also still "acquire a rookie" signal caller in the later rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft as Mayfield's $18.858 million salary is making prospective trades "extremely difficult to pull off".

49ers reportedly want second-round draft pick for QB Jimmy Garoppolo

The Niners have set their price for Jimmy G.

US Open champion Emma Raducanu wins opening round Madrid Open match after split from coach

The 19-year-old returned to winning ways on Friday in her debut match under Lawn Tennis Association coach Iain Bates, but it was no easy task. 

All-Star Zion Williamson on extension with Pelicans: 'I couldn't sign it fast enough'

Thus far during a pro career that began back on the night of the 2019 NBA Draft, New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward Zion Williamson has miss the entire 21-2022 season but Williamson has something to potentially look forward to heading into next season.

Victoria Azarenka: Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players 'does not make sense'

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka, who sits on the WTA players' council, hit out at the bans while speaking in Madrid this week.