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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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Washington HC Ron Rivera: QB Carson Wentz creating a 'vibe that you’re looking for'

Ron Rivera poured cold water over any notion Carson Wentz is a questionable teammate when speaking with reporters during his pre-draft press conference. 

49ers reportedly unwilling to trade Deebo Samuel before 2022 NFL Draft

Samuel's status with the 49ers is still very much up in the air with the start of the draft quickly approaching. 

Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Tua Tagovailoa 'a great leader'

There are no longer any noteworthy whispers suggesting the Dolphins could replace Tagovailoa this spring or summer, so the offense is his until further notice.

Owner David Tepper: Panthers 'have a very good quarterback in Sam Darnold'

Tepper gave a vote of confidence to his quarterback even as the team has been linked to QBs in the upcoming draft as well as veteran options this offseason. 

Cardinals' Miles Mikolas disagrees with Mets' Chris Bassitt about beaned batters

Bassitt ripped Major League Baseball over the balls in use this season, but Mikolas disagreed with the argument. 

Ukrainian Premier League season terminated, no champion declared

It's unclear if Ukrainian clubs will be able to participate in European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League later this year.

Giants to decide on Daniel Jones' fifth-year option before 2022 NFL Draft?

The Giants have a decision to make regarding the near-term future of their quarterback. 

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek withdraws from Madrid Open with sore arm

It's a rare blip on the radar for Swiatek, who has won 23 consecutive matches and four straight titles, including the recent Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. 

Eagles 'making calls about moving up' in first round of 2022 NFL Draft?

The Philadelphia Eagles "have been among the most notable teams making calls about moving up" in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Browns may have to sacrifice draft pick or pay to trade Baker Mayfield?

The Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks as "the only potential suitors" for Mayfield ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, according to The Athletic's Zac Jackson.

RB Bilal Powell signs one-day deal to retire with Jets

Powell spent his entire career with the Jets and officially hung up the cleats Tuesday after not playing in the NFL since 2019. 

Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog could be ready for playoffs after knee surgery

The Colorado captain will sit out the team's final regular-season games as he returns 'sometime this week'.

HC Lovie Smith: Texans 'feel good' about Davis Mills, QB room

Houston Texans head coach Love Smith doesn't seem interested in using the team's picks to acquire a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot: 'We could come out of this draft with a quarterback'

After trading former NFL MVP Matt Ryan and missing out on quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Atlanta Falcons could add a quarterback in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft.

Canadiens goaltender Carey Price to have knee evaluated in New York

The veteran shot-stopper will travel with the Canadiens for Wednesday's game against the Rangers so he can have his knee examined.

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer 'would feel comfortable' drafting QB at No. 6

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer raised eyebrows last month when he openly admitted that "we do need a quarterback" who would, at the very least, compete with current starter and 2018 first-round draft choice Sam Darnold.

Jimmy Garoppolo will 'absolutely' be 100 percent by start of 2022 NFL season

Garoppolo reported good progress on his recovery from shoulder surgery. 

Rafael Nadal to play Madrid Open after recovering from rib injury

Nadal will return to the court at Madrid ahead of the French Open. 

Shannon Sharpe says nobody wants Baker Mayfield

Sharpe didn't hold back in his assessment of Mayfield. 

Mets ace Jacob deGrom changing mechanics shouldn't impact his production?

There is belief that a change in deGrom's mechanics won't impact his performance. 

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell had offseason 'clean-up' knee surgery

49ers' Mitchell looks to 'improve on everything' in sophomore campaign.

GM John Lynch: 49ers believe QB Trey Lance is ready

Back in January, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters the organization was "more excited" about quarterback Trey Lance "than when we drafted him."

Golden Knights' Robin Lehner to have season-ending shoulder surgery

If the Vegas Golden Knights are to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they will have to do so without the services of first-choice goaltender Robin Lehner.