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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

Capitals' Carl Hagelin out indefinitely with eye injury

Hagelin was injured by a stick in practice. 

GM Joe Schoen: Giants will 'take our time' deciding on Daniel Jones' fifth-year option

Jones is recovering from a neck injury that sidelined him through all of December and early January but is on track to be cleared for contact in August.

EA Sports removes Russian national team and clubs from FIFA 22, NHL 22

EA Sports announced Wednesday that Russia’s national team and domestic league have been removed from the popular "FIFA 22" title.

Bills HC Sean McDermott: 'Unrealistic' to think Mitchell Trubisky will return as backup

Trubisky attempted just eight passes during his lone regular season with the Bills and completed six of those throws for 43 yards and one interception.

MassMutual pulls Alex Ovechkin commercial amid Russia invasion of Ukraine

Ovechkin is a native of Moscow and has long been a public supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tom Brady on his future: 'To be determined'

If the G.O.A.T. has truly closed and locked that door for every other team, he isn't publicly saying so ahead of the new NFL year that opens on March 16. 

Cardinals intend to pick up fifth-year option for Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals have not enjoyed a quiet offseason since their playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 17. 

Chiefs' Andy Reid denies Eric Bieniemy has friction with QB Patrick Mahomes, others

Chiefs coach Andy Reid spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday and attempted to pour cold water over the idea that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy doesn't get along with the franchise's star signal-caller. 

GM Andrew Berry 'fully' expects Baker Mayfield to be Browns' starter for 2022

Both Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry said shortly after the 2021 NFL season they "fully" expected Baker Mayfield to start under center for 2022.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst says he's not getting calls about QB Aaron Rodgers

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters Tuesday he hasn't received a call from "a single person" about the services of the future Hall of Famer this winter. 

Broncos GM George Paton: 'Everything's on the table' at QB position

Broncos GM George Paton seemed to indicate that the team would be willing to deal multiple first-round picks to land a QB like Aaron Rodgers.

TE Rob Gronkowski still working out at Buccaneers facility, hasn't confirmed future plans

Rob Gronkowski's future is up in the air, as the 32-year-old hasn't yet closed the door on staying with the Buccaneers another season even though they presumably won't have Brady under center later this year.

Buccaneers would not let Tom Brady play for another team?

While some have speculated that the Bucs may trade or release Brady to allow him to play for another team, Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians squashed that notion on Tuesday.

Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury: Our long-term goal is to have Kyler Murray be our quarterback

Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback Kyler Murray sparked drama last month when he scrubbed his social media accounts of any mention of the Cardinals and unfollowed the team.

Cowboys' Mike McCarthy, Jerry Jones 'addressed' Sean Payton speculation

Almost immediately after Sean Payton stepped down as head coach of the New Orleans Saints in January, more than a few individuals linked him with a potential move to the Cowboys.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez arrested for attempted murder

Velasquez was arrested Monday and booked into Santa Clara County jail for attempted murder regarding a shooting in the city that left one adult male hit and dealing with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott had surgery on non-throwing shoulder

It seems he's not in danger of missing any meaningful prep time later this year, but his status may be something to keep an eye on this spring and/or summer.

Report: Giants could take two OL in top seven of 2022 NFL Draft

Seemingly the only thing for sure regarding the Giants' draft strategy is that they need a lot of help on both sides of the football if they are to avoid a sixth straight losing season. 

Jaguars re-sign OL Tyler Shatley on two-year deal

Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence received some good news on the final day of February.

Troy Vincent: 'We will talk about' NFL emphasis on taunting penalties

Arguably the most controversial aspect of the 2021 NFL season was the much-discussed emphasis on taunting penalties backed by multiple head coaches such as Mike Tomlin of the Steelers and Ron Rivera of the Commanders. 

Report: Browns plan to stick with QB Baker Mayfield for 2022 season

Mayfield is reportedly ahead of schedule in his rehab from surgery and also that the Browns still "plan" for Mayfield to be their QB1 for the 2022 season.

Sharks' Mario Ferraro out 6-8 weeks with fractured fibula

The San Jose Sharks fell to the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday but experienced a different type of loss during the second period of that game.

NFL exploring ways to make punts safer

The NFL will consult with special teams coaches about how punt plays can be improved to decrease the potential for serious injuries.

NYCFC sign 14-year-old Maximo Carrizo as youngest player in MLS history

New York City FC have signed Maximo Carrizo, who turned 14 years old on Monday, as a homegrown player and the new youngest signing in league history.

Senators dealing with flu ahead of Tuesday's game at Lightning

The Ottawa Senators have endured setbacks related to COVID-19 on multiple occasions during the 2021-22 season and are now dealing with a different illness setback.