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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

Cardinals yet to offer Kyler Murray new contract

It sounds as though the relationship between Murray and the Cardinals remains rocky. 

Broncos LT Garett Bolles' promise to Russell Wilson: 'You’re not going to get hit here'

"I’m going to make sure his jersey stays as clean as possible," Bolles said.

Justin Jefferson focused on 'leading' Vikings, not contract status

Jefferson spoke with reporters this week about letting his play dictate his pay.

Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi to return Thursday against Red Wings

During his first season with Carolina, Kotkaniemi had recorded 11 goals and 15 assists across 63 games before the injury. 

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence wants to 'learn from last year,' not just start over

The 22-year-old explained in the opening days of the offseason program how he can turn lessons he received throughout his first pro campaign into positives moving forward.

Ukraine-Scotland World Cup playoff rescheduled for June 1

The game was originally set to occur on March 24 but was understandably delayed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte 'fine' after positive COVID-19 test, expects to work Brighton clash

Every game moving forward is vital for Tottenham as they look to secure a top-four finish and UEFA Champions League football for next season.

Tiger Woods to play in Ireland pro-am ahead of The Open

Woods will travel to play in the JP McManus Pro-Am held in Limerick, Ireland. The event is scheduled for July 4-5 at Adare Manor and begins 10 days before the start of The Open.

Former Ravens safety DeShon Elliott joins Lions on one-year deal

Earlier on Wednesday, Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk explained that former Baltimore Ravens safety DeShon Elliott spent time with the Detroit Lions.

White Sox's Lance Lynn 'ahead of schedule' after knee surgery

Lance Lynn hasn't yet taken the bump for a meaningful game this season as he works to recover from having right knee surgery earlier this month, but he offered some good news regarding his return to the rotation.

Seahawks reportedly won't 'give up much' for Browns' Baker Mayfield

The Browns likely would have to pay some of Mayfield's salary to ship him to Seattle ahead of the NFL Draft.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw defends Dave Roberts pulling him from perfect game

Kershaw is among those who had no problem with Roberts' call and went so far to say the manager made "the right decision" so early into the season.

Twins place Alex Kirilloff on IL with inflammation in surgically repaired wrist

During his rookie season last year, Kirilloff hit .251 with eight home runs, 11 doubles, a triple and 34 RBI before he had an operation to fix a ligament tear that prematurely ended his campaign in July.

Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly had 'previously bad surgery' corrected with latest operation

The procedure Beckham underwent in 2020 left his knee less than "100% healthy" up through last fall and the postseason tournament. 

Dolphins’ Mike Gesicki doesn't want 'controversy' over TE/WR franchise tag designation?

Gesicki didn't sound like a man ready to fight over his tight end designation when speaking with reporters on Wednesday.

Wild's Jordan Greenway expected to miss at least two games with upper-body injury

Greenway has tallied eight goals and 15 assists across 59 games this season. 

49ers' Deebo Samuel reportedly wants 'about $25 million per year'

Samuel has earned a pay raise, but the financial math indicates he may have to wait until some time this summer to put pen to paper on an extension. 

Raiders' Josh McDaniels 'thrilled' to work with Derek Carr 'this season and beyond'

McDaniels had nothing but nice things to say about his newly extended QB.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: 'I would trade up' in 2022 NFL Draft

The Cowboys haven't traded up in the first round of a draft since 2012, when they did so to acquire cornerback Morris Claiborne with the sixth overall selection.

Baker Mayfield feels 'disrespected' by Browns

For now, the signal-caller remains attached to Cleveland with no clear end to the relationship in sight.

QB Davis Mills 'definitely comfortable' serving as Texans' leader

By not swapping Deshaun Watson for Baker Mayfield in last month's blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Texans demonstrated their faith in Mills to, in Smith's own words, be "our quarterback going into the season."

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte tests positive for COVID-19

Conte has been distancing from players and staff members, but he is now asymptomatic and, thus, has been cleared to observe training sessions from a distance.

Buccaneers All-Pro Tristan Wirfs finally gets phone number for Tom Brady

Sometimes, even something as cynical as the sports world can deliver a happy ending to a tale.

Veronica Burton received phone call from Tom Brady after being selected in WNBA Draft

Northwestern Wildcats guard Veronica Burton officially began her professional career on Monday night when she was selected seventh overall by the Dallas Wings in this year's WNBA Draft.