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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

Report: Mark Davis knew Dana White wanted Tom Brady to join Raiders in 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady continues to see his name in headlines for reasons not directly related to his pursuit of an eighth career Super

Panthers QB Baker Mayfield focused on improving, not just beating Browns

As had been expected for at least a week, if not longer, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule announced on Monday that Mayfield will be his starting quarterback.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles: Tom Brady's absence wasn't a distraction

Bowles spoke with reporters after Monday's practice and noted the 45-year-old who has been with the Buccaneers since 2020 didn't appear rusty. 

Panthers' Sam Darnold will 'support' new starter Baker Mayfield

After losing the quarterback battle with newly-acquired Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold's future with the Panthers and in the NFL, in general, is unclear.

Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan playable characters in 'PGA Tour 2K23' video game

Golf fans will soon be able to play as a pair of living legends in the virtual world.

Adam Schefter: Steelers' Kenny Pickett will start whenever 'Mitchell Trubisky has a stumble' this season

"I don't know when they're gonna get to Kenny Pickett, but they're gonna get to Kenny Pickett at some point in the season," ESPN's Adam Schefter explained.

Giants HC Brian Daboll on Kayvon Thibodeaux block: 'That’s part of the game'

"We’ll that’s the rules," Daboll said of the block while speaking with reporters shortly after Sunday's game that the Giants won 25-22.

Saints 'comfortable' if Jameis Winston sits all preseason after ACL tear

Saints head coach Dennis Allen suggested that Winston will remain a spectator through this coming Friday's preseason finale versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

Police investigating alleged sex act during Mariners vs. Athletics game

A person at the venue shared a video of the supposed act on social media, and that clip had been viewed nearly two million times as of Monday afternoon. 

Former USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo 'mother-shamed around the world' over DWI arrest

Solo announced in late April she was entering an in-patient rehabilitation center "to address my challenges with alcohol" and pled guilty in July.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski not ready to discuss facing Baker Mayfield in Week 1

Mayfield starting against his former team will be one of the top storylines of NFL Week 1 but the Browns coach isn't ready to discuss it just yet.

49ers QB Trey Lance opens up about 'hidden' finger injury

For a piece published by Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated on Monday, Lance offered more specifics on what Breer called a "hidden" injury that supposedly "derailed" Lance's rookie season.

Former Cleveland OF Kenny Lofton sued, accused of sending lewd photos

Per a document obtained by TMZ Sports, Lofton is being sued by an individual named Brandyn Toney.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott not in top 10 for most accurate NFL quarterbacks?

Dak Prescott completed 68.8 percent of his throws last season, good for fourth among eligible signal-callers.

Two Indiana State football players killed in single-vehicle crash

The Indiana State Sycamores football program suffered a horrific tragedy.

Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux out three to four weeks with MCL sprain

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Thibodeaux has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL that will keep him sidelined for approximately three-to-four weeks.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson begins mandatory counseling

As part of the settlement agreed upon by the NFL and NFL Players Association, Watson's deal "requires compliance with a professional evaluation and treatment plan" for him to be eligible to return to the field.

Panthers announce Baker Mayfield as starting quarterback over Sam Darnold

Baker Mayfield didn't have to wait long to once again be QB1.

Tom Brady returns to Buccaneers after 11-day absence

Brady is back with the Bucs after an extended absence.

Rob Gronkowski, family to take part in 'UFC 278 with The Gronks' 'GronkCast'

Rob Gronkowski will be joined by brothers and also father for a special alternate "GronkCast" that will be available to those who purchase the "UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2" show via ESPN+. 

Mitchell Trubisky: Steelers more of 'a family vibe organization' than Bears

"I would say it's a family vibe organization," Trubisky said of the Steelers. "They take care of the players and it's very transparent with communication and just what's expected here." 

Did Mitchell Trubisky want to sign with Giants over Steelers?

Before Mitchell Trubisky signed with Pittsburgh, he was repeatedly linked with the New York Giants for understandable reasons.

49ers CEO Jed York: 'We're happy to keep' Jimmy Garoppolo on the roster

While it's widely expected the QB will eventually land elsewhere, York repeated that Garoppolo ultimately could stay put.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles: 'I know exactly when' Tom Brady is coming back

Todd Bowles offered somewhat of an update on the Tom Brady situation while speaking with reporters ahead of the weekend.

Analyst: 'Browns must trade for Jimmy Garoppolo' after Deshaun Watson suspension

Trading for Garoppolo now so he is good to go Week 1 may be a risk worth taking for the Browns.