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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

Steelers GM on QBs: 'There's good quality available' in draft

Kevin Colbert will be stepping down from his role as general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers later this year but not before he helps the club name not only his successor and, hopefully, Ben Roethlisberger's as well.

Bob Baffert attorney to appeal after Medina Spirit is stripped of Kentucky Derby win

Horse trainer Bob Baffert's attorneys have stated that they will file an appeal on behalf of their client, who was fined, and suspended, and whose horse Medina Spirit was stripped of its Kentucky Derby win from last May.

Sergio Aguero could join Argentina backroom staff for World Cup

Aguero retired holding the Manchester City goal-scoring record (260 goals) and as the club's most decorated player with five Premier League titles, one FA Cup, six Carabao Cups, and three Community Shields on his City resume. 

Texans' Deshaun Watson fails to have testifying in civil cases delayed

Deshaun Watson didn't play a down during the 2021 NFL campaign following his offseason trade request and while facing 22 lawsuits alleging acts of sexual assault and misconduct and 10 criminal complaints. 

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert: 'It’s time from a personal standpoint' to step down

Colbert made it clear Monday this isn't a "retirement" and that he "may or may not have a role" with the franchise once he's no longer GM, however.

Novak Djokovic wins first match of 2022 after not playing in Australian Open

Per Sky Sports, Djokovic made just seven unforced errors and needed roughly 75 minutes to notch his latest triumph.

GM Joe Schoen: Giants 'have to make some tough decisions' due to salary cap

Schoen's comments suggest that, as many Giants fans feared, Big Blue is likely going to get worse before it gets better. 

Report: Former Giants HC Joe Judge to work with Patriots QBs

Additionally, former Detroit Lions head coach and current Patriots advisor Matt Patricia is set to help with the club's offensive line.

Lovie Smith thinks Texans can follow in Bengals' footsteps in 2022

After a four-win 2020 season, the Bengals made it all the way to the Super Bowl. Houston hopes it can replicate that formula after a four-win 2021 season.

Flyers' Carter Hart out vs. Hurricanes with eye infection

The Philadelphia Flyers will be without a key figure for Monday's holiday afternoon game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Neymar wants to play in Major League Soccer?

PSG and Brazil forward Neymar remarked in a recent podcast episode he wants to play in Major League Soccer at some point down the road. 

NFL reporter Mike Florio: 'I think Tom Brady will end up with the 49ers'

For whatever reasons, more than a few people in the NFL community are preparing themselves for the second "Brady Watch" since February 2020. 

Steelers GM: Mason Rudolph 'would be our starter' if season started today

Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert spoke about the team's quarterback situation on Monday and backed the 26-year-old who is currently atop the club's depth chart at the sport's most important position.

Pep Guardiola not upset Manchester City missed out on Tottenham's Harry Kane

City boss Pep Guardiola told reporters the failure to acquire Kane didn't upset him even though his side suffered back-to-back defeats to open the campaign. 

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upholds six-game suspension of Bruins' Brad Marchand

Marchand is eligible to return for next Thursday's contest at the Seattle Kraken. 

Report: Vikings' Kirk Cousins 'has zero intention' of taking pay cut

Cousins could help ease his cap burden by putting pen to paper on an extension, but he isn't interested in accepting a reduction in salary.

Former Lions OC Anthony Lynn: 'Dan Campbell did a hell of a job creating a culture'

Under QB Jared Goff and Campbell, the Lions won three of their last six games in 2021 to, ideally, build momentum heading into the ongoing offseason. 

Report: Packers have 'shown zero interest' in trading Aaron Rodgers

The Packers have a "growing internal belief" that Rodgers won't be going anywhere.

Former Bucs WR Antonio Brown thinks Tom Brady will return to NFL?

Brady remains signed with the Buccaneers through the 2022 season and hasn't yet been placed on the reserve/retired list. 

MLBPA: 'Nothing requires the league to delay the start of spring training'

The league announced that the start of spring-training games has been pushed back until at least March 5, and the MLBPA lashed out at the latest move executed by the owners. 

Bucs' Mike Evans: Antonio Brown 'wanted the rock' before leaving field

Depending upon whom you believe, Brown was either healthy or he wasn't during his last game with the Buccaneers.

Would Washington trade Chase Young for Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson?

Anybody currently on the Commanders roster, including 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young, could be traded this winter or spring if the right signal-caller becomes available. 

Tom Brady's relationship with Bruce Arians soured during 2021 season?

Despite Brady announcing his retirement, talk of him playing for another franchise rages as … as do the conspiracy theories.

Report: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell negotiating new contract

It's believed he'll sign the agreement "in the coming months."

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews skates, still day-to-day

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews hasn't played since he was placed in the NHL's concussion protocol coming off a win over the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 26.