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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

Yankees All-Star OF Aaron Judge doesn't sign extension before Opening Day deadline

Judge said last month he "wants to be a Yankee for life" but also made it clear he wished to both avoid a during-the-season arbitration hearing and end contract negotiations after Opening Day.

UEFA charges Atletico Madrid with 'discriminatory behavior' after Manchester City match

UEFA holds clubs responsible for the actions of supporters inside venues and could punish Atletico by having them play a future home game either behind closed doors or inside a partially filled stadium.

Titans' Mike Vrabel: Star WR A.J. Brown not on trade block 'as long as I'm the head coach'

Mike Vrabel emphatically denied that Brown is "on the trade block" ahead of the draft.

HC Dan Campbell: Lions don't need 'elite' quarterback to win

Since January, neither Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes nor head coach Dan Campbell has given any indication they're ready to immediately move

Ace Max Scherzer 'good to go' for Mets debut Friday at Nationals

Max Scherzer told reporters Thursday that the right hamstring problem that prevented him from taking the bump on Thursday shouldn't keep him from starting on Friday evening

Colts meeting with QB Malik Willis even without a first-round draft pick

The Colts are without a first-round pick for the 2022 NFL Draft but will nevertheless be meeting with former Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis next week.

Deebo Samuel removes pictures, unfollows 49ers on social media

Samuel has scrubbed the 49ers from his social-media accounts. Let the speculation begin.

Bruins' David Pastrnak out Friday at Lightning, 'day-to-day' with reported core injury

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak was dealing with a core injury when he exited what became Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period of that contest after he landed awkwardly. 

Bills WR Stefon Diggs on extension: 'I didn't ever want to go anywhere' else

The 28-year-old spoke with media members Thursday after Buffalo officially announced the signing of that deal.

Penguins' Jason Zucker out Thursday at Rangers, 'closer' to return

Zucker will miss his third straight game since he suffered a lower-body injury. The Pens dropped their last two contests without Zucker. 

Lions HC Dan Campbell wants 'day one starter' with No. 2 pick of 2022 NFL Draft

While at least one earlier mock draft linked the Lions with former Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis, five different CBS Sports analysts currently predict Detroit will use pick No. 2 on a hoped-to-be defensive star.

Guardians sign closer Emmanuel Clase to five-year, $20M deal

Clase said he's thankful the Guardians have given him an opportunity to serve in his desired role of closer.

UFC star Conor McGregor charged with six offenses after arrest for alleged dangerous driving

The 33-year-old has had multiple run-ins with the law since he became the face of the combat promotion in the second half of the 2010s.

Rams All-Pro Aaron Donald: 'I keep telling people, I get better with age'

Donald didn't sound like a 30-year-old ready to call time on his career during a recent appearance on the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom begins season on 10-day IL, could return before June

It was previously believed that deGrom would remain sidelined through the end of May, if not longer.

Rob Gronkowski: Tom Brady will 'have it until he’s at least 50 years old'

The 32-year-old explained during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" why he thinks Brady could continue his career through the bulk of the 2020s.

England's Paul Casey withdraws from 2022 Masters due to injury

The Associated Press reports Casey had struggled with back spasms throughout the week.

Bruce Arians: Byron Leftwich deserves more credit for Buccaneers' successes with Tom Brady

Arians offered high praise for Leftwich and, in the process, may have taken somewhat of a swipe at those who routinely praised Brady throughout his first two seasons with the Buccaneers.

Fred Couples: Tiger Woods 'ready to roll' at upcoming Masters

Tiger Woods is on the verge of completing what some would call a miraculous comeback.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to retire from competitive tennis after French Open

Tsonga announced in a video shared on social media that he's retiring after the upcoming French Open that is set to get underway on May 22. 

Buccaneers re-sign QB Blaine Gabbert amid Baker Mayfield rumors

Gabbert has served as QB2 each season future Hall of Famer Tom Brady has been atop Tampa Bay's depth chart.

Buccaneers sign veteran Keanu Neal to play safety

Neal heads back to the NFC South and back to his original position. 

Bruce Arians recruited WR Larry Fitzgerald after Buccaneers lost Chris Godwin to injury in 2021

One can't help but imagine Fitzgerald catching passes thrown by Brady during at least one playoff contest, but it appears such highlights will occur only in editions of "Madden" video games. 

Mets to start Tylor Megill for Opening Day at Nationals

As Mike Puma noted for the New York Post, Megill wasn't guaranteed a spot in the rotation as of March 20.