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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

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne: 'Foot is doing much better' after missing rookie season

The Jags received zero meaningful contributions from the rookie running back because of a Lisfranc injury to his left foot that ultimately required him to undergo successful surgery in September.

Report: Former Pro Bowl CB Malcolm Butler 'definitely' attempting 2022 NFL comeback

Arizona's official designation made Butler a free agent who can sign with any team moving forward, so logic suggests he won't be part of the Cardinals' secondary when summer training camps open.

Giants QB Daniel Jones: 'I haven’t played well enough'

Giants quarterback and 2019 first-round draft pick Daniel Jones has flashed promise throughout his young NFL career but also hasn't yet cemented himself as the franchise's answer at the sport's most important position.

Eli Manning wants Barack Obama as future 'MNF' 'ManningCast' guest

The "Manningcast" episodes had plenty of big guests, so why not a former U.S. president?

Report: Bengals must change 'approach to veteran contracts' to help QB Joe Burrow

One major talking point about the Bengals' Super Bowl LVI loss was the failure of the Cincinnati offensive line in protecting QB Joe Burrow, and the team may have to get creative when trying to recruit help for next season.

Clemson lineman Hunter Rayburn medically disqualified, becoming student coach

Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Hunter Rayburn has been medically disqualified from playing football due to a neck injury.

Report: Packers' hire of Tom Clements doesn't guarantee Aaron Rodgers return

It's unclear if Clements would remain with the Packers if Rodgers moves on, one way or another, this winter or spring. 

New Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell 'excited' to coach QB Kirk Cousins

O’Connell suggested he's not anticipating making a big change at QB.

Rams, Stafford family covering hospital bills for injured photographer

Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in this past Sunday's Super Bowl LVI clash was a joyous occasion for many involved but not for photographer Kelly Smiley.

Cardinals release former Pro Bowl CB Malcolm Butler from reserve/retired list

While Butler's future in the NFL remains up in the air heading into the new league year that begins in March, logic suggests contenders in need of secondary help will offer him at least training-camp invites this summer. 

'World's oldest' Patriots fan dies at age 106

Myrtle Milledge, the woman recognized as the "world's oldest" fan of the New England Patriots, has passed away.

Colts LB Darius Leonard thinks about Titans RB Derrick Henry during offseason workouts

When healthy, these division foes see each other at least twice each season, but Leonard recently admitted he imagines facing Henry well before the fall months arrive. 

Packers hiring Tom Clements to convince Aaron Rodgers to stay?

Tom Clements originally joined the Packers as quarterbacks coach in 2006, one year after the franchise selected Aaron Rodgers in the first round of the draft.

Predators coach John Hynes fined $25,000 for inappropriate conduct after loss to Capitals

Whatever Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes said or did shortly after Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, it's going to cost him some cash. 

Dak Prescott hopes Cowboys will 'value' his opinion on personnel decisions

Shortly after the Dallas Cowboys fell to the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 in the wild-card round of the playoffs, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones heavily endorsed Dak Prescott as his starting quarterback.

New contract makes it easier for Jim Harbaugh to leave Michigan for NFL?

Harbaugh interviewed with the Vikings before the Super Bowl, but Minnesota ultimately went in a different direction and hired Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell.

Spring training games likely delayed after latest MLB lockout meeting

Thursday's session between owners and the union lasted roughly 15 minutes.

La Liga president believes Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid this summer

Mbappe is set to become a free agent following the campaign and, thus, can sign a pre-contract agreement with any team ahead of joining that club this summer.

Aaron Donald will return next season if Rams 'bring everybody back'

It seems rumors about the alleged demise of the Los Angeles Rams coming off their Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals may have been greatly exaggerated.

Ryan Clark on Steelers: 'I would not want Mason Rudolph as my starting quarterback'

As things stand today, career backup Mason Rudolph is set to compete with 2019 first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins for the right to replace the recently retired Ben Roethlisberger.

Bengals' Zac Taylor says play calls 'could be better' to help offensive line

One of the big questions heading into this past Sunday's Super Bowl LVI clash between the Bengals and Rams was whether or not a lackluster Cincinnati offensive line could do enough to protect second-year quarterback Joe Burrow.

MLB, MLBPA to meet Thursday afternoon amid lockout

The ongoing MLB lockout that began after midnight ET on Dec. 2 is now impacting the start of spring training camps and, thus, is seriously threatening Opening Day games set for March 31.

Rams COO Kevin Demoff: Sean McVay 'ready to go defend our title'

McVay has hinted he would consider retirement if his Rams won the Super Bowl, but the team sounds confident that he will man the sidelines again next season.

Jim Harbaugh signs 'reworked' contract with Michigan

Harbaugh's "reworked" contract with Michigan is set to run through the 2026 campaign.

Marc-Andre Fleury has 'a lot of time' for trade talks with Blackhawks

The 18-24-7 Chicago Blackhawks began Wednesday seventh in the Central Division standings and will likely look to acquire future assets before the March 21 trade deadline.