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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

Sean McVay, Aaron Donald to 'run it back' with Rams?

Before the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win Super Bowl LVI, rumors surfaced that both head coach Sean McVay and All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald could retire if the Rams emerged from this past Sunday's game victorious.

Claude Giroux to discuss trade deadline options with Flyers

Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher made it clear in January that captain Claude Giroux, who has a no-movement clause attached to his deal, would make the final decision on his future.

ESPN's Dick Vitale out of hospital, resting voice after surgery

Vitale offered a positive update following the procedure. 

Aaron Rodgers, Shailene Woodley call off engagement

The couple just recently went public with the engagement. 

Pelicans star Zion Williamson may need second foot surgery?

Williamson's return may be delayed even further and ultimately pushed back to next season.

Penguins 'on to the next one' after Sidney Crosby's 500th career goal

The future Hall of Famer was all business upon his return to work on Wednesday as he and his teammates prepare for Thursday's road game at the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bengals hope TE C.J. Uzomah will avoid knee surgery

Uzomah went down with a sprained MCL in his left knee early into the AFC Championship win over the Kansas City Chiefs back on Jan. 30.

Bengals' Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow has MCL sprain, won't need surgery

Burrow played through the injury late in the Super Bowl and is expected to return to full health with rest. 

Former Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald: 'I had a great run'

Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald spent all 17 of his active NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals but didn't play this past campaign after saying in August he did not "have the urge" to return to the club or league.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank: 'We'd love to have' Cordarrelle Patterson back

Patterson said last month he'd like to remain with the Falcons moving forward but hasn't yet put pen to paper on a deal and is set to hit free agency.

Football from Tom Brady's 'last' touchdown pass to hit auction

An anonymous fan who obtained the football Brady threw for his alleged final touchdown during Tampa Bay's playoff loss to the Rams is placing that historic item up for auction.

49ers QB Trey Lance: 'I'm going to be ready to go Week 1'

Lance made it clear he's confident he can take the torch from Jimmy G. 

C.J. Uzomah will bathe in Cincinnati-style chili if Bengals win Super Bowl LVI

C.J. Uzomah has an interesting celebration in mind if the Bengals win the Super Bowl.

Titans' Derrick Henry 'still not over' playoff loss to Bengals

Henry was injured during the regular season returned to the lineup for the home postseason game against the Bengals that Tennessee lost 19-16. 

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron day-to-day with head injury

Patrice Bergeron suffered the injury when he crashed into the boards following an accidental collision with Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby. 

Bengals HC Zac Taylor: Seeing Super Bowl LIII celebrations 'was crushing'

Taylor will be hoping his postgame actions on Sunday will deliver "crushing" feelings to his counterparts this time around. 

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb on infamous draw play: 'I think it was the right call'

Dallas was trailing the 49ers by six points with under 15 seconds remaining when Mike McCarthy curiously had Dak Prescott run a QB draw down the middle of the field with no timeouts in hand.

Wild's Marcus Foligno suspended two games for kneeing Jets' Adam Lowry

MarcusFoligno initially earned a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct but has since received a more appropriate punishment after a post-fight knee to Marcus Lowry while both were on the ground.

Lakers make no moves before trade deadline, reportedly will 'focus on the buyout market'

The 26-30 Los Angeles Lakers would be in the play-in portion of the Western Conference postseason bracket if the tournament began today.

Mavericks trade Kristaps Porzingis to Wizards for Spencer Dinwiddie, Davis Bertans

A second NBA team has moved on from supposed unicorn Kristaps Porzingis.

Mike McDaniel: 'No red flags' in taking Dolphins job despite Brian Flores lawsuit

New Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel says that despite the lawsuit filed by former HC Brian Flores, McDaniel felt there were 'no red flags' for him when considering taking the Miami job.

Buccaneers could make 'valiant attempt' to land Russell Wilson?

Would the Buccaneers replace a future Hall of Famer with another?

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred 'believes' lockout will end in time for regular season to start as scheduled

Manfred declared himself an "optimist" and added that the sides are "always one breakthrough away from making an agreement."

Could Super Bowl LX in 2026 be held in London or Australia?

Sunday's Super Bowl LVI matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals will be held at SoFi Stadium, home of the Rams, and the big game's subsequent three locations are already known. 

High winds to force Rams to practice at Rose Bowl on Thursday

Sean McVay confirmed during Wednesday's media availability that expected heavy winds in the area are forcing the Rams to shift Thursday's practice session from their facility to the Rose Bowl.