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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: Manchester United players want Mauricio Pochettino as next manager

A new report suggests that Manchester United players want Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank: 'We'd love' WR Calvin Ridley to stay

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Calvin Ridley has essentially been an inactive NFL player since he announced on Halloween he was stepping away to address his mental health.

Joe Burrow: 'Strong start' could slow Rams pass rush in Super Bowl

The Bengals will have to figure out how to handle a strong Rams' pass rush if they hope to raise the Lombardi trophy. 

Peyton, Eli Manning to continue ESPN 'MNF' 'ManningCast' shows through 2024

The "Monday Night Football" alternate broadcasts featuring former quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, along with handfuls of special guests, proved to be big hits among diehard and casual fans.

Patriots' Brandon Bolden: Percentage of Tom Brady comeback 'above 50'

Brandon Bolden spent seven total seasons as Brady's teammate with the Patriots and added his name to the growing list of people who aren't fully convinced the G.O.A.T. is retired.

Bengals' Zac Taylor 'optimistic' C.J. Uzomah will play in Super Bowl

Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah is dealing with a sprained MCL in his left knee he suffered in the AFC Championship Game.

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin could return Sunday

Malkin was on a nine-game point streak, during which he tallied three goals and seven assists, before last weekend's All-Star festivities and his unexpected absence.

Yankees' Gerrit Cole: MLBPA 'united to protect the integrity of the game' amid MLB lockout

Gerrit Cole offered an insight into where the players stand on the big financial issues as the work stoppage threatens to affect spring training workouts.

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews expects to face Flames after injury scare

The fact doctors cleared Matthews to practice Wednesday means the concussion protocol shouldn't sideline him on Thursday unless he experiences a setback before the game. 

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron out Thursday vs. Hurricanes with head injury

Bergeron collided with Sidney Crosby in Tuesday's game against the Penguins. 

Bengals WRs coach Troy Walters: Ja'Marr Chase won't become a 'diva'

Chase finished the regular season third in the league with 13 touchdown catches, fourth with 1,455 receiving yards, and second among eligible players with 18.0 yards per reception.

Rob Gronkowski wants to play with Bengals QB Joe Burrow?

Gronk had plenty of complimentary things to say about Cincy's young QB.

Saints DE Cameron Jordan believes Sean Payton will coach again

It feels that it's a matter of when, not if, Payton accepts his next coaching gig. His future beyond the 2022 campaign may depend on which teams are looking for upgrades at the position either in 2023 or 2024. 

Antonio Conte open to Christian Eriksen returning to Tottenham

Conte has worked with Eriksen before. 

Kurt Zouma has cats taken, receives fine after disturbing video

The fallout regarding the disturbing recent video of West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma kicking and striking a cat continued Wednesday.

Robin Ventura: 'Natural reaction' to question any bulkier players after testing break

It was learned Monday that MLB stopped testing players for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs after the sport's Joint Drug Program expired, along with the collective bargaining agreement, in the final seconds of Dec. 1.

Report: No meeting between MLB, MLBPA scheduled this week amid lockout

The two sides are holding separate meetings but currently aren't scheduled to come together for talks that could potentially solve issues causing the work stoppage that has no end in sight.

West Ham's David Moyes: Kurt Zouma will remain available amid cat controversy

West Ham United defeated Watford 1-0 on Tuesday to climb to fourth in the Premier League table in the race for the top-four and UEFA Champions League spots.

Avalanche All-Star Nathan MacKinnon may return Sunday at Stars

Colorado Avalanche star center Nathan MacKinnon missed three consecutive games and this past weekend's All-Star festivities due to the concussion and facial fracture he suffered back on Jan. 26.

Larry Fitzgerald hopes 'everything works out' between QB Kyler Murray, Cardinals

Some have speculated that Murray wants to put pen to paper on what he feels is a deserved extension this offseason.

Titans extend coach Mike Vrabel, GM Jon Robinson

The Titans have put pen to paper on contract extensions with both head coach Mike Vrabel and general manager Jon Robinson.

Patriots hire former Giants HC Joe Judge as offensive assistant

The last time Judge, 40, was directly associated with the Patriots, he served as their special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach for the 2019 season.

Could Buccaneers trade Tom Brady to 49ers for Jimmy Garoppolo?

The seven-time champion often said he wanted to play past his 45th birthday, and he won't celebrate that occasion until August.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin clears COVID-19 protocol, likely to play Tuesday vs. Blue Jackets

Regardless of his status for Tuesday, Ovechkin cannot travel to play in Thursday's contest at the Montreal Canadiens because Quebec requires anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 to isolate for 10 days.

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin out at least two games due to COVID-19 protocol

It's unknown if Malkin will be cleared in time to take the ice at the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon.