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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

Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin out 'weeks' with knee injury

The team doesn't have an exact timeline for Sandin's return but it will be weeks. 

Amazon confirms Al Michaels-Kirk Herbstreit broadcast team for 'Thursday Night Football'

Rumors of the Michaels-Herbstreit partnership broke weeks ago and well after it was essentially public knowledge that Michaels would be leaving NBC after 16 years with that company following Super Bowl LVI.

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot expects to add another QB after signing Marcus Mariota

It appears Mariota is only penciled-in as Atlanta's QB1 ahead of the upcoming draft. 

Baker Mayfield trade unlikely before NFL Draft?

Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns may be stuck with each other through at least the end of April.

Rams working on 'win-win' deal with All-Pro Aaron Donald

The team is working on a solution to retain Donald that allows it to remain competitive while also paying the All-Pro what he's worth. 

Seahawks also not interested in Browns QB Baker Mayfield?

And just like that, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield may already be out of interested teams less than a week after his current employer acquired former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Mets, Pete Alonso avoid arbitration, agree to one-year, $7.4 million deal

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has one less thing to worry about before the Amazins begin the regular-season portion of the calendar on April 7. 

Chiefs to sign former first-round draft pick Corey Coleman

Wide receiver Corey Coleman has found yet another opportunity to revive his stalled NFL career.

Pirates' Ben Gamel hits home run in last at-bat before daughter's birth

The 29-year-old commemorated the birth of his daughter with an opposite-field home run that entertained the commentary crew and onlookers who knew the story behind what just occurred.

Pete Carroll wants Seahawks to re-sign Geno Smith?

Quarterback Geno Smith made four appearances and three starts for the Seattle Seahawks last fall when Russell Wilson was sidelined with an injury to the middle finger on his throwing hand.

49ers could keep Jimmy Garoppolo for another season?

There are more whispers that the San Francisco 49ers could realistically keep veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as their starter for one more year so 2021 rookie Trey Lance can continue to grow and develop as a backup. 

Rickard Rakell to make Penguins debut Tuesday vs. Blue Jackets

Fans won't have to wait to see Rakell take the ice with his new team. 

Rams GM Les Snead 'definitely' wants WR Odell Beckham Jr. back

Star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. joined the Los Angeles Rams in November shortly after he and the Cleveland Browns parted ways following the trade deadline and found new life with the NFC club.

Panthers reportedly not interested in Browns QB Baker Mayfield

The news seemingly only gets worse for Baker Mayfield on a daily basis in the early stages of spring.

Maple Leafs to wear Justin Bieber-designed jersey Wednesday vs. Devils

The jersey was created in collaboration with Bieber, his fashion brand, Drew House, and sportswear company Adidas.

Missouri hires Cleveland State basketball coach Dennis Gates

Details on Gates' contract have not yet been unveiled. Cleveland State, meanwhile, has already begun a national search for Gates' replacement.

Did Colts really want Jameis Winston over Matt Ryan?

The NFL's quarterback carousel continues to dominate the offseason.

Steelers reportedly 'will pounce' to sign QB Baker Mayfield if he hits free agency

The Steelers brought in Mitchell Trubisky, but apparently they would also have Mayfield compete to take over for the retired Ben Roethlisberger.

Matthew Stafford excited to put 'roots down' with Rams

Stafford's first season with the Rams was an overwhelming success and he's looking forward to building more in Los Angeles. 

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott doing 'great' after surgery on non-throwing shoulder

Dak Prescott addressed his offseason "clean-up" surgery with media members on Monday and explained his shoulder was feeling "great" following the procedure.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield linked with Seahawks, Panthers as options shrink

2018 first-overall draft pick Baker Mayfield lost his starting job when the Cleveland Browns traded with the Houston Texans to acquire star quarterback Deshaun Watson, and Mayfield then missed out on heading to the Indianapolis Colts, a reported desired destination for the 26-year-old, after they traded with the Atlanta Falcons for Matt Ryan.

49ers to evaluate Trey Lance before making decision on Jimmy Garoppolo?

There continue to be hints that at least some within the Niners may think Garoppolo and not Lance could give a championship-caliber roster the best chance to win a title as soon as next February. 

Bucs GM Jason Licht doesn't deny reports of friction between Tom Brady, Bruce Arians

The GM downplayed the importance of any potential conflict.