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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

Another grand jury could still charge Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson's legal woes are far from resolved.

Browns want to trade Baker Mayfield 'as soon as possible,' don't need first-round pick

It appears the Cleveland Browns want to complete their divorce with Baker Mayfield as soon as possible.

Vikings 'feel great' about two-time Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter

Even though Hunter has appeared in only seven contests over the past two campaigns due to injuries, Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said signing the 27-year-old to a new extension is something that's on the table. 

Arizona's Bennedict Mathurin attempted to apologize after possible contact with TCU dancer

Mathurin appeared to possibly make contact with a TCU dancer when leaving the floor after Arizona's 85-80 win.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach: Trading Tyreek Hill 'incredibly difficult' but 'necessary'

The Chiefs parted with one of the most electric playmakers in the NFL on Wednesday. 

Rams reportedly meeting with six-time All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner

Wagner could land with a division rival after being released by the Seahawks. 

Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge 'wants to be a Yankee for life'

Judge and the team failed to reach an agreement before the arbitration deadline but that hasn't impacted the slugger's desire to remain in New York. 

WR Robert Woods: Joining Titans 'is beneficial for my career'

The Rams gave Woods the opportunity to choose his next employer, and the Titans are impressive to the wideout.

GM Terry Fontenot: Falcons 'continue to support' WR Calvin Ridley after suspension

The team is expressing support for the WR amid an uncertain future. 

LeBron James out Wednesday vs. 76ers with knee soreness

James will sit Wednesday night, giving him a nice break until the Lakers take the court again on Sunday.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht open to bringing in new backup QB, Baker Mayfield a possibility?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht may be saying plenty with what he isn't actually saying out loud these days.

North Carolina WR Tylee Craft diagnosed with rare form of cancer

Craft is temporarily stepping away from the team as he undergoes treatment.

Giants sign DT Justin Ellis to one-year deal

Free agents who played for either the Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens at any point over the past few seasons may want to expect a call from the New York Giants this spring. 

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.