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

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March 22, 2022 | NHL

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.

March 22, 2022 | Los Angeles Rams

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.

March 22, 2022 | NFL

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.

March 22, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs

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.

March 22, 2022 | College Basketball

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.

March 22, 2022 | NFL

Did Colts really want Jameis Winston over Matt Ryan?

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

March 22, 2022 | NFL

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.

March 21, 2022 | Los Angeles Rams

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.

March 21, 2022 | Dallas Cowboys

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.

March 21, 2022 | NFL

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.

March 21, 2022 | San Francisco 49ers

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.

March 21, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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

The GM downplayed the importance of any potential conflict.

March 21, 2022

Pitt's Kenny Pickett posts bigger hand measurement at pro day than at combine

Pickett's hands continue to make headlines.

March 21, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht: 'We had a lot of faith' Tom Brady would come back

At Monday's media event, Bucs GM Jason Licht suggested he had a positive feeling the G.O.A.T. wouldn't ride off into the sunset following the January playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

March 21, 2022 | Seattle Seahawks

Drew Lock: 'Nothing has been promised' with Seahawks

As things stand today, Drew Lock is listed as the Seahawks' QB1. However, the 25-year-old acknowledged his spot on the depth chart isn't guaranteed.

March 21, 2022 | NFL

Report: Colts were concerned about Jimmy Garoppolo's shoulder recovery

The Colts acquired Matt Ryan to fill their need at QB and concern over Garoppolo's recovery timeline may have influenced the team's decision.

March 21, 2022 | New Orleans Saints

Saints re-sign QB Jameis Winston to two-year, $28M deal

The NFL's fascinating quarterback carousel continued to spin through the first Monday of spring.

March 21, 2022 | Cleveland Browns

Browns in no hurry to trade Baker Mayfield after landing Deshaun Watson?

While it may take a while, it certainly appears Mayfield will have a new team come the start of the season.

March 21, 2022 | NFL

Browns planning for Deshaun Watson press conference

The team continues to fact questions and criticism over its acquisition of Watson.

March 21, 2022 | NFL

Giants sign RB Matt Breida amid Saquon Barkley trade rumors

Breida spent the 2021 season with the Buffalo Bills, where he played under current Giants head coach and former Buffalo offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.