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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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Patriots' Bill Belichick on facing Bills a third time: 'We're starting from scratch'

This Saturday, the Patriots and Bills will play each other for the third time this season, and Bill Belichick expects to witness a unique encounter.

Cardinals star WR DeAndre Hopkins out vs. Rams due to knee injury

Hopkins hasn't taken the field since he suffered a knee injury against the Rams on Dec. 13 that ultimately required him to have surgery.

Cardinals' J.J. Watt on facing Rams: 'We'll make that decision as Monday comes closer'

One thing missing on Watt's Hall of Fame résumé is a Super Bowl appearance, let alone a championship ring, so it's a safe bet the five-time All-Pro would be willing to face the Rams at less than 100%.

Aaron Rodgers says fractured toe 'should be 100 percent by next week'

Rodgers has been playing through the injury since November but it sounds like he's feeling better. 

Giants co-owner John Mara: Each week 'got a little worse' at end of awful season

Mara admitted when asked that this is "the most embarrassed" he's felt about the state of the franchise.

Sabres sign Michael Houser amid goaltending crisis

The 10-19-6 Buffalo Sabres are going to their recent past to address what's become a legitimate goaltending crisis. 

Jurgen Klopp: 'I know' Mohamed Salah wants to stay with Liverpool

Salah is a beloved hero among the Liverpool faithful who helped the club win the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles

Falcons GM: Calvin Ridley situation 'really hasn't changed'

Ridley's season abruptly came to an end on October 31 when he announced he was stepping away from the team.

Report: Cavs GM Koby Altman extended through 2027-28

Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman agreed to a contract extension that will run through the 2027-2028 NBA season.

Buccaneers CB Richard Sherman back on IR, out through playoffs

If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are to repeat as Super Bowl champions, they will have to do so without the services of veteran cornerback Richard Sherman.

Rams HC Sean McVay could be fined for end zone celebration of TD?

One of the most unexpected events of Week 18 of the NFL season occurred when Rams head coach Sean McVay curiously reacted to Tyler Higbee securing a TD reception by entering the end zone to celebrate with his players.

Report: Giants GM candidates wanted say in head coach decision

It's been reported that "most" general manager candidates contacted by the Giants asked if they were going to "have a chance to make a head coach decision" or if they would be married to former HC Joe Judge by ownership.

Giants fire head coach Joe Judge

The Giants now need a head coach and a general manager.

Islanders coach Barry Trotz, Ryan Pulock in COVID-19 protocol

The Islanders endured their own COVID-19 outbreak shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday and are scheduled to return to the ice via Thursday's home game versus the New Jersey Devils.

Lions GM: QB Jared Goff 'played really good football' late in season

By all accounts, Goff will be given the opportunity to continue to thrive under Matt Campbell next fall regardless of who is calling plays for the Lions at that time. 

Seahawks' Geno Smith driving 96 mph, across traffic lanes before DUI arrest?

Smith is on track to hit free agency when the new NFL year begins in March, and his status with the Seahawks was up in the air even before this latest development.

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin to make season debut Tuesday vs. Ducks

Malkin underwent knee surgery June 4 to repair an injury he initially suffered last March, and it was said at the time that he would miss at least the first two months of the 2021-22 campaign while rehabbing.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow ready for playoffs after sitting out Week 18 with sore knee

Burrow and others who took no contact on the second Sunday of January should be rested heading into the weekend to face a Raiders side that beat the Los Angeles Chargers in overtime late Sunday night.

Washington HC Ron Rivera: 'Nothing is out of the question' at QB position

Rivera added he's open to drafting and then starting a rookie at QB, but rumors continue to hint that Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Jimmy Garoppolo are among proven commodities who could be available via trades.

Browns appear inclined to play Baker Mayfield next season on fifth-year option

It seems one can barely read or hear anything about the Cleveland Browns during the opening days of their offseason without at least thinking about the club's quarterback situation.  Baker Mayfield, the No.

Shane Lowry on playing in Saudi Arabia: 'I'm happy to earn my living going there'

The tournament, scheduled to take place from Feb. 3-6, has generated criticism for allegedly attempting to "sportswash" the country's human rights record.

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu suffers lopsided Sydney Tennis Classic loss

Raducanu fell to Elena Rybakina 0-6, 1-6 in her opening match of the Sydney Tennis Classic that took just 55 minutes to complete on Tuesday.

GM: Browns 'fully expect' Baker Mayfield to be starting QB in 2022

It seems everyone directly involved with the situation wants the public to understand there's no quarterback controversy within the Cleveland Browns early into the offseason. 

Anthony Lynn won't return as Lions offensive coordinator

Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn joined the Detroit Lions last offseason to serve as offensive coordinator under first-year coach Dan Campbell, but things quickly went south for all involved during the fall.

Seahawks backup QB Geno Smith arrested on suspicion of DUI

This season, Smith completed 65 of 95 passes for 702 yards with five touchdowns and one interception filling in for the one-time Super Bowl champion.