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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

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski has 'good relationship' with QB Baker Mayfield

After Mayfield denied he may request a trade, Cleveland's head coach briefly discussed his relationship with the starting QB.

Novak Djokovic can play in French Open even if unvaccinated against COVID-19

France sports minister Roxana Maracineanu confirmed unvaccinated players will be able to participate in this year's French Open as long as they follow the protocols imposed by the country and tournament.

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy released on bail amid rape allegations

Mendy must live at his home residence, avoid contact with any of the plaintiffs and surrender his passport by midnight per terms of his bail.

Antonio Conte open to Christian Eriksen Tottenham return?

Conte told reporters Friday Eriksen could at least train with Tottenham.

Rams' Jalen Ramsey: 49ers 'don't have mind control over us' despite winning streak

Both the 12-4 Los Angeles Rams and 9-7 San Francisco 49ers have plenty to play for in Sunday's regular-season finale that means little, if anything, to handfuls of clubs around the NFL.

Rafael Nadal: Novak Djokovic 'would be playing' in Australian Open 'if he wanted'

Djokovic's appeal over having his visa canceled will be heard on Monday. 

Giants safety Logan Ryan: HC Joe Judge 'is a passionate guy'

Joe Judge has the support of safety Logan Ryan.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater 'definitely' plans to continue playing after multiple concussions

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater officially had his season come to a premature end earlier this week when the Denver Broncos placed him on injured reserve after they were eliminated from the playoffs.

Kraken's Jaden Schwartz needs hand surgery, will miss four to six weeks

It's more bad news for a Kraken team that is having a rough inaugural NHL season.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson misses practice again due to ankle injury

The Baltimore Ravens must defeat the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday and receive plenty of help in the form of three other favorable results to sneak into the playoffs.

Controversial MVP voter keeping ballot after Aaron Rodgers comments

The AP won't remove the voter's ballot after comments about Rodgers. 

Tom Brady on Antonio Brown exit: There's 'a lot of personal feelings'

Brady didn't care to elaborate on the Antonio Brown situation. 

LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr. declares for 2022 NFL Draft

Stingley Jr. is viewed as a likely top-10 pick who could move in to the top five.

Warriors' Stephen Curry, Draymond Green out vs. Pelicans

The Golden State can afford to rest some recognizable names for Thursday's game at the 13-25 New Orleans Pelicans.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers practicing to play at Lions?

The Packers have nothing to gain in Sunday's game with the Lions but it appears Rodgers is preparing to play.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley again backs Joe Judge despite poor record

Barkley continues to back his embattled head coach. 

Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown left due to lack of targets

Arians also refuted previous claims and said Brown never told coaches, team doctors, or a trainer he couldn't continue playing at the Jets because of his hurting ankle. 

Baker Mayfield denies report he could ask Browns to trade him

Mayfield strongly refuted the report via his Twitter account.

Aaron Rodgers considering staying with Packers past this season?

There will, in time, be plenty of discussions and reports about Rodgers' future both before and after the start of the new NFL year in March.

Georgia LB Nolan Smith 'cried' after loss to Alabama in SEC title game

Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith wasn't ashamed to admit the Alabama defeat left him emotional. 

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo admits injured thumb 'hurts'

Garoppolo has completed throwing exercises during the midweek, but he didn't hold back when discussing how his thumb feels.

Lionel Messi returns to Paris Saint-Germain after COVID-19 absence

PSG offered a positive update on Messi's status.

Buccaneers keep rights to Antonio Brown another day

Another day has passed with Brown still on the Bucs roster.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson misses practice due to ankle injury

Jackson didn't practice Wednesday, and head coach John Harbaugh refused to offer any meaningful update on his QB1 when speaking with reporters. 

Could COVID-19 restrictions in California cause NFL to relocate Super Bowl LVI?

The Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium is among options for Super Bowl LVI if the NFL has to make a last-minute adjustment due to pandemic-related restrictions in California.