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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

Nets' Kyrie Irving fined $50K for 'obscene gestures' toward Celtics fans

Nets superstar guard Kyrie Irving spent a portion of his Sunday feuding with Celtics fans during what became a 115-114 loss, and he flipped off some of those individuals on multiple occasions during the game.

Panthers OC Ben McAdoo: Sam Darnold 'does have some magic in his game'

It is widely thought the Panthers will add someone to their quarterback room via either the upcoming draft or a trade, but Darnold is currently atop the depth chart at the sport's most important position.

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews out Tuesday vs. Flyers with undisclosed injury

Matthews, who has also contributed 44 assists in 70 contests this season, will travel with the team for an upcoming three-game road trip.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady: 'I know I don't have a lot left'

Brady didn't want to walk away with the "bitter" taste of the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams still looming.

Baker Mayfield does not report for Browns' voluntary offseason program

Mayfield is still recovering from the January surgery he needed to repair his injured non-throwing shoulder and is waiting to learn the identity of his next football home.

Suns' Landry Shamet misses practice with foot injury

Shamet's status for Sunday's Game 1 is understandably in question. 

Michael Irvin hints Jimmy Garoppolo held Deebo Samuel back

Irvin said that Samuel would've produced even better numbers had he played with an elite signal-caller last season.

Cowboys' Kelvin Joseph reportedly met with Dallas police for hours amid murder investigation

The Cowboys were encouraging Kelvin Joseph to cooperate with the police investigation, and WFAA has since reported he was questioned by police "for hours" ahead of the weekend.

49ers' Deebo Samuel says he's gotten death threats, racist remarks online amid contract pursuit

Samuel took to Instagram Live on Friday to say he has received death threats and racist remarks allegedly sent by unhappy San Francisco fans. 

Former Cardinals LB Kylie Fitts announces retirement due to concussions

Linebacker Kylie Fitts appeared in six regular-season games with the Arizona Cardinals during the 2021 campaign but last played in October, per Pro-Football-Reference,

Warriors' Stephen Curry 'probable' for Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Spectators shouldn't expect to see Curry push himself to the limit if he's on the court Saturday, as Kerr admitted the 34-year-old will begin the postseason on a minutes restriction. 

Bulls assistants Chris Fleming, Damian Cotter positive for COVID-19, out for Game 1 vs. Bucks

Bulls coach Billy Donovan couldn't say if Fleming and/or Cotter will be available for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Panthers reportedly 'most likely spot for' Browns' Baker Mayfield

Thus far, the Seahawks have been the team most linked to Baker Mayfield. But the Panthers also need a new QB and could make sense as a destination for Mayfield.

Attorney: Cowboys' Kelvin Joseph did not shoot murdered Cameron Ray

Football fans were shocked to learn Thursday evening that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was considered "a person of interest" in a murder investigation.

Mavericks' Luka Doncic out for Game 1 vs. Jazz, could also miss Game 2

Doncic hasn't participated in a practice session since his latest injury.

Lions set to host Pitt QB Kenny Pickett next week

If nothing else, the Detroit Lions are putting in work to keep outsiders guessing ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft that opens on April 28. 

Mets SP Taijuan Walker hoping to make rehab start next week

New York starting right-hander Taijuan Walker exited what became Monday's 5-4 loss at the Philadelphia Phillies after just two innings of work with what was later determined to be right shoulder bursitis.

Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry out at least one game; may have broken bone in foot?

Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters that first-choice goaltender Tristan Jarry won't be traveling with the club for the Saturday afternoon matchup at the Boston Bruins.

Russell Wilson compared to Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan

Members of the Denver Broncos aren't even trying to hide their excitement over their employer landing one-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson.

Browns, Seahawks reportedly playing 'blinking game' over Baker Mayfield

Somewhat defiantly, Browns general manager Andrew Berry hinted at the league's annual meetings in late March he's in no hurry to either trade or cut Mayfield.

Canadiens goaltender Carey Price to make season debut Friday vs. Islanders

Price's status beyond Friday is unclear. Montreal will next host the Washington Capitals on Saturday.  

Hornets' Miles Bridges fined $50K for throwing mouthpiece

Bridges threw his mouthpiece into the stands as he was being heckled, and it struck a girl who is reportedly 16 years old. Now Bridges has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for his actions

Cowboys 'favorites' to land Kyler Murray if Cardinals trade him?

The drama surrounding Kyler Murray resurfaced Thursday, prompting speculation about his future with the Cardinals. 

Matt Eberflus: Bears offense will be 'very quarterback-friendly' for Justin Fields

The team's new coach is confident the offensive scheme will be beneficial to Fields. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady wants Elon Musk to ban famous combine photo from Twitter

Brady's draft tale is often accompanied by a not-so-flattering photo, and the 44-year-old would like somebody to do something about that down the road.