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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

Report: Witness heard Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offer Brian Flores money to 'tank'

A witness alleges that he has firsthand knowledge of Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offering former head coach Brian Flores $100,000 per loss in the 2019 season in order to have the best shot at drafting Joe Burrow.

Report: Saints to play regular-season game in London in 2022

The full schedule for the 2022 NFL regular season likely won't be unveiled until some point in May after the draft, but it appears the New Orleans Saints know they'll be taking a lengthy trip at some point during the fall. 

New Raiders HC Josh McDaniels backs QB Derek Carr as 'our leader'

The future of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was up in the air even before former head coach Jon Gruden resigned in disgrace this past October,

Giants GM Joe Schoen: Brian Flores was 'one of finalists' for head coach opening

In the class action lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores on Tuesday, Flores accuses the New York Giants of interviewing him last month only to comply with the Rooney Rule, an allegation the Giants deny.

Fritz Pollard Alliance supports Brian Flores in 'effort to level the playing field for men and women of color'

The Fritz Pollard Alliance is an organization that has worked to promote "equal opportunity" in the NFL and throughout the sports industry for minority candidates looking for jobs as head coaches and front-office executives and it has voiced its support for Brian Flores. 

Pittsburgh HC Pat Narduzzi: Kenny Pickett hand size worries 'a complete joke'

To say Narduzzi is confident in Pickett's ability at the next level would be an understatement.

Browns deny claim Hue Jackson, anybody else was paid to 'tank'

In the potentially NFL-shifting class action lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores on Tuesday, Flores alleges Dolphins owner Stephen

Marvin Lewis suggests he had 'sham' interview with Panthers in 2002

Lewis seemingly had a similar experience that Brian Flores alleges arose with the Giants.

GM Mickey Loomis: Brian Flores told Saints about lawsuit after interview

It's unknown if Flores' lawsuit would prevent a team not directly impacted by the matter from hiring the 40-year-old.

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett: Browns 'one of the first teams I talked to' at Senior Bowl

Pickett added he has thus far "enjoyed really every interview" with clubs at the Senior Bowl.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin out of All-Star Game due to positive COVID-19 test

Saturday's NHL All-Star Game will be without one of the league's biggest names and most historic figures. 

Rob Gronkowski honors 'best friend' Tom Brady after retirement

Gronkowski hasn't publicly unveiled his plans now that Brady has retired, but the 32-year-old did share an entertaining video tribute to his legendary buddy.

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy faces additional rape charge

There's yet another new twist in the case involving Manchester City defender and France international Benjamin Mendy.  According to PA Media (h/t Sky Sports), Mendy was back in court on Wednesday to face an additional allegation of attempted rape.

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood released on bail pending further investigation

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been released on bail pending further investigation coming off his initial arrest on Sunday amid allegations he raped and abused a woman.

Dolphins, Broncos deny allegations from Brian Flores lawsuit

The Broncos and Dolphins have joined the Giants and the NFL in refuting claims made in a lawsuit filed by Flores. 

Bucs GM Jason Licht: Can't replace Tom Brady, but can find 'a good player'

Even before Tuesday morning, the Buccaneers were linked in rumors with Green Bay Packers starter Aaron Rodgers and former Brady backup Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers, among others.

Tom Brady not signing one-day contract to retire with Patriots?

Brady might eventually return to the Patriots in one way or another, but such a return isn't imminent. 

QB Kenny Pickett dismisses concerns over hand size

Pickett isn't concerned about his hand size. 

Packers' Maurice Drayton out as special teams coordinator after playoff flop

Special teams miscues played a major role in Green Bay's playoff loss to the 49ers and have cost Drayton his job. 

Gisele Bündchen congratulates husband Tom Brady on retirement

TB12 announced his retirement on Tuesday morning.

Titans GM Jon Robinson backs QB Ryan Tannehill

Tannehill struggled in Tennessee's playoff loss to the Bengals, but he has the support of his GM. 

Jimmy Garoppolo says goodbye to 49ers fans, hints he'll be traded

Garoppolo seemed to offer zero doubt that Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game was his final appearance in a 49ers jersey for this stage of his career.

UEFA OK with 'Champignons League' pizza name

Here's an instance of UEFA electing against picking on a little guy. 

49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance another season a possibility

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Tuesday he and general manager John Lynch haven't yet made a final decision about the club's quarterback situation.