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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

Penguins HC Mike Sullivan: Jeff Carter contract 'a win-win all around'

Carter's new deal shows the Penguins aren't yet embracing a rebuild and also suggests the club may be close to putting pen to paper on a new deal with future Hall of Famer Evgeni Malkin.

Senators' Drake Batherson out 'a couple months' after hit from Sabres' Aaron Dell

Batherson's breakout season will be interrupted in a big way.

Sean Payton doesn't think he's 'finished coaching' but won't take jobs 'right now'

Payton expressed his desire to work in television in the immediate future.

Bills GM Brandon Beane campaigns for change to overtime rules after loss to Chiefs

Much of the NFL community is still discussing Sunday's overtime playoff game for the ages between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.

Sean McVay: 49ers not in Rams' heads despite losing streak

It was earlier this month when Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey insisted the San Francisco 49ers had no "mind control over us" despite San Francisco's recent dominance in the rivalry between the teams.

Fans charged with using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to attend Bills' home playoff game

The fans could face up to seven years in prison if they are convicted. 

Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell suspended three games for hit on Senators' Drake Batherson

Dell's three-game ban will begin with Saturday's matchup at the Arizona Coyotes. 

Fred Warner: 49ers trust Jimmy Garoppolo 'because we keep winning'

Fred Warner made it clear he and his teammates don't want to hear anything about Garoppolo potentially being a negative for the club ahead of the weekend.

Hornets' Gordon Hayward in health and safety protocols, out vs. Pacers

Hayward begins the evening fourth on the Hornets in scoring with 17.0 points per game.

Jeff Carter signs two-year, $6.25 million deal to stay with Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins originally acquired veteran forward Jeff Carter from the Los Angeles Kings before the trade deadline last April, and that experiment has gone well for player and club. So much so that they are extending the agreement. 

New Giants GM Joe Schoen 'excited' to work with RB Saquon Barkley

After injuries and a disappointing season, Barkley is looking for a bounce back season and his new GM is excited about what he'll be able to do. 

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo not on injury report with shoulder issue

Garoppolo's shoulder wasn't mentioned on Wednesday's injury report. 

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou needs knee surgery, out nine months

Francis Ngannou first won the UFC heavyweight championship via an impressive knockout of Stipe Miocic in March 2021 and left no question about his status

GM Chuck Fletcher has 'blank check' to fix Flyers

Philadelphia dropped its 13th consecutive contest to cement its last-place status in the Metropolitan Division standings.

Former 49ers coach Mike Singletary vetoed trade for Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger

Of course, nobody can say, with any certainty, what would've happened had the Steelers jettisoned Roethlisberger at that stage of his life.

Bengals' Joe Burrow: Arrowhead Stadium noise 'similar' to SEC games

Burrow believes he'll be prepared for the noise at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Flyers to let Claude Giroux have final say ahead of trade deadline

The Flyers are in rebuild mode but will let Giroux decide whether he wishes to be traded this season.

New Giants GM Joe Schoen committed to QB Daniel Jones?

Schoen will have to decide on the fifth-year option attached to Jones' rookie contract at some point this spring, and many assume the Giants will decline that option and essentially turn the remainder of the 24-year-old's deal into a "prove it" one-year agreement.

Giants co-owner John Mara: 'We're not trading for Deshaun Watson'

In short, no reasonable person can blame Mara and company for wanting nothing to do with Watson as things stand today. 

Browns QB Baker Mayfield steps away from social media after interesting 'like'

After more social media drama over the weekend, Mayfield announced he's stepping away from the platforms. 

Giants interview Bills' Brian Daboll a second time for HC job

Bills OC Brian Daboll is high on the wish lists of many Giants fans for his work in helping Bills quarterback Josh Allen develop into a Most Valuable Player candidate

Aaron Rodgers 'in a really good place' with Packers GM Brian Gutekunst?

Rodgers famously remained away from the Packers during last year's offseason activities amid reports and rumors he wanted to be traded due to his unhappiness with general manager Brian Gutekunst.

Former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon clears waivers, likely heading to Chiefs practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs clinched a berth in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals via a pair of playoff wins and did so without the services of former All-Pro wide receiver Josh Gordon

Could Cavaliers get Collin Sexton back for playoff run?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on track to enter February and the upcoming NBA All-Star break as the league's most-positive surprise of the campaign and improved to 29-19 overall via Monday's 95-93 win over the New York Knicks.