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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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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby out Saturday vs. Maple Leafs

Penguins fans will have to wait a little longer for Crosby's debut. 

Report: Browns QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) needs surgery, will try to play through injury

Mayfield won't be 100% until he can get the injury surgically repaired. 

Panthers' Matt Rhule non-committal on when Stephon Gilmore will debut

Matt Rhule made it clear when speaking with reporters Wednesday he's not rushing Gilmore into action ahead of this Sunday's matchup against the struggling New York Giants. 

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton questionable to play vs. 49ers

Hilton hurt his quad last week and didn't practice Wednesday ahead of this Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

Canadiens not yet making changes despite winless start

Montreal dropped its first four games of the 2021-22 season, but Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said no sweeping changes are imminent.

Seahawks claim QB Jacob Eason off waivers amid Cam Newton rumors

The Seahawks claimed signal-caller Jacob Eason off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts to serve as a potential backup behind temporary QB1 Geno Smith, putting to bed any potential Cam Newton signing in Seattle.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo to start over Trey Lance vs. Colts?

Garoppolo was limited for Wednesday's practice session, but Lance wasn't even a participant. 

Newcastle United ask fans not to wear Arabic clothing to celebrate Saudi-backed takeover

It's unknown if Newcastle could face any punishment if fans ignore the club's request.  

Broncos' Teddy Bridgewater questionable to face Browns due to quad issue

Thursday's prime-time game between the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns, two banged-up 3-3 clubs, could ultimately become a messy and ugly outing.

Jared Goff on facing Rams: 'Of course you have the chip on your shoulder'

Goff may feel hyped to prove something to McVay and company, but his words don't erase the reality that the Lions and Rams are heading in very different directions.

Report: Dolphins could trade for Texans' Deshaun Watson 'this week'

The Miami Dolphins have repeatedly been linked in trade rumors with wantaway Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, as recently as during the fall.

Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury could miss Texans game due to COVID-19?

Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph confirmed to reporters Wednesday that Kingsbury remains in the league's coronavirus-related protocols.

Browns QB Case Keenum on filling in for Baker Mayfield: 'I’ve been ready since I got here'

Keenum, who previously found success working under current Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski when both were employed by the Minnesota Vikings, spoke with the media Wednesday about the task at hand. 

Doc Rivers: Ben Simmons drama making opening night 'no fun' for 76ers

The 76ers host the Brooklyn Nets for their home opener on Friday, and Simmons' status for that matchup is up in the air ahead of Wednesday's action. 

Mets SP Carlos Carrasco has surgery to remove bone fragment from elbow

It appears the 34-year-old may have been dealing with an unpublicized setback through at least the final days of the season. 

Ed Orgeron 'wanted to finish out' 2021 season with LSU before parting ways

The 60-year-old added he's "open-minded" about possibly accepting a different coaching gig down the road but explained he first wants to take at least a year off. 

Tom Brady, Justin Fields to set new NFL record for largest age gap between starting QBs

To the surprise of absolutely nobody who continues to follow his unprecedented career, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is on the cusp of breaking yet another NFL record.

Baker Mayfield out Thursday with torn labrum, could return Week 8 vs. Steelers

It's unclear if the result of Thursday's contest will at all impact how Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski handles Mayfield moving forward.

Report: Bears' Robert Quinn positive for COVID-19

The Chicago Bears fell to the rival Green Bay Packers 24-14 this past Sunday to drop to 3-3 on the season and then experienced a different type of setback on Tuesday.

Jets captain Blake Wheeler symptomatic with COVID-19, out at least four games

Per the terms for the 2021-22 NHL season, Wheeler must isolate for a minimum of 10 days, be declared free of symptoms, and receive the approval of a doctor before he can return to action. 

Jaguars' Dawuane Smoot helps wife deliver baby at home

Jacksonville DE Dawuane Smoot helped his wife deliver their second child early Tuesday morning inside of their home.

Giants place LT Andrew Thomas on IR with ankle injury

Thomas missed the Week 5 defeat at the Dallas Cowboys because of a foot issue. 

76ers All-Star Ben Simmons 'mentally checked out of Philadelphia'?

The Sixers have reportedly fined Simmons $1.4 million for the four preseason games he missed

Cowboys safety Damontae Kazee charged with DWI?

The 28-year-old, who spent the previous four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, posted a $2,500 bond and has been charged with a Class B misdemeanor.