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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

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence on Urban Meyer: 'I still respect him'

On Wednesday, Jaguars rookie quarterback and first-overall draft pick Trevor Lawrence went to bat for embattled head coach Urban Meyer. 

Coyotes sign Alex Galchenyuk to one-year deal

Forward Alex Galchenyuk is back with the Arizona Coyotes.

Alabama LB Drew Sanders likely out for Texas A&M game after hand surgery

Saban suggested Sanders may be sidelined beyond the upcoming weekend. 

Kylian Mbappe talking with Paris Saint-Germain about new deal?

Mbappe has reportedly rejected previous opportunities to extend his PSG contract beyond the season.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield wearing harness on non-throwing shoulder

While the Browns won their third straight contest to improve to 3-1, Mayfield was wildly inaccurate versus Minnesota and completed only 15-of-33 passes for 155 yards with no touchdowns but also zero interceptions.

Panthers star RB Christian McCaffrey returns to practice ahead of Eagles game

McCaffrey's status for this Sunday's matchup against the 1-3 Philadelphia Eagles will likely remain up in the air until it's known how the 25-year-old responds to completing on-the-field work.

Matt Nagy names Justin Fields Bears starting QB over Andy Dalton

"He’s grown to this point," Nagy said of Fields. "He’s earned it. He’s worked hard. And now he has this opportunity." 

LSU star CB Derek Stingley Jr. out indefinitely after foot procedure

A potential top-10 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft may not play again this college football season.

Mets not hiring Theo Epstein for front office role

It was learned Tuesday that the New York Mets, specifically team owner Steve Cohen, planned to speak with former Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs executive Theo Epstein, perhaps as soon as this week.

Report: Pacers spoke with 76ers about potential trade for All-Star Ben Simmons

According to one report, the Indiana Pacers have discussed a trade that, among other things, would involve Indiana sending guard Caris LeVert to Philadelphia for Simmons. 

Urban Meyer vows to earn trust of Jaguars players back after controversial videos

Meyer added that conversations with Jaguars owner Shad Khan about the controversy have been "horrible." 

Carlos Beltran favorite to become next Mets manager?

Previous skipper Luis Rojas was let go on Monday.

Report: Patriots working to bring ex-Pro Bowl LB Jamie Collins back

It appears the homecoming many predicted in late September could occur this fall is close to becoming a reality.

Golden Knights' Robin Lehner 'encouraged' after talks with NHL, NHLPA

Vegas first faces Philadelphia during the upcoming season on Dec. 10.

Report: Falcons' Isaiah Oliver out for season with knee injury

Things continue to get more frustrating for the 1-3 Atlanta Falcons as they prepare for Sunday's game against the 1-3 New York Jets in London.

Mets plan to speak with Theo Epstein about president of baseball operations job

It appears the Mets aren't wasting time attacking one of their offseason chores. 

Rays' Shane McClanahan to start Game 1 of ALDS

The Tampa Bay Rays don't yet know who they'll be facing in the upcoming American League Division Series, but they've confirmed who will get the ball for the opener on Thursday. 

Minnesota to host 2022 MLS All-Star Game

The 2022 Major League Soccer All-Star Game has a home. 

Mike Tomlin: Ben Roethlisberger 'absolutely' right QB for Steelers

Tomlin found himself having to defend veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger last week, but the future Hall of Famer did little to silence critics in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Chiefs add WR Josh Gordon to active roster ahead of Bills game

Gordon hasn't faced an NFL defense in a meaningful game since 2019 when he was with the Seattle Seahawks.

Maryland WR Dontay Demus Jr. out for season with knee injury

Demus suffered the setback returning a kickoff and was carted off the field.

Kyrie Irving absent from Nets practice amid COVID-19 vaccination doubts

It's unclear if Irving believes he will receive a required exemption or one of the shots before Brooklyn hosts the Charlotte Hornets for its first regular-season home game on Oct. 24.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin: Ben Roethlisberger 'has some hip issues'

Roethlisberger, 39, absorbed beatings across Pittsburgh's first four games of the season and has already dealt with a left pectoral injury this fall.

Real Madrid believe Kylian Mbappe will sign in January?

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez seemed confident Mbappe will dedicate his future to the club at the start of the new year when speaking Tuesday.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) could play vs. Cardinals?

Trey Lance completed nine of 18 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns with 41 rushing yards on seven attempts in the losing effort and would be in line to start against Arizona if Garoppolo is sidelined.