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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

Report: Former Giants executive Brian Sabean not 'on the Mets' radar' during search

The New York Mets are leading all of MLB this fall as it pertains to having recognizable and proven names linked with the club's president of baseball operations opening without anybody actually accepting the job. 

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu advances to Transylvania Open quarterfinals

The British No. 1 will face Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, 19, in the tournament's next round. 

Penguins star Sidney Crosby out Thursday vs. Flames

Crosby's next opportunity to return to action will be Saturday against the New Jersey Devils.

Broncos' Von Miller misses practice ahead of Washington game due to ankle injury

Miller was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice thanks to his sprained ankle.

Barcelona fire Ronald Koeman after loss to Rayo Vallecano

Almost mercifully, the Ronald Koeman era at Barcelona has ended.

Report: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic has no structural damage in injured knee

Examinations show that Jokic is dealing with a right knee contusion but fortunately has no structural damage. 

Penguins star Sidney Crosby 'real close' to making season debut

Pittsburgh is 3-1-2 without Crosby coming off Tuesday's result.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan denies Patriots tried to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo before 2021 NFL Draft

As the story goes, New England offered a second-round draft pick for Garoppolo's services, but the 49ers allegedly wanted a first-round selection. But Kyle Shanahan denied the rumor.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (calf) not yet cleared to face Vikings?

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed optimism that quarterback Dak Prescott will start for this Sunday's game at the Minnesota Vikings after Prescott strained his right calf back on Oct.17 ahead of Dallas' bye.

Report: Cardinals GM Michael Girsch also turned Mets down

St. Louis vice president and general manager Michael Girsch is not interested in the Mets' opening.

Panthers' Matt Rhule: We 'feel really good' about QB Sam Darnold despite benching

Darnold currently sits 29th in the league with a 77.5 passer rating and 24th with a 41.9 total QBR. 

Jets QB Mike White to make first NFL start vs. Bengals

White replaced the injured Wilson in last Sunday's 54-13 loss to the New England Patriots and completed 20-of-32 passes for 202 yards with one touchdown and a pair of interceptions.

Report: Suspended Virginia Tech LB Isi Etute indicted on second-degree murder charge

Etute was indicted by a grand jury on a second-degree murder charge on Tuesday. Etute next has a hearing scheduled for Nov. 18.

Broncos' Teddy Bridgewater: 'Almost' time to panic after four straight losses

The Broncos started the season with three consecutive victories but have since lost four straight and are in danger of having the season get away from them. 

Lakers' LeBron James to miss second straight game with sore ankle

For the second consecutive night, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James.

Tua Tagovailoa: 'I don't not feel wanted' by Dolphins

Tagovailoa is left in a tough spot as rumors linking his team to Deshaun Watson continue to swirl. 

Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine playing through small ligament tear in left thumb

LaVine leads the unbeaten Bulls in scoring with 25.5 points per game, and he leads all Chicago starters with a player efficiency rating of 24.15.

Penguins star Sidney Crosby skates with top line in practice Wednesday

Crosby continues to get closer to a return. 

Mets not hiring Brewers GM Matt Arnold amid conflicting reports

The New York Mets seemingly are no closer to finding a new president of baseball operations than they were several weeks ago.

Lakers' LeBron James out Tuesday vs. Spurs with sore ankle

The Lakers will be back on the court Wednesday for a matchup at the Thunder, so Vogel may rest LeBron until at least Friday's home game versus the Cavaliers.

Texans chairman Cal McNair apologizes for using anti-Asian slur in May

McNair has served as Texans chairman and CEO since his father, Bob, died in November 2018.

Stan Bowman steps down as GM of 2022 Olympic hockey team after Blackhawks investigation

Hours after Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman stepped away from the organization, he officially informed USA Hockey he's stepping down as general manager of the 2022 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team. 

Giants’ Jabrill Peppers lost for season with torn ACL

Peppers is set to hit free agency in March and, thus, had repeatedly been mentioned in trade rumors before Tuesday's development.

Raiders release WR Willie Snead after he asks to be cut

Snead's frustration is understandable, as he logged only three catches for 32 yards in his seven appearances with the Raiders after he signed with the organization in March. 

Emma Raducanu earns first victory since U.S. Open triumph

Raducanu is set to face Romanian Ana Bogdan in the tournament's next round.