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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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Patriots QB Cam Newton to be on the field during mandatory minicamp

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is back at work. 

Chiefs' Willie Gay Jr. fully healthy after missing Super Bowl with torn meniscus

Willie Gay Jr. was initially on track to return for training camp, but his latest comments suggest he's even ahead of schedule in the final days of spring. 

Analyst says Russell Wilson is playing his final season with Seahawks

For now, Wilson is Seattle's QB1 through February and the end of the current NFL year.

Mets GM calls Pete Alonso 'conspiracy theorist' over comments on 'manipulated' baseballs

Alonso explained Wednesday he and his peers are certain something fishy has occurred over recent years. 

Saints legend Drew Brees now officially retired

Brees holds the NFL all-time record with 80,358 passing yards and is second behind only Tom Brady with 571 career passing touchdowns.

Clippers' Serge Ibaka has season-ending back surgery

Ibaka has been sidelined since he made a brief appearance on May 25 and missed 30 consecutive contests during the regular season because of his back.

Giants' Sam Beal pleads guilty to two gun-related charges in Ohio

Beal pleaded guilty to a pair of gun-related charges on June 4 following an arrest near Cleveland, Ohio, that occurred on June 2, 2020.

Bengals G Michael Jordan took Joe Burrow injury 'really personal'

Jordan added that he apologized to his signal-caller and promised to "do better" down the road. 

Does Richard Rodgers' return mean Eagles are close to trading Zach Ertz?

Rodgers, 29, has spent varying portions of the last three years with Philadelphia and is quite familiar with the club, and he recorded 24 receptions for 345 yards and two touchdowns during the 2020 campaign.

Report: Nets keeping latest James Harden hamstring injury 'under wraps'

In total, Harden missed over a month during the second half of the regular season because of his hamstring, and these latest updates suggest he won't be 100% through the remainder of the postseason. 

Roger Federer to hit full fitness ahead of Wimbledon?

Wimbledon begins June 28, and Federer is running out of time to build upon the all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles that he currently shares with Rafael Nadal. 

22 MLB clubs now at 85% vaccination threshold for relaxed COVID-19 protocols

Only one new MLB player and one staff member tested positive for the virus over the past week.

Panthers OC Joe Brady: QB Sam Darnold 'growing from' experiences, mistakes

Brady admitted his new signal-caller hasn't been perfect during spring workouts but also said he's already impressed with Darnold's ability to put miscues out of mind before they become habits.

Packers 'threw everything at' Jordan Love during mandatory minicamp

After Love enjoyed his best performance of the three-day camp on Wednesday, he told reporters he will "definitely" be ready to start if he's needed when the Packers open the season against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 12.

Mets' Carlos Carrasco now a doubt to make season debut in July?

If no news is truly good news, then any news appears to be bad news as it pertains to the health of New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco.

Cardinals' Kyler Murray wants to throw more, run less in 2021 NFL season

Murray understands he puts himself at risk each time he exits the pocket to try to make a play using his speed and elusiveness. 

Mac Jones: Patriots QBs are 'all in this together'

Despite competition, Jones insists the Patriots' quarterbacks are all just working to get better. 

Request to move MLB All-Star Game back to Atlanta denied by judge

An effort to have the game returned to Atlanta was strongly rebuffed by the court. 

Seahawks' Russell Wilson: 'I did not request a trade'

Wilson clarified much of the speculation that went on this offseason and reiterated his commitment to Seattle. 

Washington QB Ryan Fitzpatrick not guaranteed starting job?

The team has categorized the QB battle as an open competition. 

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar cleared for Game 6 vs. Vegas

Colorado coach Jared Bednar has been cleared to work Game 6 following a COVID-19 scare that involved Bednar producing an irregular test result.

Bulls' Coby White could miss start of next season after shoulder surgery?

Across 134 regular-season appearances, White has averaged 14.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game. 

Rockies activate All-Star SS Trevor Story for Marlins game

Two-time All-Star shortstop Trevor Story is batting .255 with five home runs and 23 RBI and is playing out the final months of his contract and will almost certainly be sent to a contender by next month's trade deadline

Packers signing QB Jake Dolegala amid Aaron Rodgers' absence

The team adds some depth at the position as the Aaron Rodgers drama drags on.