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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February 23, 2021 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers had positive meeting about his return?

While there's been speculation the Steelers are ready to move on, this update suggests the signal-caller and club are nearing a resolution that will benefit both for at least one more season.

February 23, 2021 | Washington Commanders

Washington Football Team to keep name for 2021?

Washington officially retired its former name and logo deemed racist and offensive by many in July. It was always assumed Washington Football Team would be a placeholder name, but it's grown on some club supporters and former critics.

February 23, 2021 | Carolina Panthers

Two-time Pro Bowl DT Kawann Short drawing interest after release from Panthers

Short told SiriusXM he felt it was "respectful" of Carolina to release him so early in the process so he could test the free-agency market before the new NFL year opens next month.

February 22, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres

Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe out for season with knee injury

He's recorded 18 goals and 59 assists in 353 regular-season games with Buffalo.

February 22, 2021 | Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars to decline team option for TE Tyler Eifert?

While it can't be denied Eifert is no longer a top-tier tight end, a contender in need of a veteran presence at the position and in the locker room could look to sign him at a discount this offseason.

February 22, 2021

Iona men's basketball shuts down until MAAC tournament due to COVID-19

Earlier this season, Iona endured a 51-day pause because of a coronavirus outbreak.

February 22, 2021 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Do Steelers want to move forward without Ben Roethlisberger?

For the most part, the song remains the same regarding the dance between the Pittsburgh Steelers and veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. It's now being reported, however, that some within the Steelers' camp are willing to move ahead with the longtime QB under center.

February 22, 2021 | Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks' asking price for Russell Wilson is three first-round picks?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson raised eyes earlier this month when he suggested that he could potentially be available on the trade market. Now, a potential asking price may have been revealed.

February 22, 2021 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles to release veteran wideout Alshon Jeffery

Philadelphia seems content on settling all family business before free agency begins.

February 22, 2021 | Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders CB Kemah Siverand arrested for street racing, evading arrest

For the second time since August, Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kemah Siverand finds himself in hot water for questionable behavior.

February 22, 2021 | Soccer

Premier League could welcome fans for final matchday on May 23

This could become a controversial topic, however, as home teams either fighting to avoid relegation or competing for European places in the table will receive one-off morale boosts not enjoyed by most clubs throughout the campaign.

February 22, 2021 | Green Bay Packers

RB Jamaal Williams: I'd love to 'be a Packer all my life'

Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams are both set to officially hit free agency when the new NFL year begins on March 17.

February 22, 2021 | New York Mets

Francisco Lindor says there's 'mutual interest' in signing extension with Mets

Shortly after the trade was made official, Lindor explained that he did not want to continue contract talks through the start of the regular season. He reiterated that stance on Monday.

February 22, 2021 | NHL

New Jersey to allow fans to attend sporting events starting March 1

Some New Jersey sports fans will soon be able to watch their favorite teams play live and in person. As ESPN's Jordan Raanan explained, New Jersey Gov.

February 22, 2021 | MLB

Indians, Reds to allow fans at roughly 30% capacity

Judging by protocols implemented by NBA and NHL clubs welcoming paying spectators to games this winter, baseball fans should expect to wear face coverings and abide by social distancing guidelines at ballparks for the foreseeable future.

February 22, 2021 | Seattle Seahawks

Four-time Pro Bowl guard Mike Iupati retires from NFL

Iupati missed six games last season because of injuries to his knee, back and neck and ultimately decided to call it a career due to neck issues in particular.

February 22, 2021 | NFL

Could NFL stadiums be full by Week 1 of 2021 season?

COVID-19 vaccine rollouts are occurring throughout North America and offering hope that at least some aspects of life may return to normal before the end of the year. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the NFL now "has a growing sense of optimism" that stadiums could be filled to their capacities during the 2021 regular season.