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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

Free agent WR Kenny Golladay has offer from Bengals but will visit Giants

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay was limited to five games last season because of hamstring and hip injuries, but that isn't preventing the 27-year-old from attracting interest at the start of the new NFL year. 

Wild's Carson Soucy suspended one game for charging

The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced on Wednesday that Minnesota Wild defenseman Carson Soucy is suspended one game for charging Arizona Coyotes Conor Garland.

Nets' Kevin Durant (hamstring) still a few weeks away from return

Kevin Durant hasn't played since a win at the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 13 due to a hamstring strain, and he remains a few weeks away from returning to the rotation.

Texans QB Deshaun Watson facing more assault allegations?

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee sent shock waves around the NFL world when he announced via an Instagram post on Tuesday that he was filing a sexual assault

Entire NY Rangers coaching staff out due to COVID-19 protocols

Hours before the scheduled start of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Rangers confirmed that head coach David Quinn and the rest of the coaching staff are all out due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

GM Howie Roseman: Trading Carson Wentz 'in the best interest of' Eagles

Roseman went from "not talking about" trading unhappy quarterback Carson Wentz to agreeing to send the second selection of the 2016 NFL Draft to the Indianapolis Colts.

Drew Brees: 'I felt that it was time' to retire from NFL

Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially announced his retirement this past Sunday and in an interview Wednesday, the future Hall of Famer says he just felt it was time to hang it up.

Sabres 'open' to trading former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall before deadline?

Forward Taylor Hall joined the Buffalo Sabres on a one-year, $8 million contract last October, and the experiment hasn't gone all that well for anyone involved.

Browns TE David Njoku now guaranteed $6.013 million

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku warmly welcomed 4:00 pm ET Wednesday and the start of the new NFL year.

Astros' Justin Verlander throws 'first pitch' after Tommy John surgery

Houston Astros ace and two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander underwent Tommy John surgery last fall and is attempting to become the 10th known pitcher to return after the operation in MLB history.

Rob Gronkowski wants 'two in a row' with Buccaneers

Four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski, who earned his fourth Super Bowl ring last month, scared some Tampa Bay fans when he hinted he could depart in free agency.

Richard Sherman: Free-agency decision moving in 'slow motion'

Following Super Bowl LV, Sherman said he wants to "get on a competitive team" and added he currently intends to retire after playing two more seasons.

Mike Krzyzewski feels 'a little bit empty' about Duke missing NCAA tournament

Duke finished with a 13-11 overall record and a 9-9 mark in conference play. 

Tennessee pauses football activities due to COVID-19

Tennessee is scheduled to begin spring practice on Tuesday and play the spring football game at Neyland Stadium on April 24. Wednesday's developments could, however, alter the program's calendar. 

Texans insider believes team will trade QB Deshaun Watson

The Deshaun Watson watch continues.

Islanders captain Anders Lee out for season with torn ACL

The 30-year-old went down in last Thursday's win over the New Jersey Devils after a collision with Pavel Zacha.

WR Marquise Goodwin reverts back to 49ers after opt out

The 30-year-old recorded 140 receptions for 2,323 yards and 13 touchdowns over his first seven NFL seasons

Jacoby Brissett to be backup QB with Dolphins?

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is making a move to a different team but reportedly will have a similar role to the one he held while with the Indianapolis Colts.

QB Matt Ryan restructures contract to give Falcons salary cap relief

The biggest thing linking veteran quarterback Matt Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons through the completion of the 2022 NFL season may now be math.

Bears made 'very aggressive pursuit' of Russell Wilson?

The Chicago Bears have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with former Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback Andy Dalton but only after missing

Will four QBs be taken in the first six or seven picks of NFL Draft?

Clemson Tigers star quarterback Trevor Lawrence will, per just about every informed analyst, be the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but a number of his fellow signal callers could be next off the board in quick succession.

Will Tyrod Taylor replace Deshaun Watson with Texans?

Earlier this month, veteran journeyman quarterback Tyrod Taylor told TMZ Sports he's fully recovered from the freak punctured lung he suffered last September

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says Kristaps Porzingis won't be traded

In February, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and SNY both suggested that the Dallas Mavericks could look to deal unicorn big man Kristaps Porzingis ahead

Canadiens' Ben Chiarot expected to return before regular season ends

It was feared on Monday that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot would miss the remainder of the regular season due to a fractured hand.