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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

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.

LeBron James becomes part owner of Boston Red Sox

Major League Baseball must approve the move before it becomes official.

Francisco Lindor reiterates he'll hit free agency if not extended before Opening Day

Lindor has repeated this stance since the Mets traded with the Cleveland Indians for his services and right-hander Carlos Carrasco in January.

Rafael Nadal out of Miami Open with back problem

Nadal hasn't played a competitive match since falling to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinal round of the Australian Open.

Former first-round bust Takkarist McKinley signing one-year deal with Browns

It's the latest development in the saga of the 2017 first-round draft pick who recorded 13 sacks across his first two seasons but then underwhelmed so much that the Falcons declined the fifth-year option attached to his contract.

Blue Jays top pitching prospect Nate Pearson may go on IL with groin strain

The Blue Jays right-hander just can't catch a break.

Saints' Sean Payton expects QB competition between Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill

Barring what appears to be an unexpected transaction, it appears Brees' immediate successor is already on the New Orleans roster.

19-year-old Russian hockey player dies after being struck by puck

Upcoming Kontinental Hockey League games will start with a moment of silence in Timur Faizutdinov's memory.