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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

Patriots owner Robert Kraft shares reaction to Bill Belichick HOF snub

Things have been icy between Kraft and Belichick since the latter's tenure in New England ended.

Giants legend Eli Manning reportedly learns Hall of Fame fate after first-ballot snub

Manning was one of the 15 modern-era finalists for the 2026 class. 

Tom Brady shares emotional reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection

Brady and Belichick famously had a complicated relationship as they helped the New England Patriots win six Super Bowl titles together from 2000 through 2018.

Will Myles Garrett ask Browns for a trade after Todd Monken, Jim Schwartz decisions?

Multiple Cleveland Browns insiders were downright stunned to learn on Wednesday that the club had hired Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken over Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to be the Browns' next head coach. 

Interested teams get massive update on Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo with trade deadline approaching

Fan bases of advertised NBA championship contenders have spent the past several months hoping that the Bucks and their superstar would agree to a divorce ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Is hiring of Todd Monken as head coach another sign Browns have a dysfunctional building?

The Browns surprised the NFL world when they hired Monken as their next head coach.

Giants suffer first loss of offseason with Browns' Todd Monken decision

The New York Giants have been considered by many as big winners of the early portion of the NFL offseason after they hired John Harbaugh as their next head coach. Big Blue has now suffered its first significant loss of the Harbaugh era. 

Former Eagles scout sounds alarms about Jalen Hurts after latest report about alleged drama

Questions about Hurts' relationships with head coach Nick Sirianni and with WR A.J. Brown have hovered over the Eagles for years.

When Steelers reportedly could make final Aaron Rodgers decision after hiring of Mike McCarthy

Rodgers' plans for the 2026 campaign remain unknown to outsiders.

Bengals' Chase Brown reveals big wish about uncertain future

Brown is currently on track to enter the final season of his rookie contract when the new league year opens in March.

Report expands on why Bills selected Joe Brady as next head coach

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula and team general manager/president of football operations Brandon Beane didn't need long after the firing of head coach Sean McDermott to determine that Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady was the ideal replacement for McDermott.

Bo Bichette reportedly makes World Baseball Classic decision Mets fans will love

Bichette has reportedly made his decision regarding the World Baseball Classic.

Would Freddy Peralta sign extension with Mets before Opening Day?

The Mets landed an advertised ace for their rotation when they acquired Peralta from the Brewers earlier in January.

Ben Roethlisberger rips Steelers fans over reactions to hiring of head coach Mike McCarthy

Pockets of Steelers fans and local media members have repeatedly made it known since this past weekend that they're disappointed in the new HC hiring.

Why new Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski believes he'll be a 'skillful sailor' after experiences with Browns

While Stefanski ultimately earned NFL Coach of the Year Award honors twice during his Cleveland tenure, the Browns more recently went 8-26 from Week 1 of the 2024 season through the 2025 campaign. 

Broncos HC Sean Payton reveals why Bo Nix ankle injury was inevitable

Was Nix suffering an ankle injury a matter of when not if?

Patriots' Drake Maye discusses rumored shoulder injury supposedly suffered during AFC Championship win

Shortly after a report surfaced claiming that Maye picked up a shoulder injury when he landed on it following a run in the third quarter of the Denver game, he acknowledged that he was dealing with "some bumps and bruises."

New Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski responds to warning from Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

During Stefanski's introductory Falcons news conference on Tuesday, he was asked about Mayfield's social media post.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses rumored Drake Maye injury

Vrabel addressed a potential injury to quarterback Drake Maye.

Josh Allen's feelings on Joe Brady, Sean McDermott seemingly clear after Bills' HC hire

On Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter and others reported that the Bills are promoting Brady to the role of head coach and signing him to a five-year deal.

Mets' Carlos Mendoza again addresses Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor relationship

The Mets can't shake chemistry questions as they prepare to start the 2026 season with a revamped roster.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has seemingly made Travis Kelce decision amid uncertainty

The Chiefs are still waiting to learn whether the star tight end will return to the club for another season or ride off into the sunset of retirement. 

Yankees legend Derek Jeter defends Hal Steinbrenner amid complaints about offseason

The Yankees haven't won a World Series since 2009 and seemingly aren't all that close to ending that drought.