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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

Why Jaycee Horn thinks Panthers' situation didn't change despite loss to Saints

The Panthers squandered a golden opportunity to claim sole possession of first place in the NFC South standings when they suffered a 20-17 loss to the lowly Saints.

Does Ben Roethlisberger plan to pull a Philip Rivers, make return to NFL?

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger hasn't played in a meaningful game since he retired in January 2022.

Why 49ers' Kyle Shanahan wanted Philip Rivers to reconsider return to NFL, Colts

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed he spoke with Rivers last week when the signal-caller was chatting with San Francisco assistant coach Gus Bradley. 

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes had team-first reaction after suffering torn ACL 

Injury was added to insult when the Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention via a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, as star Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with a season-ending torn ACL late in the game.

Cardinals' Jonathan Gannon reveals pitch to hold onto job amid hot-seat whispers

The 3-11 Arizona Cardinals will limp through the final few weeks of yet another lost campaign for a franchise that could embrace a reset this coming offseason.

Ben Roethlisberger tries to clarify previous comments about Steelers' Mike Tomlin

Roethlisberger addressed previous comments he made about Tomlin.

Mike McDaniel shares harsh truths about Dolphins after playoff elimination

The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention when they suffered a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.

Tom Brady gives Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes advice about returning from torn ACL

While it's far too early to guess what Mahomes' status will be for Week 1 of the 2026 season, it seems as if he wants to play for a majority of that campaign.

Jason Kelce is 'curious' about Chiefs' Travis Kelce after playoff elimination

Travis Kelce was the subject of numerous retirement rumors long before the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention when they suffered a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers this past Sunday.

Why Aaron Rodgers is grateful for the Steelers after Jets tenure

Following Monday's victory, the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer reflected on why he's grateful to be with the Steelers following his two-season stint with the New York Jets. 

Dak Prescott challenges Cowboys with playoff hopes all but gone

Prescott shared his message to his teammates with their playoff hopes essentially crushed.

Could Buccaneers fire Todd Bowles if they fail to win the division this season?

For an article published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed whether or not Bowles could be coaching for his job over the final three weeks of the regular season.

Jaguars' Travis Etienne Jr. shares reason for Trevor Lawrence's dominant outing in win over Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence passed for five touchdowns and also tallied a rushing score in Sunday's 48-20 win over the lowly New York Jets.

Bo Nix credits this for Broncos' come-from-behind win over Packers

The Denver Broncos improved to 12-2 and ensured they'd end the weekend in possession of the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed by earning a come-from-behind 34-26 win over the Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) on Sunday.

Mike Vrabel shares his message to Patriots after collapse, loss to Bills

The Patriots squandered a golden opportunity to clinch the AFC East division title when they blew a 24-7 halftime lead and ultimately suffered a 35-31 loss to the rival Bills on Sunday. 

Jets HC Aaron Glenn changes mind about Steve Wilks after blowout loss to Jaguars

Glenn seemingly had a change of heart regarding one member of his staff.

What Chargers' Daiyan Henley told Chiefs players after brutal Patrick Mahomes injury

After the Chargers improved to 10-4, Los Angeles linebacker Daiyan Henley spoke with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated about the Mahomes injury that will be responsible for one of the most-discussed NFL-related storylines of 2026. 

Dolphins players make feelings about Mike McDaniel clear amid hot-seat chatter

There continues to be questions about McDaniels' future in Miami.

Report offers insight on Steelers' feelings regarding Mike Tomlin

There is plenty of chatter about Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh.

Has Pete Carroll lost Raiders locker room amid awful season?

Head coach Pete Carroll was the subject of hot-seat chatter even before his Las Vegas Raiders fell to 2-12 on the season via a 31-0 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) on Sunday.

Will Giants look to protect Jaxson Dart in closing weeks of lost season?

Dart's playing style continues to be a topic of conversation around the Giants.

Bears wanted to teach Shedeur Sanders a lesson during blowout win over Browns

In freezing-cold Chicago, Sanders completed 18-of-35 passes for 177 yards with no touchdowns, three interceptions and five sacks taken.

Stefon Diggs sends message to Patriots after collapse, loss to Bills

The Patriots coughed up a big lead and a chance to clinch the division title on Sunday.

How J.J. McCarthy annoyed Kevin O'Connell during Vikings' win over Cowboys

The Vikings earned an upset win over the Cowboys, but head coach Kevin O'Connell wasn't pleased with everything he saw from quarterback J.J. McCarthy.