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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

How Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. impressed Raheem Morris after nightmare outing

Penix bounced back with a solid performance in Week 4 after being benched in Week 3. 

Titans' Brian Callahan makes big admission about future amid job-security chatter

The Titans fell to 0-4 on the season via a 26-0 loss at what was a winless Houston Texans side this past Sunday.

Mets president addresses uncertain future of Pete Alonso after season collapse

Alonso revealed shortly after the Mets' disappointing campaign came to an end on Sunday that he would be opting out of his deal and re-entering the free-agency market.

Ja'Marr Chase shares worrisome take about Bengals' blowout loss to Broncos

The Bengals suffered a second consecutive blowout loss in Week 4.

Jets star players voice frustrations after 0-4 season start

The Jets fell to 0-4 on the season via a 27-21 loss at what was a winless Miami Dolphins side on Monday night. 

How Dolphins' Tyreek Hill inspired teammates after devastating injury vs. Jets

Early in the third quarter of Monday night's game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered a devastating leg injury. 

Browns seem ready to make big Joe Flacco decision for Vikings game in London

The Browns fell to 1-3 on the season via a 34-10 loss at the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

NFL executive thinks Dolphins made big Tyreek Hill mistake amid trade rumors

Hill was the subject of trade rumors long before the Dolphins fell to 0-3 on the season ahead of their "Monday Night Football" home game versus the 0-3 New York Jets. 

Steve Cohen addresses Mets missing playoffs after Juan Soto signing

Despite landing last season's top free agent and sporting a massive payroll, the Mets suffered a nearly unthinkable collapse en route to missing out on the 2025 postseason.

Untargeted Giants WR shares vow after devastating Malik Nabers injury

Can a disappointing Giants receiver use Nabers' injury to turn his career around?

Why Rex Ryan thinks Browns' Shedeur Sanders should be 'embarrassed'

Ryan didn't hold back in his assessment of Sanders' situation.

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer makes bold Dak Prescott claim after tie vs. Packers

Following Sunday's overtime thriller, Schottenheimer made quite a bold statement regarding his QB1.

Giants' Jaxson Dart credits two teammates after winning first start

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart replaced Russell Wilson as the Giants' starting quarterback and then guided the club to a 21-18 win over the Chargers.

Jets players address reactions to Aaron Glenn's viral celebration dance in loss to Buccaneers

Ahead of the weekend, first-year New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn vowed that he was "going to always be me" after he received some criticism for a celebration during what became a loss to the Bucs.

Panthers' Dave Canales, Bryce Young accept blame after blowout loss to Patriots

The Carolina Panthers improved to 1-2 on the season via an impressive 30-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 21.  Thus, it was somewhat surprising that Carolina suffered a 42-13 blowout loss at the New England Patriots (2-2) on Sunday afternoon.

Do Browns players still have faith in Joe Flacco amid 1-3 season start?

The Browns are sticking with Flacco. Are his teammate on board with that decision?

Rookie QB Cam Ward doesn't hold back about Titans' 0-4 start

The Titans suffered a 26-0 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday to drop to 0-4.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones takes new shot at Packers' Micah Parsons about controversial trade

Jones traded Parsons to the Packers for two first-round draft picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark in late August.

Mets reportedly make Carlos Mendoza decision after completing collapse

The Mets completed a massive collapse with a 4-0 loss to the Marlins on Sunday, missing the playoffs despite being 21 games over .500 at one point in the season. Will it cost Mendoza his job?

It sounds like Vikings are preparing for J.J. McCarthy to miss more than Steelers game

Conversations about whether or not the Minnesota Vikings could keep Carson Wentz as their starting QB when J.J. McCarthy recovers from his high right ankle sprain continue to hover over the team. 

Aaron Rodgers has big complaint about Steelers' Ireland trip amid confusion

Ahead of the Steelers' game with the Vikings in Dublin, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed frustration regarding the club's travel schedule. With good reason. 

Cowboys' Jerry Jones again pokes Micah Parsons bear ahead of Packers game

Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones unsurprisingly continues to defend the controversial trade that sent star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. 

Jets' Steve Wilks fires back at Bucs' Baker Mayfield over odd jab

The war of words continues: Steve Wilks fires back at Tampa Bay Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.   

NFL decision-makers choose winner of Micah Parsons trade between Cowboys, Packers

For a piece published on Friday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reached out to "12 decision-makers around the league — general managers, team executives and coaches" to essentially find out which team those individuals believe won the Parsons trade.

Chiefs star makes big statement about where Ravens' Lamar Jackson finished in 2024 MVP voting

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has a not-so-secret admirer in the Kansas City Chiefs' locker room.