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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

Packers HC Matt LaFleur expands on alleged feud with Bears' Ben Johnson

Shortly after the Bears introduced Johnson as their new HC in January 2025, he joked that he "kinda enjoyed beating" LaFleur "twice a year" when Johnson served as OC of the Detroit Lions. 

Mike Vrabel issues challenge for Patriots ahead of massive game vs. Bills

Back in Week 5, the Patriots notched a 23-20 victory at Buffalo in the early days of what became a 10-game winning streak for New England.

Titans' Jeffery Simmons shares huge prediction about Browns' Shedeur Sanders

Following the victory, Simmons shared a big prediction regarding what Sanders will be as an NFL starter.

NFL coach shares reminder about J.J. McCarthy after Vikings' win over Commanders

It's been an up and down start to McCarthy's career. 

C.J. Stroud sends message to Texans' offense after 'SNF' win over Chiefs

The Houston Texans improved to 8-5 on the season via a 20-10 win at the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.

Mike McDaniel addresses shocking Dolphins turnaround after blowout win over Jets

Largely out of nowhere, a Miami Dolphins side that began November at 2-7 on the season has become one of the hottest teams in the NFL ahead of Christmas.

Jaguars send fiery messages to doubters after blowout win over Colts

The Jaguars grabbed sole possession of first place in the AFC South standings via a dominant 36-19 win over the Colts on Sunday that improved Jacksonville to 9-4 on the season. 

How NFL Films motivated Titans during upset win over Browns

The Titans were motivated to avoid being a part of history against the Browns.

Jets players share harsh truths about lengthy postseason drought

The New York Jets' 34-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday dropped the Jets to 3-10 on the season and ensured that Gang Green reclaimed sole possession of the longest playoff drought in North American sports.

Why win over Bears meant 'nothing' to Packers HC Matt LaFleur

The Green Bay Packers improved to 9-3-1 on the season and took over first place in the NFC North standings via a 28-21 win over the rival Chicago Bears.

Alex Highsmith calls Super Bowl shot after Steelers' win over Ravens

The Steelers improved to 7-6 and grabbed hold of first place in the AFC North standings via a gritty 27-22 win over the rival Ravens on Sunday. 

Andy Reid opens up about controversial fourth-down call in Chiefs' loss to Texans

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was unable to complete a pass during that call, and the Houston offense responded by producing a short touchdown drive for what proved to be the game-winning score.

49ers' John Lynch gives shocking Fred Warner injury update

The San Francisco 49ers thought they lost who has been referred to as "the heart and soul of their defense" when Warner went down with a dislocated and broken ankle in the club's Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 12.

Jerry Jones speaks candidly about Cowboys' playoff chances after loss to Lions

During a Friday appearance on Dallas sports radio station 105.3 The Fan, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones suggested he had no issue with

Cardinals' Jonathan Gannon says plenty about future of Kyler Murray with QB shut down

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray hasn't played since he went down with a lingering foot injury in Week 5 that ultimately landed him on injured

Jerry Jones addresses George Pickens' alleged lack of effort in Cowboys' loss to Lions

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has come under fire for an alleged lack of effort during the club's 44-30 loss at the Detroit Lions on Thursday

Why Myles Garrett, Browns could agree to a trade during the upcoming offseason

Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett will enter this weekend with 19 sacks on the campaign and, thus, is on pace to break both the official

How Seahawks could make shocking Sam Darnold decision after season

Quarterback Sam Darnold has been one of the top acquisitions of this past NFL offseason, as he helped the Seattle Seahawks enter December with a record of 9-3.  That said, some continue to worry that Darnold could turn into a figurative pumpkin on the biggest stages over the next month or so.

Brian Schottenheimer shares blunt assessment of Cowboys' playoff chances after loss to Lions

It was a team loss for a Dallas side that was coming off three straight wins.

Buck Showalter opens up about alleged issues between Mets' Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil

During a recent appearance on the "Foul Territory" program, Showalter discussed the supposed issues between Lindor and McNeil that allegedly have impacted the Mets for years.

George Pickens responds to Richard Sherman's criticisms after Cowboys' loss to Lions

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was the subject of criticisms from fans posting on social media and other observers during and after the club's 44-30 loss at the Detroit Lions on Thursday night that dropped the Cowboys to 6-6-1.

Colts players open up about Daniel Jones playing through worrisome injury

Jones looked like a diminished version of his best self as he attempted to play with a reported fracture in his fibula in back-to-back losses that dropped the Colts to 8-4 on the season.

Former All-Pro sounds alarms about George Pickens after Cowboys' loss to Lions

The former All-Pro offered harsh criticisms of Pickens' performance at Ford Field. 

Browns OC opens up about Deshaun Watson's impact on Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees was asked about Watson's impact on the first-year pros throughout 2025.

Amon-Ra St. Brown shares shocking detail about injury after Lions' win over Cowboys

Following the victory, he opened up about the seriousness of the ankle issue.