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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

Cowboys legend blasts Mike McCarthy decision

Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith made it known during a Thursday appearance on the CBS Sports Radio "Maggie and Perloff" program that he isn't thrilled with the state of the franchise this offseason. 

J.J. Watt compares Bill Belichick to Ravens' Lamar Jackson

Future Hall of Famer and current CBS Sports NFL analyst J.J. Watt recently told The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin (h/t NESN) how former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick may eventually have something in common with Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson. 

Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling makes huge claim about Jets' Aaron Rodgers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling believes his former teammate will bounce back in a big way.

When Texans' Nico Collins knew C.J. Stroud would be special

ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime revealed that it didn't take long for Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins to know that rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud would be special enough to guide the club to the playoffs in Stroud's debut NFL season. 

Hall of Famer enters 'game manager' debate about 49ers' Brock Purdy

Purdy will have nothing to prove to anybody if he gets his hands on the Lombardi Trophy at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. 

Former teammate discusses Patriots failing Mac Jones

Jones went from being a QB1 for a playoff team in January 2022 to somebody who could soon find himself competing for a roster spot. 

Why Bills' Damar Hamlin may be linked with Doug Flutie

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin could forever be linked with retired quarterback Doug Flutie assuming Hamlin is named the winner of the Associated Press' Comeback Player of the Year Award at the "NFL Honors" ceremony on Thursday night, as is expected. 

Chiefs' Mecole Hardman reflects on failed Jets tenure

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is preparing to face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII this Sunday after he flopped with the New York Jets this past fall. 

49ers' Christian McCaffrey shares massive praise for Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers superstar running back Christian McCaffrey left little doubt during his Super Bowl LVIII media availability on Wednesday that he views quarterback Brock Purdy as much more than a "game manager" heading into this Sunday's showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Insider details Giants' faith in Daniel Jones

Jones tossed two touchdown passes and six interceptions across fewer than six full games in 2023 before he suffered a torn ACL in early November. 

How will Kyle Shanahan handle his history of losing leads in the Super Bowl?

Kyle Shanahan has some infamous Super Bowl losses on his resume.

Why Buccaneers have 'upper hand' to re-sign QB Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield completed keeps hinting that he'd like to commit his long-term future to the Buccaneers.

Mets' David Stearns shares expected contract update of star player

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns joked during an appearance on Wednesday's edition of the "Foul Territory" program that he'd set something up "tomorrow" regarding the re-signing of All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso.

NFL insider offers interesting retirement update on Chiefs' Andy Reid

The latest rumors about Reid possibly retiring surfaced shortly before the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship.

Giants legend wants Daniel Jones to make one big change

The Giants could part ways with Jones as soon as next offseason. 

Buck Showalter explains not retaliating amid Mets' HBP issues

The Mets set an MLB single-season record for most hit batters in 2022.

Giants insider shares big update on Saquon Barkley

There's yet another sign that New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley could be permitted to reach free agency in March.

49ers' Jon Feliciano discusses breakup of Giants' Brian Daboll, Wink Martindale

Daboll and Martindale helped the Giants qualify for the playoffs and earn a road postseason win in 2022.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce credits Andy Reid for seeing 'greatness'

The Chiefs drafting Kelce worked out quite well for all involved.

Hall of Fame coach has theory about teams passing on Bill Belichick

Belichick will have to wait until the next hiring cycle to try and become a head coach again.

Former Mets manager shares hope for Pete Alonso in free agency

Alonso has thus far featured only for the Mets since the 2019 season.

Insider repeats massive Bill Belichick, Falcons, Cowboys claims

Speculation about what happened with Belichick this hiring cycle and where he could land next year continues to swirl.

Former Mets manager discusses his controversial departure from team

He spoke with WFAN hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata on Tuesday about the controversial way the Mets handled the manager's exit from the club this past fall. 

Former Jets QB names potential Robert Saleh replacement

Former New York Jets quarterback and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason still has ties to Gang Green and also has a replacement in mind if Jets head coach Robert Saleh struggles to produce a winning season later this year. 

Chiefs HC Andy Reid not thinking about retirement headed into Super Bowl LVIII

Reid addressed his future while speaking with reporters on Tuesday. s attempting to become the fifth NFL head coach to have at least three Super Bowl victories on a resume.