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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

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. 

CBS' Tony Romo, Jim Nantz discuss chemistry amid criticisms

CBS lead NFL analyst Tony Romo and play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz discussed their on-air chemistry as they prepare to call this Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Rob Gronkowski has theory on why Falcons passed on Bill Belichick

Former New England Patriots tight end and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Rob Gronkowski is quite familiar with Bill Belichick and has a theory on why the Falcons declined hiring the legendary coach.

New Buccaneers OC explains desire to work with Baker Mayfield

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen spoke with reporters during his introductory news conference on Tuesday about why he wanted to reunite with quarterback Baker Mayfield this offseason. 

Tom Brady reacts to teams not hiring Bill Belichick

Add legendary quarterback Tom Brady to the list of former New England Patriots players surprised every team that had a head coach opening this offseason passed on hiring Bill Belichick.

Does Brandon Nimmo believe 2024 Mets can compete for playoffs?

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has echoed team president of baseball operations David Stearns and suggested the club can compete for a playoff spot this year despite what many fans consider to be an underwhelming offseason for the organization. 

Unnamed NFL assistant coach torches Jets' Zach Wilson

At least one unnamed NFL assistant coach believes the New York Jets should take pretty much anything they can get from a team for quarterback Zach Wilson this offseason. 

Members of Chiefs comment on Andy Reid retirement whispers

Several members of the Chiefs organization addressed speculation that head coach Andy Reid could consider retirement following their Super Bowl clash with the 49ers.

Mets' Brandon Nimmo addresses uncertain future of Pete Alonso

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo made it known during the latest edition of "The Show" podcast with MLB insiders Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman that he "would love to see" All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso remain in Queens beyond the upcoming season. 

Did Falcons' Arthur Blank want Bill Belichick over Raheem Morris?

One-time Most Valuable Player and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason suggested during Monday's edition of the WFAN "Boomer and Gio" show that Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank hired Raheem Morris as the club's next head coach even though Blank preferred Bill Belichick over Morris.

Giants icon loves latest Daniel Jones update

It looks like Giants QB Daniel Jones isn't going anywhere, and a New York legend loves the idea.

'He really let us be ourselves': Raiders WR opens up about HC Antonio Pierce

Jakobi Meyers signed a contract last March to join the Raiders, but he suggested that he didn't feel quite at home until the club replaced HC Josh McDaniels with Antonio Pierce. 

Former MVP shares why Saquon Barkley should leave Giants

One-time Most Valuable Player and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason believes Barkley should do whatever possible to force his way to Los Angeles this offseason.

Insider addresses Buccaneers' plan for QB Baker Mayfield

One NFL insider has shared his thoughts on the Bucs' plans for QB Baker Mayfield.

Browns' Ken Dorsey explains excitement about coaching Deshaun Watson

New Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey sounds eager to coach quarterback Deshaun Watson.