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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

Bills' Damar Hamlin discusses return to NFL, Comeback POY

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin recently spoke with Paulina Dedaj of Fox News Digital about completing a dramatic return to NFL action and being named a finalist to win the 2023 Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year Award. 

Giants legend blames 'math' for decisions made by Lions' Dan Campbell

How Campbell responds to his club squandering a 24-7 halftime lead over the Niners could ultimately define his Detroit tenure.

What Cam Newton knew about Patriots hiring Jerod Mayo

Free-agent quarterback and one-time NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton featured for the New England Patriots during the 2020 season and seemingly learned at that time that then-linebackers coach Jerod Mayo would eventually succeed Bill Belichick as the club's head coach.

Tom Brady reacts to controversial decisions from Lions' Dan Campbell

Living legend Tom Brady is among noteworthy members of the NFL community who disagreed with controversial decisions made by Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell in this past Sunday's NFC Championship Game that Detroit lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-31.

Media insider opens up about Fox futures of Tom Brady, Greg Olsen

Media insider Richard Deitsch of The Athletic suggested in a piece published on Monday that retired quarterback Tom Brady will replace Greg Olsen in the FOX booth.

Buccaneers legend defends Todd Bowles despite lackluster record

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend and Hall of Famer Ronde Barber came to the defense of Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles despite the fact that Bowles holds an overall record of 18-19 (playoffs included) with the club.

Andy Reid reveals Chiefs' 'wake-up call' ahead of Super Bowl run

What ultimately helped fuel the Chiefs' run to the Super Bowl?

NFL insider shares worrisome prediction about Bills, Stefon Diggs

NFL insider Peter King of NBC Sports believes Buffalo Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs could be the subject of controversial headlines for a second straight offseason.

Boomer Esiason explains CBS blunder during AFC Championship

CBS' halftime show for Sunday's AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens went viral when the six-person crew spent a portion of the program working without lights.

Reporter addresses buzz linking Bill Belichick with Giants

New York Giants reporter Jordan Raanan of ESPN sounds unconvinced that Bill Belichick is waiting to see if team co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch will part ways with head coach Brian Daboll by the middle of January 2025. 

49ers' Nick Bosa trolls critics of QB Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers pass-rusher Nick Bosa kept receipts regarding comments made about quarterback Brock Purdy.

Insider shares how Tom Brady shocked Bill Belichick with Patriots

There's more information on how former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacted to superstar quarterback Tom Brady leaving the organization to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent in March 2020.

Reporter addresses if Saquon Barkley, Giants could compromise on contract

ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano believes there could be a scenario where New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen signs running back Saquon Barkley to a new contract regardless of if Schoen uses the franchise tag to retain Barkley's rights for a second straight year.

49ers' Brock Purdy reflects on going from last draft pick to Super Bowl

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy spoke with NBC Sports' Peter King after Sunday's NFC Championship Game about going from being the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to a QB1 starting in Super Bowl LVIII next month.

Insiders expand on why Falcons passed on Bill Belichick

There's more information on why Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank hired Raheem Morris over Bill Belichick as the club's next head coach.

Tom Brady still set to replace Greg Olsen at Fox?

Tom Brady is supposed to join the Fox booth as lead analyst next NFL season. But, Greg Olsen has been lauded for his efforts in that role this season. So, where does the situation stand?

Buccaneers' Bruce Arians shares big Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans predictions

Arians may know a thing or two about the futures of impending free agents such as quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Mike Evans.

Mike Tirico predicts how Bill Belichick would be as broadcaster

Whispers about Belichick possibly serving as an NFL studio or in-game analyst hovered over his status throughout the 2023 campaign.

Terrell Owens echoes Lions' Jared Goff about sports talk shows

Retired superstar wide receiver and Hall of Famer Terrell Owens seems to share Goff's opinion.

Buccaneers' Bruce Arians admits to Todd Bowles fear during 2023 season

Bowles' Buccaneers ultimately won five of their final six games to claim the NFC South division title.

Media insider has Greg Olsen, Tom Brady suggestion for Fox

It's widely assumed that Fox lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen will lose his chair to retired quarterback Tom Brady next season.

Former MVP reacts to controversial comments from Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux

One-time MVP and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason spoke during Friday's edition of the WFAN "Boomer and Gio" program about New York Giants pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux saying during a recent podcast appearance that he felt Giants running back Saquon Barkley "should have got paid first" last offseason instead of quarterback Daniel Jones.

Terrell Owens breaks down playoff struggles of Cowboys' Dak Prescott

Prescott tossed a pair of costly interceptions, including one returned for a score, in Dallas' home 48-32 wild-card playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Robert Griffin III open to football return via new career

Free agent Robert Griffin III seemingly hasn't yet given up on his dream of returning to the NFL as an active quarterback but could also embrace a new career at some level of the sport. 

How Bill Belichick could impact Giants' Brian Daboll

Belichick's ongoing availability could put New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the hot seat long before the 2024 season begins.