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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

Did 49ers' Nick Bosa shade Jets with praise of Vikings?

The 49ers largely dominated the Jets on Monday night en route to earning an impressive season-opening 32-19 win. 

Al Michaels addresses broadcasting future amid uncertainty, criticisms

In a pair of interviews shared before Thursday's prime-time matchup between the Bills and Dolphins, Al Michaels suggested he isn't thinking beyond his scheduled NFL assignments.

Mets manager claims Francisco Lindor is MVP after latest heroics

Lindor saved the Mets on Wednesday, adding to the massive impact he's had on the club throughout the summer and prompting high praise from his manager.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield disagree on revenge aspect of Lions game

The Buccaneers suffered a 31-23 divisional-round playoff loss to the Lions roughly eight months ago.

Insider discusses Steelers' Russell Wilson, Justin Fields 'opportunity'

Fields helped the Steelers notch a season-opening 18-10 win at the Atlanta Falcons this past Sunday but also failed to guide the offense on a single touchdown drive.

Jets players embrace Aaron Rodgers' confidence after 49ers loss

The Jets are embracing Rodgers' leadership after a disappointing start to the season.

Giants teammates defend Daniel Jones amid growing frustration from fans

Fans carried their frustration outside of the stadium on Sunday following an abysmal performance from the Giants, letting quarterback Daniel Jones hear it as he made his way to his car.

Media legend praises broadcasting debut of Tom Brady

It certainly seems as if individuals throughout the sports community tuned in to this past Sunday's game between the Cowboys and Browns specifically to hear Brady make his regular-season announcing debut. 

Did injury worry cause Cowboys' Dak Prescott to sign extension?

On Sunday, Prescott agreed to a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $240M with $231M guaranteed.

Tony Romo suggests some criticism of him 'not unwarranted'

CBS lead NFL analyst Tony Romo has a history of brushing off and firing back at those who have criticized his calls of games over the past several seasons. Is he changing that approach?

ESPN star passionately defends Tom Brady over broadcasting debut

Pockets of fans and analysts criticized Brady for how he performed during his official regular-season announcing debut this past Sunday.

Patriots icon links Bill Belichick with this former team amid rumors

Could Bill Belichick and the New York Giants unite once more?

Penguins' Sidney Crosby hints how much longer he'll play

Crosby has created plenty of headlines this summer due to his pending free agency and lack of an extension with the Penguins. But the superstar took a break from those concerns to share his thoughts on how much longer he could play.

Do other teams think Jets could trade Haason Reddick during season?

The New York Jets and linebacker Haason Reddick seem destined for a parting of ways.

'He didn't look comfortable': Analyst, coach discuss regression of Giants QB Daniel Jones

NFL Media's Brian Baldinger and an unnamed assistant touched upon Daniel Jones' ongoing regression during a chat with Paul Schwartz of the New York Post.

Patriots captain discusses what Jacoby Brissett brings to the team

Brissett helped guide the Patriots to a surprising Week 1 win while rookie Drake Maye watched from the sideline. A team captain discussed what the veteran signal-caller brings to the team.

Insider shares if Justin Fields could take starting job from Russell Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed on Tuesday he's "preparing" as if Justin Fields will serve as his starting quarterback again in Week 2. Does Fields have a real chance to take the job from Russell Wilson?

Aaron Rodgers sends warning to doubting Jets fans after 49ers loss

Some Jets fans are fearing the worst after they watched the club get outplayed and outcoached in the season-opening 32-19 loss to the 49ers on Monday night. 

Vikings LB makes shocking admission about Giants' Daniel Jones

The Giants endured a brutal season-opening 28-6 home loss to the Vikings this past Sunday. 

What Yankees' Aaron Judge told Juan Soto about playing in contract year

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge knows a little something about what All-Star outfielder Juan Soto is experiencing while featuring for the club amid a contract year.

Former executive rips Giants GM after blowout loss to Vikings

The Giants suffered a humbling 28-6 season-opening loss to the Vikings this past Sunday.

Former Jets QB encouraged by how Aaron Rodgers played against 49ers

Despite the loss, Boomer Esiason was encouraged by Aaron Rodgers's performance against the 49ers in his first game back from his Achilles injury.

Why Panthers icon loves Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was arguably the best quarterback of Week 1 of the NFL season, and a Panthers legend is a big fan of the QB.

ESPN's Joe Buck, Troy Aikman discuss Tom Brady bouncing back from rough announcing debut

ESPN's Joe Buck and Troy Aikman believe Tom Brady will bounce back beginning with the Week 2 game between the Cowboys and Saints.

Vikings HC thinks Sam Darnold 'took a lot' from time with 49ers

Darnold was stellar in his Vikings debut and his head coach discussed the quarterback as the team prepares for a meeting with the 49ers.