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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

Giants' Abdul Carter offers no real answer for latest benching in loss to Patriots

It was the second time in three games that interim head coach Mike Kafka sat Carter.

Rookie LB Jack Sawyer shares strong reaction to fans chanting for Steelers to fire Mike Tomlin

The club's 26-7 home loss to the Buffalo Bills dropped the Steelers to 6-6 on Sunday.

Nick Folk insists Jets are changing for the better under Aaron Glenn

Since starting the season 0-7, the Jets have picked up victories over the Atlanta Falcons, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. 

Giants seemingly want to make surprising call for head-coaching vacancy

Do the Giants have a somewhat surprising hope regarding their efforts to find a new head coach?

Mike Jackson sends warning to Panthers about upcoming game at lowly Saints

A Panthers team that was 0-2 and that suffered three losses over the season's first four weeks has since emerged as one of the top positive surprises of the campaign.

Update reveals if Steelers' Mike Tomlin is in danger of being fired

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin heard chants of "fire Tomlin" from members of the home crowd during Pittsburgh's 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Dan Orlovsky shares how Patriots' Drake Maye 'dominated' first 12 weeks of season

The ESPN analyst discussed the leap taken by Maye this season.

Why Jon Gruden feels Giants' head-coaching vacancy is desirable

Shortly after the Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Nov. 10, some linked the club with the one-time Super Bowl champion coach.

Why Mike McDaniel was given a chance to save Dolphins' season after Chris Grier move

The Dolphins could remain part of postseason conversations through at least Christmas.

Sean Payton makes defiant statement about Broncos' 'escape' in win over Commanders

The Denver Broncos improved to 10-2 on the season via a nervy 27-26 overtime win at a Washington Commanders side that fell to 3-9 on Sunday night.

Vikings want to make this J.J. McCarthy, Max Brosmer decision for Commanders game

Brosmer did little to ignite optimism for the Vikings.

Marcus Mariota discusses Commanders going for game-winning conversion in loss to Broncos

Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto batted down a Mariota pass to secure the victory for the visitors.

Browns' Shedeur Sanders addresses chemistry with Jerry Jeudy after sideline exchange

Sanders addressed building chemistry with Jeudy and other offensive teammates as a developing first-year pro.

Mike Tomlin reacts to Steelers fans chanting for him to be fired during loss to Bills

Angry Pittsburgh Steelers fans chanted for the club to fire head coach Mike Tomlin during its 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 13.

Browns' Shedeur Sanders shares harsh truth about situation ahead of second start

Sanders received an opportunity to make his first regular-season start at the Raiders on Nov. 23 because former Cleveland QB1 Dillon Gabriel wasn't able to clear concussion protocol in time to practice ahead of that game.

Former All-Pro addresses how Shedeur Sanders' confidence could impact Browns' locker room

At least one unnamed NFL executive later said that Shedeur Sanders' confidence "doesn’t turn me off at all." Retired linebacker and former All-Pro Shawne Merriman echoed that executive's sentiment. 

Two-time Super Bowl champion rips Cam Newton over takes about Patriots, Drake Maye

Newton attracted the attention he seemingly desired when he said during an ESPN appearance that he felt the Patriots have "fool’s gold written all over them." 

Bears' Cole Kmet details how Caleb Williams has improved under Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears hired offensive guru Ben Johnson as their head coach this past offseason with the hope that 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams would eventually become a top-tier quarterback under Johnson.

Is Vikings' possible J.J. McCarthy replacement a current Colts QB?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggested that the Vikings' starting quarterback for Week 1 in 2026 could be a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel decision reportedly could come down to this

The uncertain future of the Miami HC continues to be a massive topic hovering over the organization.

Report reveals what Tom Brady thinks of Raiders' woeful season

Things have not gone as planned for the Raiders this season.

Former NFL coach gives advice to Giants, Jaxson Dart after concussion scares

Concerns about the playing style of New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart hovered over the franchise long before he suffered a concussion during the club's Week 10 loss at the Chicago Bears.

Vikings' Brian Flores sends warning to Seahawks' Sam Darnold ahead of Week 13 clash

Darnold will go up against one of his former teams when his 8-3 Seahawks host the 4-7 Vikings this coming Sunday. 

Will Micah Parsons saga impact Cowboys' ability to keep George Pickens?

Pickens shares an agent with former Cowboys star Micah Parsons, who's time in Dallas came to less than amicable end. 

Lamar Jackson sends warning about Ravens offense after Ronnie Stanley comments

The Ravens have clawed their way back into the playoff race but the offense has left much to be desired in recent weeks.