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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

Will Jets consider coaching, management changes this offseason?

A Jets season full of hope has turned into a disaster. Will team make changes to the coaching staff and/or front office as a result?

Is Jets' Aaron Rodgers having second thoughts about playing this season?

As the Jets' playoff hopes dwindle, is Rodgers reconsidering his attempt to come back this season?

Patriots coach explains controversial JuJu Smith-Schuster moment

New England Patriots wide receivers coach Troy Brown opened up on Tuesday regarding what seemed to be a heated sideline exchange involving wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster during this past Sunday's 10-7 loss at the New York Giants that dropped New England to 2-9.

Did Pete Alonso send message to Mets with shirt choice?

Mets fans made it known throughout the final days of a lost season they want Cohen to embrace a "New York or Nowhere" mindset regarding Alonso's future, and those fans may now believe Alonso feels the same way.

Panthers owner opens up on Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud decision

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper insists he's all-in on rookie quarterback Bryce Young after Tepper fired head coach Frank Reich on Monday and as Houston Texans first-year pro C.J. Stroud is enjoying a stellar debut season. 

Insider shares if Shohei Ohtani could return to Angels

Alden Gonzalez of ESPN suggested there's a realistic scenario where two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani returns to the Los Angeles Angels for at least one more season. 

Patriots QB Mac Jones addresses concerning locker room reports

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones neither confirmed nor denied multiple reports suggesting he's lost members of the locker room with the team at 2-9. 

Does Cowboys' Dak Prescott care about being in MVP conversation?

Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott has a different objective on his mind ahead of December than having his name mentioned in conversations regarding the season's Most Valuable Player Award. 

Jets players address Aaron Rodgers attempting comeback this season

How do Aaron Rodgers' teammates feel about his unprecedented comeback?

Mac Jones discusses Patriots future after latest benching

Mac Jones remains committed to finding success with the New England Patriots.

Former MVP shares big praise for Giants' Tommy DeVito

A former NFL MVP thinks undrafted Giants rookie QB Tommy DeVito could be the real deal.

Bills' Shaq Lawson addresses confronting fan at Eagles game

Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson took to his Instagram account on Monday to address a viral video that showed Lawson and other Buffalo players confronting fans during the club's 37-34 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. 

Frank Reich addresses being fired by Panthers

Frank Reich insists he has "no hard feelings" for Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper after Tepper dismissed Reich Monday with the club at 1-10. 

Giants QB Tommy DeVito has unique pregame habit

It turns out New York Giants undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito prefers to get right to work on gamedays, even when he's his team's starting quarterback. 

Former NFL MVP compares Patriots' Mac Jones to Jets bust

Even before New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick benched quarterback Mac Jones during Sunday's 10-7 loss at the New York Giants, multiple outlets reported that some or most New England players had lost faith in the 2021 first-round draft pick. 

Former GM addresses how Justin Fields can save Bears career

Former NFL general manager and current ESPN front office insider Mike Tannenbaum believes quarterback Justin Fields will have to make a significant leap if he wants to convince the Bears not to draft his replacement.

Jason Kelce shares how Eagles fans cause 'problems' during home games

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce acknowledged after Sunday's thrilling 37-34 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills that the club's loud supporters can sometimes create issues during home games. 

Patriots players reveal bizarre handling of QB situation

It appears any supposed drama regarding who would start at quarterback for the New England Patriots between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe at the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon was just for show. 

Giants rookie WR discusses spark for breakout game

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt revealed that a conversation with head coach Brian Daboll helped propel him to a breakout performance in Sunday's 10-7 victory over the New England Patriots.

49ers' Brock Purdy opens up about initial reaction to elbow injury

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy opened up regarding his initial reaction upon learning he suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow during the team's NFC Championship game loss to the Eagles this past January. 

Report names two Steelers who should benefit from Matt Canada firing

The Steelers won't have Canada to blame if their offense remains stuck in neutral through the weekend.

Rob Gronkowski has bold take on 2023 NFL MVP Award

While Gronkowski made some solid points, history suggests he and others hoping a non-QB hoists the trophy during the "NFL Honors" in February will probably be disappointed.

Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett addresses Zach Wilson benching

New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett spoke with reporters Wednesday and addressed head coach Robert Saleh relegating quarterback Zach Wilson to third on the depth chart for Friday's home game against the 7-3 Miami Dolphins.

Report details how Ravens' Lamar Jackson changed after contract

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is already a one-time NFL Most Valuable Player but may be better than ever playing under first-year Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Mac Jones may have leaked Patriots' QB plan for Giants game

Quarterback Mac Jones may have intentionally or unintentionally revealed he'll start over backups Bailey Zappe and Will Grier when the 2-8 New England Patriots play at the 3-8 New York Giants this coming Sunday.