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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

Chiefs' Andy Reid praises atmosphere for road win at Bills

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had few negative things to say about what he and his players encountered during and after Sunday's thrilling 27-24 playoff victory at the Buffalo Bills. 

49ers' Brock Purdy reflects on past NFC Championship heartbreak

San Francisco 49ers second-year quarterback Brock Purdy is looking to put the events of last January's NFC Championship Game in the past as he and his teammates prepare for this coming Sunday's conference title matchup versus the Detroit Lions. 

Is Bill Belichick waiting for a different job than the Falcons?

The Atlanta Falcons seemingly are in no hurry to make Bill Belichick their new head coach even though other clubs reportedly could consider reaching out to him as soon as this week. 

Giants legend goes to bat for Brian Daboll amid alarming reports

If Daboll continues to make enemies and lose more than he wins, Mara could be looking for a new head coach.

Lions make franchise betting history ahead of Buccaneers game

The Detroit Lions are rewriting franchise history books this postseason.

Greg Olsen again addresses likely losing Fox spot to Tom Brady

Fox lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen once again addressed likely losing his spot with the network to retired quarterback Tom Brady beginning next season, most recently during the latest edition of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina.

Analyst shares why Ravens' Lamar Jackson is 'ready' to win Super Bowl

Jackson has thus far gone 1-3 as a starter in postseason play. 

Analyst rips Browns for how they replaced Baker Mayfield with Deshaun Watson

Chris Simms ripped the Cleveland Browns for the way they handled current Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller Baker Mayfield after Mayfield played through a serious injury to his non-throwing shoulder while with the Browns during the 2021 season. 

Did Cowboys, Eagles really want Bill Belichick over their coaches?

Belichick had been linked in stories and rumors with the Cowboys and Eagles before both NFC East teams suffered wild-card playoff defeats. 

Alex Smith details how Buccaneers could upset Lions

Retired quarterback and current football analyst Alex Smith explained during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio how he went back and watched the Week 6 game between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers that Detroit won 20-6. 

Bill Parcells addresses future of Bill Belichick after Patriots exit

Bill Parcells seems unsurprised that fellow coaching legend Bill Belichick plans to continue working from the sidelines on NFL Sundays after Belichick and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirmed last week that they "mutually" agreed to part ways.

Insider reveals when fate of Eagles' Nick Sirianni may be known

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio noted in multiple articles published ahead of the weekend that the fate of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni may not be made known to outsiders until some point next week. 

Giants' Saquon Barkley, Tommy DeVito discuss receiving gambling-related messages

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley is among NFL players who have received messages from fans via social media related to bets placed before and during games. 

Kirk Cousins addresses Vikings future amid Falcons rumors

Cousins turned 35 years old this past summer and entered the campaign on track to reach free agency this March.

Did former NFL executive toss shade at 49ers' Brock Purdy?

Purdy is no stranger to takes claiming he is more of a game manager.

Former teammate shares why Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield flopped with Panthers

The Browns traded Mayfield to the Panthers in July 2022, and he ultimately went 1-5 as a starter before Carolina released him in December of that year.

Panthers two-time Pro Bowler has bold prediction about Bryce Young

Much was made across the past handful of months about the struggles that Bryce Young endured during his rookie season.

Why Vikings' Kirk Cousins didn't enjoy wild-card playoff games

Cousins went down with a campaign-ending torn Achilles on Oct. 29, and the Vikings ultimately finished 7-10.

When did Bill Belichick know time with Patriots was up?

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick publicly confirmed on Jan. 11 that they "mutually" agreed to part ways after the club missed the playoffs for a third time in four years. 

Giants' Tommy DeVito expands on benefit of living with parents

DeVito began the season on the practice squad but was called into action after Week 1 starter Daniel Jones and primary backup Tyrod Taylor went down with injuries.

Former MVP praises Cowboys for Mike McCarthy decision

One-time Most Valuable Player and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason explained during Thursday's edition of the WFAN "Boomer and Gio" program why he believes Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones keeping Mike McCarthy as his head coach is the right move for the organization. 

Bill Belichick linked with NFC South team other than Falcons

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will soon have a second interview with the Atlanta Falcons, but certain whispers continue to hint that he has his eye on another NFC South team.

Insider shares where Tom Brady wanted to go after leaving Patriots

There's yet another indication that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were not the first choice for quarterback Tom Brady when Brady left the New England Patriots as a free agent following the 2019 NFL season.

Coach has theory on struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young this season

One coach "speaking on the condition of anonymity" suggested during a chat with David Newton of ESPN that Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young became overly cautious ("particularly on deep throws") after Young tossed a pair of interceptions in his regular-season debut, a 24-10 loss at the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 10.

Patriots icon Julian Edelman shares touching Randy Moss story

Edelman entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick from the 2009 draft.