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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

Contract situation for Mets' Pete Alonso reportedly remains unchanged

What does the future hold for Mets' Pete Alonso...and is it in New York?

Chad Johnson shares bold take on struggling Eagles

Retired star wide receiver and current "Inside the NFL" personality Chad Johnson has a bold take on a Philadelphia Eagles side that seems to be limping into this coming Monday's prime-time wild-card playoff game at the 9-8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Steelers' Mike Tomlin explains QB decision for Buffalo game

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke with reporters Tuesday and confirmed that Mason Rudolph will remain his starting quarterback over 2022 first-round draft pick Kenny Pickett for this coming Sunday's wild-card playoff game at the 11-6 Buffalo Bills. 

Deebo Samuel makes huge claim about 49ers ahead of playoffs

Dual-threat offensive weapon Deebo Samuel was a rookie when the 2019 edition of the San Francisco 49ers fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV and compared that San Francisco squad to the 12-5 Niners that clinched the No. 1 seed for the upcoming postseason tournament. 

Former NFL exec shares interesting update on Buccaneers' Todd Bowles

Former NFL executive and current SiriusXM NFL Radio host Pat Kirwan routinely has Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles as a guest on his show and offered an interesting piece of information regarding Bowles during Monday's edition of his program.

Giants' Adoree' Jackson discusses apparent Brian Daboll, Wink Martindale rift

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson spoke during a Tuesday appearance on New York sports radio station WFAN about the apparent rift between Giants head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale that played a role in Martindale's reported resignation following the season. 

Eagles' Jordan Davis responds to criticisms about fitness

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis recently spoke out after a well-known analyst questioned his fitness.

Reporter details how Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa avoided concussions this season

Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN detailed for a piece published Tuesday how Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa spent last offseason working with Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Of Weston lead coach Adrian Alsina and jiu-jitsu enthusiast Cory Davis to avoid the type of concussion issues that threatened Tagovailoa's career less than a year ago. 

Giants' Daniel Jones addresses uncertain future

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones campaigned for himself to remain atop the depth chart through the start of next season following a campaign that was disappointing for everyone involved for multiple reasons. 

Falcons' Arthur Blank discusses decision on Ravens' Lamar Jackson

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank officially fired head coach Arthur Smith early Monday morning and spoke with reporters later in the day about the club passing on a chance to acquire Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson last offseason.

Titans players react to uncertain future of HC Mike Vrabel

Rookie quarterback Will Levis was among the Titans players who spoke with reporters about the uncertain future of head coach Mike Vrabel.

Jets' Joe Douglas, Aaron Rodgers open up about Zach Wilson

What does the future hold for Zach Wilson in New York?

49ers' Javon Hargrave may know what's wrong with Eagles

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave played for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII and suggested a difference in culture may be why what was a 10-1 Eagles side is entering the playoffs as the NFC's No. 5 seed at 11-6.

Buccaneers' Lavonte David discusses silencing doubters post-Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David understandably enjoyed somewhat of a victory lap after the team clinched the NFC South division title and a home playoff game via Sunday's 9-0 win at the Carolina Panthers.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley has one big wish this offseason

Saquon Barkley hopes Giants general manager Joe Schoen won't wait long to use the franchise tag to retain the running back's rights for 2024 if Schoen intends to go down that road this offseason. 

Insider echoes idea of possible career change for Patriots' Bill Belichick

New England Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston is among those who think Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could consider taking a year off from coaching to work as an NFL studio or in-game analyst with a network such as Fox, NBC or CBS. 

Falcons linked with massive names after firing of Arthur Smith

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank confirmed the firing of head coach Arthur Smith shortly after midnight Monday morning, possibly because Blank plans to go big-game hunting this winter. 

Garrett Wilson sends warning to Jets after lost season

New York Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson seemed to send a clear message to those running the organization when asked Monday if he believes the return of quarterback Aaron Rodgers next season can fix all that ailed what became a 7-10 club. 

Aaron Rodgers addresses Jets future, organizational issues

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke with reporters during an end-of-season address on Monday and reiterated he wants to give the organization more than just one full season of playing time. 

Giants' Brian Daboll discusses futures of Wink Martindale, Mike Kafka

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll held an end-of-season news conference on Monday morning and indicated both defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will remain with the club through the offseason.

MLB insider shares huge prediction about Mets' Pete Alonso

At least one MLB insider remains unconvinced that the New York Mets will hold onto All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso through the entire 2024 season. 

Giants GM addresses futures of Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen held his end-of-season news conference on Monday morning and insisted he has the same faith in quarterback Daniel Jones as he did when the club signed Jones in March 2023 to a four-year contract that could be worth up to $160M. 

Former Patriots star echoes Bill Belichick, Cowboys theory

There's at least a little smoke around the rumor of Bill Belichick potentially joining the Dallas Cowboys, though such a move would require multiple pieces to click into place in the coming weeks.