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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

Rams' Matthew Stafford opens up about uncertain future after NFC Championship loss

Stafford declined to confirm his plans regarding his future following the club's 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in this past Sunday's NFC Championship Game. 

ESPN analysts share surprising predictions for Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford MVP debate

Living legend Tom Brady is among the noteworthy members of the football community who have suggested for weeks that Stafford should win MVP.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel offers concerning answer about Drake Maye's health

A Monday report claimed that second-year New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye picked up some kind of injury to his right (throwing) shoulder during the club's 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. Vrabel didn't dispel those concerns with his comments on Tuesday.

Former GM sounds alarms about Jets HC Aaron Glenn after disastrous first season

Glenn finished his first season as the club's head coach with a record of 3-14.

Marcus Spears knows why NFL made 'crazy as hell' Shedeur Sanders Pro Bowl decision

Members of the NFL community understandably rolled their eyes when it was learned on Monday that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders had been added to the Pro Bowl Games roster.

Mets' Carlos Mendoza addresses Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco shifting to new positions

Before New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns dismantled what was the core of the club's roster this offseason, he insisted that the Mets needed to improve their "run prevention."  Part of that process involves new acquisitions Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco shifting to different positions.

Chiefs' Andy Reid has already made big Eric Bieniemy decision

On Monday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters about bringing Eric Bieniemy back to the organization as the club's offensive coordinator.

DeAndre Hopkins addresses uncertain Ravens future after Jesse Minter hiring

Hopkins turned 33 years old last June and then produced a rather unspectacular season with Baltimore.

Patriots' Drake Maye offers big update about possible shoulder injury after AFC Championship

Maye noticeably landed on his throwing shoulder at the end of a 13-yard run late in the third quarter of the game.

More information revealed on why Steelers hired Mike McCarthy so quickly

During a Monday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of "The Pat McAfee Show" shared why the club wanted to get the McCarthy deal done quickly.

Dante Moore may have done Cardinals a massive Kyler Murray favor

The Cardinals may look to move on from Murray before the upcoming draft gets underway.

Report updates if Rams' Matthew Stafford has made retirement decision after curious comments

Stafford raised eyebrows when he declined to confirm his plans regarding his short-term future shortly after the Rams suffered a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night. 

What Rams' Matthew Stafford said to Xavier Smith about muffed punt in NFC Championship loss to Seahawks

Smith muffed a punt following a Rams defensive stop when Seattle held a 17-13 lead early in the game's third quarter. 

Rams WR Davante Adams opens up about latest NFC Championship heartbreak after loss to Seahawks

Following the defeat, Adams fought back tears while speaking about this latest postseason heartbreak.

Huge Bill Belichick, Bills update revealed after Philip Rivers interview

Belichick is still 15 wins away from breaking Don Shula's NFL record for career victories earned by a head coach (including the regular season and the playoffs). 

Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba reveals how Cooper Kupp allegedly felt about beating Rams to reach Super Bowl

Kupp played for the Rams from when they selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft up until he was released last offseason, and he earned Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player honors with Los Angeles in February 2022.

Seahawks CB Tariq Woolen opens up about blunder in NFC Championship win over Rams

While the Seahawks ultimately held on for a 31-27 win that punched their ticket to Super Bowl LX, Woolen understandably was upset at himself following the victory over what could have become a brutal mistake.

Philip Rivers makes huge Bills decision after head-coaching interview

There seemed to be a legitimate chance that the Buffalo Bills would hire Philip Rivers as their next head coach after they interviewed the longtime NFL quarterback this past Friday. 

More information on Browns' homework assignments for head-coaching candidates revealed

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated offered more information regarding what the Browns have asked of candidates this winter. 

Patriots' Milton Williams shares vulgar message for Broncos after AFC Championship win

Following the Patriots' 10-7 win that punched their ticket to Super Bowl LX, New England defensive tackle Milton Williams made it known that he and his teammates felt disrespected ahead of the weekend. 

Steelers president Art Rooney II opens up about hiring Mike McCarthy as next head coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have received criticism for hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach.

Why Sam Darnold quoted Natasha Bedingfield after Seahawks' NFC Championship win over Rams

The latest chapter of the Sam Darnold redemption tour involved the quarterback guiding his Seattle Seahawks to a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. 

Jarrett Stidham assigns blame after brutal mistake in Broncos' AFC Championship loss to Patriots

The error essentially gifted New England seven points when Stidham turned what would have been a drive-ending sack in the contest's second quarter into a fumble that the visitors recovered deep in Broncos territory.

Update reveals if Bills are serious about possibly hiring Philip Rivers as their next head coach

Rivers has served as a high school head coach during his retirement from playing, but the 44-year-old has never coached at the collegiate or professional level.