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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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February 13, 2024 | Atlanta Falcons

Falcons icon addresses hiring of Raheem Morris over Bill Belichick

A franchise icon has weighed in on the Falcons' decision to hire Raheem Morris as their next head coach.

February 13, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Bruce Arians knew Baker Mayfield would succeed with Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers senior advisor Bruce Arians served as an analyst for CBS in 2018 and learned plenty about quarterback Baker Mayfield when Mayfield was a rookie with the Cleveland Browns that season.

February 13, 2024 | NFL

CBS' Tony Romo predicts broadcasting future of Fox's Tom Brady

CBS lead NFL analyst and retired quarterback Tony Romo is one of the numerous individuals in the industry who has spoken with living legend Tom Brady about Brady becoming Fox's No. 1 league analyst beginning next season.

February 13, 2024 | NFL

Giants legend rips overtime rules showcased in Super Bowl

New York Giants legend and CBS Sports NFL analyst Tiki Barber clearly isn't a fan of the overtime rules showcased in this past Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.

February 13, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Tom Brady reacts to Travis Kelce-Andy Reid Super Bowl confrontation

Hours before the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday night, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce went viral for the way he confronted head coach Andy Reid on the sideline during the game's second quarter.

February 13, 2024 | New York Mets

Mets' Edwin Diaz has huge expectations for return season

New York Mets All-Star closer Edwin Diaz believes he can and will return to the form that made him the winner of the 2022 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award.

February 13, 2024 | New York Mets

Mets fans will likely have Pete Alonso fears realized

It sounds as though Mets fans will have to sweat out Alonso's future.

February 12, 2024 | NFL

Insider blasts voters for Damar Hamlin Comeback Player of the Year snub

"Eight voters did not have Hamlin in their top three Comeback candidates," Peter King said. "I simply do not understand."

February 12, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes called shot before Super Bowl-winning drive

It turns out that even facing a deficit in overtime of a Super Bowl isn't enough to cause Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to lose his cool.

February 12, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Rachaad White backs Todd Bowles after rumors

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White indicated that head coach Todd Bowles shouldn't have been in danger of losing his job before the team turned things around beginning in early December.

February 12, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes discusses pursuing 'legendary' Super Bowl achievement

Less than 24 hours after Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes guided the club to a third Super Bowl title in four years and a second-straight championship, he made it known he wants the Chiefs to become the first franchise in history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

February 12, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Andy Reid ready to decide what's next shortly after winning Super Bowl LVIII

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid strongly indicated shortly after his team notched a 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl

February 12, 2024 | Atlanta Falcons

Falcons owner addresses interviewing Bill Belichick, hiring Raheem Morris

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank recently spoke with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated about why Blank hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as the club's next head coach over living legend Bill Belichick.

February 12, 2024 | NFL

Insider predicts Eagles' opponent for Week 1 Brazil game

The NFL confirmed during Super Bowl week that the Philadelphia Eagles will serve as the home team for the league's first regular-season game held in Brazil scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6, as part of the opening weekend of the 2024 campaign.

February 12, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Were Chiefs worried about Travis Kelce amid Taylor Swift relationship?

It seems not everybody within the Kansas City Chiefs was thrilled All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce kept quite the busy schedule ahead of and during the 2023 season due to his popular "New Heights" podcast, numerous public appearances and his much-publicized relationship with entertainment superstar Taylor Swift.

February 12, 2024 | NFL

Why Chiefs' Andy Reid thanked Raiders' Antonio Pierce for Super Bowl run

Shortly after the Kansas City Chiefs earned a 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII held at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid revealed he thanked Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce via text message last week.

February 12, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Andy Reid addresses Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady debate

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid became the latest noteworthy member of the NFL community to mention Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the same sentence as living legend Tom Brady while Reid celebrated Kansas City's 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday night.