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

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January 3, 2024 | NFL

Tom Brady seems to close door on Fox speculation

Retired quarterback Tom Brady once again heavily indicated he's all-in on replacing fan-favorite Greg Olsen as Fox's lead NFL analyst beginning next season.

January 3, 2024 | NFL

Adoree' Jackson shares why eliminated Giants will battle vs. Eagles

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson clearly disagrees with club icon Amani Toomer regarding the 5-11 team needing to care more about draft positioning than about closing the season out with a home win over the 11-5 Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday.

January 3, 2024 | New England Patriots

Bailey Zappe discusses Patriots possibly drafting a quarterback

Current New England Patriots starting quarterback Bailey Zappe is ready to fight for his place assuming the club will spend a high draft pick to acquire a young signal-caller this spring.

January 2, 2024 | Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon shares huge Kyler Murray update

Murray's contract makes it difficult for the Cardinals to move on from him before next season.

January 2, 2024 | NFL

Does Lions' Dan Campbell regret going for two vs. Cowboys?

Campbell insisted the 11-5 Lions will use Saturday's disappointment "as fuel" heading into the playoffs.

January 2, 2024 | Tennessee Titans

Mike Vrabel passionately shares why eliminated Titans keep fighting

Mike Vrabel explained why the 5-11 Titans want to do more than just play the role of spoiler during coming Sunday's regular-season finale versus the 9-7 Jaguars.

January 2, 2024 | New York Jets

Former Jets star blasts 'embarrassing' Sauce Gardner

Per Ryan Chichester of Audacy, WFAN radio personality Chris McMonigle ripped certain New York Jets defensive players for "making business decisions" and lacking effort during the first half of the club's 37-20 loss at the Cleveland Browns this past Thursday.

January 2, 2024 | Baltimore Ravens

Odell Beckham Jr. sends warning about Ravens to rest of NFL

Odell Beckham Jr. made a bold statement regarding the Ravens' 2023 squad.

January 2, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Jerod Mayo responds to surprising report

New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo spoke with reporters Tuesday and addressed a report shared by Boston Sports Journal founder/editorial director Greg A. Bedard last month that claimed Mayo "has rubbed at least some people the wrong way in the building since his extension" that was signed last offseason.

January 2, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett denies controversial rumor

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett spoke with reporters on Tuesday and strongly denied an alarming rumor that claimed he refused to be the backup signal-caller for what became this past Sunday's 30-23 win at the Seattle Seahawks that kept Pittsburgh in the playoff hunt.

January 2, 2024 | NFL

Patriots' Bill Belichick addresses links to Ravens' Lamar Jackson

During a Tuesday appearance on WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show," New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was asked about the club being linked with Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson last spring.

January 2, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' Dan Quinn addresses potential head-coaching opportunities

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn spoke with reporters Monday about being linked with head-coach openings as "America's Team" heads into the playoffs.

January 2, 2024 | NFL

Why Giants icon wants team to lose to Eagles

New York Giants icon and retired wide receiver Amani Toomer is among those who support the franchise but want to see the team lose to the 11-5 Philadelphia Eagles in this coming Sunday's season finale.

January 2, 2024 | NFL

NFL executive, Bears veterans split on Justin Fields

At least one unnamed NFC executive thinks the Chicago Bears should replace quarterback Justin Fields with a to-be rookie such as Caleb Williams of the USC Trojans or North Carolina Tar Heels star signal-caller Drake Maye.

January 2, 2024 | NFL

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles discusses bouncing back from Saints letdown

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles believes his 8-8 club will put this past Sunday's disappointing 23-13 home loss to the New Orleans Saints in the rearview mirror ahead of this coming Sunday's must-win game at the lowly Carolina Panthers (2-14).