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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

Titans' Ryan Tannehill moving on from Saints loss

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is putting his performance during this past Sunday's 16-15 loss at the New Orleans Saints behind him as quickly as possible. 

Jets' Robert Saleh shares if Aaron Rodgers could retire after injury

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh believes quarterback Aaron Rodgers will attempt to return next season from the torn Achilles Rodgers suffered during what became Monday's overtime win over the Buffalo Bills. 

Jets again linked with Titans' Ryan Tannehill after Aaron Rodgers injury

The 1-0 New York Jets are rolling with previously demoted quarterback Zach Wilson for this Sunday's game at the 1-0 Dallas Cowboys after Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on Monday night.

Experts discuss if Jets' Aaron Rodgers suffered career-ending injury

It's known for sure that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers won't play again this season after he suffered a torn Achilles on Monday night. 

Giants' Dexter Lawrence shares blunt take on blowout loss to Cowboys

New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence didn't hold back when discussing Sunday's 40-0 blowout loss at home to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys.

Mets' Buck Showalter addresses future amid club uncertainty

The Mets have been the most disappointing team in baseball in 2023 and recently made a significant change to their front office, adding to the uncertainty regarding Showalter's future with the club.

Insider shares if Tom Brady could replace Jets' Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets fans can put any hope of retired quarterback Tom Brady serving as a savior after Aaron Rodgers was lost to a season-ending torn Achilles on Monday night to bed. 

Jets' Aaron Rodgers apologized to star WR after season-ending injury

It sounds like Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers understood the seriousness of his injury not long after he was carted off the field during Monday's home game against the Bills. 

Jets HC Robert Saleh sends message to doubters after Aaron Rodgers injury

Jets head coach Robert Saleh sent a direct message to doubters less than 24 hours after he lost starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending torn Achilles. 

Insider blasts NFL owners after Aaron Rodgers injury

The NFL Players Association has repeatedly campaigned for owners to switch to natural grass.

CB Adoree' Jackson addresses Chiefs' Kadarius Toney trolling Giants

Adoree' Jackson seems unbothered that former Giant Kadarius Toney trolled Big Blue and the club's fans via social media after New York lost to the Cowboys.

Cowboys star Micah Parsons blasts Giants for Daniel Jones decision

The Giants left Jones in the game despite an insurmountable deficit, and the Cowboys star was far from the only one to question the decision.

Giants CB Adoree' Jackson has idea for grass fields after Aaron Rodgers injury

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson revealed he'd donate to a players fund for grass fields after the New York Jets lost Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending torn Achilles during Monday's game held at MetLife Stadium, home of the Giants and Jets.

Former Jets QB: Aaron Rodgers to blame for season-ending injury

Former New York Jets quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason suggested that Aaron Rodgers need only look in the mirror regarding the season-ending injury Rodgers suffered in Week 1.

Diamondbacks' Tommy Pham discusses Mets' disastrous season

Current Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tommy Pham is among players formerly associated with the New York Mets stunned by the Amazins' summer collapse. 

Tiki Barber again rips Giants for sitting starters

New York Giants legend Tiki Barber once again criticized head coach Brian Daboll for sitting starters after the Giants were overwhelmed by the Cowboys in Week 1.

Baker Mayfield: Buccaneers motivated by months of Tom Brady talk

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is among members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who heard and read preseason takes predicting that the 2023 edition of the team would plummet to the basement of the overall NFL standings now that Tom Brady is retired "for good." 

Tom Brady addressed playing status before Jets lost Aaron Rodgers

Retired quarterback Tom Brady somewhat touched upon his playing status during the latest edition of his "Let's Go!" SiriusXM show and podcast that was released shortly before the New York Jets lost Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending torn Achilles.

Dan Campbell challenges Lions fans ahead of home opener vs. Seahawks

Head coach Dan Campbell delivered somewhat of a challenge to Lions fans ahead of the club's home opener versus the Seahawks that follows the team's 21-20 win over the Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this past Thursday night. 

Titans' Mike Vrabel baffled by Ryan Tannehill's play vs. Saints

Questions about Tannehill's future continue to hover over the veteran heading into the fall. He turned 35 years old this summer, is in the final year of his contract, and shares a quarterback room with 2022 third-round draft pick Malik Willis and 2023 second-round draft choice Will Levis. 

Derek Carr addresses winning Saints debut vs. Titans

Saints quarterback Derek Carr suggested he'd feel differently coming off his club debut had the Saints not defeated the Titans 16-15 on Sunday afternoon. 

Giants icon rips team for 'fashion show' before blowout loss to Cowboys

New York Giants legend and current media personality Tiki Barber voiced an interesting complaint regarding the club's embarrassing 40-0 home loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses Kadarius Toney after nightmare game vs. Lions

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid remains confident that wide receiver Kadarius Toney will put his nightmare performance during this past Thursday's 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions behind him. 

Tom Brady addresses being honored by Patriots after retirement

Retired quarterback Tom Brady addressed being honored both before and during Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles that featured Brady's return to Gillette Stadium for the first time since he retired "for good" in February. 

Former Buccaneers teammate shares touching Tom Brady tribute

Recently retired tight end and current media personality Kyle Rudolph shared a touching tribute to Tom Brady after the two were teammates with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2022 NFL season.