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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

Giants don't wait to make Brian Daboll decision after loss to Bears

The Giants have reached a decision on Daboll.

Jets' Aaron Glenn reacts to Justin Fields' woeful outing in win over Browns

Fields completed 6-of-11 pass attempts for 54 yards against the Browns. 

Theory about how Dolphins will handle Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa after 2025 season emerges

Miami improved to 3-7 via a shocking 30-13 blowout win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. 

Browns player was warned about Jets fake-out before brutal neutral zone infraction

Details on the play from after the game make the mistake even harder to believe.

Mac Jones addresses possibly losing 49ers' starting QB job to Brock Purdy

Jones has thus far gone 5-3 for games that Purdy has missed due to what's become a lingering toe injury.

Sauce Gardner reflects on 'tough week' after trade, helping Colts earn win over Falcons

Gardner reflected on a quick transition and finally being part of a win in the 2025 season.

Myles Garrett, Jerry Jeudy address Browns' Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders situation

What do a pair of key players think about the quarterback situation in Cleveland?

Patriots' Robert Spillane praises 'leader' Drake Maye after win over Buccaneers

Maye is earning praise from his teammates as the surprising Patriots continue their strong season.

'Delusional' Dolphins address blowout win over Bills

The Miami Dolphins produced the most shocking result of Sunday's NFL action when they notched a 30-13 blowout win over the Buffalo Bills,

How Breece Hall handled unique week before helping Jets defeat Browns

As of the first Monday of November, running back Breece Hall didn't know if he'd still be with the New York Jets when Gang Green hosted the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Hall then emerged as the Jets' top offensive contributor when he helped the club notch a 27-20 win over Cleveland.

Giants' Dexter Lawrence II addresses Brian Daboll job-security chatter after loss to Bears

The Giants blew a lead en route to a fourth straight loss, and their performance only served to amplify speculation about Daboll's job security.

Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin speak harsh truths about Steelers' 'SNF' loss to Chargers

The Steelers offense left much to be desired as the club fell to 5-4 on the season via an ugly 25-10 loss at the Chargers.

Giants reportedly may have already made huge Brian Daboll decision

Have the Giants already decided Brian Daboll's future with the team?

Young Jets fan addresses 'I hate this team' clip after becoming viral sensation

Winston Sullivan had just watched the Jets lose 13-6 to the Panthers in Week 7 when he was asked to participate in a postgame interview that ultimately went viral.

Colts' Sauce Gardner reacts to being traded by Jets

Sauce Gardner met with media members on Thursday to discuss the shocking trade-deadline-day transaction.

Do advanced stats show why Giants' Abdul Carter is betting favorite for big honor?

ESPN's Bill Barnwell explained in a piece posted on Thursday why outlets like DraftKings Sportsbook have listed Abdul Carter as the betting favorite to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.

Did Tom Brady have help from above when he guided Buccaneers to win over Patriots in Gillette Stadium return?

Brady famously guided the Buccaneers to a thrilling 19-17 win over the Patriots to cap off his first visit to Gillette Stadium as an opposing player back in October 2021. 

How teams reportedly viewed Bengals' Trey Hendrickson ahead of trade deadline

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated explained why Trey Hendrickson remains with the 3-6 Bengals. 

Patriots players open up about trade deadline that disappointed excited fans

The Patriots have fans dreaming about what the club can accomplish after it ended Week 9 at 7-2.

Jaxson Dart may have revealed why Giants held onto Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston through trade deadline

Many outsiders assumed the Giants would look to sell either Wilson or Winston ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline since Dart is cemented atop the team's QB depth chart.

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel opens up about 'exhausting' nature of NFL rumors

The 2-7 team has been the subject of trade-related rumors throughout what's become a disappointing season for everybody involved. 

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy introduces world to 'Nine' personality after viral clips

Second-year Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy revealed his game-day alter ego.

Why Lions have 'added motivation' for Week 10 game at Commanders

The Lions are heavy betting favorites heading into this Sunday's game at the Commanders after Washington's starting quarterback, Jayden Daniels, went down with a gruesome dislocated left elbow in Week 9. 

Caleb Williams explains what's different about Bears under Ben Johnson

Chicago started the season at 0-2 but has since gone 5-1. 

Why Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell was motivated to have season-high scoring night

Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell tallied a season-high 46 points as he guided his club to a 132-121 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers that improved the Cavs to 5-3 on Wednesday night.