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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December 30, 2022 | New York Jets

Jets' Robert Saleh hopes NFL will 'do the right thing' with Miles Austin ban

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has come to the defense of suspended wide receivers coach Miles Austin.

December 30, 2022 | Dallas Cowboys

Jerry Jones denies speaking with Terrell Owens' agent about return to Cowboys

It turns out any idea regarding Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens returning to the Dallas Cowboys at the age of 49 is as far-fetched as it sounded.

December 30, 2022 | NFL

Whispers linking Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski with Raiders growing louder?

Whispers linking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and retired tight end Rob Gronkowski with the Las Vegas Raiders may be growing louder ahead of the new year.

December 30, 2022 | Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavaliers' Darius Garland sick of 'getting hacked all season'

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland had a specific complaint shortly after Thursday's 135-126 loss at the Indiana Pacers.

December 29, 2022 | Denver Broncos

Jerry Jeudy continues defense of Russell Wilson after Twitter rant

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy used Twitter on Thursday to defend Russell Wilson and then spoke about the highly-criticized quarterback later in the afternoon.

December 29, 2022 | Cleveland Browns

Browns' Deshaun Watson offers support for HC Kevin Stefanski

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson doesn't want to hear any talk about head coach Kevin Stefanski possibly sitting on a hot seat.

December 29, 2022 | NFL

Packers' Jaire Alexander: Vikings' Justin Jefferson had 'fluke' game in Week 1

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander may have gifted some bulletin-board material to Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson on Thursday.

December 29, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady reaches unique milestone without playing Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reached a unique and fascinating milestone on Thursday without taking a snap in a game.

December 29, 2022 | New York Giants

DC Wink Martindale again challenges Giants fans ahead of Colts game

New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale has challenged fans to make themselves heard ahead of the club's upcoming home game against the Colts.

December 29, 2022 | Minnesota Vikings

Vikings' Justin Jefferson blasts critics who make 'jokes' about Kirk Cousins

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is again going to bat for his maligned starting quarterback Kirk Cousins.

December 29, 2022 | New York Giants

Radio host: Giants' Daniel Jones deserves MVP consideration

Perhaps most impressive about Jones' individual numbers is that he's played without having a true No. 1 wide receiver as a target since Week 1.

December 29, 2022 | Soccer

Watch: ESPN 'This is SportsCenter' commercials return with Orange Bowl spot

ESPN is bringing a fan-favorite back just in time for 2023.

December 29, 2022 | Seattle Seahawks

Joe Buck 'proud' of Fox's Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen

ESPN play-by-play commentator Joe Buck is a fan of his replacements at Fox Sports.

December 29, 2022 | NFL

Insider: Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski could reunite with Raiders in 2023

The Athletic's Jeff Howe thinks there's a chance retired tight end Rob Gronkowski could again catch passes thrown by quarterback Tom Brady during meaningful NFL games.

December 29, 2022 | Miami Dolphins

Did Dolphins players suspect Tua Tagovailoa had concussion vs. Packers?

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert raised eyebrows with comments made about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa entering the NFL's concussion protocol following this past Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers.

December 29, 2022 | NFL

ESPN 'chalk' simulation predicts Bills-Cowboys Super Bowl LVII matchup

An ESPN exercise has the Buffalo Bills avenging a couple of defeats from roughly 30 years ago.

December 21, 2022 | New York Giants

Former NFL MVP: Daniel Jones should stay Giants QB for 2023

One-time NFL Most Valuable Player Rich Gannon has campaigned for the New York Giants to keep Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for at least another season.

December 21, 2022 | Soccer

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital after cancer worsens

There is yet another worrisome health update on football living legend Pele, this time just a few days after the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

December 21, 2022 | NFL

Cowboys' Dak Prescott: Eagles game 'about making a statement to ourselves'

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is excited about his first chance to play against this year's edition of the Philadelphia Eagles. "If anything, it's about making a statement to ourselves," Prescott said Wednesday about the Christmas Eve encounter between the rival clubs.