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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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hawks announcer doesn't remember passing out during medical emergency

Bob Rathbun doesn't recall the exact nature of the on-air medical emergency he suffered back on Dec. 5. 

Cardinals' Kliff Kingsbury again shares wild story about Tom Brady

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has once again shared an interesting story about Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

Patriots legend blasts QB Mac Jones after Raiders debacle

Patriots legend Julian Edelman has once again taken some shots at Jones.

Buccaneers to face Cardinals' Trace McSorley on Christmas night

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have received an early Christmas present. 

Franco Harris: Lesson from Joe Paterno made 'Immaculate Reception' happen

A day before his death, Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris explained how a lesson from former Penn State Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno helped make the "Immaculate Reception" a reality. 

Insider: Giants 'saw something concerning' with Carlos Correa medicals

MLB insider Jon Heyman has insisted neither the San Francisco Giants nor All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa experienced cold feet about a previously-agreed deal. 

Yankees' Aaron Boone offers 'tense' metaphor for Aaron Judge free-agency saga

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted Wednesday he endured "some tense moments" during the free-agency saga involving All-Star slugger Aaron Judge. 

Colts' Nick Foles to start over Matt Ryan vs. Chargers

The Indianapolis Colts have mercifully ended their Matt Ryan experiment, likely for good. 

Whispers Sean McVay could leave Rams for broadcasting job quieting down

It appears some might have jumped the gun assuming head coach Sean McVay could ditch the Los Angeles Rams to embrace a broadcasting gig this winter. 

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: Seahawks' Geno Smith 'gets taken for granted' in NFL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes offered high praise for Geno Smith of the Seattle Seahawks ahead of Christmas, with the Chiefs set to host the Seahawks on Christmas Eve.

Insider blasts Eli Manning as Hall of Fame candidate

NFL insider Jason La Canfora has made it known why he doesn't consider New York Giants legend Eli Manning a Pro Football Hall of Famer. 

Eagles send cheesesteaks to Jaguars after win over Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles thanked the Jacksonville Jaguars for defeating the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday via a tasty and appropriate gift.

Jets' Zach Wilson reached out to Hall of Famers during benching

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson looked to some famous figures for advice after being demoted from starting quarterback to third-string earlier this season.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers blasts 'horse----' report about hand signals

Aaron Rodgers has blasted a story from The Athletic that suggested the Green Bay Packers quarterback has confused teammates over his use of numerous hand signals during games. 

Mike Francesa blasts Jets' Zach Wilson after return vs. Lions

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa clearly wasn't impressed with how New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson looked against the Detroit Lions this past Sunday.

Bears' Justin Fields complains about lack of calls after blow to head

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is campaigning for better protection from referees following Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. 

France players receive racist abuse online after World Cup final loss

Several players for the France men's national team became targets of racist abuse online following the loss to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

Von Miller sounds done recruiting Odell Beckham Jr. to Bills

Buffalo Bills defensive star Von Miller appears to have offered his final recruiting pitch to Odell Beckham Jr. ahead of Christmas as the wide receiver remains unsigned. 

Mets' Justin Verlander teases following in the footsteps of Tom Brady

Newly-signed New York Mets ace Justin Verlander turns 40 years old in February but doesn't consider himself to be in the twilight of his career.