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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

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. 

Jets' Zach Wilson to start vs. Jaguars with Mike White not cleared for contact

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has another chance to impress coaches and silence critics this week. 

Tom Brady indicates he hasn't been 100% healthy this season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady may have either intentionally or unintentionally revealed he hasn't been fully healthy throughout the fall months.

Analyst: 'Trailer QB' Brock Purdy good enough to help 49ers win Super Bowl

Purdy, the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, found himself atop the San Francisco depth chart after Garoppolo suffered a broken foot against the Miami Dolphins in Week 13 on Dec. 4.

Watch: Stephen A. Smith says 'it’s time' for Buccaneers' Tom Brady to retire

The outspoken ESPN personality didn't dance around the issue when discussing the future of the Buccaneers quarterback on Monday. 

Insider links Patriots with Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo for 2023 season

ESPN's Bill Barnwell believes New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick could look to the past to replace quarterback Mac Jones for at least the 2023 NFL season. For a piece published Monday, Barnwell linked the Patriots with Tampa Bay Buccaneers starter Tom Brady and injured San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo. 

Commanders HC Ron Rivera suggests QB change could happen after 49ers game

According to ESPN stats, Heinicke is 23rd among qualified quarterbacks with an 87.7 passer rating, 27th with a 41.4 total QBR and 28th with a 61.4% completion percentage on the campaign.

Three-time Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest reportedly arrested for assault

According to the story and TMZ Sports, McGinest turned himself into the LA County Sheriff's Station in West Hollywood around 7:30 a.m. local time and spoke with authorities regarding an alleged incident said to have occurred at a nightclub on Dec. 9. McGinest's bail was set at $30,000, and the 51-year-old posted bond and was released later in the morning.

Watch: Tony Romo mocked Bengals' Joe Burrow suffering pinkie injury vs. Buccaneers

Former quarterback Tony Romo offered little sympathy for Joe Burrow as Burrow dealt with a pinkie injury during Sunday's game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Jets' Robert Saleh: Zach Wilson critics live in 'instant-coffee world'

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh chose some interesting words when defending quarterback Zach Wilson on Monday.

Joe Buck named most powerful person in sports media for 2022

Play-by-play commentator Joe Buck has earned a unique honor ahead of Christmas Day.

USMNT star still regrets missed chance in World Cup loss to Netherlands

In the third minute of the Dec. 3 knockout match, Pulisic was played through into the box for a one-on-one attempt against Holland goalkeeper Andries Noppert. The 24-year-old probably should've gotten under the ball more but instead hit a left-footed strike that Noppert saved.

Jets HC Robert Saleh 'overthought' things not using timeout late vs. Lions

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has accepted blame for his questionable time management late in what became a 20-17 home loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Report reveals updated feelings on Tom Brady's playing future

At 45 years old, Brady is surely closer to the end of his career than the beginning, but does that mean 2022 will be his final campaign? The reports continue to be mixed on that front.

Frank Reich texted Vikings' Kirk Cousins after comeback win over Colts

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich messaged Kirk Cousins after the quarterback helped the Minnesota Vikings turn a 33-0 deficit into a historic 39-36 overtime win over Indianapolis on Saturday. 

Raiders' Chandler Jones thought Patriots would go for touchdown on final play

Las Vegas Raiders hero Chandler Jones expected the New England Patriots would go for the end zone on what became a miraculous final play of Sunday's game.