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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

Patriots' Mac Jones praises Matt Patricia after latest viral outburst

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones offered praise for assistant coach and play-caller Matt Patricia following the signal-caller's latest viral outburst.

Bucs HC Todd Bowles refutes Tom Brady game plan report

"No, we know what's going on in the meeting and we know all the tweaks," Bowles told reporters Monday.

Watch: Colin Cowherd compares Cowboys to Adam Sandler movie

Fox Sports personality and radio host Colin Cowherd clearly wasn't impressed by the Dallas Cowboys' comeback win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. 

49ers' Kyle Shanahan tried to stop play where Deebo Samuel suffered injury

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro offensive weapon Deebo Samuel would've avoided a potentially-serious injury in Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if coach Kyle Shanahan had any say. 

Russell Gage: Buccaneers 'didn't show up at all' against 49ers

The 49ers scored 35 unanswered points in fewer than two and a half quarters on Sunday. With 9:44 remaining in the game's third period, Fox saved non-local markets by shifting its coverage to the matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks which Carolina ultimately won 30-24.

Cowboys sign T.Y. Hilton after Jerry Jones says he's still interested in Odell Beckham Jr.

The Cowboys have finally signed a veteran wide receiver — just not that veteran wide receiver. 

Jets HC Robert Saleh leaves door open for Zach Wilson to be active backup vs. Lions

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has left the door open for quarterback Zach Wilson to be activated from his demotion for this coming Sunday's home game against the 6-7 Detroit Lions. 

USMNT's Giovanni Reyna addresses reports he was nearly sent home from World Cup

United States men's national team midfielder Giovanni Reyna has responded to reports claiming that coach Gregg Berhalter nearly sent Reyna home from the FIFA World Cup.

Cincinnati players declare Ohio should belong to Bengals, not Browns

The winds of change may be blowing as it pertains to NFL fan bases in Ohio. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady neither denies, confirms he could play for 49ers in 2023

Unsurprisingly, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady isn't yet ready to comment on speculation that he could sign with the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent this coming March. 

Rams' Sean McVay spent over three hours chatting with Baker Mayfield before 2018 NFL Draft

Perhaps the new partnership between Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Baker Mayfield was meant to be all along.

Second journalist reportedly dies at World Cup in Qatar

A second media member reportedly died unexpectedly during the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar. 

Tom Brady went against own word in signing interception football for 49ers' Dre Greenlaw

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady went against his own word when he signed footballs for opposing players who intercepted him following Sunday's loss to the 49ers. 

49ers' Brock Purdy motivated to prove he's not 'irrelevant'

Purdy left teammates believing he can guide the 49ers to Super Bowl LVII when he completed 25-of-37 passes for 210 yards with two touchdowns and one interception en route to leading San Francisco to a 33-17 win over Miami.

Rams' Sean McVay expects Matthew Stafford to have healthy offseason amid retirement whispers

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has declared that Matthew Stafford is approaching a healthy offseason amid whispers that the quarterback could retire this winter. 

Neymar hints he may not play for Brazil again after World Cup heartbreak

Neymar has suggested he may never play for Brazil again after their heartbreaking loss to Croatia on penalties in Friday's quarterfinal match. But Brazil fans shouldn't assume they've seen the last of Neymar featuring for the national team just yet.

Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State could get 'embarrassed' by Georgia in CFP

Kirk Herbstreit once played for the Ohio State Buckeyes but thinks his alma mater could have a bad night against the Georgia Bulldogs in the upcoming College Football Playoff. 

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 'a big proponent' of 18-game regular season

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made it known he's, "a big proponent" of the NFL eventually expanding to an 18-game regular season.

Watch: ESPN's Ryan Clark hasn't changed mind about Rams' Baker Mayfield

Clark did somewhat praise the signal-caller's play on Thursday night but then mentioned why he still has questions about the first overall pick from the 2018 NFL Draft.

Does Kyle Shanahan wish 49ers signed Tom Brady in 2020?

Head coach Kyle Shanahan has suggested the San Francisco 49ers should've signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in March 2020.  "But now like when you watch him that first week in Tampa, you’re like, what the hell was anyone ever thinking?"

Dan Patrick thinks Sean McVay could leave Rams for TV job

Whispers that head coach Sean McVay could leave the Los Angeles Rams for a television job are curiously growing louder ahead of Christmas Day.

Market reportedly 'should be ripe' for Buccaneers' Tom Brady in 2023

They say that Father Time is undefeated, but Tom Brady keeps on playing at a high level. Even though his numbers are down in 2022, plenty of teams seemingly would be happy to bring him aboard if he decides to keep playing after this season.

49ers not placing Jimmy Garoppolo on injured reserve

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo isn't landing on injured reserve ahead of Week 14. 

Odell Beckham Jr. doesn't 'see the point' in playing before the playoffs

It seems unlikely a team would want to add a player for the postseason without integrating him into the team beforehand, but OBJ apparently believes all he needs to do is show up in the most important games.

Browns OC discusses offensive game plan if Deshaun Watson struggles vs. Bengals

Coming off his 11-game suspension, Watson completed 12 of 22 passes for 131 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in Cleveland's 27-14 road victory over the Texans.