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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

ESPN analyst names quarterback 'biggest offseason need' for Giants

ESPN's Matt Miller clearly isn't sold on New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones this fall.

Eagles' Brandon Graham takes responsibility for late penalty vs. Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham didn't blame the referees for what occurred late in Monday's loss to the Washington Commanders.

Mike Florio suggests Eagles got makeup call after non-facemask vs. Commanders

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio has suggested officials gave the Philadelphia Eagles a makeup call versus the Washington Commanders on Monday night.  As described by Jeremy Layton of the New York Post, the play in question occurred in the fourth quarter of Monday's game when Washington held a 23-21 lead.

Making Aaron Judge captain not enough for him to re-sign with Yankees?

New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay doesn't know if making Aaron Judge captain is enough to entice the slugger to re-sign with the Bronx Bombers. 

Bruce Arians: Buccaneers' Tom Brady 'was playing bad'

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has offered a brutally honest take on quarterback Tom Brady while defending offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich.

Tom Brady defends Colts' Jim Irsay over Jeff Saturday hire

It may have been unconventional, but when a seven-time Super Bowl champ endorses a move, it's hard to argue.

Saints could bench Andy Dalton for Jameis Winston vs. Rams

Winston hasn't played since Week 3 and was initially sidelined due to back and ankle injuries.

Dan Orlovsky claps back at critics of Colts' Jeff Saturday

Dan Orlovsky has clapped back at critics of Jeff Saturday after the interim head coach guided the Indianapolis Colts to a win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL insider: 49ers' Dre Greenlaw deserved to be ejected

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport disagrees with San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan regarding the ejection of linebacker Dre Greenlaw on Sunday night. 

Cardinals' J.J. Watt offers to pay fan after controversial parlay miss

A bettor shared on Twitter that he missed out on a parlay after Watt was controversially robbed of a defensive touchdown.

Giants HC Brian Daboll regrets viral sideline outburst

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll regrets the sideline outburst that made him a viral sensation Sunday afternoon. 

Cris Collinsworth: Jimmy Garoppolo can take 49ers to Super Bowl victory

NBC Sports' Cris Collinsworth believes quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can take the San Francisco 49ers all the way this season. 

Falcons' Arthur Smith on quarterback situation: 'There is no situation'

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith will let everyone know if and when he decides to bench quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Browns could benefit from Panthers' Baker Mayfield starting again

Coach Steve Wilks insisted Mayfield must "protect the football" against the Ravens Sunday to have a shot of starting beyond Week 11. 

Mike Tyson forms cannabis partnership with Evander Holyfield

Tyson and Holyfield have come together to market "Holy Ears."

Texans' Lovie Smith not benching Davis Mills yet

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith isn't ready to bench quarterback Davis Mills yet.  "Just don’t think it’s time, as simple as that," Smith explained.

Colts' Jeff Saturday responds to Bill Cowher calling hiring 'a disgrace'

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday has responded to comments made by former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher about his hiring.

Don Mattingly weighs in on Aaron Judge playing in New York

Mattingly certainly knows a thing or two about playing in New York, spending his entire 14-year playing career as a member of the Yankees.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan: Dre Greenlaw ejection 'blew my mind'

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was stunned linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the first half of Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Watch: Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has had 'very positive' conversations with Aaron Judge

Judge famously rejected a seven-year, $213.5 million contract extension offer from the Yankees before Opening Day, but he rejected the offer.

Analyst predicts Eagles will finish regular season 17-0

The 1972 Miami Dolphins. The 2007 New England Patriots. The 2022 Philadelphia Eagles? For a piece published Friday, ESPN NFL analyst Jordan Reid predicted that the 8-0 Eagles will run the table and finish the regular season with a perfect 17-0 record.

Barber has 'inside information' that Aaron Judge will sign with Giants?

Several reports have said that Judge is more likely to remain with the New York Yankees than sign with any other club.

Did Edwin Diaz spark the new 'Bobby Bonilla Day' for Mets?

There's more to the New York Mets signing closer Edwin Diaz to a five-year, $102 million contract than first thought. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady stands by 'embarrassing' effort comments

Quarterback Tom Brady didn't back down from calling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game-day efforts "embarrassing" earlier this week.