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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 draft guru compares Alabama QB Bryce Young to Super Bowl MVP

ESPN NFL Draft guru Todd McShay has compared Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young to the reigning Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

Insider: Some NFL GMs 'fairly convinced' Bears will trade Justin Fields

Holding the No. 1 overall pick, the Bears have an important decision to make. Some NFL general managers think they know which way the team is leaning.

Mets' Pete Alonso hints about uncertainty amid contract rumors

Slugger Pete Alonso has insisted he is "really happy" to be with the New York Mets but indicated he isn't entirely sure what may happen a few years from now. 

Cowboys legend argues team should keep both Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard

Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith has argued the Dallas Cowboys should hold onto running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard this offseason.  "I may franchise-tag Pollard and I may go for a contract restructure with Zeke," Smith told Pro Football Talk.

Pat McAfee apologizes to Aaron Rodgers over 'hot water' topics

Rodgers and McAfee participated in this back-and-forth during the same chat that involved the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player blasting Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Tom Brady weighs in on controversial penalty in Super Bowl LVII

Tom Brady has weighed in on Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry being penalized for defensive holding against Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster late in Super Bowl LVII.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid clarifies retirement stance, comment

Breathe easy, Chiefs fans. It sounds like Reid is staying put. 

Mets' Justin Verlander had good reason to decline World Baseball Classic invitation

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has explained why New York Mets ace Justin Verlander declined an invitation to pitch in this year's World Baseball Classic.

CC Sabathia addresses extra-inning ghost-runner becoming permanent

Baseball traditionalists may dislike the ghost-runner, but such a take from a retired pitcher, let alone a Cy Young Award winner, is hardly surprising.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers blasts NFL insiders after 'darkness retreat' reports

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has blasted Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN's Adam Schefter following reports about Rodgers' upcoming four-day "darkness retreat."

Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster roasts Giants for trading Kadarius Toney

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster roasted the New York Giants for trading Kadarius Toney earlier this season. 

Mets' Buck Showalter addresses interesting Jacob deGrom quote

Showalter hinted there was no secret reason for why deGrom signed with the Rangers over the Mets and said he's happy for his former ace.

Chiefs GM addresses Andy Reid retirement rumors

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has poured cold water over any notion that head coach Andy Reid considered retirement before or after Sunday's Super Bowl LVII victory.

Watch: Jeff Saturday thanks Colts, fans after Shane Steichen hire

Former Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday thanked the club after it officially hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as head coach on Tuesday. 

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin away from team due to family matter

The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday that superstar captain Alex Ovechkin is stepping away from the club "to attend to a family matter."

Insider: Jets 'much higher' on Titans' Ryan Tannehill than some think

New York Jets fans may want to start preparing themselves for disappointment regarding the club possibly trading for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason.

Tom Brady backs Aaron Rodgers 'darkness retreat' amid criticism

Tom Brady has backed the upcoming four-day "darkness retreat" that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers plans to complete before making a decision about his playing future. 

Deion Sanders names greatest QB between Tom Brady, Joe Montana

The G.O.A.T. conversation has repeatedly resurfaced since Brady announced his 'for good' retirement on Feb. 1.

Watch: Richard Sherman weighs in on controversial penalty in Super Bowl LVII

Add former Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman to the list of noteworthy people who disagreed with what became the most controversial penalty called in Super Bowl LVII.

Rob Gronkowski explains missed 'Kick of Destiny' during Super Bowl LVII

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski is blaming the elements for his missed "Kick of Destiny" during the third quarter of Super Bowl LVII.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers hasn't yet started 'darkness retreat' amid trade rumors

Per Kevin Harrish of The Comeback, Pat McAfee confirmed on Monday that Rodgers has not yet begun his four-day "darkness retreat" and will appear on Tuesday's edition of "The Pat McAfee Show."

Mets' Brandon Nimmo cares more about World Series than World Baseball Classic

Ten players projected to be part of the Mets' Opening Day roster will participate in the World Baseball Classic. Among them are big names such as star shortstop Francisco Lindor, closer Edwin Diaz and slugger Pete Alonso.

Emmitt Smith: 'Marketing ploy' reducing value of running backs in current NFL

Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith offered an interesting take regarding NFL teams electing against paying running backs as much as quarterbacks and wide receivers these days. 

Bruce Arians hints Buccaneers thought Tom Brady could play another season

It sounds like Tampa Bay Buccaneers senior advisor Bruce Arians believed there was at least some chance quarterback Tom Brady could play another season with the club. 

Michael Vick defends opinions about NFL players following criticisms

Retired quarterback and Fox analyst Michael Vick has responded to criticisms sent his way regarding his opinions about NFL players.