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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

Jets' Zach Wilson promoted to primary backup vs. Lions

The grounding of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson lasted three weeks.  Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed Wednesday that Wilson has been promoted for this Sunday. 

Buffalo sports columnist fired over sexist remarks on podcast

Longtime Buffalo sports columnist Jerry Sullivan is no longer associated with the Niagara Gazette. Sullivan made his career-altering statements during a Monday appearance on the "Trainwreck Tonight" local podcast.

Rob Gronkowski open to Tom Brady reunion but not with Buccaneers

Gronkowski sounds open to a reunion with Brady — as long as it doesn't involve playing. 

Watch: Packers' Aaron Rodgers doesn't fear death because he's 'seen the other side'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn't fear death and isn't afraid to explain why that's the case. 

Colts QB Matt Ryan hasn't thought about playing in 2023

Ryan is currently focusing mostly on closing out a campaign both he and the Colts likely would prefer to forget. 

Company left with 18,000 England World Cup winners shirts

The shirts that feature the slogans "England, Cup Winners 2022, It's Finally Home" and "The Day It Came Home" were printed before the Three Lions fell to France 2-1 in the tournament's quarterfinal round this past Saturday.

Did Buccaneers' Tom Brady take shot at Bengals defense?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady may have given some bulletin-board material to the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of this Sunday's clash between those clubs. 

Robert Griffin III apologizes for using racial slur on 'MNF' pregame show

ESPN's Robert Griffin III has apologized for using an anti-Black slur while praising Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts on Monday evening. 

Whispers growing louder that Packers' Jordan Love could request trade

Whispers are growing louder that Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Jordan Love could ask to be traded if Aaron Rodgers returns for the 2023 season. 

Tom Brady explains why he signed interception football for 49ers' Dre Greenlaw

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has explained why he broke a previous vow and autographed a football intercepted by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw this past Sunday.

Brother of Grant Wahl no longer suspects foul play in journalist's death at World Cup

Eric Wahl, the brother of Grant Wahl, has taken to Twitter to declare foul play is no longer suspected regarding the journalist's death at the FIFA World Cup.

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.