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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

Lee Corso to miss 'College GameDay' for health reasons again

This will be the third time this month Corso has missed "College GameDay" for reasons related to his health.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Odell Beckham Jr. 'a player that I admire a lot'

Add the Dallas Cowboys to the growing list of teams linked with free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this fall.  Per Ryan Morik of Fox News, Cowboys

Dan Patrick: Buccaneers' Tom Brady has 'addiction to football'

Radio host Dan Patrick suggested on Friday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has an unhealthy relationship with football.  "When you know what's at stake, and your wife reportedly says 'it's either us or football,' and that's true and you take football?

Mike Florio: Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen issues possibly linked with Dolphins

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio explained Friday that marital issues involving Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen may have

Seahawks' Geno Smith was 'really pissed' after Eli Manning benching debacle

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was displeased shortly after he ended Eli Manning's streak of 210 consecutive starts with the New York Giants in December 2017.  "I remember [Smith] being really pissed in the locker room afterwards.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles dances around question about Tom Brady's divorce

Bowles' non-answer followed Tampa Bay's 27-22 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night that dropped his club to 3-5.

Browns may trade Kareem Hunt to Rams if they lose to Bengals?

The outcome of Monday's game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals could impact more than just those teams.  Brad Stainbrook of the Orange

Former NFL exec has novel advice for teams that draft QBs early

Randy Mueller worked as either the GM or VP of football operations for the Seahawks, Saints and Dolphins from 1995-2007.

49ers' Christian McCaffrey took trade from Panthers 'personally'

Running back Christian McCaffrey has a "chip on my shoulder" following his trade from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers last week.  "I understand

Giants reportedly didn't 'trust' Kadarius Toney before trade to Chiefs

There's more information on why the New York Giants traded wide receiver Kadarius Toney to the Kansas City Chiefs before Week 8. 

49ers' Christian McCaffrey didn't ask for No. 21 out of respect for Frank Gore

Running back Christian McCaffrey had multiple reasons for embracing the No. 23 jersey after he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers last week.

Rangers reportedly will 'pony up' for Jacob deGrom, who is 'happy' with Mets

It appears at least one American League team is preparing to court New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom this offseason.  Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported

Mike Francesa: Yankees must 'be tougher' to deal with boos, New York fans

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa has blasted members of the New York Yankees upset over what they encountered during home playoff games. 

Former player: Buccaneers' Tom Brady 'should have retired' amid divorce

Former NFL player Nate Burleson is among those who believe Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady should've stayed retired this past winter.

WR Kenny Golladay 'trying everything' to return for 6-1 Giants

Wide receiver Kenny Golladay made it clear Thursday that watching the 6-1 New York Giants from the sidelines has left him yearning to contribute.

Bears' Jaquan Brisker calls kicks from Patriots' Mac Jones 'intentional'

Brisker added that Jones "said he didn’t mean to do it or something like that" shortly after the Bears thumped the Patriots 33-14 in what became a "Monday Night Football" laugher. 

Steve Young: Lack of trust between Jimmy Garoppolo, Kyle Shanahan limiting 49ers late in games

Young shared his thoughts on why the 49ers have struggled to produce points in the second halves of games.

Giants linked with Broncos' Jerry Jeudy after Kadarius Toney trade

Jeudy's contract is team-friendly, runs through 2023, and includes a fifth-year option for 2024.

Some within Yankees reportedly have 'feeling,' 'trepidation' Aaron Judge will leave

Eyebrows were raised when Judge seemed to talk about the Yankees in the past tense after they were swept by the Astros in the ALCS.

Jets OC Mike LaFleur denies WR Elijah Moore had 'blowup' before trade request

Moore's alleged unhappiness stems from his wishes to see more targets on game days.

Gisele Bündchen reportedly gave Buccaneers' Tom Brady ultimatum amid divorce rumors

There's a new update regarding the situation involving Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bündchen. Nicole Massabrook of US Weekly

Baker Mayfield committed to helping Panthers, denies wanting to be traded

Quarterback Baker Mayfield insisted Thursday he's committed to the Carolina Panthers even though he may have lost his starting job to P.J. Walker.

Packers' Sammy Watkins calls Bills 'best team so far in the NFL'

Sammy Watkins hasn't featured for the Buffalo Bills in years but nevertheless spoke highly about his former employer ahead of Sunday's showdown between the clubs. 

Ex-NFL exec: Odell Beckham Jr. could determine who wins Super Bowl LVII

Former NFL executive Joe Banner believes that free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could ultimately help determine which team wins Super Bowl LVII

Watch: NFL analyst questions Broncos' Russell Wilson doing plane workout

Amid the biggest struggles of his career, the criticism continues for Denver's new QB.