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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

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin happy Kenny Pickett is 'playing to win'

Despite Pickett's limited play, ESPN stats show his seven interceptions are the third most thrown by any signal-caller this season.

Jerry Jones confident Dak Prescott will be sharp vs. Bears

In his first game back from injury, Prescott completed 19-of-25 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown in the 24-6 victory over Detroit that improved the Cowboys to 5-2 on the season.

Agent: Yankees' Aaron Judge could get $500 million in free agency

One thing is sure: Judge is set to get an enormous payday coming off a monster campaign.

Buccaneers' Byron Leftwich: 'You're not beating anybody in this league scoring three points'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich offered an honest assessment of his portion of the squad coming off Sunday's 21-3 loss at the Carolina Panthers that dropped the Bucs to 3-4 on the season.  "People want to see points on the board.

Giants' Julian Love defends Daniel Jones showing 'passion' after dropped pass

Jones appeared to yell, "Catch the ball!" toward Marcus Johnson immediately after a drop.

Have Giants made WR Kadarius Toney available before trade deadline?

ESPN's Jordan Raanan hinted that the Giants potentially could shop wide receiver and 2021 first-round draft pick Kadarius Toney. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady trolled for comparing NFL season to military deployment

People have had some online fun over the fact that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady recently landed in hot water for comparing the NFL season to a military deployment.

MLB insider: Other teams think Yankees will re-sign Aaron Judge

It was reported before Judge set a new AL single-season record of 62 home runs that the four-time All-Star selection could earn up to $375 million over 10 years via his next contract.

Tom Brady reiterates commitment to Buccaneers amid retirement whispers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has insisted he's committed to playing through at least this season.

Elijah Moore back with Jets, expected to be active vs Patriots in Week 8

Moore requested a trade and was subsequently kept out of the Week 7 game.

Giants' Daniel Jones on pace to set season record for game-winning drives?

The Giants next play at the 4-3 Seattle Seahawks this coming Sunday before Big Blue enjoys its bye week.

Richard Sherman: Faith in 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'wavering' after blowout loss to Chiefs

Sherman played for the 49ers from 2018 through the 2020 campaign and predicted on multiple occasions that the club will win Super Bowl LVII in February 2023.

Serena Williams teases return to court: 'I am not retired'

Tennis living legend Serena Williams has once again teased that she hasn't yet played her final competitive match.

Saints to have 'discussion' about starting quarterback vs. Raiders

Eventually, first-year head coach Dennis Allen will have to name a starting quarterback between either Jameis Winston or Andy Dalton.

Seahawks' DK Metcalf doesn't need knee surgery after Week 7 injury

It appears Metcalf and the Seahawks avoided the worst-case scenario after an injury scare during Week 7's win over the Chargers.

Analyst: 49ers could trade Trey Lance, re-sign Jimmy Garoppolo after Christian McCaffrey trade

ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggested that the franchise could shop Trey Lance this offseason to recover draft capital ahead of next year's player-selection process. 

Could Broncos replace Nathaniel Hackett with Ejiro Evero if they lose to Jaguars?

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio named Denver defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero as a potential in-season replacement for Hackett.

Jason Garrett on Buccaneers' Tom Brady: 'I think trust is the issue'

Jason Garrett added his name to the list of observers offering takes for why quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost four of five games to fall to 3-4 on the season.

Panthers' P.J. Walker to start vs. Falcons over Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold

Carolina Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks feels no need to sit third-choice quarterback P.J. Walker for this coming Sunday's game at the 3-4 Atlanta

Jets rookie RB Breece Hall out for season with torn ACL

The first-year pro began Monday eighth in the entire league with 463 rushing yards tallied across 80 attempts.

Mike Francesa: Yankees 'need wholesale changes,' 'a new voice' after ALCS sweep

Unsurprisingly, sports radio legend Mike Francesa delivered some parting shots at the New York Yankees after they suffered a four-game sweep at the hands of the Houston Astros.

Commanders' Ron Rivera not committing to starting healthy Carson Wentz over Taylor Heinicke?

Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke guided the Washington Commanders to a 23-21 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Watch: Analyst thinks Buccaneers' Tom Brady could retire before 2022 season ends

NFL Network host Kyle Brandt became the latest noteworthy individual to suggest Brady could call time on his career during the middle of the ongoing campaign. 

Did Aaron Judge talk about Yankees in past tense after ALCS sweep?

New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge addressed his future shortly after the Houston Astros completed their four-game American League Championship Series sweep of the Bronx Bombers late Sunday night.  Dan Martin of the New York Post couldn't help but notice that Judge spoke about his current employer in the past tense.

Giants' Daniel Jones predicted to outplay Saquon Barkley vs. Jaguars?

For a piece published Friday, ESPN's Jordan Raanan "boldly" predicted that Jones will throw for over 300 yards in Jacksonville.