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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

Bengals HC Zac Taylor 'sorry' for ruining NFL playoff plans

Head coach Zac Taylor isn't too bummed his Cincinnati Bengals ruined the NFL's plans regarding potential playoff scenarios this month. 

Kyle Shanahan reveals timeline for possible Jimmy Garoppolo return

The San Francisco 49ers may have to win a pair of games to have quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo back on the active roster this winter. 

Mike Tirico discusses praise amid criticism of Al Michaels

Play-by-play commentator Mike Tirico has received figurative flowers for his work in calling last Sunday's wild-card playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals which Cincinnati won 24-17.

New Titans GM needs 'more time' to evaluate QB Ryan Tannehill, roster

New Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon isn't yet ready to make any bold statements about quarterback Ryan Tannehill or other players. 

Stephen A. Smith: It's a 'misnomer' Michael Jordan can't handle media criticism

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith disputed a notion that NBA legend Michael Jordan cannot handle media criticism well.

Rob Gronkowski makes playing for Patriots sound miserable

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski has become the latest person to make "The Patriot Way" sound absolutely miserable. 

Philadelphia gives Eli Manning 'double-bird' welcome ahead of Giants-Eagles game

As shared by Michael Blinn of the New York Post, a Philadelphia-area billboard is welcoming the two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback to the "City of Brotherly Love" ahead of Saturday's prime-time playoff game between the Giants and Philadelphia Eagles held at Lincoln Financial Field.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady reportedly will 'take a month or two' to decide playing future

There's now somewhat of a timeline for when Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will reveal if he'll play next season.

Bills safety tells Buccaneers' Tom Brady: 'Go be with your kids'

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer has made his feelings known about the playing future of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

Why Bills' Dawson Knox could have a monster game vs. Bengals

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen sounds like a man planning to target tight end Dawson Knox early and often against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski: Deshaun Watson is 'a good person and a good teammate'

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is standing by controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson early into the offseason.

NFL insider: Tom Brady 'more open' to playing in 2023 season

Perhaps Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady didn't offer a public farewell to his playing career earlier this week after all. 

Bills' Damar Hamlin faces 'lengthy recovery' despite team visits

The ongoing recovery of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is clearly still in its infancy. 

Bengals' Tee Higgins wants to connect with Bills' Damar Hamlin before playoff game

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins would like to connect with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before Sunday's playoff game between the clubs

Brian Daboll: Giants 'wanted' injured Sterling Shepard around through playoff run

Shepard hasn't played since he went down with a season-ending torn ACL in Week 3 back on Sept. 26. Ahead of New York's wild-card win at the Minnesota Vikings this past Sunday, he mentioned how he was serving as a mentor for numerous teammates who had zero playoff experience before the 31-24 victory notched at U.S. Bank Stadium.

GM Les Snead: Rams must 'delegate' to make life easier for Sean McVay

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead sounds like somebody who understands head coach Sean McVay could burn out at any time.

Julian Love: Giants will 'test' injured shoulder of Eagles' Jalen Hurts

It sounds as though the Giants plan to find out just how healthy Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is when the teams meat in the division round on Saturday.

Why Baker Mayfield could replace Tom Brady with Buccaneers

Quarterback Baker Mayfield was linked with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last spring. History is repeating itself this winter. 

Joe Namath would let Jets un-retire No. 12 for Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets legend Joe Namath sounds ready to sacrifice his retired No. 12 if owner Woody Johnson can land Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a trade.

Russell Wilson reportedly contacted Broncos HC candidate about opportunity

It appears Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is actively recruiting the coaching candidate of his choice this winter.

Ja'Marr Chase names himself NFL's top WR

Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals doesn't want to hear any talk about Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson being the NFL's best wide receiver.

NFL insider: Ravens could replace Lamar Jackson with Tom Brady

One NFL insider thinks an interesting AFC North team could make a move to sign Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. 

Giants' Xavier McKinney nearly lost three fingers in ATV accident

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney has revealed more information about the injuries he suffered in his ATV accident this past fall.

Insider links Ravens' Lamar Jackson with AFC East team

The Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins continue to be associated with two of the most fascinating stories of the NFL offseason. 

Longtime teammate believes Tom Brady won't return to Buccaneers

At least one person close to Tom Brady believes the quarterback has taken his last meaningful snap with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.