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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

Postponement casts cloud over Guardians-Yankees elimination game

Fans and analysts alike have blasted MLB for the handling of and ultimate postponement of Monday's elimination playoff game between the Guardians and Yankees.

Panthers' Steve Wilks doesn't commit to Baker Mayfield as starting QB

Mayfield missed Sunday's 24-10 loss at the Los Angeles Rams with a left ankle sprain and may not have his starting job waiting for him when he returns.

Michael Irvin: Buccaneers should 'huddle around' Tom Brady amid criticism, rumors

Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin told a reporter Monday that now is the time for the Buccaneers to rally around the seven-time Super Bowl champion signal-caller amid a flurry of rumors of his on-field and off-field life.

Mother, daughter reportedly injured after Fresno State coach punches window during Saturday's game

A mother and her young daughter identified as Fresno State fans suffered lacerations after a Bulldogs coach allegedly punched out a window late in the second quarter.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa 'to approach the week as the starter' ahead of Steelers game

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is seemingly on track to return to the lineup for the Week 7 "Sunday Night Football" home game versus the 2-4 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Former All-Pro Andrew Whitworth 'bothered' Tom Brady missed walk-through for wedding

Brady and the Buccaneers dropped to 3-3 on the season via Sunday's 20-18 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jets HC Robert Saleh has 'no problem' with WR Elijah Moore after controversial tweet

Saleh added on Monday he's since had a conversation with the second-year pro.

Radio host: Not a 'slam dunk' Tom Brady finishes 2022 NFL season

Brady was heavily criticized for missing a team walk-through to attend the wedding of Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Friday. 

Patriots' Bill Belichick credits players, coaches after record-tying win

Belichick tied former Chicago Bears coach George Halas for second on the all-time wins list, playoffs included. Don Shula holds the record for most NFL coaching wins with 347.

Steelers reportedly benched Mitchell Trubisky after 'heated exchange' with Diontae Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin originally benched Mitchell Trubisky in favor of Kenny Pickett during the 24-20 loss against the New York Jets and has kept Pickett atop his depth chart since.

Cowboys' Stephen Jones doesn't commit to Dak Prescott starting vs. Lions

Dak Prescott said after Sunday's 26-17 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles that he expects to return to the lineup against the 1-4 Detroit Lions. 

Eagles' Nick Sirianni explains f-bomb late in win over Cowboys

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni went viral in the closing seconds of Sunday's prime-time win over the rival Cowboys and later explained why he was so animated.

Panthers trade Robbie Anderson to Cardinals after bench incident

The 1-5 Carolina Panthers and wide receiver Robbie Anderson seemingly went through a public breakup on Sunday and had that divorce finalized on Monday.

Mike Francesa blasts Bob Costas over Guardians-Yankees ALDS broadcasts

New York sports talk radio legend Mike Francesa would appreciate it if broadcasting icon Bob Costas would let the action speak for itself.

Should Guardians be favored over Yankees in Game 5 of ALDS?

As of early Monday afternoon, FanDuel Sportsbook had the Yankees listed as -154 favorites to defeat the Guardians in their Game 5 ALDS showdown. But does the sportsbook have it wrong?

Bill Belichick won't commit to starting Mac Jones over Bailey Zappe

The always cagey Belichick won't commit to reinstating Jones atop the depth chart upon his return from injury.

Giants' Tyrod Taylor on concussion protocols: 'You have to protect the player from himself'

Taylor has had four diagnosed concussions since August 2017 and seems to understand the seriousness of that reality. 

Cowboys' Dak Prescott listed as questionable, could potentially dress for game vs. Eagles

The Cowboys left the door open for Prescott to serve as a backup to Cooper Rush on Sunday.

Watch: Aaron Judge hears boos from Yankees fans in Game 2 loss to Guardians

Judge heard some boos from the Yankee Stadium faithful following his fourth strikeout in Friday's Game 2 loss.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady offers 'relationship advice' amid divorce rumors

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady chose an interesting time to sign off on the release of a clip showing him offering "relationship advice" to a fan.  As shared by the Joe Bucs Fan website, the Buccaneers posted a new "Armchair QB" YouTube video on Thursday that features Brady answering submitted questions.

Jets RB Breece Hall on not being first-round pick: 'I definitely took some receipts'

Rookie running back Breece Hall hasn't forgotten that he fell to the second round and overall pick No. 36 before the New York Jets selected him in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Vols fans hope Peyton Manning brings Dolly Parton to Tennessee for 'College GameDay' Saturday

Some fans have taken to social media to suggest that Manning is bringing none other than Dolly Parton to the "College GameDay" set when he serves as the guest game-picker for Saturday's show.

Cam Akers out vs. Panthers; Rams in 'uncharted territory'

Cam Akers won't play against the Panthers on Sunday in the latest indication that the ball-carrier could soon have a new football home. 

Ravens' J.K. Dobbins to outperform Giants' Saquon Barkley in Week 6?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley enters the Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens a legitimate Offensive Player of the Year candidate, but ESPN's Jamison Hensley explained for a piece published Friday that a different ball-carrier could steal the show at MetLife Stadium Sunday afternoon.  "J.K.

49ers GM John Lynch: 'I can't say enough great things about Jimmy Garoppolo'

With Trey Lance going down to a season-ending injury, Lynch and company are thrilled to still have Jimmy G. under contract.