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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

GM: Vikings expect Kirk Cousins to be QB for 2023 season

For better or for worse, it sounds like Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is going nowhere this offseason. 

NFL insider: Rams could hire Frank Reich to eventually replace Sean McVay

Reich made it known that he wants to be a head coach again. Serving as a coach-in-waiting while living in Los Angeles for a year could prove to be a solid consolation prize.

Stephen A. Smith: Kobe Bryant 'scared the living s--- out of me'

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has offered the latest tale regarding the intense nature of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.  "Kobe scared the living s--- out of me," Smith admitted Wednesday during an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show," per the Barrett Sports Media website.

Steelers legend: Bengals' Joe Burrow will soon be 'in MVP talks'

Ben Roethlisberger may annoy passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fans with his latest take on Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow.  "To sit there

NFL insider: 49ers could trade Trey Lance, start Brock Purdy or Tom Brady in 2023

Lance, San Francisco's Week 1 starter, went down with a season-ending ankle injury in September and has only thrown a total of 102 regular-season passes as a pro. Meanwhile, Purdy took over atop the depth chart after Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a broken foot back on Dec. 4 and has been a revelation.

Bills' Josh Allen suggests Tom Brady gave hint about retirement decision

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is among those who noticed that Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers seemed to offer some sort of farewell on Monday night.

Damar Hamlin visiting Bills facility 'almost daily'

It is unknown as of Wednesday if Hamlin intends on making an in-person appearance at Highmark Stadium Sunday, but he's been around the team and providing inspiration as Buffalo navigates the postseason.

Rob Gronkowski blasts Packers' Aaron Rodgers for mentioning MVP over Super Bowl

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski didn't love all that he heard from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Tuesday. 

Insider links Ravens' Lamar Jackson with two NFC South teams

Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post believes a pair of NFC clubs could pursue Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson this winter. 

Insider links Sean Payton, Tom Brady with Panthers

It appears former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady theoretically could team up with a different franchise

Watch: Why Giants' Dexter Lawrence won't let mom attend playoff game

Lawrence has gone viral for the second time this week ahead of Saturday's playoff game at the division-rival Eagles. 

Packers' Aaron Rodgers hints he wants no part of a 'rebuild'

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have sent some not-so-subtle messages to the Green Bay Packers.

Kris Letang returns to Penguins, day-to-day after death of father

Letang hasn't played since Dec. 28 and was dealing with a lower-body injury at the time he took his leave of absence, and head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed he considers Letang day-to-day.

Did new Cardinals GM already send message to Kyler Murray?

New Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort offered an interesting message during Tuesday's introductory news conference. 

Eagles' Jalen Hurts addresses Giants targeting his injured shoulder

Hurts sprained the SC joint in his throwing shoulder in Week 15 on Dec. 18. While Hurts was able to return to the lineup for the regular-season finale, it's thought he may not be fully healthy again until the offseason. 

Mets GM addresses Steve Cohen's claim that team needs 'one more hitter'

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler addressed comments made by team owner Steve Cohen about the club needing "one more hitter" now that Carlos Correa isn't an option. 

Super Bowl XLII hero: Daniel Jones can lead Giants to championship

Giants fans won't soon forget David Tyree's touchdown reception or his highlight-reel helmet grab that helped Big Blue stun the then-unbeaten New England Patriots in February 2008. They also hope his analysis on Jones proves to be spot-on.

Man charged with assaulting Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale at Tottenham

A fan has been charged with assaulting Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale shortly after Sunday's 2-0 win at North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Watch: Deion Sanders blasts roughing the passer call in Cowboys-Buccaneers game

Add Hall of Famer and current Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders to the list of people annoyed with the NFL's enforcement of the roughing the passer rule.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott: Loss to 49ers in playoffs still a 'scar'

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott remained haunted by last year's playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers even while celebrating Monday's wild-card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Report: Angels' Shohei Ohtani could get $500 million in free agency

ESPN's Alden Gonzalez has shared predictions for how much Ohtani will earn via his next deal. 

Watch: Did Tom Brady say goodbye to Buccaneers after loss to Cowboys?

Brady unsurprisingly provided no real answer about his future on Monday other than to say he was "going to go home and get a good night’s sleep," but it sure seemed like the end of an era one way or another.

Al Michaels blasts critics of Chargers-Jaguars call

Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels has hit back at those who have criticized his work during this past Saturday's wild-card playoff game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Eli Manning: Giants QB Daniel Jones is 'becoming elite'

The Giants legend offered high praise for Jones after the quarterback guided Big Blue to a 31-24 playoff win at the Vikings on Sunday. 

Ravens WR Sammy Watkins clarifies Lamar Jackson comments

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins has attempted to clarify comments he made about quarterback Lamar Jackson before the team's wild-card playoff game at the Cincinnati Bengals which Baltimore lost 24-17 on Sunday night.