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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

Steve Young on 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: 'No wonder the locker room loves this guy'

Hall-of-Fame quarterback Steve Young likes what he saw from current San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo over the past two weeks. 

Browns TE David Njoku wants to be better than Hall-of-Famer Ozzie Newsome

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has set the bar high for himself regarding the remainder of his career.

Russell Wilson: 'I’m built for the good times and the tough times'

Star quarterback Russell Wilson remains undeterred despite a rocky start to his Denver Broncos tenure.

Analyst suggests 4-1 Giants should tank for draft picks

The 2022 New York Giants may be the most shocking 4-1 club in recent NFL history and would be a playoff team if the season ended today. But one analyst thinks Big Blue is going in the wrong direction by winning games this fall.

NFL insider hints at Patriots QB controversy between Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe

Head coach Bill Belichick declined on multiple occasions this week to confirm a healthy Mac Jones would immediately start over Bailey Zappe.

Kings fan left bloodied, with broken nose by puck before season opener

The fan, Jeremy Aaronson, will require additional treatment from a nose specialist once the swelling goes down. 

49ers' Jeff Wilson Jr.: Jimmy Garoppolo is 'one of the greatest quarterbacks in this game right now'

49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. has let it be known he's heard enough of the perceived slander against Jimmy Garoppolo and offered some strong praise of his quarterback.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley linked with Bills in trade proposal

It seems unlikely the 4-1 Giants would trade their best offensive player unless things went off the rails quickly.

Report: Padres were 'waiting' on Jose Ramirez trade call before extension

Ramirez and the Guardians were able to reach a last-minute extension agreement  and it sounds like the Padres were ready to pounce if those negotiations failed. 

Patriots' Bill Belichick sending 'message' to Mac Jones with Bailey Zappe comments?

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has repeatedly refused to confirm a healthy Mac Jones will resume his duties as starting quarterback over rookie Bailey Zappe this fall.

Guardians' Shane Bieber to be 'aggressive' vs. Aaron Judge, Yankees

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber doesn't plan to pitch around Aaron Judge or any other members of the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly 'open' to returning to Giants

Odell Beckham Jr. has apparently not closed the door on a return to the New York Giants.

Eli Manning not worried about being 'serious' in retirement

The Giants legend is no longer holding back aspects of his true personality now that he's several years into his retirement from playing. 

Giants' Daniel Jones not focused on contract extension amid 4-1 start

The Giants declined the fifth-year option attached to Jones' rookie contract this past spring, and he has responded to that development by producing solid performances.

Sean McVay: Rams likely haven't made last offer to WR Odell Beckham Jr.

McVay praised Beckham Jr. and insinuated that the Rams will make another offer to the wide receiver. 

Cowboys' Dak Prescott 'antsy as ----' to return from injury

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott didn't dance around the issue when he was asked Wednesday how "antsy" he is to return from the thumb injury that's kept him out since Week 1 of the season.  "Antsy as f---," Prescott responded, as shared by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

Attorney: Man shoved by Raiders' Davante Adams has concussion symptoms

Dan Curry of the Brown & Curry law firm told Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post that 20-year-old Park Zebley is still receiving medical treatment following Monday's incident and "suffered some concussion symptoms" as a result of Adams' actions. 

Cowboys' Mike McCarthy: Play of Cooper Rush doesn't affect return of Dak Prescott

Cooper Rush is set to start again this Sunday night. McCarthy insisted such a decision has more to do with the health of Prescott than with the fact that Rush has gone 4-0 as a starter. 

Commanders' Jonathan Allen: NFL 'overreacting' to Tua Tagovailoa with roughing the passer calls

Jonathan Allen has become the latest person to link controversial roughing the passer penalties to the injuries suffered by Tua Tagovailoa.

Did Jerry Jones not put Dak Prescott on IR as motivational tactic?

Did Jones insist Prescott could return in four weeks as a way to keep the team motivated?

Brent Musburger jokes that Katherine Webb comments took heat off Brian Kelly

During the 2013 BCS National Championship Game Musburger went viral for commenting on the attractiveness of Katherine Webb, the then-girlfriend of Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron and the broadcaster joked that the incident took the heat off Kelly as his team was blown out.

Giants' Evan Neal listed among 'underperforming' first-round rookies

ESPN's Matt Miller named Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal as his top choice for the most "underperforming" first-round selection from the 2022 NFL Draft. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady invests in Major League Pickleball expansion team

Earlier this month, ESPN's Amanda Loudin called the recreational game known as pickleball "the hottest up-and-coming sport right now."

Patriots QB Mac Jones reportedly has 'decent' chance to play vs. Browns

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that a source said Jones has a "decent" chance to return to the lineup when the 2-3 Patriots play at the 2-3 Cleveland Browns this Sunday. 

Yankees' Aaron Judge praised for 'creating' Anthony Rizzo HR in ALDS win

Aaron Judge went 0-3 with three strikeouts during Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALDS but nevertheless helped create the contest's pivotal offensive moment.