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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

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. 

Eli Manning thinks NFL should consider video review for roughing the passer penalties

Add Eli Manning to the list of football personalities who think the NFL should consider allowing coaches to request video replay reviews of roughing the passer penalties following the events of Week 5 of the 2022 season. 

Guardians' Myles Straw: Yankees fans got 'personal' in ALDS loss

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw expected to encounter a hostile environment during Tuesday's Game 1 of the American League Division Series at the New York Yankees.

Jimmy Garoppolo jokes 49ers story 'will be a hell of a movie'

The 49ers veteran quarterback seems to appreciate the uniqueness of a saga that truly began when his employer traded up to select signal-caller Trey Lance third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Could Giants P Jamie Gillan miss Ravens game over passport issues?

Reporter Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday that Gillan, born in Scotland, has not yet returned from the team's trip to London due to "passport issues."

Stats show Buccaneers' Tom Brady doesn't draw high number of roughing the passer calls

Although it might seem like Brady constantly draws roughing the passer penalties, statistics say otherwise.

Giants roasting Darnay Holmes over 'freaky' viral video

Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes became an unknowing star of a somewhat not-safe-for-work video that showed him receiving treatment from a trainer while on the sideline.

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels supports Davante Adams 'as a human being' after shoving incident

"I support Davante wholeheartedly as a human being," McDaniels said. "As a person, he's a great guy. I know that was an unfortunate situation."

NFL reportedly 'unlikely' to allow video review for roughing the passer penalties

The league doesn't want a replay of what occurred when it made pass interference reviewable for a single campaign after the NFC Championship in January 2019.

Commanders' Carson Wentz not 'overly concerned' with Ron Rivera's comments

Wentz has, now on his third NFL team in three seasons, continues to struggle with consistency.

Roughing the passer penalties down in 2022 NFL season despite several controversial calls in Week 5

A pair of controversial roughing calls in Week 5 have put the spotlight on the rule, but overall the number of roughing calls are down significantly through the start of the 2022 season.

Protester trucked by Rams' Bobby Wagner reportedly suffered concussion

There's more information about the individual who filed a police report against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner after Wagner trucked that person amid an on-the-field invasion that occurred during the Week 4 "Monday Night Football" game.

Panthers' Baker Mayfield reportedly out two to six weeks with high-ankle sprain

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero added that Baker Mayfield is not going on injured reserve.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo: Shoulder is 'getting better and better'

Garoppolo is currently seventh among eligible quarterbacks with a 97.8 passer rating, 21st with a 41.4 total QBR and 25th with a 60.7% completion percentage on the season.