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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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January 12, 2023 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Mac Jones reportedly angered Bill Belichick when trying to fix offense

The saga involving the New England Patriots, head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones continues to generate headlines.

January 12, 2023 | Michigan Wolverines

Jim Harbaugh, Michigan president release statements amid NFL reports

After the Wolverines fell to the TCU Horned Frogs in the CFP, Harbaugh indicated he would remain at Michigan through the winter months but was also sure to note that nobody knows what the future holds.

January 12, 2023 | Soccer

English soccer club grants player leave to appear on 'Love Island'

Macclesfield FC out of England confirmed Thursday that forward Tom Clare has been granted leave so that he can appear on the "Love Island" reality television show.

January 12, 2023 | New York Giants

Giants' Sterling Shepard regrets infamous boat trip before playoffs

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has admitted he regrets the infamous boat trip that preceded the club's last playoff appearance.

January 12, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers GM John Lynch addresses future amid departure rumors

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has insisted he's going nowhere this offseason.

January 12, 2023 | NFL

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux ready for playoffs because he's 'part Wolverine'

New York Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux has an interesting explanation for why he's 100 percent healthy ahead of Sunday's wild-card playoff game at the Minnesota Vikings.

January 12, 2023 | New York Jets

Jets' Robert Saleh suggests he could move on from Zach Wilson

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is singing somewhat of a different tune early into the team's offseason regarding quarterback Zach Wilson.

January 12, 2023 | Indianapolis Colts

QB with checkered past campaigns for second chance in NFL

Chad Kelly came off the bench to lead the Toronto Argonauts on a scoring drive against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers that helped Toronto win the Canadian Football League Grey Cup. Following that performance, he boldly and confidently claimed he could start for roughly 50% of the teams in the NFL.

January 12, 2023 | College Football

Michigan 'unlikely' to offer Jim Harbaugh new contract amid NFL interest?

It sounds as if the Michigan Wolverines won't match an offer for head coach Jim Harbaugh if a team tries to lure him back to the NFL.

January 12, 2023 | NFL

New report reveals Buccaneers QB Tom Brady could join AFC team

Football fans didn't have to wait until the offseason for the latest rumor linking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady with the Miami Dolphins to appear.

January 11, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers' Brandon Aiyuk suggests Brock Purdy could improve in playoffs

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has suggested fans haven't yet seen the best of rookie quarterback Brock Purdy this season.

January 11, 2023 | New York Giants

QB Daniel Jones to ask Giants legend for playoff advice

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will pick the brain of a club legend before making his NFL postseason debut Sunday at the Minnesota Vikings.

January 11, 2023 | MMA

UFC boss Dana White won't face punishment over New Year's Eve incident

UFC boss Dana White said he won't face punishment from the promotion or from parent company Endeavor over the much-publicized New Year’s Eve slapping incident involving his wife.

January 11, 2023 | Arizona Cardinals

Reports indicate that Sean Payton could pick Cardinals

The former Saints head coach may have already picked his new team assuming that club will have him this winter.

January 11, 2023 | New York Mets

Mets' Buck Showalter ranked most handsome manager in MLB

The New York Mets didn't sign All-Star Carlos Correa this winter but nevertheless notched a unique win following the holiday season. As Audacy's Ryan Chichester explained, the Gambling.com website has named Buck Showalter of the Mets the most handsome manager in all of MLB.