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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

Boomer Esiason: Lamar Jackson to the Jets makes 'absolutely no sense'

Former NFL quarterback and current radio host Boomer Esiason isn't a fan of the New York Jets possibly trading for Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson.

Eagles' A.J. Brown discusses frustrations amid 'diva' talk

Questions arose after TV cameras showed Nick Sirianni speaking with a seemingly frustrated Brown, who caught just three of six targets for 22 yards and no touchdowns in the blowout.

Scooter belonging to Guardians manager Terry Francona recovered, returned

The story of the missing scooter belonging to the Guardians manager has a happy ending. 

Charles Barkley criticizes Shannon Sharpe over Grizzlies-Lakers incident

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has shared his thoughts on the actions of Shannon Sharpe during this past Friday's game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers.

Jaguars GM: Trevor Lawrence, Doug Pederson 'a marriage made in heaven'

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke believes the best is yet to come regarding the relationship between second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence and first-year head coach Doug Pederson. 

Rob Gronkowski understands Tom Brady response to latest retirement question

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski understands why Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady offered such a strong response to the latest question about his playing future.

ESPN draft guru reveals concern about Alabama QB Bryce Young

ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper has revealed the main concern voiced by pro teams about Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young. 

Richard Sherman on Tom Brady: 'You hate to see a fall from grace'

Former Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman sounds like he believes Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady showed his true current form in the playoff loss to the Cowboys.

Bruce Arians 'extremely unhappy' over Buccaneers coaching moves

Tampa Bay Buccaneers senior advisor Bruce Arians isn't pleased over coaching moves made after the club suffered a humiliating 31-14 playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Report: 49ers trading Trey Lance 'unlikely' despite rise of Brock Purdy

It appears quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Trey Lance may be sharing the San Francisco 49ers' locker room this coming summer and fall, after all.

Bills' Josh Allen slams 'stupid' Damar Hamlin conspiracy theories

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen doesn't want to hear any bizarre conspiracy theories regarding the recovery of teammate Damar Hamlin. "Yeah, that’s

Bills GM Brandon Beane defends WR Stefon Diggs after controversial actions

Diggs caught just four of 10 targets for 35 yards and no touchdowns against Cincinnati. 

NFC exec links Packers' Aaron Rodgers with Colts amid Jets rumors

The New York Jets may have a battle on their hands if they're serious about trying to land Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. 

Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon praises 49ers' Brock Purdy

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon is taking San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy seriously ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game. 

Packers' Aaron Rodgers mentions Jets' talent amid rumors

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers seems to know quite a bit about the New York Jets this offseason. 

Speculation arises after Cowboys' Jerry, Stephen Jones, cancel radio interviews

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones have generated headlines by saying nothing. 

UFC star Conor McGregor denies assaulting woman in 2022

McGregor spokesperson Karen Kessler has released a statement in response to allegations that the 34-year-old assaulted a woman on his yacht in Ibiza during the summer of 2022. 

Former NFL executive: Cowboys should fire Mike McCarthy

Former NFL executive and current ESPN personality Mike Tannenbaum is not a fan of the Dallas Cowboys possibly giving head coach Mike McCarthy another season.

Patriots' Mac Jones reportedly 'very' excited to work with OC Bill O'Brien

Mark Daniels of MassLive has reported that New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is "very" excited to be coached by new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien.

NFL executives linking Ravens' Lamar Jackson with Falcons?

Yet another story is linking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson with the Atlanta Falcons this winter. 

Former 49ers safety calls Brock Purdy 'the second coming of Tom Brady'

Tom Brady hasn't yet retired, but that isn't stopping members of the football community from already looking for the next version of the all-time great quarterback. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady blasts NFLPA over tripping fine

Tom Brady isn't happy with the NFL Players Association after he was fined $16,444 for trying to trip Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker two Mondays ago. 

Giants legend says sitting starters in Week 18 cost New York vs. Eagles

New York Giants legend Tiki Barber once again criticized the team's decision to rest starters for Week 18, this time after Saturday's 38-7 playoff loss at the Philadelphia Eagles.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan defends Arik Armstead over missed safety vs. Cowboys

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan understands why defensive end Arik Armstead didn't go for a game-clinching safety of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott late in Sunday's 19-12 win.

Devin McCourty seems to defend Patriots before Rob Gronkowski comments

Gronkowski featured for the Patriots from 2010 through the 2018 season and said during an appearance on FanDuel TV's "Up & Adams" program which aired after King's podcast that "it felt like you were in super depression for like two days" whenever he lost a game during his New England tenure.