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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

Panthers again linked with Sean Payton after firing of Matt Rhule

With Rhule officially out in Carolina, the team is once again being linked to Payton.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson wants to be like Randy Moss but with a Super Bowl

Jefferson wants to be like Moss, but hopes he can add one achievement that eluded the all-time great.

Deshaun Watson reportedly 'on track' to meet terms for reinstatement

Watson can return to the team facility this week for the first time since his suspension began and is reportedly on track to meet all requirements for reinstatement. 

Watch: Mets announcer blasts Buck Showalter over Joe Musgrove substance check

SNY's Gary Cohen, the television play-by-play announcer for the Mets, offered heavy criticism of Showalter following Sunday's contest. 

Browns' Myles Garrett cleared to play less than two weeks after car crash

Both Garrett and Stefanski confirmed on Friday that the 26-year-old will be good to go for Sunday's home game against the 2-2 Chargers. 

Giants HC Brian Daboll neither confirms, denies interest in Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr. raised eyebrows when he visited with members of the New York Giants, his former team, earlier this week. 

49ers TE George Kittle will trade lack of catches, stats for wins

Shanahan admitted he wants to get Kittle the ball more but only if doing so makes sense depending on what's happening during the game.

Bill Belichick still won't confirm if Matt Patricia is Patriots' offensive play-caller

Before Week 1 of the regular season, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick publicly backed former NFL coaches Matt Patricia and Joe Judge serving

Is Giants-Packers London game headed toward a shootout?

A bottom-third rated Packers run defense could mean trouble for Green Bay — and some runaway offensive potential — as they prepare to face the NFL's leading rusher in Saquon Barkley in London this Sunday.

Rams practicing silent count in anticipation of Cowboys fans taking over SoFi Stadium

The Rams have dealt with opposing fans taking over their home stadium several times before, and clearly Sean McVay has found ways to get him players prepared for it.

NFC assistant GM admits his team 'undervalued' Patriots QB Bailey Zappe during draft

Zappe will make his first career start with Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer injured.

Giants' Saquon Barkley praises Daniel Jones' toughness ahead of Packers game

Star running back Saquon Barkley explained how Jones' ability to repeatedly bounce back from physical setbacks offers a boost for teammates, particularly ahead of such a massive contest.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'not completely healthy' after offseason surgery

Garoppolo explained on the latest edition of the "The TK Show" podcast with The Athletic's Tim Kawakami that he still isn't fully recovered from his procedure. 

Watch: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson not running for president

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed during an appearance on the CBS "Sunday Morning" program that he has officially ruled out running for U.S. president.

Colts owner Jim Irsay likens 'ugly win' to Raquel Welch

The Indianapolis Colts improved to 2-2-1 on the 2022 NFL season via Thursday's 12-9 overtime win at the Denver Broncos in a game that featured so little

Braves' late-season stats show they may be favorites to repeat as World Series champions

The Braves finished second to win the 2022 World Series in votes submitted by members of the ESPN panel, trailing only the Dodgers.

Aaron Judge home run chase gave Yankees early taste of playoff atmosphere

Players with no previous playoff experience such as shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa now have some idea of what it's like to perform on the sport's biggest stages.

Columnist: Buccaneers' Tom Brady should play until he's 50 if divorce reports are true

Ken Willis of the Daytona Beach News-Journal suggested that Brady "should try to play until he’s 50" and not retire after the 2022 NFL campaign.

Watch: Analyst crushes 'poser' Broncos QB Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos star quarterback Russell Wilson has been getting absolutely crushed by analysts and fans, alike, after his lackluster "Thursday Night Football" performance.

Patriots' Bailey Zappe channels Bill Belichick when discussing status for Lions game

Fourth-round draft pick Bailey Zappe may be just a rookie, but he's already learned well from the boss about being vague with reporters.

Browns' Nick Chubb ahead of Giants' Saquon Barkley in RB power rankings

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb and New York Giants star ball-carrier Saquon Barkley both had excellent showings in Week 4.

Rams' Bobby Wagner defended for trucking fan who stormed field

The fan who ran onto the field filed a police report against Bobby Wagner over the tackle. But radio personalities and Rams head coach Sean McVay are coming to Wagner's defense.

Steve Young compares 49ers' Deebo Samuel to Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens

Samuel is more of a dual-threat than either Rice or Owens were during their incredible careers.

Raiders apologize for erroneously announcing Clarence Davis had died

Reports of Clarence Davis' death have been greatly exaggerated.

Steelers OC: No 'drastic difference' in play calls with Kenny Pickett starting

It sounds like the play calling won't be changing much with Pickett now under center.