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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

Why Tom Brady, Sean Payton won't be package deal for Saints

For better or for worse, fans can stop dreaming about Sean Payton and Tom Brady teaming up to save the New Orleans Saints this offseason. 

Did Ravens' Sammy Watkins call Lamar Jackson out ahead of Bengals game?

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins seemed to call quarterback Lamar Jackson out regarding the injury Jackson is dealing with ahead of Sunday's wild-card playoff game at the Cincinnati Bengals.

Mike Francesa: Giants better off without Odell Beckham Jr.

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa believes the New York Giants won't miss wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. when they play at the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday's. Beckham took to Twitter on Thursday to defend himself. 

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of seven of nine charges

There's some resolution regarding accusations made against Manchester City defender and France international Benjamin Mendy. 

Al Michaels: Calling Thursday NFL games like selling a 'used car'

Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels still isn't hiding his feelings about some of the "Thursday Night Football" games he called for Amazon Prime Video this NFL season. 

Anonymous teammate says Cardinals 'created a monster' by paying Kyler Murray

It appears quarterback Kyler Murray may not be the most popular figure inside the Arizona Cardinals locker room this winter. 

WWE reportedly looking to sell company by middle of 2023

According to Josh Nason of Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online, professional wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer reported during the latest edition of the "Wrestling Observer Radio" program that JPMorgan is assisting WWE in its attempt to sell the company by the middle of 2023.

Mets legend Keith Hernandez complains baseball games are too 'lengthy'

New York Mets legend and SNY analyst Keith Hernandez seems to be a fan of anything that could decrease the lengths of MLB games.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

49ers GM John Lynch addresses future amid departure rumors

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Bills HC Sean McDermott focused on Dolphins amid Damar Hamlin recovery

McDermott seemingly doesn't want to hear any talk about the Bills becoming the new "America's Team" amid the recovery of Hamlin. 

Report: Mac Jones 'has universal support' in Patriots locker room

It appears some within the New England Patriots are all-in on quarterback Mac Jones heading into the offseason even as Bill Belichick declined to commit to the quarterback.