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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

Frank Reich wants to be head coach again

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich wants to return to the sidelines sooner rather than later.

Giants' Julian Love: Xavier McKinney accident 'a freak thing '

The Giants safety has come to the defense of his teammate regarding McKinney's costly ATV accident.

Tom Brady: Buccaneers' effort level on game-day is 'embarrassing'

Brady seemed to call teammates out following Sunday's win over the Rams. 

Giants' Xavier McKinney wasn't 'reckless' during ATV incident

Xavier McKinney has addressed his ATV accident that will cost him at least a month of action.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers to give Cowboys' Mike McCarthy 'a big old hug'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is excited to see Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy this Sunday.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady defends receivers who drop passes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has come to the defense of teammates who drop his passes during games. 

Watch: Robert Griffin III makes ayahuasca joke about Packers' Aaron Rodgers

Robert Griffin III is the latest noteworthy individual to take a shot at Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

Dan Orlovsky teasing he could leave ESPN to join Jeff Saturday with Colts?

It appears Jeff Saturday may not be the last person to leave ESPN for the Indianapolis Colts this month. 

Insider: Jimmy Garoppolo 'has to be a live 49ers option for 2023'

With Trey Lance out of the picture due to injury this year, Garoppolo has another chance to prove his worth to the Niners.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady still watches the Patriots 'every week'

It's clear Brady is still fond of his former team in New England.

Mets reportedly will make 'strong' early offer for Jacob deGrom

It appears the New York Mets aren't willing to lose ace Jacob deGrom without putting up a fight. 

Report: 'Consensus belief' is that Aaron Judge will stay with Yankees

There's another indication that the New York Yankees may be close to re-signing All-Star slugger Aaron Judge.

A.J. Brown: 8-0 Eagles 'not caught up in trying to go perfect'

A.J. Brown is keeping his eyes on the prize.

Analyst believes Giants will give Saquon Barkley a long-term extension

The Football Database shows Barkley enters the weekend second only to Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins with 968 total yards from scrimmage.

Mets' Mark Canha 'loved' playing in New York as Yankees struggled with home market

The New York Mets and New York Yankees seemingly had different experiences playing in the country's largest sports market this season.  

Jeffery Simmons says Titans defensive line can 'dominate' Chiefs

Tennessee has won five in a row, and yet Oddschecker pointed out early Friday evening the Chiefs were listed as 12.5-point favorites.

Jets WR Elijah Moore 'ready to play' after trade drama

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore hopes to contribute against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday.  "I feel good. Had a good day at practice, have a good week coming up," Moore explained after Friday's practice session, per Phillip Martinez of SNY.

Nets' Kevin Durant insists he doesn't condone hate speech, antisemitism

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant took to Twitter on Friday to "clarify" comments he made earlier in the day.  "Just wanna clarify the statements I made at shootaround, I see some people are confused," Durant tweeted.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson responds to 'threat' from AEW wrestler Chris Jericho

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has responded to a "threat" made by All Elite Wrestling star Chris Jericho.

ESPN's Ryan Clark: 3-5 Buccaneers will win NFC South

Ryan Clark still likes the 3-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC South title.  "Tom Brady has built up so much emotional revenue from all of us that we believe he can fix anything.

Report: Brian Cashman '100 percent' will remain Yankees general manager

Cashman has served as Yankees general manager since 1998 and previously worked without a contract for more than a month in the fall of 2017.

Nets GM Sean Marks: Kyrie Irving apology 'not enough' to return from suspension

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has made it known what star Kyrie Irving must do to potentially return from his suspension. 

Jets' Zach Wilson to be 'aggressively smart' vs. Bills

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson may dial back his "hero ball" tendencies against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday.

Yankees reportedly 'feeling more confident' about re-signing Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees seem more optimistic about keeping slugger Aaron Judge now that November is here.