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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

Analyst predicts Odell Beckham Jr. will sign with Cowboys

CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan has become the latest person to link free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. with the Dallas Cowboys.  "When he does put

Mets' Mark Canha: Jacob deGrom 'told me he wants to come back'

New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha has offered promising news to fans regarding the future of ace Jacob deGrom. For a piece published Friday, Mike Puma

Yankees' Aaron Boone didn't worry about job security after ALCS sweep

Boone signed a three-year contract that includes a club option for 2025 in October 2021.

Mets reportedly don't 'plan to fight the Yankees' for Aaron Judge

It appears the New York Mets don't intend to "steal" All-Star slugger Aaron Judge from the New York Yankees.

Mina Kimes: Ravens should call WR Odell Beckham Jr.

Add the Baltimore Ravens to the list of teams linked with free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this fall.

Anti-Defamation League: Nets' Kyrie Irving broke 'promise' with latest comments

Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt has lashed out at Kyrie Irving over the latest remarks made by the Brooklyn Nets star. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady addresses divorce in first press conference since split

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady addressed the elephant in the room during his first press conference since his divorce from Gisele Bündchen.

Insider suggests Tom Brady could sign with 49ers for 2023 NFL season

Whether or not Shanahan and general manager John Lynch would risk their jobs by essentially giving up on Lance to start a 46-year-old version of Brady is unknown. 

Steve Young compares Niners RB Christian McCaffrey to Ricky Watters, Lamar Jackson

Hall of Famer Steve Young has visions of retired running back Ricky Watters and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson when he sees San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey. 

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence addresses criticism

He'll look to turn things around when the Jaguars host the 2-5 Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday. 

Jim Nantz: Discussing Tom Brady's divorce during games is 'out of bounds'

Jim Nantz has no intentions of mentioning the divorce of Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen during Tampa Bay Buccaneers games. 

Texans WR Brandin Cooks in danger of voiding guaranteed salary for 2023?

Wide receiver Brandin Cooks may have millions of reasons to make up with the Houston Texans as soon as possible. 

Bills' Josh Allen defends Jets' Zach Wilson amid mounting criticism

Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen has come to the defense of New York Jets starter Zach Wilson.

Nestor Cortes Jr. wants 'captain' Aaron Judge to stay with Yankees

Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. wants Aaron Judge to stay with the New York Yankees for more than just on-the-field reasons.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce: Kadarius Toney is 'an absolute beast with the ball in his hands'

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce is a fan of new acquisition Kadarius Toney. 

Jewish Nets superfan 'Mr. Whammy' to send letter to Kyrie Irving over controversy

Bruce Reznick, better known as "Mr. Whammy," told Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post that he's written Irving a letter regarding the guard's controversial sharing of a link to a movie and book that contain antisemitic tropes on his social media.

Giants GM Joe Schoen in contact with big-name free agent's reps

Schoen explained multiple factors will impact if the dynamic talent could potentially join the organization.

T.J. Hockenson thought Lions could trade him, but not to Vikings

Tight end T.J. Hockenson was admittedly surprised the Detroit Lions agreed to send him to the division-rival Minnesota Vikings before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. 

Rams HC Sean McVay 'very encouraged' by conversation with Cam Akers

Akers may return to the Rams' rotation for this Sunday's game at the Buccaneers. 

Giants GM Joe Schoen on Saquon Barkley: 'We'd like to keep him around here'

Schoen also hinted he and Barkley may be on the same page regarding the future. 

Analyst: Jets QB Zach Wilson 'seeing ghosts' like Sam Darnold did

Jason La Canfora has become the latest NFL insider to pile on Zach Wilson.

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney 'kind of shocked' Giants traded him

The Chiefs wide receiver apparently didn't expect the Giants to move him ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

Bills GM comments on potential Odell Beckham Jr. pursuit

The OBJ-to-Buffalo chatter will surely intensify after what Brandon Beane had to say.