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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

Insider: Size, age should scare teams from signing Aaron Judge to long-term deal

The Athletic's Keith Law has given two reasons why teams should think twice before locking New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge down via a long-term deal.

HC Robert Saleh: Jets must 'find more opportunities' for WR Elijah Moore

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh understands wide receiver Elijah Moore must be more involved in the offense moving forward.

Todd Bowles critical of Tom Brady's performance in loss to Ravens

Whatever is ailing Brady and company, they'll look to right the ship when they host the 3-4 Los Angeles Rams Sunday.

Ryan Fitzpatrick names 'giant red flag' he saw with Jets QB Zach Wilson

Wilson has had issues staying healthy and protecting the football in his young NFL career.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan has 'always been a fan' of Odell Beckham Jr.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan seemingly wouldn't mind adding free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to his offense this fall.

Yankees' Harrison Bader: If Albert Pujols can leave, so can Aaron Judge

Outfielder Harrison Bader believes All-Star and teammate Aaron Judge could make a move away from the New York Yankees after the World Series.

Giants could explore contract extensions for Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley during bye week

Both Jones and Barkley are in the final seasons of their rookie contracts featuring for a New York team that entered its break at 6-2.

Jets GM Joe Douglas: Elijah Moore 'was always going to' stay with team

Douglas has indicated that sending Moore to a different team wasn't on the table. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady reportedly 'didn't want' to divorce Gisele Bundchen

A new report indicates Brady "wanted to do whatever he needed to do to fix things" because he "didn't want the marriage to end."

Giants GM Joe Schoen 'would consider' signing Odell Beckham Jr.

First-year general manager Joe Schoen seems open to a reunion between the New York Giants and free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this fall.

Ryan Fitzpatrick: Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence 'needs more alpha in him'

Retired NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't hiding his feelings about Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller Trevor Lawrence this fall.

Commanders confirm death of HC Ron Rivera's mother

The Commanders haven't said if Rivera will again step away from the club this week as Washington prepares to host the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings Sunday. 

Watch: Deion Sanders bans Jackson State players from leaving Houston hotel after Takeoff's death

Deion Sanders has would not let his players leave the team hotel after rapper Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston early Tuesday morning. 

Agent: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has 'no intention' of resigning

Klopp began his Liverpool reign in the fall of 2015 and has won the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup with the storied club.

Pat McAfee blasts NFL over ban of logos for his show

Former punter Pat McAfee blasted the NFL during Monday's episode of the popular show that shares his name. 

Angels reportedly showing 'no appetite' to discuss Shohei Ohtani trade

Both the New York Mets and New York Yankees have been linked with Ohtani in early rumors ahead of the upcoming offseason.

Tom Brady thinks Bill Belichick will 'go down as the greatest coach of all time'

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will forever be linked and the all-time great QB had some nice things to say about his former coach, during Monday's edition of his "Let's Go!" SiriusXM program and podcast. 

Michael Irvin on Packers' lack of support for Aaron Rodgers: 'It’s something personal'

Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has blasted the Green Bay Packers over a perceived lack of support for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.  "I’m starting to really believe there’s something here," Irvin explained during an edition of ESPN's "First Take" program, per Paulina Dedaj of Fox News.

Jose Canseco: Yankees' Aaron Judge should leave 'dump' New York

Retired slugger Jose Canseco took to Twitter late Monday night/early Tuesday morning to campaign for All-Star Aaron Judge to leave the New York Yankees via free agency. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady focused on children, football after 'amicable' divorce

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has offered his first public verbal comments on his divorce from Gisele Bündchen.

Rams' Sean McVay expects Cooper Kupp to play vs. Buccaneers after ankle scare

Kupp suffered the setback when the Rams were trailing by 17 points with roughly a minute to play in Sunday's defeat.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady reportedly made 'too little, too late' effort to save marriage

Brady has received criticism this fall for his on-the-field performances, for causing supposed "distractions" for the Buccaneers.

Jets' Robert Saleh has 'full confidence' in Zach Wilson, not making QB change

The Jets head coach confirmed on Monday Wilson is his starting quarterback until further notice. 

Report: Panthers' D.J. Moore correctly flagged in loss to Falcons

Moore caught a 62-yard touchdown pass to tie Sunday's game with 12 seconds left, but his 15-yard penalty made the subsequent extra point a 48-yard attempt.

Adam Schefter links Odell Beckham Jr. with 49ers

New acquisition Christian McCaffrey made 49ers history when he recorded a rushing, receiving and passing touchdown in the club's 31-14 win over the Rams.