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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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October 17, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Radio host: Not a 'slam dunk' Tom Brady finishes 2022 NFL season

Brady was heavily criticized for missing a team walk-through to attend the wedding of Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Friday.

October 17, 2022 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Bill Belichick credits players, coaches after record-tying win

Belichick tied former Chicago Bears coach George Halas for second on the all-time wins list, playoffs included. Don Shula holds the record for most NFL coaching wins with 347.

October 17, 2022 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers reportedly benched Mitchell Trubisky after 'heated exchange' with Diontae Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin originally benched Mitchell Trubisky in favor of Kenny Pickett during the 24-20 loss against the New York Jets and has kept Pickett atop his depth chart since.

October 17, 2022 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' Stephen Jones doesn't commit to Dak Prescott starting vs. Lions

Dak Prescott said after Sunday's 26-17 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles that he expects to return to the lineup against the 1-4 Detroit Lions.

October 17, 2022 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles' Nick Sirianni explains f-bomb late in win over Cowboys

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni went viral in the closing seconds of Sunday's prime-time win over the rival Cowboys and later explained why he was so animated.

October 17, 2022 | NFL

Panthers trade Robbie Anderson to Cardinals after bench incident

The 1-5 Carolina Panthers and wide receiver Robbie Anderson seemingly went through a public breakup on Sunday and had that divorce finalized on Monday.

October 17, 2022 | MLB

Mike Francesa blasts Bob Costas over Guardians-Yankees ALDS broadcasts

New York sports talk radio legend Mike Francesa would appreciate it if broadcasting icon Bob Costas would let the action speak for itself.

October 17, 2022 | MLB

Should Guardians be favored over Yankees in Game 5 of ALDS?

As of early Monday afternoon, FanDuel Sportsbook had the Yankees listed as -154 favorites to defeat the Guardians in their Game 5 ALDS showdown. But does the sportsbook have it wrong?

October 17, 2022 | New England Patriots

Bill Belichick won't commit to starting Mac Jones over Bailey Zappe

The always cagey Belichick won't commit to reinstating Jones atop the depth chart upon his return from injury.

October 14, 2022 | New York Giants

Giants' Tyrod Taylor on concussion protocols: 'You have to protect the player from himself'

Taylor has had four diagnosed concussions since August 2017 and seems to understand the seriousness of that reality.

October 14, 2022 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' Dak Prescott listed as questionable, could potentially dress for game vs. Eagles

The Cowboys left the door open for Prescott to serve as a backup to Cooper Rush on Sunday.

October 14, 2022 | MLB

Watch: Aaron Judge hears boos from Yankees fans in Game 2 loss to Guardians

Judge heard some boos from the Yankee Stadium faithful following his fourth strikeout in Friday's Game 2 loss.

October 14, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Tom Brady offers 'relationship advice' amid divorce rumors

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady chose an interesting time to sign off on the release of a clip showing him offering "relationship advice" to a fan. As shared by the Joe Bucs Fan website, the Buccaneers posted a new "Armchair QB" YouTube video on Thursday that features Brady answering submitted questions.

October 14, 2022 | New York Jets

Jets RB Breece Hall on not being first-round pick: 'I definitely took some receipts'

Rookie running back Breece Hall hasn't forgotten that he fell to the second round and overall pick No. 36 before the New York Jets selected him in the 2022 NFL Draft.

October 14, 2022 | Tennessee Volunteers

Vols fans hope Peyton Manning brings Dolly Parton to Tennessee for 'College GameDay' Saturday

Some fans have taken to social media to suggest that Manning is bringing none other than Dolly Parton to the "College GameDay" set when he serves as the guest game-picker for Saturday's show.

October 14, 2022 | Los Angeles Rams

Cam Akers out vs. Panthers; Rams in 'uncharted territory'

Cam Akers won't play against the Panthers on Sunday in the latest indication that the ball-carrier could soon have a new football home.

October 14, 2022 | NFL

Ravens' J.K. Dobbins to outperform Giants' Saquon Barkley in Week 6?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley enters the Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens a legitimate Offensive Player of the Year candidate, but ESPN's Jamison Hensley explained for a piece published Friday that a different ball-carrier could steal the show at MetLife Stadium Sunday afternoon. "J.K.