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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

Bill Belichick still won't confirm if Matt Patricia is Patriots' offensive play-caller

Before Week 1 of the regular season, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick publicly backed former NFL coaches Matt Patricia and Joe Judge serving

Is Giants-Packers London game headed toward a shootout?

A bottom-third rated Packers run defense could mean trouble for Green Bay — and some runaway offensive potential — as they prepare to face the NFL's leading rusher in Saquon Barkley in London this Sunday.

Rams practicing silent count in anticipation of Cowboys fans taking over SoFi Stadium

The Rams have dealt with opposing fans taking over their home stadium several times before, and clearly Sean McVay has found ways to get him players prepared for it.

NFC assistant GM admits his team 'undervalued' Patriots QB Bailey Zappe during draft

Zappe will make his first career start with Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer injured.

Giants' Saquon Barkley praises Daniel Jones' toughness ahead of Packers game

Star running back Saquon Barkley explained how Jones' ability to repeatedly bounce back from physical setbacks offers a boost for teammates, particularly ahead of such a massive contest.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'not completely healthy' after offseason surgery

Garoppolo explained on the latest edition of the "The TK Show" podcast with The Athletic's Tim Kawakami that he still isn't fully recovered from his procedure. 

Watch: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson not running for president

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed during an appearance on the CBS "Sunday Morning" program that he has officially ruled out running for U.S. president.

Colts owner Jim Irsay likens 'ugly win' to Raquel Welch

The Indianapolis Colts improved to 2-2-1 on the 2022 NFL season via Thursday's 12-9 overtime win at the Denver Broncos in a game that featured so little

Braves' late-season stats show they may be favorites to repeat as World Series champions

The Braves finished second to win the 2022 World Series in votes submitted by members of the ESPN panel, trailing only the Dodgers.

Aaron Judge home run chase gave Yankees early taste of playoff atmosphere

Players with no previous playoff experience such as shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa now have some idea of what it's like to perform on the sport's biggest stages.

Columnist: Buccaneers' Tom Brady should play until he's 50 if divorce reports are true

Ken Willis of the Daytona Beach News-Journal suggested that Brady "should try to play until he’s 50" and not retire after the 2022 NFL campaign.

Watch: Analyst crushes 'poser' Broncos QB Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos star quarterback Russell Wilson has been getting absolutely crushed by analysts and fans, alike, after his lackluster "Thursday Night Football" performance.

Patriots' Bailey Zappe channels Bill Belichick when discussing status for Lions game

Fourth-round draft pick Bailey Zappe may be just a rookie, but he's already learned well from the boss about being vague with reporters.

Browns' Nick Chubb ahead of Giants' Saquon Barkley in RB power rankings

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb and New York Giants star ball-carrier Saquon Barkley both had excellent showings in Week 4.

Rams' Bobby Wagner defended for trucking fan who stormed field

The fan who ran onto the field filed a police report against Bobby Wagner over the tackle. But radio personalities and Rams head coach Sean McVay are coming to Wagner's defense.

Steve Young compares 49ers' Deebo Samuel to Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens

Samuel is more of a dual-threat than either Rice or Owens were during their incredible careers.

Raiders apologize for erroneously announcing Clarence Davis had died

Reports of Clarence Davis' death have been greatly exaggerated.

Steelers OC: No 'drastic difference' in play calls with Kenny Pickett starting

It sounds like the play calling won't be changing much with Pickett now under center.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: Andy Reid 'stole the show' in State Farm ad

The commercial features Reid "getting personal" by drawing fake mustaches on players' faces to match his famous facial hair.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady roasts quality of NFL: 'I watch a lot of bad football'

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will enter Thursday evening as one of 15 teams with a 2-2 record. 

Shaquille O’Neal on weight loss: 'I had that Charles Barkley retirement body'

It appears O’Neal was inspired by Barkley to get in better shape ahead of the 2022-23 season. 

Report: Gisele Bündchen threatened to divorce Tom Brady 'several times' over football

Bundchen's unhappiness with Brady's extended football career has reportedly been an issue for years.

Drew Brees could consider return to broadcasting

Brees spent a season doing broadcasting following his retirement from the NFL but stepped away this season. It sounds like a return could be in the cards.

Seahawks' DK Metcalf knew QB Geno Smith would be 'great' as starter

Geno Smith has been one of the pleasant surprises of the 2022 NFL season en route to guiding the Seahawks to a respectable 2-2 record.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett: Mitchell Trubisky 'one of the best teammates I’ve been able to come across'

No matter who is the starter, it appears Pickett and Trubisky have each other's back.