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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

Watch: Bill Belichick says Patriots will handle Mac Jones injury 'day by day' 12 times

Belichick responded to a handful of questions by saying the Patriots were taking Jones' recovery "day by day" a total of 12 times during the media session.

Jets QB Zach Wilson '100 percent' heading into Steelers game

Wilson addressed media members later in the day and insisted he's fully recovered from his setback.

Mets, Braves could play two games day after season due to Hurricane Ian

It was previously reported that MLB was discussing contingency plans for the upcoming three-game series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves scheduled

Yankees legend Derek Jeter talks infamous 'Derek Eater' headline

Retired Yankees legend Derek Jeter suffered a fractured left ankle during the 2012 MLB playoffs and then had insult added to that injury the following month when the New York Post referred to him as "Derek Eater" after an purportedly unflattering photo of him was released.

Boomer Esiason: Giants could shop Saquon Barkley before trade deadline

The 2-1 Giants remain one of the positive surprises of the opening month of the 2022 NFL season.

Bomani Jones: 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo 'just isn’t good'

"I know that people have a bit of an emotional attachment to Jimmy Garoppolo that I find to be peculiar, but he just ain’t it. And he hasn’t been it, Jones said.

Fan hits, bites usher at Braves-Nationals game

The Atlanta Braves pulled into a tie with the New York Mets atop the National League East division standings thanks in part to their 8-2 victory over the

NFL: 'Every indication' is concussion protocols were followed with Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would probably prefer to be in headlines this week for his team's 3-0 record but hasn't been so lucky due to the controversy related to his employer's decision to allow him to return to the field during Sunday's eventual win over Buffalo.

Browns All-Pro Myles Garrett not ruled out vs. Falcons after car crash

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski wasn't yet ready to rule the 26-year-old out for this coming Sunday's game at the 1-2 Atlanta Falcons when he spoke with reporters Wednesday.

Report: Jamal Crawford replacing Dwyane Wade for TNT's NBA coverage

It was reported earlier this month that retired Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade had elected to leave Turner Sports and TNT's coverage of the NBA to focus on

MLB has contingency plans for Mets-Braves series amid Hurricane Ian threat

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves began Wednesday deadlocked atop the National League East standings at 97-58 ahead of a pivotal three-game series between

Analyst: Stats show Yankees' Aaron Judge isn't pressing amid home run chase

Multiple MLB insiders said earlier this week that they believed New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge was "wearing down a bit" and even "pressing" amid his attempt to at least match the American League single-season record of 61 home runs set by Yankees legend Roger Maris in 1961.

Tom Brady and family evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ian amid alleged drama

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bündchen have been in headlines since late in the summer due to their alleged marital issues

Marlins reportedly asking Mets fans to fill ballpark for Braves series

It appears some within the Marlins organization found an interesting way to try to fill LoanDepot Park during the campaign-closing series against the division-rival Atlanta Braves from Oct. 3-5. 

Cowboys' Dak Prescott 'probably' out vs. Commanders, has no timeline to start throwing

Prescott says that he's "looking at" returning for the Week 5 game at the Rams on Oct. 9. 

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa says he doesn't have head injury, wants to play vs. Bengals

Tagovailoa claimed he's dealing with back pain, not a head injury, but he is trying to do all he can to play against the Bengals.

Decision on moving Chiefs-Bucs game over Hurricane Ian could come as late as Friday

An NFL spokesperson said Tuesday that the league currently is "not discussing any potential sites" for relocating the game.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers calls Patriots' Bill Belichick best coach of all time

"He's the best coach of all time," Rodgers said of Belichick. "He's a legend, living legend."

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes downplays 'disagreement' with OC Eric Bieniemy

Mahomes insisted he and Bieniemy moved on from any supposed controversy inside the locker room before the game's second half and that fans and media members made the incident "more of a big deal" than it was.

Buccaneers postpone Bruce Arians' Ring of Honor induction with Hurricane Ian looming

Including postseason play, Arians notched a 36-19 record during his Buccaneers tenure and guided the club to its Super Bowl LV win over the Chiefs in February 2021.

Mom of Yankees' Aaron Judge goes viral over intentional walk reaction

Patty Judge registered disappointment as only a mother could after her son was intentionally walked Monday night while in hot pursuit of Roger Maris' AL home-run record.

Analyst: 49ers offense 'flat' without former OC Mike McDaniel

Mike McDaniel served as the run game coordinator and, more recently, the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers before the Miami Dolphins hired him as their new and current head coach this past winter. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady: Hurricane-altered practices no excuse ahead of Chiefs game

Brady noted that a Chiefs team coming off an upset loss to the Indianapolis Colts won't be feeling sorry for the Buccaneers over their altered schedule. 

MLB insiders believe Aaron Judge will stay with Yankees past 2022?

Aaron Judge boldly rejected a seven-year, $213.5 million contract extension offer from the Yankees before Opening Day and is set to cash in via a larger deal given to him either by his current employer or a different club.

Wife of Cowboys' Cooper Rush trolls Giants for cutting him

The 28-year-old completed 21-of-31 passes for 215 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions against the Giants.