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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

Buccaneers' Tom Brady thankful Bills OC Ken Dorsey threw 'temper tantrum'

Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey experienced what some may call a meltdown at the conclusion of this past Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins. 

Offensive line, wide receivers failed Giants' Daniel Jones in loss to Cowboys

ESPN stats show that Jones endured five sacks and 12 quarterback hits during the contest, and the 25-year-old was pressured more than any other signal-caller in a single game this season.

Patriots' Mac Jones taking ankle injury 'day to day,' doesn't say if he'll miss time

Mac Jones somewhat surprisingly spoke with reporters at around 5 p.m. after the team confirmed Monday that the Patriots' second-year quarterback suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

Kobe Bryant video motivated Eagles ahead of win over Commanders

The 3-0 Philadelphia Eagles are one of the early feel-good stories of the 2022 NFL season and maybe the best overall team in at least the NFC after three weeks of action. It appears they had some extra motivation ahead of Sunday's dominant 24-8 win at the division-rival Washington Commanders. 

Browns All-Pro Myles Garrett has 'non-life-threatening injuries' after single-car accident

Browns All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett suffered what have been referred to as "non-life-threatening injuries" after he was involved in a single-car accident in Medina County, Ohio, on Monday afternoon.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa not in concussion protocol; has back, ankle soreness

Despite suffering a head injury during Sunday's win against Buffalo, Tua Tagovailoa has avoided the concussion protocol. However, his status for Thursday's game vs. Cincinnati is still questionable due to other injuries.

SiriusXM, 33rd Team put relationships with Brett Favre on hold amid alleged welfare scandal

Favre hasn't yet been charged with a crime in this matter, and his attorney, Bud Holmes, has denied that his client ever knowingly received welfare funds. 

Buccaneers, NFL monitoring Hurricane Ian ahead of Bucs-Chiefs 'SNF' clash

It appears the storm expected to make landfall in Florida at some point this week could also directly impact at least one NFL team and possibly one of the league's Week 4 games. 

Dallas Cowboys named most popular sports team in America

Per Google search data over the past 12 months, the Cowboys were the most searched-for-team in seven different states.

Lawrence Taylor: Tom Brady not better than Joe Montana

New York Giants legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor isn't buying into the notion that seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all-time.

Stats show offensive line to blame for hits, pressures Bengals' Joe Burrow has endured?

Despite taking 'only' two sacks in Sunday's win over the Jets, the numbers are clear: Bengals QB Joe Burrow is taking far too many hits and pressures behind his offensive line this season.

Hurricane Ian could disrupt pivotal Mets-Braves series

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves series held at Atlanta's Truist Park from Friday through Sunday could ultimately determine which of the two teams wins the National League East title, though the approaching Hurricane Ian could mean it'd be relocated.

Sean Payton thinks he will coach again because he's a 'retriever' who needs 'company' of people

Shortly after he stepped away from the New Orleans Saints in January, Payton said he didn't believe he was "finished coaching."

Troy Aikman: Giants' Daniel Jones can be 'taught' to better protect the football

Well before the New York Giants officially declined the fifth-year option attached to the rookie contract of quarterback Daniel Jones this past spring, turnovers were the major concern hovering over the status of the fourth-year pro.

Guardians' Josh Naylor: 'When people count you out, it’s great to shove it back in their face'

Few, if any, experts and analysts gave the Cleveland Guardians much of a chance across the weeks and days ahead of Opening Day to win the American League Central.

Insiders: Yankees' Aaron Judge 'wearing down,' 'pressing' amid home run chase

Judge has now gone homer-less across his past five games and hasn't cleared an outfield wall since last Tuesday.

Police apologize for July incident involving Packers' AJ Dillon at Lambeau Field

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon had his name in headlines for an incident that occurred at Lambeau Field involving the European brand of football

Mets' Edwin Diaz: Hitters know they're in trouble when they play my song

Diaz became arguably the league's most dominant relief pitcher heading into the fall months, and he helped grow the "Narco" legend more and more seemingly with each of his home appearances.

Watch: Eli Manning roasts himself for 'boring look,' 'dad look'

Eli Manning continues to generate buzz for what he chooses to wear in certain situations.

Buccaneers add Tom Brady to injury report amid potential controversy

It had been suggested that the Buccaneers had allegedly violated NFL rules when they failed to add Tom Brady to their official injury report even though he admitted on Monday he hurt the ring finger on his throwing hand.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush 'got a good laugh' over QB controversy comments

Jerry Jones said he'd welcome a quarterback "dilemma" if it means Cooper Rush earning a handful of wins as Dak Prescott continues his recovery.

Despite rampant speculation, Taylor Swift reportedly not performing Super Bowl LVII halftime show

When the NFL delivered a bombshell news drop at midnight ET Friday morning to announce that Apple Music is the new partner for the Super Bowl halftime

Could Browns start Jacoby Brissett over Deshaun Watson later this season?

The Cleveland Browns would be 3-0 on the season if not for a stunning late-game collapse at home in Week 2 against the New York Jets. That's an impressive

Yankees president Randy Levine emphatically denies Aaron Judge was nearly traded to Angels

MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds claimed that the New York Yankees nearly traded four-time All-Star slugger Aaron Judge to the Los Angeles Angels this past spring.

Watch: Minor leaguer completes home run trot on routine flyout

The most gut-wrenching near-home-run of Thursday night happened at Yankee Stadium when New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge came within several