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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

Jim Nantz: Discussing Tom Brady's divorce during games is 'out of bounds'

Jim Nantz has no intentions of mentioning the divorce of Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen during Tampa Bay Buccaneers games. 

Texans WR Brandin Cooks in danger of voiding guaranteed salary for 2023?

Wide receiver Brandin Cooks may have millions of reasons to make up with the Houston Texans as soon as possible. 

Bills' Josh Allen defends Jets' Zach Wilson amid mounting criticism

Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen has come to the defense of New York Jets starter Zach Wilson.

Nestor Cortes Jr. wants 'captain' Aaron Judge to stay with Yankees

Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. wants Aaron Judge to stay with the New York Yankees for more than just on-the-field reasons.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce: Kadarius Toney is 'an absolute beast with the ball in his hands'

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce is a fan of new acquisition Kadarius Toney. 

Jewish Nets superfan 'Mr. Whammy' to send letter to Kyrie Irving over controversy

Bruce Reznick, better known as "Mr. Whammy," told Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post that he's written Irving a letter regarding the guard's controversial sharing of a link to a movie and book that contain antisemitic tropes on his social media.

Giants GM Joe Schoen in contact with big-name free agent's reps

Schoen explained multiple factors will impact if the dynamic talent could potentially join the organization.

T.J. Hockenson thought Lions could trade him, but not to Vikings

Tight end T.J. Hockenson was admittedly surprised the Detroit Lions agreed to send him to the division-rival Minnesota Vikings before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. 

Rams HC Sean McVay 'very encouraged' by conversation with Cam Akers

Akers may return to the Rams' rotation for this Sunday's game at the Buccaneers. 

Giants GM Joe Schoen on Saquon Barkley: 'We'd like to keep him around here'

Schoen also hinted he and Barkley may be on the same page regarding the future. 

Analyst: Jets QB Zach Wilson 'seeing ghosts' like Sam Darnold did

Jason La Canfora has become the latest NFL insider to pile on Zach Wilson.

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney 'kind of shocked' Giants traded him

The Chiefs wide receiver apparently didn't expect the Giants to move him ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

Bills GM comments on potential Odell Beckham Jr. pursuit

The OBJ-to-Buffalo chatter will surely intensify after what Brandon Beane had to say.

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.