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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: Eagles' Darius Slay signs interception ball for 76ers' James Harden

Philadelphia Eagles star cornerback Darius Slay enjoyed quite the night to remember during what became Monday's 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Tom Brady 'last' touchdown pass football sells for $129,657 at auction

Brady returned to the Buccaneers' active roster in March after announcing his retirement, however, and the original sale of the ball was voided.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski admits he wishes he told Nick Chubb not to score TD vs. Jets

Stefanski accepted blame for what happened across the final two minutes of Sunday's encounter while speaking with reporters on Monday. 

49ers QB Trey Lance vows to 'be back better than ever' after season-ending surgery

Coming off surgery for his broken right ankle suffered during Sunday's game, 49ers QB Trey Lance has since taken to Twitter to offer an update on his mindset coming off the disappointing news. 

Report: Some 49ers players, coaches believe team is better starting Jimmy Garoppolo 

Trey Lance suffered a season-ending broken right ankle in Sunday's 27-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks. 

Analyst: Steelers 'delaying the inevitable' starting Mitch Trubisky over Kenny Pickett

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did not want to admit on Monday that he's on the cusp of facing a quarterback controversy coming off Sunday's disappointing 17-14 home loss to the New England Patriots.

49ers expect QB Trey Lance to make 'full return' for 2023 NFL season

It was known ahead of the midweek that San Francisco QB Trey Lance won't play again during the current campaign, and the 49ers provided an update on the 22-year-old on Monday afternoon. 

Joe Flacco to remain Jets starting QB through at least Bengals game

Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Flacco will remain his QB1 through at least the Week 3 home game against the 0-2 Cincinnati Bengals this coming Sunday.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin to 'exercise appropriate patience' with QB Mitch Trubisky

Pittsburgh's offense sputtered in Week 2 but it doesn't sound like the head coach is ready to take any drastic action.

DirecTV to reimburse Sunday Ticket customers who had streaming difficulties

A DirecTV spokesperson said that the company intends to make things right and offer money back to fans who missed out on Sunday's Week 2 action.

Police investigating allegation that fan struck Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

The allegation states that "a spectator at the stadium struck a professional football player" but does not directly name Murray.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady won't practice Wednesdays but will be at team facility

A report that Brady wouldn't practice on Wednesdays caused a stir on Sunday, but the QB will still be in the facility for meetings and other team responsibilities. 

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo to earn more money starting after Trey Lance injury

Garoppolo completed 13-of-21 passes for 154 yards with a touchdown and zero interceptions to go along with a rushing score in the 27-7 win over the Seahawks.

Mets to celebrate playoff berth even if they don't win NL East

The New York Mets (93-55) endured quite the roller-coaster week that featured being swept by the 62-84 Chicago Cubs before the Amazins defeated the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates (55-92) in four consecutive contests.

Ticket stubs for Michael Jordan's debut could sell for $300K via auction

One of the tickets has the phrase "Michael Jordan's first game" written on the front, while the other has "Michael Jordan's first game" inscribed on the back.

Jets QB Joe Flacco: 'Winning in the NFL is like a drug'

Shortly after the result that improved "Gang Green" to 1-1, the Super Bowl XLVII Most Valuable Player spoke with the New York Post about his elation over his first win as a Jets quarterback. 

Steelers' Mitch Trubisky addresses chants for rookie Kenny Pickett

Frustrated Pittsburgh Steelers fans chanted the name of rookie quarterback and first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett during Sunday's 17-14 loss to to the New England Patriots.

Rams' Jalen Ramsey says Bills game wasn't his worst

In Week 1, Allen targeted Ramsey seven times and completed six of those passes for 124 yards, two touchdowns and a perfect passer rating of 158.3.

Was Broncos' Russell Wilson 'tipping pitches' vs. Seahawks?

Tyler Lockett was mic'd up and can be heard telling teammates that Russell Wilson was utilizing hand signals similar to those he used during his Seattle tenure. 

Analyst predicts Panthers' Christian McCaffrey will have bounce-back game vs. Giants

ESPN's David Newton predicted McCaffrey will look more like his All-Pro self against the Big Blue defense. 

Analyst: No Super Bowl for 2022 Patriots because 'times have changed'

NFL Media's Marc Ross added his name to the growing list of individuals who believe there's little chance Belichick will hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy this coming February. 

Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino considered chasing Super Bowl ring away from Dolphins

Say the phrase "greatest quarterback to never win a Super Bowl" out loud, and the name of Dan Marino will be on the short list of responses from diehard NFL fans.  Marino only played in a Super Bowl once during his 17-year career with the Miami Dolphins--through little fault of his own--as his teams simply weren't good enough.

49ers GM John Lynch responds to big-name Trey Lance critics

In a Week 1 loss in Chicago to the Bears, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance struggled in monsoon-like conditions.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson using cannabis in fight against opiates

As Jacquelynn Powers Maurice noted for the New York Post last November, former heavyweight boxing champion and once, "Baddest Man on the Planet" Mike Tyson has openly discussed his previous drug use and other outside-the-ring issues.