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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

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.

Ryan Fitzpatrick: Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence 'needs more alpha in him'

Retired NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't hiding his feelings about Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller Trevor Lawrence this fall.

Commanders confirm death of HC Ron Rivera's mother

The Commanders haven't said if Rivera will again step away from the club this week as Washington prepares to host the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings Sunday. 

Watch: Deion Sanders bans Jackson State players from leaving Houston hotel after Takeoff's death

Deion Sanders has would not let his players leave the team hotel after rapper Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston early Tuesday morning. 

Agent: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has 'no intention' of resigning

Klopp began his Liverpool reign in the fall of 2015 and has won the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup with the storied club.

Pat McAfee blasts NFL over ban of logos for his show

Former punter Pat McAfee blasted the NFL during Monday's episode of the popular show that shares his name. 

Angels reportedly showing 'no appetite' to discuss Shohei Ohtani trade

Both the New York Mets and New York Yankees have been linked with Ohtani in early rumors ahead of the upcoming offseason.

Tom Brady thinks Bill Belichick will 'go down as the greatest coach of all time'

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will forever be linked and the all-time great QB had some nice things to say about his former coach, during Monday's edition of his "Let's Go!" SiriusXM program and podcast. 

Michael Irvin on Packers' lack of support for Aaron Rodgers: 'It’s something personal'

Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has blasted the Green Bay Packers over a perceived lack of support for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.  "I’m starting to really believe there’s something here," Irvin explained during an edition of ESPN's "First Take" program, per Paulina Dedaj of Fox News.

Jose Canseco: Yankees' Aaron Judge should leave 'dump' New York

Retired slugger Jose Canseco took to Twitter late Monday night/early Tuesday morning to campaign for All-Star Aaron Judge to leave the New York Yankees via free agency. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady focused on children, football after 'amicable' divorce

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has offered his first public verbal comments on his divorce from Gisele Bündchen.

Rams' Sean McVay expects Cooper Kupp to play vs. Buccaneers after ankle scare

Kupp suffered the setback when the Rams were trailing by 17 points with roughly a minute to play in Sunday's defeat.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady reportedly made 'too little, too late' effort to save marriage

Brady has received criticism this fall for his on-the-field performances, for causing supposed "distractions" for the Buccaneers.

Jets' Robert Saleh has 'full confidence' in Zach Wilson, not making QB change

The Jets head coach confirmed on Monday Wilson is his starting quarterback until further notice. 

Report: Panthers' D.J. Moore correctly flagged in loss to Falcons

Moore caught a 62-yard touchdown pass to tie Sunday's game with 12 seconds left, but his 15-yard penalty made the subsequent extra point a 48-yard attempt.

Adam Schefter links Odell Beckham Jr. with 49ers

New acquisition Christian McCaffrey made 49ers history when he recorded a rushing, receiving and passing touchdown in the club's 31-14 win over the Rams.

Jets' C.J. Mosley on Zach Wilson: 'Everybody in the building has his back'

New York Jets veteran linebacker C.J. Mosley came to the defense of quarterback Zach Wilson on Monday.

Panthers' P.J. Walker to start over Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold vs. Bengals

P.J. Walker will remain starting quarterback of the Carolina Panthers for this coming Sunday's game at the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Matt Cassel: Jets should bench Zach Wilson for Joe Flacco

Former NFL quarterback Matt Cassel thinks the Jets should immediately bench Zach Wilson in favor of Joe Flacco.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid: Kadarius Toney is healthy, will go through 'gradual process'

The Chiefs officially acquired Toney from the New York Giants ahead of the weekend for a compensatory third-round pick and a sixth-round choice.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons wants offensive reps after touchdown vs. Bears

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons would like to feature on offense after he scored a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears.

Giants unwilling to meet price for Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy?

The New York Giants may not be willing to part ways with the draft assets needed to acquire Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy before Tuesday's trade deadline.

Jalen Hurts praises Eagles for embracing mindset on chasing perfection

Quarterback Jalen Hurts has praised his Philadelphia Eagles teammates for embracing his attitude throughout the team's 7-0 start to the season.