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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

Rex Ryan on Brian Daboll: The dark cloud over the Giants is gone

One of the nicest ways to describe the Joe Judge era with the New York Giants is that the experiment ended poorly for all involved.  Judge posted an abysmal record of 10-23 as Giants head coach over his two seasons in charge and was unceremoniously fired from that position this past January.

Jets' D.J. Reed explains celebrating interception in blowout loss: 'Much deeper than football'

Reed had a good reason for celebrating his late-game interception despite it having no impact on the outcome of the game.

Guardians' Terry Francona on ban of defensive shifts: 'Hit the ball the other way'

Ahead of the weekend, New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor explained to reporters that he is a fan of the MLB rule changes that include a ban

Mets' Francisco Lindor a fan of MLB rule changes

MLB officially approved multiple rule changes on Friday, and Lindor also approves.

PFF: 49ers 'will stick with' Trey Lance despite keeping Jimmy Garoppolo

Football Focus' Doug Kyed explained why Garoppolo's existence on the roster doesn't necessarily mean the 49ers have little-to-no faith in Lance.

Analyst predicts A.J. Brown will have 'Terrell Owens-level' debut for Eagles

Owens finished his Eagles debut with eight catches for 68 yards and his three scores. One analyst made it clear he thinks Brown will eclipse those numbers.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Dak Prescott good to go for Week 1 vs. Buccaneers

Dak Prescott's status was called into question after a recent change of cleats caused an ankle issue.

Guardians to win AL Central over 'good karma' for changing name?

Per ESPN stats, the Guardians are 25th out of 30 MLB clubs in attendance and are averaging 17,180 fans per home game less than last year.

49ers' Trey Lance: 'I'm holding myself to the highest standard' amid scrutiny

Although Lance has many critics, the QB suggested he'll be the harshest one.

Watch: Bills' Isaiah McKenzie completes gender reveal after TD during win over Rams

The Bills shared on Friday that McKenzie was doing a gender reveal for his sister, who is expecting and who was enjoying a gathering with loved ones during Thursday's game.

Bill Belichick backs Joe Judge, Matt Patricia amid concerns about Patriots offense

"I think they’re both good coaches," Belichick said. "Ultimately, it’s my responsibility, like it always is. So if it doesn’t go well, blame me." 

Lines suggest Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge expected to break AL single-season HR record

Judge is at +130 to finish at under 61.5 home runs, meaning he theoretically has approximately a 61.5% chance of setting a new Yankees and AL mark. 

HC John Harbaugh 'confident' Lamar Jackson will be Ravens QB 'for a long time'

Barring an injury, Jackson likely won't be able to test free agency next March and will instead have his rights through at least the 2023 season retained via the franchise tag.

Troy Aikman suggests 49ers could bench Trey Lance for Jimmy Garoppolo

Earlier this week, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio said he believes new San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback and 2021 rookie Trey Lance is already

Steelers honoring late QB Dwayne Haskins with No. 3 sticker on helmets

Haskins died on April 9 after he was struck by a dump truck on an interstate in Florida. He was just 24 years old.

Iga Swiatek admits bathroom break got her 'lighter,' helped her advance to U.S. Open final

Swiatek rallied to close Sabalenka out 6-1, 6-4, and the 21-year-old admitted after the victory that a bathroom break after the first set helped her.

English Premier League bashed for postponements following death of Queen Elizabeth II

Traveling fans and others who pointed out that schedules are already congested due to the fall World Cup that gets underway in November also hit out at the lack of top-flight English football this weekend.

Tony La Russa reportedly hoping to return to White Sox as early as next week

There's good news regarding La Russa's health ahead of this coming weekend. 

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady won't say if he'll play past 2022 NFL season

Brady again danced around the topic when he was asked if this will be his last year as an active player.

Browns WR Amari Cooper hoping for offensive 'fireworks' even with Deshaun Watson suspended

Cooper is confident in the offense regardless of who is under center. 

English Premier League could postpone weekend fixtures after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch who held the throne for 70 years, died at the age of

Buccaneers' Tom Brady laments loss of Rob Gronkowski before 2022 season

Gronkowski earned five Pro Bowl and four First-Team All-Pro nods before he retired for the first time in 2019.

Russell Wilson confirms Seahawks tried to trade him before deal to Broncos

Wilson confirmed reports that the Seahawks had shopped him prior to this offseason's trade to the Broncos.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott limited in practice with discomfort caused by cleats

Prescott is dealing with discomfort in his previously injured ankle, but downplayed any concern about it being an issue for his Week 1 status.