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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

Cowboys' Dak Prescott speaks about death of Mississippi State's Sam Westmoreland

Per Drew Weisholtz of NBC's Today, Westmoreland was found at Blackjack Missionary Baptist Church in Starkville, Miss., late Wednesday morning.

Giants' Daniel Jones 'would be lying' to say he never thinks about contract

Jones said he doesn't obsess over his future but also admitted he can't completely ignore the matter this fall. 

Patriots players reportedly believe in Mac Jones over Bailey Zappe

It was reported earlier in the day that Jones expects to be medically cleared to at least dress for Monday's matchup.

Giants WR Kadarius Toney claps back at critics: 'Why would I doubt myself?'

ESPN's Jordan Raanan noted Toney is "almost certainly going to miss" this Sunday's matchup at the 2-4 Jacksonville Jaguars.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady responds to Ben Roethlisberger: Losing is 'not very fun'

Understandably, quarterback Tom Brady was asked Thursday about future Hall-of-Famer Ben Roethlisberger recently saying that "it didn't look like (Brady)

Penn State OC suggests Sean Clifford will remain starting QB over Drew Allar

Clifford is completing a career-worst 59.0% of his passes this season, and his 137.4 rating for the campaign is three-and-a-half points lower than his 140.9 career rating. 

Former WR James Jones blasts Ben Roethlisberger over Tom Brady comments

Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently questioned if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is fully dedicated to the cause.

Jets WR Elijah Moore excused from practice days after controversial tweet

Moore raised eyebrows earlier this week when he used Twitter to seemingly complain about not seeing a single target during this past Sunday's victory at the Green Bay Packers.

Steelers' Chase Claypool 'was in the bathroom' for Mitchell Trubisky-Diontae Johnson incident

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool apparently missed the alleged "heated exchange" between teammates Mitchell Trubisky and Diontae Johnson.

Mets' Jacob deGrom no longer a fan-favorite?

For a survey shared by Tim Britton of The Athletic, only 3.8 percent of respondents named deGrom their favorite Mets player this fall.

'Spoilt brat' Cristiano Ronaldo out of Manchester United squad vs. Chelsea after leaving game early

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will not make the trip for Saturday's match at Chelsea after he left the bench before the full-time whistle

Nets' Kevin Durant purchases Major League Pickleball expansion team

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is following in the footsteps of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and embracing the exciting world of competitive

Roger Clemens dances around comparing Yankees' Aaron Judge to players with PED ties

Roger Clemens apparently wanted no part of comparing Aaron Judge to previous sluggers accused of using performance-enhancing drugs during their careers. 

Report: Person fired after tweeting support for Alabama player accused of hitting fan

Per OutKick's Glenn Guilbeau and David Russell of the New York Post, a company based out of Memphis reportedly has fired an employee who tweeted support for an Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver accused of striking at least one fan following Saturday's 52-49 upset loss at the Tennessee Volunteers.

Browns' Deshaun Watson cited for speeding months after trade from Texans

TMZ Sports and Cleveland's Fox 8 have reported that Watson was caught by the Ohio State Highway Patrol driving 97 miles per hour in a 70-mph zone on the Ohio Turnpike back on June 11.

Robert Hainsey: Buccaneers 'love' that Tom Brady screamed at teammates during loss

Robert Hainsey insists there's no controversy inside the locker room related to Tom Brady screaming at his offensive linemen during this past Sunday's loss.

Analysts: Tom Brady could leave Buccaneers, retire before end of season

Chris Simms and Mike Florio have added their names to the list of people questioning if Tom Brady will finish the 2022 NFL season as an active player. 

Cardinals' Robbie Anderson vows to 'give my all' after trade from Panthers

The new Cardinals wide receiver is seemingly ready for a fresh start after being traded by the Panthers.

Steelers' Kenny Pickett full participant in practice, on track to start vs. Dolphins

It appears Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett won't stay a spectator for too long.

Mississippi State confirms death of football player Sam Westmoreland

TMZ Sports reports that no cause of death has yet been revealed.

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey: Trade rumors 'out of my control'

Star running back Christian McCaffrey has once again found his name in trade rumors.

Steelers' Diontae Johnson explains 'heated exchange' with Mitchell Trubisky

While Tomlin wouldn't confirm or deny the confrontation took place, Johnson seemed to confirm it did with his comments.

Panthers' P.J. Walker to start vs. Bucs with Sam Darnold return looming

Walker may not be the Panthers' quarterback of the future, but he'll remain their quarterback of the right now through this weekend. 

Ex-teammate Michael Robinson blasts Broncos' Russell Wilson: 'Mutiny is afoot'

A former teammate has become the latest to blast quarterback Russell Wilson amid the Denver Broncos' uninspiring 2-4 start.  "This is Football 101," retired offensive weapon Michael Robinson said about Wilson and the Broncos during an edition of the "Total Access" NFL Network program, per Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles on Bruce Arians helping with offense: 'This is my team, not Bruce's team'

Bowles won't be leaning on Arians for help in sparking the Bucs offense.