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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

Patriots' Bailey Zappe channels Bill Belichick when discussing status for Lions game

Fourth-round draft pick Bailey Zappe may be just a rookie, but he's already learned well from the boss about being vague with reporters.

Browns' Nick Chubb ahead of Giants' Saquon Barkley in RB power rankings

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb and New York Giants star ball-carrier Saquon Barkley both had excellent showings in Week 4.

Rams' Bobby Wagner defended for trucking fan who stormed field

The fan who ran onto the field filed a police report against Bobby Wagner over the tackle. But radio personalities and Rams head coach Sean McVay are coming to Wagner's defense.

Steve Young compares 49ers' Deebo Samuel to Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens

Samuel is more of a dual-threat than either Rice or Owens were during their incredible careers.

Raiders apologize for erroneously announcing Clarence Davis had died

Reports of Clarence Davis' death have been greatly exaggerated.

Steelers OC: No 'drastic difference' in play calls with Kenny Pickett starting

It sounds like the play calling won't be changing much with Pickett now under center.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: Andy Reid 'stole the show' in State Farm ad

The commercial features Reid "getting personal" by drawing fake mustaches on players' faces to match his famous facial hair.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady roasts quality of NFL: 'I watch a lot of bad football'

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will enter Thursday evening as one of 15 teams with a 2-2 record. 

Shaquille O’Neal on weight loss: 'I had that Charles Barkley retirement body'

It appears O’Neal was inspired by Barkley to get in better shape ahead of the 2022-23 season. 

Report: Gisele Bündchen threatened to divorce Tom Brady 'several times' over football

Bundchen's unhappiness with Brady's extended football career has reportedly been an issue for years.

Drew Brees could consider return to broadcasting

Brees spent a season doing broadcasting following his retirement from the NFL but stepped away this season. It sounds like a return could be in the cards.

Seahawks' DK Metcalf knew QB Geno Smith would be 'great' as starter

Geno Smith has been one of the pleasant surprises of the 2022 NFL season en route to guiding the Seahawks to a respectable 2-2 record.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett: Mitchell Trubisky 'one of the best teammates I’ve been able to come across'

No matter who is the starter, it appears Pickett and Trubisky have each other's back.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants rematch with 49ers in playoffs

This past January, the Dallas Cowboys lost their home playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers to the tune of 23-17.

Mets' Francisco Lindor repeats he's gifting a car to Jeff McNeil

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor previously promised to buy teammate and infielder Jeff McNeil a car if McNeil won the batting title for the 2022 season.

Jerry Jones: It's 'an injustice' to not credit Mike McCarthy for Cowboys' 3-1 start

The Cowboys have won three consecutive games despite an injury to starting quarterback Dak Prescott and the team's owner thinks the head coach deserves credit for that.

Giants QB Daniel Jones practices amid ankle concerns

Practice squad quarterback Davis Webb will likely be added to the active roster if Jones and/or normal backup Tyrod Taylor can't go on Sunday.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady misses practice with right shoulder, right finger injuries

It was unclear if Brady was merely enjoying a scheduled maintenance day off or if something was bothering him.

Panthers' Baker Mayfield snaps back about question on passes batted down

Mayfield was asked during Wednesday's media availability about issues he's experienced with passes being batted down at the line of scrimmage.

Yankees' Michael Kay: Aaron Judge probably made 'over $100M' from historic season

Less than 24 hours after New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge set a new American League single-season record for home runs at 62, some fans of the club

Bat, uniform linked with Aaron Judge's 62nd home run may be worth $1 million

The baseball isn't the only valuable piece of memorabilia from Aaron Judge's historic home run.

Giants' Tyrod Taylor questioned NFL concussion protocols before his head injury

Taylor has now suffered four diagnosed concussions since August 2017.

Did 49ers' Nick Bosa guarantee a win over Panthers' Baker Mayfield?

Bosa explained during a Wednesday appearance on San Francisco radio station KNBR he has no interest in trash-talking Mayfield before they meet again on a football field in Week 5.

Fan who took fall pursuing Aaron Judge home run No. 62 avoids injury, charges

TMZ Sports reports that the individual who took the plunge avoided any serious injuries despite what appeared to be a scary fall.

Lee Corso 'doing much better' after missing 'College GameDay'

It seems Corso could be back to his old self as soon as the second Saturday of October.