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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

Buccaneers postpone Bruce Arians' Ring of Honor induction with Hurricane Ian looming

Including postseason play, Arians notched a 36-19 record during his Buccaneers tenure and guided the club to its Super Bowl LV win over the Chiefs in February 2021.

Mom of Yankees' Aaron Judge goes viral over intentional walk reaction

Patty Judge registered disappointment as only a mother could after her son was intentionally walked Monday night while in hot pursuit of Roger Maris' AL home-run record.

Analyst: 49ers offense 'flat' without former OC Mike McDaniel

Mike McDaniel served as the run game coordinator and, more recently, the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers before the Miami Dolphins hired him as their new and current head coach this past winter. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady: Hurricane-altered practices no excuse ahead of Chiefs game

Brady noted that a Chiefs team coming off an upset loss to the Indianapolis Colts won't be feeling sorry for the Buccaneers over their altered schedule. 

MLB insiders believe Aaron Judge will stay with Yankees past 2022?

Aaron Judge boldly rejected a seven-year, $213.5 million contract extension offer from the Yankees before Opening Day and is set to cash in via a larger deal given to him either by his current employer or a different club.

Wife of Cowboys' Cooper Rush trolls Giants for cutting him

The 28-year-old completed 21-of-31 passes for 215 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions against the Giants. 

Odell Beckham Jr. suggests turf to blame for Giants' Sterling Shepard suffering torn ACL

The turf at MetLife Stadium, home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets, has been a hot topic for years and was again discussed by football fans

Buccaneers' Tom Brady thankful Bills OC Ken Dorsey threw 'temper tantrum'

Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey experienced what some may call a meltdown at the conclusion of this past Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins. 

Offensive line, wide receivers failed Giants' Daniel Jones in loss to Cowboys

ESPN stats show that Jones endured five sacks and 12 quarterback hits during the contest, and the 25-year-old was pressured more than any other signal-caller in a single game this season.

Patriots' Mac Jones taking ankle injury 'day to day,' doesn't say if he'll miss time

Mac Jones somewhat surprisingly spoke with reporters at around 5 p.m. after the team confirmed Monday that the Patriots' second-year quarterback suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

Kobe Bryant video motivated Eagles ahead of win over Commanders

The 3-0 Philadelphia Eagles are one of the early feel-good stories of the 2022 NFL season and maybe the best overall team in at least the NFC after three weeks of action. It appears they had some extra motivation ahead of Sunday's dominant 24-8 win at the division-rival Washington Commanders. 

Browns All-Pro Myles Garrett has 'non-life-threatening injuries' after single-car accident

Browns All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett suffered what have been referred to as "non-life-threatening injuries" after he was involved in a single-car accident in Medina County, Ohio, on Monday afternoon.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa not in concussion protocol; has back, ankle soreness

Despite suffering a head injury during Sunday's win against Buffalo, Tua Tagovailoa has avoided the concussion protocol. However, his status for Thursday's game vs. Cincinnati is still questionable due to other injuries.

SiriusXM, 33rd Team put relationships with Brett Favre on hold amid alleged welfare scandal

Favre hasn't yet been charged with a crime in this matter, and his attorney, Bud Holmes, has denied that his client ever knowingly received welfare funds. 

Buccaneers, NFL monitoring Hurricane Ian ahead of Bucs-Chiefs 'SNF' clash

It appears the storm expected to make landfall in Florida at some point this week could also directly impact at least one NFL team and possibly one of the league's Week 4 games. 

Dallas Cowboys named most popular sports team in America

Per Google search data over the past 12 months, the Cowboys were the most searched-for-team in seven different states.

Lawrence Taylor: Tom Brady not better than Joe Montana

New York Giants legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor isn't buying into the notion that seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all-time.

Stats show offensive line to blame for hits, pressures Bengals' Joe Burrow has endured?

Despite taking 'only' two sacks in Sunday's win over the Jets, the numbers are clear: Bengals QB Joe Burrow is taking far too many hits and pressures behind his offensive line this season.

Hurricane Ian could disrupt pivotal Mets-Braves series

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves series held at Atlanta's Truist Park from Friday through Sunday could ultimately determine which of the two teams wins the National League East title, though the approaching Hurricane Ian could mean it'd be relocated.

Sean Payton thinks he will coach again because he's a 'retriever' who needs 'company' of people

Shortly after he stepped away from the New Orleans Saints in January, Payton said he didn't believe he was "finished coaching."

Troy Aikman: Giants' Daniel Jones can be 'taught' to better protect the football

Well before the New York Giants officially declined the fifth-year option attached to the rookie contract of quarterback Daniel Jones this past spring, turnovers were the major concern hovering over the status of the fourth-year pro.

Guardians' Josh Naylor: 'When people count you out, it’s great to shove it back in their face'

Few, if any, experts and analysts gave the Cleveland Guardians much of a chance across the weeks and days ahead of Opening Day to win the American League Central.

Insiders: Yankees' Aaron Judge 'wearing down,' 'pressing' amid home run chase

Judge has now gone homer-less across his past five games and hasn't cleared an outfield wall since last Tuesday.

Police apologize for July incident involving Packers' AJ Dillon at Lambeau Field

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon had his name in headlines for an incident that occurred at Lambeau Field involving the European brand of football

Mets' Edwin Diaz: Hitters know they're in trouble when they play my song

Diaz became arguably the league's most dominant relief pitcher heading into the fall months, and he helped grow the "Narco" legend more and more seemingly with each of his home appearances.