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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

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.

Watch: Eli Manning roasts himself for 'boring look,' 'dad look'

Eli Manning continues to generate buzz for what he chooses to wear in certain situations.

Buccaneers add Tom Brady to injury report amid potential controversy

It had been suggested that the Buccaneers had allegedly violated NFL rules when they failed to add Tom Brady to their official injury report even though he admitted on Monday he hurt the ring finger on his throwing hand.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush 'got a good laugh' over QB controversy comments

Jerry Jones said he'd welcome a quarterback "dilemma" if it means Cooper Rush earning a handful of wins as Dak Prescott continues his recovery.

Despite rampant speculation, Taylor Swift reportedly not performing Super Bowl LVII halftime show

When the NFL delivered a bombshell news drop at midnight ET Friday morning to announce that Apple Music is the new partner for the Super Bowl halftime

Could Browns start Jacoby Brissett over Deshaun Watson later this season?

The Cleveland Browns would be 3-0 on the season if not for a stunning late-game collapse at home in Week 2 against the New York Jets. That's an impressive

Yankees president Randy Levine emphatically denies Aaron Judge was nearly traded to Angels

MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds claimed that the New York Yankees nearly traded four-time All-Star slugger Aaron Judge to the Los Angeles Angels this past spring.

Watch: Minor leaguer completes home run trot on routine flyout

The most gut-wrenching near-home-run of Thursday night happened at Yankee Stadium when New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge came within several

Experts predicting Colts to upset Chiefs in Week 3?

On paper, the Week 3 matchup between the 2-0 Kansas City Chiefs and 0-1-1 Indianapolis Colts held at Lucas Oil Stadium seems to be a mismatch in favor of the visitors. 

Chad Johnson thinks Steelers should stick with Mitchell Trubisky over Kenny Pickett

Per ESPN stats, Trubisky will enter the weekend 28th among eligible quarterbacks with a 77.7 passer rating, 19th with a 43.8 total QBR, and 32nd out of 33 signal-callers with an average of 5.5 yards per pass attempt.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks back criticism of Browns WR Amari Cooper

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones offered some strong criticism of star wide receiver Amari Cooper shortly after the January playoff

Are Buccaneers violating NFL rules by not putting Tom Brady on injury report due to finger?

Brady seemed to have a "reportable injury" while speaking with broadcaster Jim Gray during Monday's show.

Should Yankees bench Aaron Judge so Apple TV+ doesn't get historic home run?

If the Yankees truly want their fans to be able to watch Judge make history on their own network, this certainly would be a bold way to do it.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin wants one more Stanley Cup over personal records

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin remarked roughly 12 months ago that he was trying "to not think about" possibly matching the all-time NHL goals record of 894 held by living legend Wayne Gretzky.

Giants' Saquon Barkley: Cowboys' Micah Parsons 'playing like the best player in the league'

Barkley began Thursday leading the entire NFL with 236 rushing yards, while Parsons shared the league lead with four sacks across two games.

Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich: Tom Brady was mad at himself when he threw tablet

Cameras picked up Brady violently throwing a sideline tablet as his offense failed to find the end zone throughout the first half. 

Colin Cowherd compares Cowboys' Dak Prescott to Vikings' Kirk Cousins

"The difference is you mock Kirk Cousins and you coddle Dak Prescott. They are the same player, one is just more popular. One is cooler," Cowherd said.

Pirates' pitcher who gave up 60th HR to Aaron Judge wants 'cleared out' of record books

On Tuesday night, New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run of the season off of Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Wil Crowe to equal a mark famously reached by legend Babe Ruth during the 1927 campaign.

Penn State selling 'Chad Powers' merchandise after Eli Manning skit

Manning hilariously went undercover as a walk-on candidate at Penn State and now the university is capitalizing on the viral visit.