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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

Giants HC Brian Daboll regrets viral sideline outburst

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll regrets the sideline outburst that made him a viral sensation Sunday afternoon. 

Cris Collinsworth: Jimmy Garoppolo can take 49ers to Super Bowl victory

NBC Sports' Cris Collinsworth believes quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can take the San Francisco 49ers all the way this season. 

Falcons' Arthur Smith on quarterback situation: 'There is no situation'

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith will let everyone know if and when he decides to bench quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Browns could benefit from Panthers' Baker Mayfield starting again

Coach Steve Wilks insisted Mayfield must "protect the football" against the Ravens Sunday to have a shot of starting beyond Week 11. 

Mike Tyson forms cannabis partnership with Evander Holyfield

Tyson and Holyfield have come together to market "Holy Ears."

Texans' Lovie Smith not benching Davis Mills yet

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith isn't ready to bench quarterback Davis Mills yet.  "Just don’t think it’s time, as simple as that," Smith explained.

Colts' Jeff Saturday responds to Bill Cowher calling hiring 'a disgrace'

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday has responded to comments made by former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher about his hiring.

Don Mattingly weighs in on Aaron Judge playing in New York

Mattingly certainly knows a thing or two about playing in New York, spending his entire 14-year playing career as a member of the Yankees.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan: Dre Greenlaw ejection 'blew my mind'

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was stunned linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the first half of Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Watch: Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has had 'very positive' conversations with Aaron Judge

Judge famously rejected a seven-year, $213.5 million contract extension offer from the Yankees before Opening Day, but he rejected the offer.

Analyst predicts Eagles will finish regular season 17-0

The 1972 Miami Dolphins. The 2007 New England Patriots. The 2022 Philadelphia Eagles? For a piece published Friday, ESPN NFL analyst Jordan Reid predicted that the 8-0 Eagles will run the table and finish the regular season with a perfect 17-0 record.

Barber has 'inside information' that Aaron Judge will sign with Giants?

Several reports have said that Judge is more likely to remain with the New York Yankees than sign with any other club.

Did Edwin Diaz spark the new 'Bobby Bonilla Day' for Mets?

There's more to the New York Mets signing closer Edwin Diaz to a five-year, $102 million contract than first thought. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady stands by 'embarrassing' effort comments

Quarterback Tom Brady didn't back down from calling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game-day efforts "embarrassing" earlier this week.

Rams' Matthew Stafford could be game-time decision vs. Cardinals

Matthew Stafford is still working his way through the concussion protocol.

Watch: Has Buccaneers QB Tom Brady adopted a new catchphrase?

It sure appears Brady has landed on a go-to answer regarding his personal life.

Report: 'No momentum' for Nets' Kyrie Irving to return before Nov. 20

It seems the Brooklyn Nets will be without star guard Kyrie Irving for longer than five total games. 

Do NextGen stats show Giants' Kenny Golladay is washed?

Numbers show the New York Giants may not get much from wide receiver Kenny Golladay upon his return to the lineup.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo hints shoulder still isn't 100% from offseason surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has again hinted his surgically repaired shoulder still isn't 100 percent, but it is regaining strength.

Watch: Richard Sherman, Kirk Herbstreit blast Falcons' Marcus Mariota

Both Richard Sherman and Kirk Herbstreit blasted Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota on Thursday night. 

Insider hints Buccaneers could bring Tom Brady back for 2023 season

At 45 years old, the debate on when he will or won't retire rages on for Brady.

Giants' Saquon Barkley: 'I couldn’t see myself in another jersey'

Barkley emerged from the Giants' bye week third in the league with 968 total yards from scrimmage and 779 rushing yards.

Insider: Dodgers 'are a real threat' to sign Aaron Judge away from Yankees

It's unknown how much Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner is willing to spend to avoid losing his "cash cow" before Christmas.

CeeDee Lamb joins teammates in recruiting Odell Beckham Jr. to Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb has followed in the footsteps of his teammates in recruiting Odell Beckham Jr. to sign with the Cowboys. 

Texans' Brandin Cooks is 'frustrated' being part of 'rebuild'

Cooks remained attached to the Texans beyond the trade deadline and then seemed to voice his displeasure about the matter via social media.