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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

Panthers robbed in loss to Browns over intentional grounding decision?

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule believed Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett should've been penalized for intentional grounding after he improperly spiked the ball to stop the clock with 13 seconds remaining in regulation.

Tom Brady after win over Cowboys: 'How much longer do I want to make this commitment?'

Brady admitted the toll of playing in an NFL game is hitting a little different at age 45.

LGBTQ+ organization on Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: 'Criticism is easy. Change takes work'

Jean-Marie Navetta, the director of learning and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ organization PFLAG National, suggested to TMZ Sports that the situation could ultimately serve as a positive opportunity for Edwards and for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families and allies. 

Gisele Bündchen admits 'concerns' over Buccaneers' Tom Brady playing another season

Bündchen admitted to being worried about the 45-year-old's physical wellbeing. 

Could Cowboys consider Cam Newton following Prescott injury?

Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Monday that the club doesn't yet have a timetable for Prescott's return.

Timberwolves 'disappointed' in Anthony Edwards over video with homophobic remarks

Edwards took to Twitter to apologize for an Instagram video he posted showing him using homophobic language.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy has no timetable for Dak Prescott's return from injury

Sunday night went about as poorly as possible for the Cowboys.

Jets HC Robert Saleh 'taking receipts' after blowout loss to Ravens

The Jets were without injured starting quarterback Zach Wilson for Sunday's season opener against the Ravens and lost 24-9.

Mike Florio: Cowboys could get QB Jimmy Garoppolo from 49ers, trade him this fall

The Cowboys currently have unproven backup Cooper Rush as their starter ahead of this Sunday's home contest against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Mets' Buck Showalter has 'high' chance of winning Manager of the Year?

The Mets and Brewers are the only teams in the league that have not had a manager win the award to date.

Dodgers' Dave Roberts in favor of defensive shift ban

Among the MLB rule changes announced last week that will be implemented next year include a ban on defensive shifts, a tactic widely used throughout the league that has become quite polarizing among fans and also personnel. 

Eagles significant betting favorites to win NFC East after Dak Prescott injury

The results of Week 1 had a significant impact on the betting odds in the NFC East.

Analyst: 49ers trading QB Jimmy Garoppolo to Cowboys 'makes no sense'

Sporting News senior content producer Jacob Camenker isn't sold on the idea of Dallas and San Francisco doing business for multiple reasons.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill praises HC Mike McDaniel after debut victory

McDaniel quickly became a fan favorite when he elected to keep his offense on the field for a fourth-down gamble late in the second quarter.

Jerry Rice: 49ers should stick with Trey Lance over Jimmy Garoppolo

Lance had a game to forget in the season-opener.

Premier League to resume play, postpones more matches ahead of funeral for Queen Elizabeth II

Games will resume Friday when Aston Villa take on Southampton and Nottingham Forest host Fulham.

Rex Ryan on Brian Daboll: The dark cloud over the Giants is gone

One of the nicest ways to describe the Joe Judge era with the New York Giants is that the experiment ended poorly for all involved.  Judge posted an abysmal record of 10-23 as Giants head coach over his two seasons in charge and was unceremoniously fired from that position this past January.

Jets' D.J. Reed explains celebrating interception in blowout loss: 'Much deeper than football'

Reed had a good reason for celebrating his late-game interception despite it having no impact on the outcome of the game.

Guardians' Terry Francona on ban of defensive shifts: 'Hit the ball the other way'

Ahead of the weekend, New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor explained to reporters that he is a fan of the MLB rule changes that include a ban

Mets' Francisco Lindor a fan of MLB rule changes

MLB officially approved multiple rule changes on Friday, and Lindor also approves.

PFF: 49ers 'will stick with' Trey Lance despite keeping Jimmy Garoppolo

Football Focus' Doug Kyed explained why Garoppolo's existence on the roster doesn't necessarily mean the 49ers have little-to-no faith in Lance.

Analyst predicts A.J. Brown will have 'Terrell Owens-level' debut for Eagles

Owens finished his Eagles debut with eight catches for 68 yards and his three scores. One analyst made it clear he thinks Brown will eclipse those numbers.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Dak Prescott good to go for Week 1 vs. Buccaneers

Dak Prescott's status was called into question after a recent change of cleats caused an ankle issue.

Guardians to win AL Central over 'good karma' for changing name?

Per ESPN stats, the Guardians are 25th out of 30 MLB clubs in attendance and are averaging 17,180 fans per home game less than last year.