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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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February 6, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers' Brock Purdy reportedly could return in early August after surgery

It appears the quarterback may be able to help the 49ers next season, after all.

February 6, 2023 | NBA

New York City mayor takes parting shot at Kyrie Irving after trade

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered a parting shot toward Kyrie Irving after it was learned on Sunday that the Brooklyn Nets are trading Irving to the Dallas Mavericks.

February 6, 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady hints 'gap year' doesn't open door for 2023 return

Tom Brady has seemingly poured cold water over any notion that his waiting until 2024 to become Fox's lead NFL analyst opens the door for a return to playing this year.

February 6, 2023 | New York Giants

Insider offers updated contract figures for Giants QB Daniel Jones

There's more information about the type of contract New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones could land this offseason.

February 6, 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Father reveals more about Tom Brady's retirement

Tom Brady Sr. sounds convinced his son, Tom Brady, meant it when he announced last Wednesday he was retiring as an active player "for good."

February 6, 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Fox announcer has profane response to question about Tom Brady ahead of Super Bowl

Fox's No. 1 NFL play-by-play broadcaster isn't worrying about a potential booth shakeup as he and lead analyst Greg Olsen prepare to call Super Bowl LVII.

February 6, 2023 | NFL

Eagles players rip Giants' Julian Love over Nick Sirianni comments

Defensive end Brandon Graham isn't the only member of the Philadelphia Eagles to respond to New York Giants safety Julian Love's criticism of Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni.

February 6, 2023 | NFL

Why 'Madden' Super Bowl LVII prediction could be good news for Chiefs

A video-game simulation may have given a Monday boost to those cheering for and betting on the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

February 3, 2023 | NFL

NFL to have 'very active offseason conversation' about banning type of tackle

On-the-field life may soon get even more difficult for NFL defensive players.

February 3, 2023 | NFL

Ravens' Lamar Jackson again linked with Falcons

Last month, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post explained that the Falcons and Carolina Panthers could emerge as realistic landing spots for Jackson before the new league year opens in March. Roughly one week later, "top league executives" asked to produce "bold takes," told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN they could see Jackson ending up in Atlanta.

February 3, 2023 | New York Giants

Giants legend makes bold Daniel Jones prediction

New York Giants legend Tiki Barber clearly believes the club should go all-in on Daniel Jones this offseason. As shared by Ryan Chichester by Audacy, Barber confidently declared during Friday's edition of the WFAN "Tiki And Tierney" radio show that Jones will soon be the NFC East's best overall quarterback.

February 3, 2023 | NFL

Could Super Bowl Monday replace Columbus Day as a holiday?

Perhaps one state could forever change the way Americans celebrate the country's biggest television event of each year.

February 3, 2023 | Buffalo Bills

Bills GM mentions another criticism of QB Josh Allen

It turns out Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has at least two specific criticisms of star quarterback Josh Allen this offseason.

February 3, 2023 | NFL

Colin Cowherd offers interesting theory for Tony Romo regression

Fox Sports personality and radio host Colin Cowherd believes he knows why Tony Romo has allegedly regressed as CBS' lead NFL analyst.

February 3, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce begs Chiefs fans to leave 'Rocky' statue alone

Superstar tight end Travis Kelce has one request for Kansas City Chiefs fans ahead of the Super Bowl LVII matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

February 3, 2023 | NFL

Boomer Esiason feared the worst during Super Bowl XLVII blackout

Former New York Jets quarterback Boomer Esiason feared the worst amid the famous blackout during the Super Bowl XLVII matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers.

February 3, 2023 | NFL

New theory links Daniel Jones with Panthers

Jones is a Charlotte native and grew up a Carolina fan is on track to hit free agency after first-year Giants general manager Joe Schoen declined the fifth-year option attached to the signal-caller's rookie contract last spring.

February 3, 2023 | NFL

Insider shoots down Tom Brady signing contract to retire with Patriots

Fans may want to pump the brakes regarding Tom Brady potentially signing a one-day contract so that he can officially retire with the New England Patriots. "A couple of weeks ago I asked — as it was being passed around — speculation, 'Will Brady come back to the Patriots?'" NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. explained during an appearance on the WEEI.