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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 RB Saquon Barkley again calls out haters, motivated to 'shut everyone up'

The second-overall selection of the 2018 NFL Draft has seemingly embraced a "me versus everybody" mentality. 

Baker Mayfield's wife Emily thanks Cleveland ahead of Browns-Panthers game

Emily Mayfield, Baker's wife, took to Instagram to say farewell to the city that first became the signal-caller's home when the Browns made him the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Former UFC fighter Mike Perry wants to fight Jake Paul

Perry made it clear he's not interested in going viral by calling the "Problem Child" out. 

Browns appear to hide Joel Bitonio's response to 'Cleveland against the world' comments

Bitonio offered an explanation of previous comments he made that caused controversy, but it doesn't appear that the team is pleased with it.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett on starting Week 1: 'We’ll let the chips fall where they may'

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is not expected to name a starting signal-caller until after Sunday's action.

Drafting QB Kenny Pickett named 'best move of the 2022 offseason' for Steelers

Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett has flipped a figurative switch since the start of preseason action and reportedly gets "better at practice every single day."

Timmy Trumpet to attend Mets game, could play Edwin Diaz 'Narco' walkout music

Timmy Trumpet will hang around to watch Tuesday's contest and is expected to perform "Narco" live if manager Buck Showalter calls for Diaz out of the bullpen. 

Browns' Joel Bitonio defends 'Cleveland against the world' comment amid Deshaun Watson controversy

Cleveland All-Pro left guard Joel Bitonio generated headlines and controversy two days after the Browns-Jaguars preseason game when he spoke about what he heard at Jacksonville's TIAA Bank Field. 

Saints QB Jameis Winston 'would love to play' in preseason finale vs. Chargers

Jameis Winston is understandably eager to get back on a football field against a live defense.

Eli Manning trolls Tom Brady: 'He hates my mom' over Super Bowl disappointments

"He hates my mom," Eli joked. "If it weren’t for Olivia Manning, Tom would have like 12 Super Bowls probably." 

Fox teasing Tom Brady was on 'The Masked Singer' during break from Buccaneers?

A promo for "The Masked Singer" insinuates Brady is a contestant after all.

Safety Jessie Bates III wants to prove worth to Bengals 'and other teams as well'

Cincinnati Bengals star safety and 2020 second-team All-Pro selection Jessie Bates III made it publicly known as far back as February that he wanted to avoid playing on the franchise tag this fall. Bates won't get his wish.

Former Jets, Bills HC Rex Ryan competing on 'The Amazing Race'

It appears CBS is banking on Ryan's personality shining through during an upcoming reality-television competition. 

Browns reportedly have 'no intention' of trading RB Kareem Hunt

Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt has been in headlines on multiple occasions since it was learned in June that he wants a contract extension either from the Browns or a different club.

Giants WR Darius Slayton named 'potential surprise trade and cut candidate'

It appears New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton may soon become "big play Slay" for some other club. 

Browns' Myles Garrett thinks he should be No. 1 on NFL Top 100 players list

Garrett didn't hold back in assessing his place among the league's best players.

NL East crown more important to Mets than Braves?

In terms of potentially making the World Series, claiming the NL East crown could hold extra significance for the Mets.

John McEnroe: Novak Djokovic missing U.S. Open over COVID-19 vaccination 'a joke'

McEnroe believes Djokovic should be able to play regardless of his vaccination status. 

Steelers QB Mitchell Trubisky makes case for starting over rookie Kenny Pickett

The Steelers host the Detroit Lions in their preseason finale Sunday. Trubisky said he expects to start that game and leave no doubt he should be the club's QB1 for the Week 1.

Former Giants WR Hakeem Nicks selling Super Bowl XLVI ring

Former Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks was one of the heroes of the club's famous Super Bowl XLVI victory over the Patriots and he is now selling a piece of that history.

Insider: Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers have 'mutual understanding' they'll part ways before season

One 49ers insider says Garoppolo has no future with the club past the preseason regardless of what's been said by others.

Raiders QB Derek Carr to 'just keep trying to play football' amid Tom Brady rumors

Carr said Tuesday he did not initially learn of White's story on Saturday, in part because he was helping somebody within the Raiders' franchise deal with a death. 

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski on 'hot seat' amid Deshaun Watson suspension?

The pressure might be turned on high for Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.

ESPN analyst suggests Cowboys' Dak Prescott more set up for success now than in 2021

One ESPN analyst believes Prescott could be on the verge of producing a career season.

Magic Johnson: 'I have never donated blood' after old picture surfaces

Johnson is setting the record straight about a tweet that went viral recently.