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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

Does Kyle Shanahan wish 49ers signed Tom Brady in 2020?

Head coach Kyle Shanahan has suggested the San Francisco 49ers should've signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in March 2020.  "But now like when you watch him that first week in Tampa, you’re like, what the hell was anyone ever thinking?"

Dan Patrick thinks Sean McVay could leave Rams for TV job

Whispers that head coach Sean McVay could leave the Los Angeles Rams for a television job are curiously growing louder ahead of Christmas Day.

Market reportedly 'should be ripe' for Buccaneers' Tom Brady in 2023

They say that Father Time is undefeated, but Tom Brady keeps on playing at a high level. Even though his numbers are down in 2022, plenty of teams seemingly would be happy to bring him aboard if he decides to keep playing after this season.

49ers not placing Jimmy Garoppolo on injured reserve

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo isn't landing on injured reserve ahead of Week 14. 

Odell Beckham Jr. doesn't 'see the point' in playing before the playoffs

It seems unlikely a team would want to add a player for the postseason without integrating him into the team beforehand, but OBJ apparently believes all he needs to do is show up in the most important games.

Browns OC discusses offensive game plan if Deshaun Watson struggles vs. Bengals

Coming off his 11-game suspension, Watson completed 12 of 22 passes for 131 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in Cleveland's 27-14 road victory over the Texans.

Cardinals DC: Patriots look like 'a defensive guy's calling offense'

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has become the latest individual to intentionally or unintentionally take a shot at New England Patriots offensive assistant Matt Patricia.

Pat McAfee says ESPN Andrew Luck story is too long for him to read

Outspoken media personality Pat McAfee has criticized the much-discussed piece from ESPN's Seth Wickersham about the retirement of former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck.

Next Gen Stats ranks Browns' Myles Garrett over Cowboys' Micah Parsons

As shared by the NFL website, Garrett is ranked ahead of Parsons among the league's top-10 edge rushers through Week 13 of this season via "a formula that yields a Next Gen Stats percentile score, which measures how a player is performing relative to his peer."

Colin Cowherd thinks Sean McVay could ditch Rams for Amazon

Amazon reportedly was willing to offer McVay a five-year contract worth up to $100 million last winter to convince him to leave the sidelines for the broadcast booth. It was then said in August that the 36-year-old "wasn't ready to leave his job" and had "received a raise" from the Rams following their Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals in February.

Jacob deGrom: Rangers made 'me feel like they really wanted me here'

deGrom discussed his decision to leave the Mets and join the Rangers. 

Brazil coach blasts critics of World Cup dancing celebrations

Brazil coach Tite has blasted critics of his team's choreographed dance celebrations that have gone viral during the FIFA World Cup. 

Portugal denies Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to quit World Cup

The Portuguese Football Federation has denied a report claiming that captain and superstar Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to quit the FIFA World Cup.

Browns' Deshaun Watson: 'Hostile environment' at Bengals will 'be fun'

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is looking forward to his second straight road experience of the season. 

Tom Brady reportedly 'had trouble getting out of bed' over loss of marriage

Quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly using playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this fall as a way to cope with his divorce from Gisele Bündchen. 

49ers' Trent Williams compares Brock Purdy to Peyton Manning

Williams had high praise for the team's new starting quarterback as the 49ers try to navigate losing the top two QBs on the depth chart.

Mike Francesa: Yankees kept Aaron Judge via 'bad contract'

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa has delivered some harsh takes about the New York Yankees re-signing Aaron Judge. 

Insider: 49ers 'to seriously inquire' about Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers in 2023

An NFL insider is linking the San Francisco 49ers with both Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers. 

Conor McGregor blasts Joe Rogan over PED comments

Conor McGregor has blasted longtime UFC announcer and analyst Joe Rogan over comments Rogan recently made about the former two-division champion.

Sean McVay breaks silence on Rams adding QB Baker Mayfield

Mayfield's struggles with the Panthers are no secret. He tallied just six touchdowns with six interceptions across seven games before he and Carolina parted ways. The Rams were the only team to place a waiver claim for his services.

ESPN's Jeff Passan defends Jon Heyman over Aaron Judge 'Arson' blunder

ESPN's Jeff Passan has defended fellow MLB insider Jon Heyman over Heyman's miscue regarding the future of All-Star slugger Aaron Judge.

Insider shoots down Tom Brady return to Patriots 'ever happening'

New England Patriots fans may want to stop dreaming about Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady returning to his first NFL home if one insider's analysis is correct.

Terrell Owens says he reached out to 49ers about comeback

Owens says he has contacted 49ers CEO Jed York about lending a helping hand this holiday season. 

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: 'Way outside chance' Jimmy Garoppolo returns this season

Fans hoping quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo could possibly save the San Francisco 49ers during the postseason may want to pump the brakes.