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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

Bill Belichick won't commit to starting Mac Jones over Bailey Zappe

The always cagey Belichick won't commit to reinstating Jones atop the depth chart upon his return from injury.

Giants' Tyrod Taylor on concussion protocols: 'You have to protect the player from himself'

Taylor has had four diagnosed concussions since August 2017 and seems to understand the seriousness of that reality. 

Cowboys' Dak Prescott listed as questionable, could potentially dress for game vs. Eagles

The Cowboys left the door open for Prescott to serve as a backup to Cooper Rush on Sunday.

Watch: Aaron Judge hears boos from Yankees fans in Game 2 loss to Guardians

Judge heard some boos from the Yankee Stadium faithful following his fourth strikeout in Friday's Game 2 loss.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady offers 'relationship advice' amid divorce rumors

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady chose an interesting time to sign off on the release of a clip showing him offering "relationship advice" to a fan.  As shared by the Joe Bucs Fan website, the Buccaneers posted a new "Armchair QB" YouTube video on Thursday that features Brady answering submitted questions.

Jets RB Breece Hall on not being first-round pick: 'I definitely took some receipts'

Rookie running back Breece Hall hasn't forgotten that he fell to the second round and overall pick No. 36 before the New York Jets selected him in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Vols fans hope Peyton Manning brings Dolly Parton to Tennessee for 'College GameDay' Saturday

Some fans have taken to social media to suggest that Manning is bringing none other than Dolly Parton to the "College GameDay" set when he serves as the guest game-picker for Saturday's show.

Cam Akers out vs. Panthers; Rams in 'uncharted territory'

Cam Akers won't play against the Panthers on Sunday in the latest indication that the ball-carrier could soon have a new football home. 

Ravens' J.K. Dobbins to outperform Giants' Saquon Barkley in Week 6?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley enters the Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens a legitimate Offensive Player of the Year candidate, but ESPN's Jamison Hensley explained for a piece published Friday that a different ball-carrier could steal the show at MetLife Stadium Sunday afternoon.  "J.K.

49ers GM John Lynch: 'I can't say enough great things about Jimmy Garoppolo'

With Trey Lance going down to a season-ending injury, Lynch and company are thrilled to still have Jimmy G. under contract.

Panthers HC Steve Wilks: Baker Mayfield 'definitely could' be backup QB vs. Rams

Wilks noted on Wednesday that the 27-year-old had a chance to participate in this Sunday's contest, and the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft was out of his walking boot Friday.

Lee Corso on track to return to 'College GameDay' on Saturday

The college football community received promising news ahead of the weekend.  As noted by Daniel Chavkin of Sports Illustrated and Keith Farner of Saturday

Cowboys' Jerry Jones has promising update on QB Dak Prescott

Prescott hasn't played since he went down with a serious thumb injury in Week 1.

Mets GM Billy Eppler: Jacob deGrom 'knows how we feel'

Mets owner Steve Cohen said in late August the club will "do whatever we can to make sure (deGrom) stays."

NFL 'will monitor developments' in new lawsuit against Browns' Deshaun Watson

Watson is serving an 11-game suspension regarding much-publicized allegations of sexual misconduct.

Patriots' Bill Belichick: Mac Jones could be medically cleared 'at any time'

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick still isn't offering any hints on the status of quarterback Mac Jones for Sunday's game at the Cleveland Browns.

'Bug Game' redux? Midges may impact Yankees-Guardians ALDS games in Cleveland

Back in 2007, Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain was overcome by midges during a well-known postseason matchup now referred to as the "Bug Game" in Cleveland. History could repeat itself.

Jets QB Zach Wilson: Grew up 'trying to replicate' the way Aaron Rodgers throws

New York Jets second-year quarterback Zach Wilson admitted on Thursday he's hyped to face off against Aaron Rodgers.

Qatar World Cup to feature sober zones for drunk fans

Football supporters who have had a little too much to drink during the upcoming FIFA World Cup held in Qatar will encounter a unique experience. 

Browns' Greg Newsome II: Blowout loss to Patriots in 2021 was 'embarrassing'

In November 2021, New England destroyed Cleveland to the tune of 45-7. Newsome has not forgotten that, and he has his sights set on revenge.

Demarcus Lawrence on Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: 'He hasn't played the Cowboys yet'

According to ESPN stats, Hurts begins Week 6 eighth among eligible quarterbacks with a 97.4 passer rating.

Giants' Saquon Barkley on individual stats: 'The ultimate goal is to go out there and win games'

The Football Database website shows that New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley currently leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage.

Steve Young on 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: 'No wonder the locker room loves this guy'

Hall-of-Fame quarterback Steve Young likes what he saw from current San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo over the past two weeks. 

Browns TE David Njoku wants to be better than Hall-of-Famer Ozzie Newsome

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has set the bar high for himself regarding the remainder of his career.

Russell Wilson: 'I’m built for the good times and the tough times'

Star quarterback Russell Wilson remains undeterred despite a rocky start to his Denver Broncos tenure.