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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' Dave Canales, Bryce Young accept blame after blowout loss to Patriots

The Carolina Panthers improved to 1-2 on the season via an impressive 30-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 21.  Thus, it was somewhat surprising that Carolina suffered a 42-13 blowout loss at the New England Patriots (2-2) on Sunday afternoon.

Do Browns players still have faith in Joe Flacco amid 1-3 season start?

The Browns are sticking with Flacco. Are his teammate on board with that decision?

Rookie QB Cam Ward doesn't hold back about Titans' 0-4 start

The Titans suffered a 26-0 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday to drop to 0-4.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones takes new shot at Packers' Micah Parsons about controversial trade

Jones traded Parsons to the Packers for two first-round draft picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark in late August.

Mets reportedly make Carlos Mendoza decision after completing collapse

The Mets completed a massive collapse with a 4-0 loss to the Marlins on Sunday, missing the playoffs despite being 21 games over .500 at one point in the season. Will it cost Mendoza his job?

It sounds like Vikings are preparing for J.J. McCarthy to miss more than Steelers game

Conversations about whether or not the Minnesota Vikings could keep Carson Wentz as their starting QB when J.J. McCarthy recovers from his high right ankle sprain continue to hover over the team. 

Aaron Rodgers has big complaint about Steelers' Ireland trip amid confusion

Ahead of the Steelers' game with the Vikings in Dublin, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed frustration regarding the club's travel schedule. With good reason. 

Cowboys' Jerry Jones again pokes Micah Parsons bear ahead of Packers game

Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones unsurprisingly continues to defend the controversial trade that sent star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. 

Jets' Steve Wilks fires back at Bucs' Baker Mayfield over odd jab

The war of words continues: Steve Wilks fires back at Tampa Bay Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.   

NFL decision-makers choose winner of Micah Parsons trade between Cowboys, Packers

For a piece published on Friday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reached out to "12 decision-makers around the league — general managers, team executives and coaches" to essentially find out which team those individuals believe won the Parsons trade.

Chiefs star makes big statement about where Ravens' Lamar Jackson finished in 2024 MVP voting

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has a not-so-secret admirer in the Kansas City Chiefs' locker room. 

Teenager explains flying protest banner for Giants' home game vs. Chargers

Giants fans are upset with their team's 0-3 start, and they're taking their message to the skies above MetLife Stadium. 

Mets players challenge each other with path to playoffs in their hands

The Mets now know that they would clinch the final National League wild-card playoff berth by sweeping the Marlins in Miami. But can they do it? 

Dak Prescott 'very comfortable' with how Cowboys will respond to CeeDee Lamb injury

The Dallas Cowboys will be without No. 1 wide receiver CeeDee Lamb for at least two games due to a high ankle sprain. Dallas QB Dak Prescott believes offseason acquisition George Pickens will step up. 

Giants OC opens up about QB Jaxson Dart's 'swagger' ahead of first NFL start

Rookie Jaxson Dart became the New York Giants' starting quarterback this week. Is he ready for the challenge? Giants coaches and players seem to think so. 

Shedeur Sanders makes big statement about Browns situation after controversial comment surfaces

Sanders raised eyebrows when he said this week that he is "capable of doing better" than at least some of the starting signal-callers in the NFL today. 

Cardinals' Kyler Murray, HC defend Marvin Harrison Jr. after latest drop in loss to Seahawks

The latest brutal drop committed by Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has prompted QB Kyler Murray to come to the defense of his beleaguered wide receiver. 

Dak Prescott sends message about Micah Parsons return ahead of Cowboys-Packers clash

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reminded everybody that the upcoming "Sunday Night Football" clash isn't a "Dak versus Micah" showdown. 

Jets' Aaron Glenn addresses takes about viral celebration dance in loss to Buccaneers

What could have become the first highlight-reel moment of Glenn's tenure instead sparked "same old Jets" takes about a franchise responsible for the longest active playoff drought among the "big four" pro sports leagues.

One-time Super Bowl MVP sounds alarms about Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

While he tossed two touchdown passes and rushed for a score in the fourth quarter of Minnesota's 27-24 Week 1 victory at the Bears, McCarthy otherwise left much to be desired with his play before his latest setback.

Jets have already made Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor decision for Dolphins game

The Jets have a clear preference regarding their quarterback situation.

Penguins insider predicts if Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin will be traded during 2025-26 season

For different reasons, Pittsburgh Penguins icons Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin continue to be the subjects of trade rumors ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield has hilarious description for scrambling ways

Mayfield is on pace to reach a career high for total rushing yards in a single regular season and may set a Buccaneers franchise record in the process. 

Roger Goodell makes feelings on Tom Brady conflict-of-interest controversy clear

The commissioner has weighed in on resurgent concerns over Brady's roles as both Fox analyst and minority owner of the Raiders.

Giants' Jaxson Dart decision not stopping fans from resuming MetLife Stadium protests

The Giants have gone 9-28 under the Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen regime since New York's divisional-round playoff loss to the rival Philadelphia Eagles in January 2023.