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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February 3, 2022 | New York Giants

Giants call Brian Flores' claims 'disturbing and simply false' in new statement

Flores alleges, among other things, that the Giants only spoke with him to comply with the Rooney Rule, but the organization denies that notion and went one step further with a new statement released Thursday.

February 3, 2022 | MLB

MLBPA 'unlikely' to accept MLB offer of federal mediator to help with lockout?

The MLBPA must agree for a third party to get involved, but fans shouldn't hold their figurative breaths.

February 3, 2022 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals QB Joe Burrow initially wanted to play RB or WR

Burrow admitted he didn't want to be a signal-caller when he was younger.

February 3, 2022 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals practice indoors to prepare for Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium

The Cincinnati Bengals had never practiced indoors under head coach Zac Taylor over the past three seasons and recently won three consecutive outdoor playoff

February 3, 2022 | NHL

Danielle Goyette to become first woman to serve as assistant coach in ECHL

Former player and current Toronto Maple Leafs director of player development Danielle Goyette is set to make some history on Thursday.

February 3, 2022 | Houston Texans

Texans view Brian Flores as finalist for head-coaching vacancy?

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores and current Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon are also finalists for the gig along with former NFL QB Josh McCown.

February 3, 2022 | Manchester United

Manchester United focusing on Middlesbrough match after Mason Greenwood arrest

While the 20-year-old remains unavailable for selection "until further notice," his teammates must prepare themselves for Friday's FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough.

February 3, 2022 | NFL

Could Aaron Rodgers head to the Titans this offseason?

Jared Stillman of ESPN 102.5 The Game Nashville reports Rodgers "has purchased land and is in the process of building a home in the Nashville suburb of Franklin" and is "open" to possibly joining the Titans.

February 3, 2022 | College Basketball

Ohio State-Iowa men's basketball game postponed due to winter weather

Ohio State added in its statement that "both teams will work with the Big Ten Conference on a potential date to reschedule the game."

February 3, 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady joins 'Madden 99 Club' once again

Now that the GOAT has ridden off into the sunset of retirement, EA Sports has once again bestowed that honor upon the legendary signal-caller.

February 3, 2022 | Denver Broncos

Broncos' John Elway: Brian Flores' allegations are 'false and defamatory'

In the lawsuit, Flores alleges the Broncos only interviewed him to comply with the Rooney Rule.

February 3, 2022 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals QB Joe Burrow: Pinky injury doesn't impact throwing technique

One wouldn't know Burrow has been troubled by an injury involving his throwing hand as of late.

February 3, 2022 | NFL

Tom Brady honors Patriots, Buccaneers teammates, coaches in new retirement post

Brady continues to thanks those he's worked with over the past 22 years.

February 3, 2022 | Miami Dolphins

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross denies Brian Flores' 'false, malicious and defamatory' allegations

It sounds like the battle between Flores and the Dolphins is just beginning.

February 2, 2022 | Miami Dolphins

Report: Witness heard Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offer Brian Flores money to 'tank'

A witness alleges that he has firsthand knowledge of Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offering former head coach Brian Flores $100,000 per loss in the 2019 season in order to have the best shot at drafting Joe Burrow.

February 2, 2022 | New Orleans Saints

Report: Saints to play regular-season game in London in 2022

The full schedule for the 2022 NFL regular season likely won't be unveiled until some point in May after the draft, but it appears the New Orleans Saints know they'll be taking a lengthy trip at some point during the fall.

February 2, 2022 | Las Vegas Raiders

New Raiders HC Josh McDaniels backs QB Derek Carr as 'our leader'

The future of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was up in the air even before former head coach Jon Gruden resigned in disgrace this past October,

February 2, 2022 | New York Giants

Giants GM Joe Schoen: Brian Flores was 'one of finalists' for head coach opening

In the class action lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores on Tuesday, Flores accuses the New York Giants of interviewing him last month only to comply with the Rooney Rule, an allegation the Giants deny.

February 2, 2022 | NFL

Fritz Pollard Alliance supports Brian Flores in 'effort to level the playing field for men and women of color'

The Fritz Pollard Alliance is an organization that has worked to promote "equal opportunity" in the NFL and throughout the sports industry for minority candidates looking for jobs as head coaches and front-office executives and it has voiced its support for Brian Flores.