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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Giants WR Kenny Golladay has no answer for lack of deep routes

At this point, head coach Joe Judge has little to lose telling Jones to air it out early and often at the New Orleans Saints this Sunday.

Georgia QB JT Daniels on track to play vs. Arkansas despite lat issue

The second-ranked Georgia Bulldogs are dealing with a bit of an injury concern ahead of Saturday's anticipated showdown with the No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks. 

Bears HC Matt Nagy not ready to name starting QB for Lions game

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback and first-round draft pick Justin Fields made his first NFL start last Sunday at the Cleveland Browns as veteran Andy Dalton dealt with a left knee injury, and things didn't go well.

Drew Brees ready to see Tom Brady break his NFL career passing yards record

Brees, who set the mark with the New Orleans Saints, will be working as an NBC Sports analyst at Gillette on Sunday.

Ben Roethlisberger: Steelers offense is 'not that far off'

Pittsburgh heads into the Week 4 matchup at the Green Bay Packers 28th in scoring with 16.7 points per game.

Bill Belichick believes Tom Brady can play until he's 50

There have been more than a few whispers this year that Brady could attempt to play past his 50th birthday as he attempts to prove what he can accomplish without Belichick.

Emma Raducanu gets wild card for BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells

The wild card means she won't have to go through qualifying ahead of the tournament's main draw that begins Oct. 6. 

Broncos promote QB Brett Rypien to active roster to avoid losing him

The Broncos promoted Rypien from the practice squad to the active roster because an AFC team was interested in acquiring him.

UL-Monroe QB Rhett Rodriguez home from ICU after lung injury

His status for the rest of the current campaign is unknown. 

NWSL bans former coach Richie Burke, punishes Washington Spirit

The NWSL is keeping its full report confidential, in part to protect individuals who spoke with investigators.

Lions release ex-Pro Bowl LB Jamie Collins after no trade develops

Collins tallied 10 total tackles, a fumble recovery, a tackle for a loss and one quarterback hit over Detroit's first two games, both losses, before head coach Dan Campbell elected to play younger players and shop the 31-year-old.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom 'disillusioned' with current regime?

As things stand today, 2022 will be a contract year for deGrom, but the Mets nevertheless look like big winners for not extending him well before the summer months. 

Lakers' LeBron James explains why he got vaccinated against COVID-19

LeBron said he was initially skeptical about getting one of the safe and available vaccines.

Giants might have to start fourth LG in 4 games with Ben Bredeson hurt

The Giants seem to be losing at least one offensive lineman per week.

Mets shut ace Jacob deGrom down for rest of season

Luis Rojas added deGrom was medically fine to pitch but that everyone involved thought it best that the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner instead rest and prepare for 2022. 

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin not pushing 'panic button' or sitting Ben Roethlisberger

Big Ben was sacked four times, hit on eight total occasions and intercepted twice in this past Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals that dropped the Steelers to 1-2 on the campaign.

Head coach Andy Reid rejoins Chiefs after brief hospital stay

Reid will be in attendance for Wednesday's practice and, barring any setbacks, for this coming Sunday's contest at the 1-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

Giants rookie WR Kadarius Toney to see more targets vs. Saints?

Rookie wide receiver and first-round draft selection Kadarius Toney was largely a missing man across the Giants' first three losses.

Former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon officially signs with Chiefs after reinstatement

The 30-year-old could be promoted to the active roster for this Sunday's matchup at the 1-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

Tom Brady to become NFL career passing yards leader in New England?

Tom Brady entered the NFL when the New England Patriots drafted him with the No. 199 pick back in 2000, and those two entities were linked with each other until Brady's final contract with the club expired in March 2020.

New NFL 'Sunday Ticket' could allow fans to focus only on favorite teams?

Football fans who live in markets away from their favorite clubs have never been able to buy only their team's games via DirecTV for the past 27 years.

Buccaneers' Antonio Brown 'very questionable,' unlikely to play at Rams

Brown landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and reportedly tested positive for the virus earlier this week. 

Could Clippers' Kawhi Leonard miss entire 2021-22 NBA season after ACL surgery?

Leonard could miss at least half of the 2021-22 regular season, but Clippers president Lawrence Frank hinted he might not see meaningful action until the fall of 2022.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott: Return to AT&T Stadium will be 'special'

The Cowboys face the Eagles on Monday Night Football.

Flyers' Kevin Hayes playing in late brother's memory

Philadelphia Flyers forward Kevin Hayes, the 29-year-old brother of Jimmy, spoke with reporters Friday about playing in his late brother's memory.