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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

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes discusses gutsy play calls late in AFC Championship win over Bills

HC Andy Reid twice trusted Mahomes to earn a first down with his arm to ice the contest away.

Mother of Eagles' Saquon Barkley takes apparent shot at Giants after NFC Championship win

Shortly after Barkley scored three rushing touchdowns in Philadelphia's win over the Washington Commanders in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, his mother was asked why the 27-year-old didn't enjoy the same type of success with the Giants.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes address pursuit of historic Super Bowl three-peat

They will try to accomplish something neither living legend Tom Brady nor any other player has ever achieved. 

Josh Allen, Bills offer blunt assessments of latest playoff loss to Chiefs

The January song remained the same for quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes interesting Nick Sirianni comment after NFC Championship win over Commanders

The relationship between Hurts and Sirianni generated quite a bit of headlines from last January through the club's ongoing postseason journey. 

Jayden Daniels shares emotional reaction to NFC Championship loss to Eagles

Daniels' impressive rookie season came to an end one game short of the Super Bowl.

Buccaneers reportedly have had strong reaction to losing Liam Coen to Jaguars

The Buccaneers are reportedly not happy with Liam Coen's decision.

Former Commanders HC praises Kliff Kingsbury for development of Jayden Daniels

Kliff Kingsbury deserves some credit for Jayden Daniels' successful rookie year.

Raiders hiring Pete Carroll could create Fox, Tom Brady dilemma for NFL

Brady will finish his first season serving as Fox's lead in-game NFL analyst without having called a single Las Vegas contest. Media insider Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated believes that run could end next fall with the Raiders reportedly set to hire one-time Super Bowl champion Pete Carroll as their next head coach.

Bills teammates expand on how Josh Allen grew as leader following offseason departures

Multiple members of the Bills expanded on what Allen has meant to the organization since the start of this past summer's training camp workouts.

Derek Jeter reacts to shocking Ichiro Suzuki unanimous Hall of Fame snub

Fellow Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, named on all but one ballot back in 2020, knows a little about what Ichiro experienced this week. 

Former Jets WR makes bold Aaron Glenn, Aaron Rodgers guarantee

Will Aaron Rodgers receive Aaron Glenn's blessing for the 2025 season?

Insider makes bold claim about how NBC would handle Tom Brady, Raiders conflict

As Tom Brady's post-NFL career flourishes, the NFL and Fox keep running into issues. 

Eli Manning offers services to Giants for 2025 NFL Draft

Giants legend Eli Manning offered to help in New York's search for a long-term answer at the sport's most important position. 

Could NFL expand to 18-game regular season as soon as 2025?

This is one of the biggest questions surrounding the league's future.

Future Hall of Fame QB discusses what Aaron Glenn will bring as Jets HC

Drew Brees recently spoke about what Aaron Glenn offers a Jets team desperately needing a culture shift.

Commanders teammate shares how Jayden Daniels is similar to Andrew Luck

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz had high praise for Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Rams' Sean McVay raises eyebrows with curious Matthew Stafford comment

McVay did little to provide clarity on Stafford's future.

Lions GM shares bold Jared Goff claim after Ben Johnson departure

Lions general manager Brad Holmes made a bold claim regarding how Jared Goff will respond to Johnson's departure. 

Hall of Fame HC shoots down narrative about Jets' hiring of Aaron Glenn

Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells believes Aaron Glenn is the right man for the job.

Steelers' Russell Wilson addresses Arthur Smith relationship rumors

Rumors suggested Wilson and Smith had somewhat of a rocky relationship during the 2024 season. 

Commanders' Jayden Daniels discusses staying cool amid hype, Super Bowl chatter

Daniels has seemingly embraced the pressure associated with being the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, a Week 1 starter and a playoff competitor tasked with winning must-win games in his first pro season. 

Could Buccaneers lose Liam Coen to Jaguars after Trent Baalke firing?

It was reported on Wednesday that Coen took himself out of the running to become the Jaguars' next HC and would instead sign a new contract with Tampa Bay for at least another season.