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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

Buccaneers changes reportedly 'not off the table' amid Todd Bowles job-security rumors

Are changes coming to the Bucs' staff after a frustrating run in the second half of the season?

Jets owner Woody Johnson has reportedly made Aaron Glenn decision

Does Johnson already know what he's going to do with Glenn after a difficult first season in New York for the head coach?

Raiders' Maxx Crosby breaks silence amid controversy, trade rumors

Crosby shared an update after a recent spat with the Raiders.

Huge updates on hot-seat talk regarding Steelers' Mike Tomlin, Ravens' John Harbaugh revealed

The winner of the upcoming "SNF" matchup between the 9-7 Steelers and the 8-8 Ravens will enter the playoffs as champions of the AFC North, while the loser will see its season come to an end.

Could Browns' Kevin Stefanski, Dolphins' Mike McDaniel swap roles in 2026?

Could Stefanski be in Miami and McDaniel in Cleveland at the start of the 2026 season?

Buccaneers' Mike Evans on possible final game of career: 'I'm always gonna go out swinging'

The 32-year-old is not under contract for the 2026 campaign.

Mike Tomlin 'committed' to this Aaron Rodgers goal for massive Steelers vs. Ravens game

Rodgers could ride off into the sunset of retirement if the 9-7 Pittsburgh Steelers are knocked out of the upcoming postseason tournament due to suffering a loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens (8-8) this coming Sunday night.

Has Cowboys' Jerry Jones changed his mind about DC Matt Eberflus?

Earlier in December, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones suggested that the club could part ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus shortly after Dallas' season ends. Has he changed his mind?

Mike Tomlin gives Steelers fans positive T.J. Watt news ahead of Ravens game

While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Tomlin gave Pittsburgh fans some hope regarding Watt's status for the win-or-go-home matchup against Baltimore.

Patriots, Stefon Diggs respond to serious allegations with playoffs looming

Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an alleged incident that occurred earlier in December. 

Executives share defense of, concerns about Titans' Cam Ward

Ward has produced a mixed bag of performances throughout his rookie season.

Drake Maye wasn't 100 percent during Patriots' blowout win over Jets

Second-year New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye torched the New York Jets for five passing touchdowns in Week 17 despite not being 100 percent. 

Did Todd Bowles blame Baker Mayfield for Buccaneers' woes?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fallen from 6-2 to 7-9 amid their third in-season swoon in three years under head coach Todd Bowles.

Giants' Mike Kafka campaigns for Jaxson Dart after Fernando Mendoza report

A recent report suggested that the Giants could spend a high 2026 draft pick on a QB prospect such as Mendoza and then make Dart available to other teams. 

Raheem Morris repeats bold Bijan Robinson take after Falcons' 'MNF' win over Rams

Morris is feeling pretty good about a claim he made about Robinson at the start of the season.

Are Browns' Jimmy Haslam, Kevin Stefanski in agreement about possible breakup?

The 4-12 Browns will complete a fourth losing season in five years under Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry.

Could Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill choose Kyler Murray over Jonathan Gannon, Monti Ossenfort?

Under Gannon's guidance, the 2025 Cardinals fell from 3-5 to 3-13. 

Aaron Glenn changes tune about Jets' effort in blowout loss to Patriots

Glenn seems to have changed his mind regarding the team's effort in its blowout loss to the Patriots.

Will Lamar Jackson, T.J. Watt be available for pivotal Week 18 showdown?

Will Jackson and/or Watt be available when the Ravens face the Steelers with the AFC North title on the line?

Why Falcons could determine if Panthers, Buccaneers win NFC South title

The eliminated Falcons added themselves to the NFC South conversation by notching an upset 27-24 prime-time win over the Rams that improved Atlanta to 7-9 on Monday. 

Matthew Stafford admits obvious about Rams' 'MNF' loss to Falcons

Stafford tossed three interceptions as the Rams suffered a surprising loss to the Falcons. 

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer has big Dak Prescott regret as end of disappointing season nears

While there's currently no indication that Schottenheimer is in danger of losing his job, he has at least one major regret regarding the play of Prescott.

Cam Newton thinks 2025 NFL MVP plays for last-place team with losing record

On Monday's edition of ESPN's "First Take" program, Newton campaigned for voters to consider choosing a star pass-rusher to win the award. 

Will Patriots rest starters for Week 18 game vs. Dolphins with No. 1 seed in reach?

The Patriots could end Week 18 as the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed and have home-field advantage throughout the postseason if they defeat the Miami Dolphins (7-9) on Jan. 4 and if the 13-3 Denver Broncos fail to beat the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) that same afternoon.