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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

Media legend praises broadcasting debut of Tom Brady

It certainly seems as if individuals throughout the sports community tuned in to this past Sunday's game between the Cowboys and Browns specifically to hear Brady make his regular-season announcing debut. 

Did injury worry cause Cowboys' Dak Prescott to sign extension?

On Sunday, Prescott agreed to a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $240M with $231M guaranteed.

Tony Romo suggests some criticism of him 'not unwarranted'

CBS lead NFL analyst Tony Romo has a history of brushing off and firing back at those who have criticized his calls of games over the past several seasons. Is he changing that approach?

ESPN star passionately defends Tom Brady over broadcasting debut

Pockets of fans and analysts criticized Brady for how he performed during his official regular-season announcing debut this past Sunday.

Patriots icon links Bill Belichick with this former team amid rumors

Could Bill Belichick and the New York Giants unite once more?

Penguins' Sidney Crosby hints how much longer he'll play

Crosby has created plenty of headlines this summer due to his pending free agency and lack of an extension with the Penguins. But the superstar took a break from those concerns to share his thoughts on how much longer he could play.

Do other teams think Jets could trade Haason Reddick during season?

The New York Jets and linebacker Haason Reddick seem destined for a parting of ways.

'He didn't look comfortable': Analyst, coach discuss regression of Giants QB Daniel Jones

NFL Media's Brian Baldinger and an unnamed assistant touched upon Daniel Jones' ongoing regression during a chat with Paul Schwartz of the New York Post.

Patriots captain discusses what Jacoby Brissett brings to the team

Brissett helped guide the Patriots to a surprising Week 1 win while rookie Drake Maye watched from the sideline. A team captain discussed what the veteran signal-caller brings to the team.

Insider shares if Justin Fields could take starting job from Russell Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed on Tuesday he's "preparing" as if Justin Fields will serve as his starting quarterback again in Week 2. Does Fields have a real chance to take the job from Russell Wilson?

Aaron Rodgers sends warning to doubting Jets fans after 49ers loss

Some Jets fans are fearing the worst after they watched the club get outplayed and outcoached in the season-opening 32-19 loss to the 49ers on Monday night. 

Vikings LB makes shocking admission about Giants' Daniel Jones

The Giants endured a brutal season-opening 28-6 home loss to the Vikings this past Sunday. 

What Yankees' Aaron Judge told Juan Soto about playing in contract year

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge knows a little something about what All-Star outfielder Juan Soto is experiencing while featuring for the club amid a contract year.

Former executive rips Giants GM after blowout loss to Vikings

The Giants suffered a humbling 28-6 season-opening loss to the Vikings this past Sunday.

Former Jets QB encouraged by how Aaron Rodgers played against 49ers

Despite the loss, Boomer Esiason was encouraged by Aaron Rodgers's performance against the 49ers in his first game back from his Achilles injury.

Why Panthers icon loves Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was arguably the best quarterback of Week 1 of the NFL season, and a Panthers legend is a big fan of the QB.

ESPN's Joe Buck, Troy Aikman discuss Tom Brady bouncing back from rough announcing debut

ESPN's Joe Buck and Troy Aikman believe Tom Brady will bounce back beginning with the Week 2 game between the Cowboys and Saints.

Vikings HC thinks Sam Darnold 'took a lot' from time with 49ers

Darnold was stellar in his Vikings debut and his head coach discussed the quarterback as the team prepares for a meeting with the 49ers.

Giants legend shares worrisome comparisons regarding QB Daniel Jones

Statistically speaking, Jones was one of the NFL's worst quarterbacks for Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Insider shares concerning update on Jets, Haason Reddick contract situation

Reddick remained away from the team amid his desire for a lucrative contract extension through the club's humbling 32-19 season-opening loss at the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. 

Former MVP sounds alarms about Giants' Daniel Jones

Jones threw two interceptions against the Vikings in Week 1, one of which became a pick-six and a second that included him throwing the ball into triple coverage. 

Penguins star Sidney Crosby offers big update on extension talks

Pittsburgh Penguins fans understandably have grown concerned regarding what's been referred to as the "worrisome" contract situation involving superstar captain Sidney Crosby.

Jets' Garrett Wilson addresses harsh 'reality' of 49ers beatdown

The Jets were thoroughly outplayed for the bulk of Monday night's humbling 32-19 season-opening loss at the 49ers.

Coach, former QB share warnings for Bo Nix ahead of Broncos debut

Nix may do well to heed the advice of those who know what he'll be in for on Sunday.

Bears slam door on 'Hollywood' concerns about QB Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears don't seem to be getting too many "Hollywood" vibes from QB Caleb Williams, who has drawn praise from his teammates for simply being himself.