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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

Analyst references MVP QB while addressing Giants' Jaxson Dart, Fernando Mendoza decision

The Giants may ultimately "earn" the top overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft by finishing this season with the league's worst overall record.

Knicks make Madison Square Garden banner decision after NBA Cup win

The Knicks won this season's edition of the NBA Cup via a 124-113 come-from-behind victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

Why Broncos didn't fully celebrate clinching a playoff berth

The Broncos clinched a postseason berth and grabbed sole possession of the AFC's No. 1 overall seed via a 34-26 win over the Packers in Week 15. Some were surprised that the Broncos didn't fully embrace a "hat and T-shirt" celebration in the locker room following the victory over Green Bay.

Buccaneers reportedly have major concern related to viral Todd Bowles rant

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles went viral when he went on an expletive-laden rant shortly after the Buccaneers fell to 7-7 via a disheartening 29-28 loss to the lowly Atlanta Falcons (5-9).

Raiders source on Pete Carroll: 'It wasn't supposed to be this bad'

The Raiders haven't won since they beat the lowly Titans (2-12) in Week 6, and Carroll relieving offensive coordinator Chip Kelly of his duties in November did little to spark an in-season turnaround.

NFL people reportedly have this major concern about Bengals' Joe Burrow

Just when Cincinnati Bengals fans may have assumed things couldn't get worse for the 4-10 club, quarterback Joe Burrow raised eyebrows when he mentioned last week that he needed "to have fun [playing] again."

Is Mike McDaniel's Tua Tagovailoa decision a sign of things to come for the Dolphins?

Does McDaniel's Tagovailoa decision give hints about the team's plans for the next year? 

Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. has big wish amid return of Philip Rivers

The shocking return of 44-year-old Rivers to the Colts may have caused some to miss that Richardson was recently cleared to resume football activities. 

Has Jonathan Gannon lost support of Cardinals players, ownership?

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has become the subject of hot-seat rumors as the 3-11 club prepares to limp through the final three weeks of the season.

Travis Kelce reacts to brutal Patrick Mahomes injury, Chiefs missing playoffs

The Kansas City Chiefs lost star quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the season to a torn ACL and torn LCL that he suffered on Dec. 14, the same day the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention.

Giants players send defiant message to those who want them to tank rest of season

The 2-12 New York Giants would pick first in the 2026 NFL Draft if the season ended before Week 16.

Do NFL teams think Eagles will trade A.J. Brown during the offseason?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was the subject of numerous rumors regarding his future earlier this fall, but he ultimately remained with the club. Will that change in the offseason?

Seahawks want Sam Darnold to be 'shocking' in rematch vs. Rams

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold tossed four interceptions during the club's 21-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams back in Week 11.

Steelers made noteworthy offensive change during dominant win over Dolphins

The Pittsburgh Steelers produced arguably their best overall performance of the season when they earned a 28-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts sends new message to critics following blowout win over Raiders

Philadelphia's Week 15 victory temporarily silenced whispers suggesting the club was enduring a collapse similar to what occurred late in the 2023 season.

Giants icon wants team to do this with Jaxson Dart through end of season

The 2-12 Giants will spend the final three weeks of the season largely going through the motions as Dart learns more about serving as an NFL starting QB. 

Commanders' Jayden Daniels opens up about being shut down, 'frustrating' season

Expectations were high for the Commanders after Daniels guided the club to the NFC Championship Game as a rookie.

New York sports radio legend reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues during 2025 season

A report from late November suggested that the New York Mets' collapse during the 2025 season occurred, in part, because alleged clubhouse issues impacted the club throughout the campaign.

Adam Schefter shares bold prediction about Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes after brutal injury

One can currently only guess when Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be cleared to resume football-related activities after he underwent successful surgery on Monday to repair the torn ACL and torn LCL he suffered on Dec. 14.

NFL executive has surprising pick for best move of Seahawks' offseason

What do NFL execs view as the best move made by Seahawks last offseason?

Steelers could make bold Week 17 decision after 'MNF' win over Dolphins

By earning a 28-15 win over the Dolphins on Monday night, the Steelers improved to 8-6 and ensured they'd keep their lead over the 7-7 Baltimore Ravens in the battle for the AFC North division title.

Bengals have seemingly already made Zac Taylor, Duke Tobin decisions

The fact that the Bengals will miss the playoffs for a third straight season understandably has some wondering if team ownership could part ways with HC Taylor and/or with director of player personnel/de facto GM Tobin.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones sends message to Packers' Micah Parsons after brutal injury

Parsons joined the Packers when he was traded from the Cowboys to Green Bay in exchange for two first-round draft picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark back in August.

Cameron Heyward shares how Aaron Rodgers helped stabilize Steelers after swoon

Heyward addressed how Rodgers helped stabilize the Steelers following their in-season swoon.