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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

One-time Super Bowl MVP sounds alarms about Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

While he tossed two touchdown passes and rushed for a score in the fourth quarter of Minnesota's 27-24 Week 1 victory at the Bears, McCarthy otherwise left much to be desired with his play before his latest setback.

Jets have already made Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor decision for Dolphins game

The Jets have a clear preference regarding their quarterback situation.

Penguins insider predicts if Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin will be traded during 2025-26 season

For different reasons, Pittsburgh Penguins icons Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin continue to be the subjects of trade rumors ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield has hilarious description for scrambling ways

Mayfield is on pace to reach a career high for total rushing yards in a single regular season and may set a Buccaneers franchise record in the process. 

Roger Goodell makes feelings on Tom Brady conflict-of-interest controversy clear

The commissioner has weighed in on resurgent concerns over Brady's roles as both Fox analyst and minority owner of the Raiders.

Giants' Jaxson Dart decision not stopping fans from resuming MetLife Stadium protests

The Giants have gone 9-28 under the Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen regime since New York's divisional-round playoff loss to the rival Philadelphia Eagles in January 2023.

Why Giants players feel Jaxson Dart is ready for starting job

It certainly sounds like Dart's teammates are confident in his ability to lead the team.

Patriots' Drake Maye shows additional leadership with comments about personal stats

Individuals within the Patriots, such as HC Mike Vrabel and executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf, repeatedly challenged Maye throughout the offseason to improve his leadership qualities. 

Forgotten man in Micah Parsons trade addresses facing former team

All the focus is on Micah Parsons facing his former team, but he's not the only player who will be doing so.

Aaron Rodgers makes big admission about Steelers' offensive struggles

While the Pittsburgh Steelers opened the ongoing NFL season with two wins in three games, Pittsburgh's offense hasn't necessarily been firing on all cylinders since Week 1. 

Cam Ward reacts to big Titans change ahead of fourth career start

Earlier in the week, Titans HC Brian Callahan confirmed that he was handing play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree ahead of this coming Sunday's matchup at the 0-3 Houston Texans.

Giants players reveal how Russell Wilson has reacted to demotion

Wilson played poorly in two of three losses en route to being relegated to backup duties ahead of this coming Sunday's home game against the 3-0 Los Angeles Chargers. 

Ravens' Derrick Henry desperate to find fix for concerning problem

Henry has fumbled in each of the Ravens' first three games, with two of those miscues coming at crucial moments in what turned into Baltimore losses.

Giants' Jaxson Dart puts 'aura' on display after being named starting QB

Fair or not, fans and some analysts view Dart as a potential franchise "savior" who could be what Daniel Jones wasn't — a long-term successor to Giants legend Eli Manning. 

Packers' Micah Parsons responds to perceived Cowboys slight

Parsons addressed his upcoming return to Dallas.

Giants' Brian Daboll shares expectations for Jaxson Dart's first start

Pockets of Giants fans understandably are hoping that Dart will prove to be a franchise savior now that he has officially replaced veteran Russell Wilson as the club's starting QB.

Falcons' Raheem Morris addresses Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. chatter

Are the Falcons close to a quarterback change?

Why Browns insider thinks Shedeur and Deion Sanders 'made a big mistake'

Shedeur and Deion Sanders are facing further questions on the way they handled the predraft process.

Giants legend addresses narrative about benching Russell Wilson to start Jaxson Dart

Giants reporters have suggested a big reason the team benched Wilson in favor of Dart is that HC Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen are desperate to save their jobs. 

Lions' Dan Campbell says 'nobody' is playing better than this QB

The QB clearly impressed Campbell with his performance in Week 3.

Jaelan Phillips challenges Dolphins teammates ahead of Jets game

Dolphins pass-rusher Jaelan Phillips offered a bit of a challenge for his teammates ahead of the upcoming "Monday Night Football" home game against the 0-3 Jets.

Tom Brady rips 'paranoid and distrustful' critics over Fox, Raiders conflict-of-interest takes

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady continues to serve as Fox's lead in-game NFL analyst amid calls for him to pick a lane due to supposed conflict-of-interest concerns related to his roles. In the latest edition of his weekly newsletter, Brady delivered quite a response to his critics.

Are Falcons close to making full-time Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. move?

Falcons HC Raheem Morris benched Penix during Week 3's 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers, which dropped Atlanta to 1-2 on the season.

Steelers legend says team is 'afraid' to do this with Aaron Rodgers

The Steelers improved to 2-1 on the season via a gritty 21-14 win at the New England Patriots in Week 3 that featured the Pittsburgh defense forcing five turnovers.