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Brian Wacker
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Brian Wacker is a Senior Producer for the New York Post, writing and editing stories that span a range of sports, including golf, tennis, basketball and football. Prior to joining The Post, he spent a dozen years covering the PGA Tour, most recently at Golf Digest, and won multiple awards for news and feature writing in the Golf Writers Association of America’s annual writing contest. His work has also appeared in a number of other publications and outlets, including the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, ESPN.com and New Haven (Conn.) Register. Brian was born in New Jersey, grew up in Connecticut and previously lived in Miami.
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Bills' safety 'will play professional football again,' per NFLPA medical director
February 8, 2023 | 7:08pmDamar Hamlin will play football again.
Russell Westbrook, Lakers coach had 'heated' locker room exchange on LeBron's big night
February 8, 2023 | 2:01pmThe coronation of new scoring champ LeBron James on Tuesday night wasn’t without its share of back-room drama.
Kyrie Irving felt 'very disrespected' by Nets
February 7, 2023 | 5:36pmWhen it came to Kyrie Irving forcing his way out of Brooklyn, the now former Net said he wanted to be somewhere he felt “celebrated” rather than “tolerated.”
LIV Golf makes stunning admission about its first year earnings
February 7, 2023 | 5:20pmAfter wooing some of the biggest names in golf, LIV Golf revealed that it generated virtually no revenue in 2022.
Shohei Ohtani 'wasn't happy' losing MVP Award to Aaron Judge
February 7, 2023 | 3:22pmShohei Ohtani did in 2022 what no other player in baseball history had done.
Doug Williams compares Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts in Super Bowl to Barack Obama
February 4, 2023 | 10:14amThirty-five years ago Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to start in — and win — the Super Bowl.
Arrest warrant for Bengals star for allegedly pointing gun at woman dismissed
February 3, 2023 | 3:26pmAn arrest warrant for the Bengals’ Joe Mixon has been dismissed.
Injured Suns star could return for Nets showdown
February 1, 2023 | 10:06pmDevin Booker, who has been out the last five weeks because of a left groin strain, is closing in on a return. And it could come as early as Tuesday...
Patrick Reed fires back at Dubai 'tree gate' controversy
January 31, 2023 | 9:06pmPatrick Reed has fired back at critics after finding himself embroiled in yet another controversy.
Bubba Watson offers absurd reason for making LIV Golf jump
January 31, 2023 | 5:20pmThe reasons players have offered up for ditching the PGA Tour for controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf have ranged from the blunt to the comical.
Colts owner's choice for next coach getting pushback in organization
January 25, 2023 | 5:52pmThere are people within the organization who work closely with Irsay who don’t hold the same opinion of the former Colts center.
Ex-NFL lineman's life 'almost ended 2 days ago' in health scare
January 25, 2023 | 2:50pmFormer NFL defensive tackle Chris Baker revealed on Tuesday that he is recovering after suffering from a stroke.
LIV Golfer throws tee at Rory McIlroy as feud spills onto course again
January 24, 2023 | 2:08pmPatrick Reed has teed off on Rory McIlroy — literally.
Ex-NFL star out as Bethune-Cookman coach after just 25 days, blasts school in rant
January 21, 2023 | 2:06pmEd Reed's first head coaching job is over before it started.
Twins send batting champ to Marlins in multi-player deal
January 20, 2023 | 5:22pmAmerican League batting champ Luis Arraez is taking his talents to Miami.
Kemba Walker signing with new team after Mavericks release
January 14, 2023 | 11:57amKemba Walker appears to be on the move again.
The evolution of Frances Tiafoe — who was just a little too happy
January 14, 2023 | 9:15amFrances Tiafoe became a staple of the top 20 last year, coming a long way from the young player whose focus was questionable when his talent wasn't.
Robot umpires take large step closer to MLB
January 12, 2023 | 9:06pmRobot umpires area a step closer to the major leagues.
NBA big man to work out for Lakers nearly two years after anti-Semitic slur
January 12, 2023 | 7:46pmLeonard, who spent his first seven years with the Trail Blazers before two with the Heat, hasn’t been in the league since March 2021 when he used an anti-Semitic slur...
Ex-NFL star's cause of death revealed by medical examiner
January 10, 2023 | 7:59pmJohnson, 50, was found dead in a hotel room about 6 1/2 miles from his home in Raleigh on July 17 after he'd been reported missing by his wife the...