Brian Wacker

Brian Wacker

About the Author

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.

The Archive

Bengals receiver who collided with Damar Hamlin makes first comments since collapse

Bengals receiver Tee Higgins said he has been in contact with the mother of Bills safety Damar Hamlin in the wake of her son’s cardiac arrest during Monday night's game.

Ex-Yankee happy to be 'where you're desired' after joining new team

Andrew Benintendi’s stint with the Yankees was ultimately brief and by the sound of it he is happy to have moved on to the White Sox.

Cardinals receiver shows off gruesome injury

The 22-year-old second-year receiver showed off a left pinky that was contorted nearly 90 degrees from the knuckle.

Bengals coach reveals grim conversation with Bills coach after Damar Hamlin collapse

"I need to be at the hospital for Damar. I shouldn’t be coaching this game."

Giants GM, players, radio play-by-play voice escape Mall of America shooting

Giants radio play-by-play announcer Bob Papa and multiple players escaped a Mall of America shooting on Friday night in Bloomington, Minn.

Cowboys rookie released from hospital following car crash

Whether Williams will be available Saturday when the Cowboys play the Eagles will be determined after Friday's practice.

Tennis legend says fellow inmate tried to kill him: 'I was shaking so bad'

The six-time major champion and tennis Hall of Famer made the stunning revelation in an interview with German broadcaster Sat 1 that aired on Tuesday.

9/11 group plans to protest at Masters after LIV Golf decision

LIV Golf got good news on Tuesday when Augusta National announced that it has no plans to ban players on the controversial Saudi-bankrolled tour from next year’s Masters, but not...

Masters makes decision on LIV golfers

The Masters has made a decision regarding whether LIV Golf defectors will be allowed to play in 2023 at Augusta National amid the Saudi-backed league's war with the PGA Tour.

Vikings complete largest comeback in NFL history with wild OT win

The Colts blocked a punt for a touchdown, scored on an interception of Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and raced out to a huge lead, but it was Minnesota that made...

Dansby Swanson gets a new team with $177 million contract

Dansby Swanson and Chicago agreed on Saturday on a seven-year, $177 million contract, The Post's Joel Sherman reported. The deal includes a full no-trade clause.

James Harden blasts Nets over his time there: 'No structure'

James Harden’s time with the Nets was brief, complicated and ultimately a flop.

Yankees failure heads to Twins on $11 million deal

Minnesota will be the 29-year-old’s fourth team after what was a short-but-disastrous stint in New York followed by an only marginally better performance in Los Angeles.

Searching for Knicks' path out of 'no-mans land' as key NBA date arrives

The Knicks’ season continues to be a roller coaster.

Ex-NFL star sued by family of youth coach allegedly shot, killed by brother

Former NFL star Aqib Talib is among those being sued by the family of youth football coach Michael Hickmon, who was allegedly shot and killed by Talib’s brother, Yaqub, in...

Ex-Mavericks draft pick retires at 22 over 'darkest times' of life

Tyrell Terry was drafted 31st overall by the Mavericks two years ago.

UConn's remarkable turnaround includes ex-coach ditching team for Florida during COVID

UConn's turnaround might not sound that impressive — until considering just how bad things apparently were under former coach Randy Edsall.

Nick Kyrgios reveals wild reason behind decision to return to French Open

Nick Kygios hasn’t played the French Open since 2017 — last year he dubbed the tournament the worst of tennis’ four Grand Slams.

Nets without whopping eight players for key Pacers showdown

The Nets will play the Pacers on Saturday in Indiana. Sort of, anyway.

Soccer journalist wasn't sleeping well prior to shocking World Cup death

Grant Wahl, a longtime and respected soccer journalist who died suddenly Friday at the World Cup in Qatar, wasn't sleeping well in the days leading up to his death, according...