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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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Bengals receiver who collided with Damar Hamlin makes first comments since collapse
January 5, 2023 | 7:00pmBengals 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
January 5, 2023 | 2:37pmAndrew 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
January 4, 2023 | 8:26pmThe 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
January 4, 2023 | 3:38pm"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
December 24, 2022 | 8:52amGiants 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
December 22, 2022 | 9:19pmWhether 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'
December 21, 2022 | 5:39pmThe 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
December 20, 2022 | 6:37pmLIV 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
December 20, 2022 | 10:55amThe 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
December 17, 2022 | 5:21pmThe 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
December 17, 2022 | 5:08pmDansby 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'
December 17, 2022 | 9:55amJames Harden’s time with the Nets was brief, complicated and ultimately a flop.
Yankees failure heads to Twins on $11 million deal
December 16, 2022 | 4:59pmMinnesota 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
December 16, 2022 | 8:45amThe Knicks’ season continues to be a roller coaster.
Ex-NFL star sued by family of youth coach allegedly shot, killed by brother
December 15, 2022 | 10:40pmFormer 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
December 15, 2022 | 5:44pmTyrell Terry was drafted 31st overall by the Mavericks two years ago.
UConn's remarkable turnaround includes ex-coach ditching team for Florida during COVID
December 15, 2022 | 4:19pmUConn'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
December 13, 2022 | 5:26pmNick 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
December 10, 2022 | 1:36pmThe Nets will play the Pacers on Saturday in Indiana. Sort of, anyway.
Soccer journalist wasn't sleeping well prior to shocking World Cup death
December 10, 2022 | 12:02amGrant 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...