Chris Wassel
Summary
Chris Wassel is someone who has covered a little bit of everything: business, writing, sports, food, grilling, the Olympics, injuries, politics, and more. He has climbed mountains like Mount Washington and Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California, and for those who don’t know, he is also big into food challenges. With friends like Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has tackled eating feats like finishing a 16-pound turkey or a 32-inch meat lover's pizza. Since 2013, he has focused on fitness, fishing, and sports while managing to fit in running, hiking, rock climbing, and even the occasional mini-triathlon. He can lift more than his body weight with ease and is the person you turn to when you want to know if a NASCAR rain delay means a Monday race. Over his career, Chris has worked at places like Amazon, USA Today, and various rumors and fantasy sports sites. He has been nominated for awards such as the Fantasy Sports Writers Association's Hockey Writer of the Year and has a collection of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings on display at home. With all this, Chris sums it up best with his motto: "Shut up and play."
Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network
Ohio State, Wisconsin Climb Into Playoff Contention. The shuffle of teams seeking a spot in the coll... Read this article
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There have been upsets this college football season. There always are. But none of them have been bi... Read this article
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We’re only a few days away from the biggest sports betting, Super Bowl 2016, event of the year... Read this article
It’s the most exciting event of the year for sports betting as Super Bowl 50 fast approaches. ... Read this article
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Arizona snapped Seattle’s 14-game home winning streak with a 17-10 victory at CenturyLink Fiel... Read this article
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The playoff race in the abysmal NFC South should become a little bit clearer on Sunday afternoon whe... Read this article
Edmonton has been dominating against Eastern Conference opponents this year, but has yet to win a ga... Read this article
For the first time, Steve Kerr will take on his mentor and good friend Gregg Popovich as a head... Read this article
Tampa Bay enjoyed a surprising season in 2013-2014, recording 101 points and a playoff berth after f... Read this article
Who would have thought that the San Francisco 49ers would be 4-4 eight games into the year? With the... Read this article
Golden State and Los Angeles last met in the 2013-2014 playoffs, with the Clippers ending the W... Read this article
After a strong start to the season, the Islanders have fallen back down to Earth and played much lik... Read this article
The post-Donald Sterling era begins on Thursday night for the Clippers under new owner Steve Ballmer... Read this article
Will there be a champion crowned on Tuesday night in Kansas City? The Giants hope so, while the Roya... Read this article
Baltimore can put itself in an excellent situation when it comes to the AFC North lead if it can tak... Read this article
The Fall Classic is here once again and we have seen one of these teams before. The Giants return to... Read this article
