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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

Insiders offer updates on Penguins contract talks with Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby aren't about to part ways.

Are the Mets rejecting Grimace as a good-luck charm?

If perception truly is reality, then the Mets are winning because of Grimace whether they like it or not.

Super Bowl champion QB labels Jets' Aaron Rodgers as 'selfish and self-centered'

Rodgers skipped the club's two-day mandatory minicamp as an unexcused absence earlier this month.

Former GM predicts outcome of 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk contract standoff

A former GM has weighed in with his thoughts on how things will play out between Aiyuk and the 49ers.

Jason Kelce discusses if Eagles have leadership void after retirements

At a fundraising event on Wednesday, Jason Kelce discussed whether he feels the club lacks leadership heading into the 2024 season.

Report expands on issues between Giants' Brian Daboll, coaching assistants

It's now hardly a secret that former DC Don "Wink" Martindale resigned in January after Daboll fired outside linebackers coach Drew Wilkins and defensive assistant Kevin Wilkins, two close friends of Martindale. 

NFL reporter rips recent defense of Eagles' Kenny Pickett

A 2022 first-round draft pick, Pickett went 14-10 as a starter with the Steelers but often left much to be desired with his play when healthy.

Howie Long believes Tom Brady could be next legendary NFL announcer

Brady makes his regular-season announcing debut for the Week 1 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns on Sept. 8. 

What Jason Kelce misses about Eagles, playing in NFL

Kelce became a one-time Super Bowl champion featuring only for the Eagles from 2011 through the 2023 season.

Insider shares idea for Steelers signing Justin Fields to extension

Fields will have to concentrate on doing anything possible to leapfrog Russell Wilson on the depth chart during a competition that allegedly will continue from training camp through at least one preseason game. 

Commanders' Austin Ekeler says Jayden Daniels is 'an absolute stud'

New Commanders RB Austin Ekeler expanded on the hype surrounding rookie QB Jayden Daniels ahead of training camp.

Mets' Adam Ottavino reacts to sticky-stuff ejection, suspension of Edwin Diaz

Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino is frustrated after teammate Edwin Diaz received an automatic 10-game suspension.

Rob Gronkowski shares how Patriots HC Jerod Mayo was like Tom Brady

Mayo played under legendary head coach Bill Belichick from 2008 through the 2015 season.

Eagles' Lane Johnson shares noteworthy Jalen Hurts update

Johnson shared an interesting update on Hurts after the Eagles suffered an epic collapse to close the 2023 season.

NFL insider updates if Steelers could target 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

NFL insider Albert Breer remains unconvinced the Steelers will land unsettled 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in a trade this summer.

MLB executives share trade outlooks for Mets' Luis Severino, Pete Alonso

Are the New York Mets going to trade the likes of Luis Severino and Pete Alonso? After the club put in a strong June, the question has become a slightly complicated one.

Why Panthers' Bryce Young doesn't like discussing rough rookie season

Putting the past behind him has become a recurring theme regarding Young's development this offseason.

Former Patriots safety shares how OC Alex Van Pelt can help Drake Maye succeed

Veteran Jacoby Brissett seemingly holds a lead over Maye regarding a competition for the New England starting job that's expected to run through at least a portion of the preseason.

Former Eagles RB D'Andre Swift 'excited' to see Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia

Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift has nothing but love for his ostensible replacement with the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley.

Buccaneers insider discusses job security of HC Todd Bowles

Could Bowles be on the hot seat despite leading the Bucs to a playoff victory in their first season post-Tom Brady?

Carlos Mendoza shares what may have saved Mets' 2024 season

The Mets are in the midst of a resurgence, and their manager shed some light on what may have sparked the turnaround.

Yankees' Juan Soto speaks carefully about Mets' free-agency pursuit

Soto was routinely linked with the Mets throughout the spring.

Cardinals TE shares bold prediction about QB Kyler Murray

Murray missed the start of his first campaign working with head coach Jonathan Gannon and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing while recovering from a serious knee injury the signal-caller suffered in December 2022. 

Trevor Lawrence discusses building a legacy with Jaguars

Lawrence will have to do more than earn his second career postseason victory with the club to justify the deal he inked.

Former Jets player issues challenge for Aaron Rodgers return

The 2023 Jets lost Rodgers to a torn Achilles just four offensive snaps into their regular-season opener.