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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

Coach discusses Brock Purdy becoming face of 49ers

49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese spoke with reporters about Brock Purdy becoming an unexpected leader in less than two years. 

Super Bowl champion WR shares advice for Giants' Malik Nabers

Long before the New York Giants made wide receiver Malik Nabers the sixth overall pick of this year's draft, wideout Hakeem Nicks joined the organization as the 29th choice of the 2009 player-selection process. And the latter has some advice for the former.

Insider predicts futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

GM John Lynch previously suggested he'll hold onto both Aiyuk and Samuel through the offseason even though the 49ers drafted wideout Ricky Pearsall this year.

Colts' Anthony Richardson discusses playing style after injury-filled season

Richardson went down with a season-ending shoulder injury in the fourth game of his rookie year in 2023.

Why Ravens' Lamar Jackson has chip on shoulder after MVP season

The Ravens entered last season's playoffs as the NFL's best overall team.

Mets stars express belief in turnaround despite woeful road trip

Francisco Lindor remains confident the Mets can turn things around after their 2-6 road trip dropped them to 21-28 on a season that soon could become a lost cause.

Yankees' Juan Soto addresses 'MVP' chants amid contract uncertainty

Juan Soto is unsure of his future in New York, but he's doing his best to enjoy the moment.

Saquon Barkley sounds thrilled about leaving Giants for Eagles 

Running back Saquon Barkley spoke with reporters on Wednesday about making his much-discussed offseason move from the New York Giants to the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Roger Goodell discusses factors for possible 18-game NFL season

Roger Goodell generated headlines when he said that the league's eventual shift to a schedule of 18 regular-season games per team is "not unreasonable." 

Browns HC addresses ongoing recovery of QB Deshaun Watson

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke with reporters about Deshaun Watson's injury recovery.

49ers' Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa discuss possible 18-game NFL season

League owners reportedly could push for the NFL Players Association to agree to an 18-game season as soon as early next year.

Mets share promising Francisco Alvarez recovery update

Alvarez last played when he suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb on April 19 that left him needing surgery.

Greg Olsen name-drops Tom Brady after receiving Sports Emmy

Greg Olsen won the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality/Event Analyst ...only to be replaced by Tom Brady later this year.

Steelers insider slams door on Russell Wilson, Justin Fields competition

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Athletic isn't buying what Justin Fields was trying to sell.

Sean McVay dodges questions about Matthew Stafford's contract issue

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay did well on Tuesday to dance around the fact that quarterback Matthew Stafford reportedly wants more guaranteed money beyond the 2024 season.

Yankees' Brian Cashman discusses future of Juan Soto

The 25-year-old is likely to test free agency after the World Series. 

How Panthers' Bryce Young is impressing teammates after rough season

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble recently spoke about how second-year quarterback Bryce Young has impressed teammates this spring.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin discusses getting to know Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Pittsburgh made wholesale changes at quarterback in March by signing Wilson to a team-friendly contract and acquiring Fields from the Chicago Bears for a conditional 2025 sixth-round draft pick. 

Will Aaron Rodgers follow own advice about off-field distractions?

Aaron Rodgers spoke with reporters on Tuesday about a handful of subjects, including whether he will follow his own advice regarding off-field distractions.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers addresses mental rust, RFK Jr. decision

Perhaps the most unexpected Jets-related story of the offseason involved Robert F. Kennedy Jr. considering Rodgers to be his vice presidential running mate.

Steelers' Justin Fields shares competition warning for Russell Wilson

Steelers quarterback Justin Fields spoke with reporters on Tuesday and said he's not gifting the club's starting job to veteran Russell Wilson. 

Jets' Nathaniel Hackett reacts to bombshell report about job status

The report from last week claimed the franchise essentially wanted somebody else to run the offense this coming season. 

Vikings' Justin Jefferson reportedly wants to be paid like some QBs

It was previously believed that Jefferson, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, simply wanted to become the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback at some point this offseason. 

Why Dolphins' Mike McDaniel is staying out of Tua Tagovailoa contract talks

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel made it known during a Tuesday news conference that he's staying out of contract talks between the organization and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Mets' Francisco Lindor names what he misses most about Cleveland

Lindor earned four All-Star nods with the Guardians from 2015 through the 2020 campaign and was part of the squad that faced the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series.