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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

NFL insider expands on Steelers' interest in 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to be linked in stories with San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after he officially requested a trade amid his desire for a contract extension earlier this month.

Greg Olsen opens up about working relationship with Tom Brady

Fox is relegating Olsen to its No. 2 team for the upcoming season, but he still has nothing but positive things to say about Brady.

Steelers reporter reacts to 'heated exchange' between George Pickens, assistant

A Pittsburgh Steelers reporter wrote that wide receiver George Pickens "was visibly upset" during Thursday's training camp practice following "a heated exchange" with his new receivers coach.

Reporter names 'advantage' Zach Wilson has in Broncos QB competition

It certainly sounds like Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is serious about giving rookie Bo Nix, journeyman Jarrett Stidham and former New York Jets flop Zach Wilson equal opportunities to win Denver's starting quarterback job before August comes to an end.

Giants WR Malik Nabers outlines expectations for rookie year

Steve Serby of the New York Post recently asked Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers "how he might handle not getting the ball and losing" after Nabers emerged as a superstar weapon and a first-round draft pick with the LSU Tigers.

NFL insider shares Justin Fields warning for Steelers' Russell Wilson

As of Friday morning, FanDuel Sportsbook continued to list Wilson as the betting favorite at -620 odds to start over for Pittsburgh's regular-season opener at the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 8.

Steelers GM addresses trade rumors amid uncertainty about 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

The Pittsburgh Steelers were heavily linked with San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk ahead of this year's draft and before he requested a trade amid his desire for a contract extension.

Analyst links 49ers' Brock Purdy with historic contract extension

An analyst recently speculated on the kind of deal Purdy could be looking at for his next contract.

Colts HC makes telling comment on Anthony Richardson's playing style

Richardson ran into several health issues during his rookie season. Will the Colts look to alter the quarterback's play style in an attempt to keep him healthy?

Joe Torre addresses criticisms of Yankees' Aaron Boone after Mets sweep

Boone finds himself under fire amid a run of poor play from the Yankees.

NFL insider predicts futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

49ers general manager John Lynch has repeatedly insisted since before this year's draft that he plans to hold onto Aiyuk and Samuel as the club attempts to play in a second straight Super Bowl. 

Insider predicts if Patriots' Drake Maye can win starting job over Jacoby Brissett

Head coach Jerod Mayo unsurprisingly confirmed at the start of training camp earlier this week that Brissett "is the starting quarterback at this point."

Would Rams' Matthew Stafford have refused to practice without reworked deal?

Stafford turned just 36 years old this past winter and made 16 meaningful starts (playoffs included) for the Rams last season.

Mets' Luis Severino shares trade-deadline request after sweep of Yankees

Mets players are making their expectations for the front office clear as the trade deadline approaches.

Eagles players respond to Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni rumors

The Philadelphia Eagles became the subjects of numerous offseason headlines following their collapse that prematurely ended what was once a promising 2023 season, with Hurts and Sirianni taking most of the heat.

Mike Evans shares interesting reason he re-signed with Buccaneers

Evans addressed his decision to return to the Bucs and his outlook on the 2024 season.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers addresses rust, injury recovery

The 40-year-old essentially missed the entire 2023 season after he suffered a torn Achilles four offensive snaps into the campaign.

Giants' Daniel Jones responds to almost being replaced by rookie

The "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants" program that has been airing this summer recently confirmed that Giants general manager Joe Schoen had serious interest in acquiring an eventual replacement for starting quarterback Daniel Jones during the 2024 NFL Draft.

Bills GM fires back at Josh Allen 'overrated' take

Allen is widely regarded as one of the top overall players at the sport's most important position but also isn't without flaws.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers expands on mandatory minicamp controversy

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers isn't losing sleep over the brouhaha that resulted from his earlier offseason decision to skip mandatory minicamp in favor of a trip to Egypt.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts addresses relationship with Nick Sirianni amid uncertainty

Both Hurts and Sirianni addressed their relationship after reports of turmoil emerged following the team's disastrous collapse to end the 2023 season.

Giants GM makes telling comment about Daniel Jones' injury guarantee

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones is facing as many questions for the coming season as any player in the NFL.

Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy speaks openly about 'lame-duck' year

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is in the middle of a "lame-duck year" while in the final season of his contract. He's not hiding from that fact.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa differing from Packers' Jordan Love regarding practice

Love wasn't practicing in the early days of training camp amid his desire for a contract extension.

Lions' Dan Campbell sends message to players after successful season

Campbell spoke with reporters on the opening day of the club's training camp about the mindset he wants his players to embrace.