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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

Giants' Jalin Hyatt has bold predictions for 2024 season

Second-year wide receiver Jalin Hyatt thinks people are sleeping on the New York Giants' passing attack.

NFL insider shares if Steelers want Russell Wilson or Justin Fields to start

Neither Wilson nor Fields is signed beyond the upcoming season.

Giants' Daniel Jones discusses expectations for make-or-break season

Jones is coming off the worst season of his NFL career, which included the 27-year-old suffering a second worrisome neck injury since the fall of 2021 before he went down with a torn ACL in his right knee on Nov. 5.

Baker Mayfield backs Panthers' Dave Canales to fix Bryce Young

Canales was the Buccaneers OC in 2023 and helped Mayfield become a Comeback Player of the Year Award finalist.

Yankees' Juan Soto looking forward to one thing after free agency

This is the Yankees outfielder's wish for the time after he signs his next contract.

Baker Mayfield shares what made first summer with Buccaneers 'tricky'

Mayfield admitted his first summer with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was at least somewhat awkward for this reason.

Mets' Pete Alonso makes trade-deadline wish clear

Alonso remains on track to reach free agency after the season and repeatedly was the subject of trade rumors as the Mets floundered in May.

What Eagles' Saquon Barkley previously thought of Nick Sirianni

It turns out that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley wasn't always the biggest fan of head coach Nick Sirianni.

Former Jets QB shares bombshell rumor regarding Raiders' Davante Adams

Adams agreed to a five-year, $141.25M contract to join the Raiders via a trade from Green Bay in March 2022.

Evaluator shares why Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa isn't a top 10 QB

The Dolphins signal-caller wasn't one of the favorites in a recent ranking by league executives, coaches and scouts.

Two-time Pro Bowler reveals what he told Bryce Young after rough rookie season

A two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver revealed what his message was for Young after a difficult rookie season for the quarterback.

49ers' Brock Purdy disrespected in 2024 QB rankings

Could this serve as some motivation for the 49ers QB?

Bears' Caleb Williams shares message for 'haters'

The Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional 2025 sixth-round draft pick before they made Williams the first overall choice of this year's player-selection process. 

What Nick Sirianni wants to avoid following Eagles' collapse

The Eagles seemed on track to return to the Super Bowl when they began December 2023 at 10-1, but they then fell to 11-6 before they suffered a 32-9 wild-card playoff loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Saquon Barkley shares what's giving him motivation with Eagles

Running back Saquon Barkley is ready to prove any and all doubters wrong after he left the New York Giants to sign with the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles in free agency.

Insider predicts length of Sidney Crosby's next contract

A team insider offered his thoughts on Crosby's next contract.

NFL executive rips Bills' Josh Allen as 'overrated'

One unnamed veteran NFL executive clearly doesn't believe that Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills is among the best quarterbacks in the league today.

How Eagles' Nick Sirianni is handling uncertainty about his future

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni seems to understand he could be out of a job come January following the events of the 2023 season.

Bears' Marcedes Lewis shares why he's excited to play with Caleb Williams

Lewis turned 40 years old this past spring but re-signed with Chicago in June.

Why Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield felt like 'a piece of dirty laundry'

During a recent appearance on 102.5 The Bone's "The Mike Calta Show," Bucs QB Baker Mayfield once again discussed being discarded by both the Browns and Panthers in 2022.

Analyst shares wild trade-deadline idea regarding Yankees' Juan Soto

WFAN radio host and SNY MLB analyst Sal Licata recently gave his take on Soto and the Yankees.

Why Steelers' Cameron Heyward 'hated' learning about 'Hard Knocks' assignment

During the latest edition of his "Not Just Football" podcast, veteran Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward left little doubt he wants no part of the upcoming "Hard Knocks: In Season" program that will feature the entire AFC North division.

Kyle Juszczyk echoes 49ers teammate about Brandon Aiyuk contract standoff

Add fullback Kyle Juszczyk to the list of San Francisco 49ers players confident that the club and unsettled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will work out some sort of agreement before the regular season gets underway in September.

Why Ravens believe Derrick Henry can turn back the clock

Jamison Hensley of ESPN shared why the Ravens believe Derrick Henry can bounce back from a down season even though he turned 30 years old in January.

Report updates if NFL is close to getting 18-game regular season

NFL insider Mike Jones suggested the NFL and NFL Players Association aren't yet in the red zone regarding negotiations related to the possible expansion of the regular season to 18 games.