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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

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown shares warning after contract extension

Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown has no plans to rest on his laurels after netting a huge contract extension.

Cam Newton compares Bo Nix to NFL MVP candidate

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton sees a little bit of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in Oregon's Bo Nix.

Analysts compare Drake Maye to two NFL stars before draft

North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye became a polarizing prospect leading up to the NFL Draft.

Cam Newton claps back at Caleb Williams' critics

Cam Newton used a Thursday morning NFL Network appearance to blast those who have criticized Caleb Williams for reasons unrelated to his play.

Insider explains how Giants could draft QB and trade Daniel Jones

Boomer Esiason warned the Giants this week that they shouldn't keep Daniel Jones on the roster if they draft his eventual replacement.

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown addresses facing Caleb Williams in NFL

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is the latest to sing Caleb Williams' praises.

Steelers insider shares Justin Fields prediction after contract decision

The Steelers acquired Fields from the Chicago Bears for a conditional 2025 sixth-round draft pick earlier this offseason.

Rome Odunze raves about Michael Penix Jr. ahead of draft

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze didn't know as of Thursday morning when either he or quarterback and college teammate Michael Penix Jr. would be selected

49ers' George Kittle shares Brandon Aiyuk plea before draft

George Kittle left little doubt that he doesn't want the club to trade Brandon Aiyuk at any point during the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Brian Cashman discusses what Juan Soto has meant to 2024 Yankees

New York Yankees senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman discussed the addition of Soto, who has thrived in his first month in New York.

Merril Hoge delivers final Drake Maye shots before NFL Draft

Retired player and current NFL analyst Merril Hoge wanted to make sure before the draft got underway on Thursday evening that everyone knows he isn't a big fan of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.

USC QB Caleb Williams explains why he gets his fingernails painted

USC QB Caleb Williams knows what he is about.

Jayden Daniels addresses if he'd play for Commanders

Jayden Daniels spoke with reporters at a pre-draft event on Wednesday and insisted he "100 percent" would happily join the Washington Commanders if they make him the second pick of the player-selection process on Thursday night. 

Former MVP warns Giants about drafting QB, keeping Daniel Jones

With the Giants rumored to be taking a QB in the draft, where does that leave Daniel Jones?

Marvin Harrison Jr. explains controversial predraft decisions

Ohio State Buckeyes star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. received criticism for his approach to the draft and has now commented on that criticism.

Analyst makes final draft plea for Bears to pass on Caleb Williams

At least one analyst is going against conventional wisdom regarding the first pick in the draft.

Kyler Murray hints how he wants Cardinals to use fourth pick of draft

It sure sounds like Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray knows what he wants his team to do with the No. 4 pick in the draft.

Former GM gives Drake Maye unflattering label ahead of NFL Draft

As of early Wednesday afternoon, the New England Patriots appeared on track to make Maye the draft's third pick.

Giants linked with polarizing QB prospect as fallback option

Could the Giants make a surprising player the sixth overall pick?

Peyton Manning rips Jets for failing QB Zach Wilson

Peyton Manning isn't a fan of how the New York Jets went about the handling of QB Zach Wilson's development. Wilson will now try for a new start with the Denver Broncos.

NFL teams had big request for LSU QB Jayden Daniels

Some have rated Daniels as the best signal-caller in this year's class over Caleb Williams of the USC Trojans. 

Insider expands on what Patriots would reject for third pick of 2024 NFL Draft

There's more information about why the New England Patriots still possessed the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft as of Wednesday morning.

Broncos reportedly could trade down, draft QB in first round

The Denver Broncos continue to be identified as a team who could shake up the draft order on Thursday.

Lions' Jared Goff clarifies controversial Detroit media comments

Jared Goff generated headlines when he said that he felt some Detroit media members "relish in negativity" regarding their coverage of the Lions. 

Bears GM addresses 'Hollywood' concerns about Caleb Williams

During his pre-draft visit with the club this spring, Caleb Williams had dinner with multiple veteran Bears players. GM Ryan Poles indicated those players gave Williams a passing grade.