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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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April 9, 2024 | New England Patriots

Vince Wilfork addresses 'The Dynasty' controversy, Bill Belichick departure

It sounds like former New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork won't be rushing to watch Apple TV's "The Dynasty" docuseries after he heard how that project portrayed former head coach Bill Belichick.

April 9, 2024 | New England Patriots

Hunter Henry explains why he chose to stay with Patriots

Patriots tight end Hunter Henry spoke with reporters on Tuesday about why he agreed to a three-year deal with New England in March instead of testing free agency.

April 9, 2024 | North Carolina Tar Heels

Robert Griffin III claps back at Merril Hoge about Drake Maye criticisms

Griffin III had a strong response to Hoge's take on Maye.

April 9, 2024 | NFL

Why Baker Mayfield may not stop Buccaneers from drafting a QB

Add Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports to the list of individuals who believe the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could spend pick No. 26 or No. 57 on a QB despite re-signing Baker Mayfield.

April 9, 2024 | USC Trojans

Coaches share how Caleb Williams compares to Patrick Mahomes

Coaches discussed similarities between the presumed No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft and Chiefs superstar QB Mahomes.

April 9, 2024 | New York Yankees

Juan Soto gushes over Yankees fans amid free agency speculation

Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is enjoying the early-season love affair with the New York fan base that hopes he'll become more than a short-term rental.

April 9, 2024 | New York Giants

Insider predicts if Giants will get quarterback with NFL Draft pick No. 6

An ESPN NFL insider is unconvinced the Giants will use the sixth overall pick on a quarterback.

April 9, 2024 | Michigan Wolverines

Reporters comment on quarterback J.J. McCarthy's rising NFL Draft stock

Reporters who covered J.J. McCarthy insist the unexpected rise of his draft stock is deservedly legitimate.

April 9, 2024 | Miami Dolphins

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa isn't 'telling anyone what he's doing' this offseason

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa offered an interesting response when asked this past weekend how he's preparing for the 2024 NFL season.

April 8, 2024 | NFL

Did Giants' Joe Schoen give hint about rumored NFL Draft trade?

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen doesn't seem to be losing sleep over the thought of missing out on a top-tier quarterback prospect assuming signal-callers are selected with each of the first four picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

April 8, 2024 | New York Mets

Former GM addresses if Mets' Francisco Lindor is declining with age

For a piece published on Monday, former MLB executive and current national writer Jim Bowden of The Athletic scoffed at the idea that the early-season struggles of Francisco Lindor show that age is catching up with the Mets shortstop.

April 8, 2024

AFC offensive coach shares bold draft take about Michael Penix Jr.

There's more information about the reported rising draft stock of the Washington Huskies QB this spring.

April 8, 2024 | North Carolina Tar Heels

Beat writer links Patriots with certain quarterback at pick No. 3

In a recent mock draft, beat writer Chris Mason predicted the Patriots will select this quarterback to serve as a backup to Jacoby Brissett.

April 8, 2024 | Michigan Wolverines

Insider shares bold prediction about Giants making blockbuster draft trade

The Giants have repeatedly been linked with one QB prospect after he reportedly impressed clubs at the NFL Scouting Combine.

April 8, 2024 | New York Yankees

Yankees coach opens up about Juan Soto-Aaron Judge relationship

MLB writer Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports shared how New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is "deferring" to team captain Aaron Judge early into the 2024 season.

April 8, 2024 | Michigan Wolverines

J.J. McCarthy compared to big-money Pro Bowl quarterback

The Michigan QB has seen his draft stock rise over the past few months.

April 8, 2024

Insider shares if Michael Penix Jr. could be first-round draft pick

Is the Penix Jr. stock rise real?

April 8, 2024 | North Carolina Tar Heels

Former NFL RB expands on controversial Drake Maye draft takes

There continue to be more questions than answers regarding Maye's draft stock as of Monday.

April 8, 2024 | LSU Tigers

Giants linked with QB prospect they likely won't get with draft pick No. 6

The Giants reportedly are interested in finding an eventual replacement for starting quarterback Daniel Jones.

April 5, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Radio host claims Micah Parsons has 'worn thin' with Cowboys

Shan Shariff of Dallas sports radio station 105.3 The Fan dropped somewhat of a bombshell on Friday regarding how some within the Dallas Cowboys allegedly feel about star pass-rusher Micah Parsons.