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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June 11, 2024 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares what impresses him about Brock Purdy

During the recent San Francisco 49ers' "State of the Franchise" event, head coach Kyle Shanahan hailed quarterback Brock Purdy as more than just a dynamic on-the-field contributor.

June 11, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

NFL insider addresses reports on Steelers' Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

The longtime NFL insider gave his own take on the Steelers' QB situation.

June 10, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Jacoby Brissett gushes over Drake Maye after stellar practice

New England Patriots veteran Jacoby Brissett offered high praise for rookie Drake Maye after Maye was "the best quarterback on the Gillette Stadium practice fields" during mandatory minicamp on Monday.

June 10, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Browns legend compares TE David Njoku to future Hall of Famer

One Cleveland Browns legend believes current Cleveland tight end David Njoku should be mentioned alongside a certain Kansas City Chiefs star in conversations regarding the best players at Njoku's position.

June 10, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots legend addresses if Drake Maye should sit as a rookie

The New England Patriots legend and current NFL analyst recently gave his take on the situation.

June 10, 2024 | New York Mets

MLB club official predicts when Mets will punt on 2024 season

The Mets began Monday just three games back in the pursuit of a potential wild-card playoff berth, but they also possessed the third-worst winning percentage among National League teams (.438) at that time.

June 10, 2024 | New York Jets

Jets coach praises WR Allen Lazard after woeful season

New York Jets wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson remains high on wideout Allen Lazard even though Lazard is coming off a rather forgettable first season with the organization.

June 10, 2024 | Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders' Maxx Crosby names NBA legends he wants to emulate

During a recent appearance on "The Jim Rome Show," Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl pass-rusher Maxx Crosby suggested he wants a playing career similar to those enjoyed by certain NBA legends.

June 10, 2024 | New York Yankees

Aaron Judge upset with Yankees fans during series finale against Dodgers

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge didn't hide the fact that he was displeased with the behavior of some Yankees fans on Sunday.

June 10, 2024 | New York Yankees

Former Cy Young winner shares return prediction for Yankees' Gerrit Cole

One-time Cy Young Award winner and former Somerset Patriots manager Sparky Lyle believes New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole could be close to making his 2024 MLB regular-season debut following Cole's rehab start for Somerset on Sunday.

June 10, 2024 | New York Mets

Steve Cohen addresses Mets' trade-deadline mindset

The Mets most recently enjoyed a positive week that included winning four of five games, but the club nevertheless began Monday at 28-36.

June 10, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

How Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield motivates teammate K.J. Britt

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt revealed during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio how quarterback Baker Mayfield inspires others within the locker room.

June 10, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Browns' Deshaun Watson had injury scare during celebrity softball game

Watson collided with Browns tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden in the first inning of Saturday's contest as the signal-caller made a play on a pop-up.

May 31, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Chad Johnson shares warning for Justin Fields, Steelers

Retired NFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson isn't a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers possibly creating special packages for quarterback Justin Fields assuming veteran Russell Wilson begins the upcoming season as the club's starting signal-caller.

May 31, 2024 | Jacksonville Jaguars

Executive, agent explain why Jaguars should not wait to pay Trevor Lawrence

Great quarterbacks don't grow on trees.

May 31, 2024 | MLB

Yankees' Aaron Judge 'definitely' could have seen himself joining Giants

We might never know how close New York Yankees OF Aaron Judge was to signing with the San Francisco Giants..

May 31, 2024 | MLB

Inside source shares telling comment about Juan Soto's feelings on Mets

The New York Mets might have to show strides on the field this summer if they're realistically going to make a run at Juan Soto.

May 31, 2024 | NFL

Fox's Greg Olsen again opens up about losing spot to Tom Brady

During a Thursday appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," Greg Olsen once again opened up about losing his spot as Fox's lead in-game NFL analyst to Tom Brady for this coming season.