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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

Analytics expert shares wild idea impacting Browns' Deshaun Watson

It appears certain individuals in NFL circles believe the Cleveland Browns could have somebody other than Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2024 season. 

Survey offers warning for Yankees' Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman

It appears Aaron Judge isn't the only noteworthy member of the MLB community who understands the Yanks may be staring at a "World Series-or-bust" campaign.

Chiefs DC contacted 49ers' Brock Purdy after Super Bowl

Purdy had 255 yards with one touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII. 

Doctor addresses recovery timeline for Mets pitcher Kodai Senga

While Dr. Abigail Campbell, MD has neither treated New York Mets All-Star starting pitcher Kodai Senga nor seen Senga's imaging results, the director of the Center for Women’s Sports Medicine at NYU Langone Orthopedics is an expert regarding shoulder injuries.

Steve Belichick discusses future of Bill Belichick

Steve Belichick served as an assistant with the New England Patriots under Bill from 2012 through this past season. 

Has Patriots' Mac Jones lost trade value since end of season?

It's thought both the Patriots and Jones could benefit from a parting of ways.

Analytics guru offers bold fix for New York Jets

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson stuck with head coach Robert Saleh despite the club's woeful record across the past three seasons.

Insider reveals what it could cost Giants to trade up for QB

The New England Patriots may shop the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft to a team interested in selecting a quarterback such as the New York Giants.

Did Terry Bradshaw break news about Travis Kelce-Andy Reid Super Bowl bump?

Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw may have accidentally broken some news about the confrontation between Travis Kelce and Andy Reid.

Mets' Steve Cohen makes feelings about Pete Alonso clear

Some Mets fans are concerned that the team could make Alonso available to other clubs this summer if it is realistically out of contention.

49ers Hall of Famer comments on Brock Purdy, Colin Kaepernick debate

It's worth noting that directly comparing the two signal-callers who experienced Super Bowl defeats during the discussed seasons is not entirely fair.

Eagles sideline reporter addresses controversial Craig Carton comments

Criticisms of Hurts' leadership abilities have hovered over the Eagles since at least December.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes shares 'stamp of approval' he got from Tom Brady

On the latest edition of the "Peter King Podcast," Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed encouraging words offered by living legend Tom Brady shortly after Brady guided the New England Patriots to an overtime win over Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game back in January 2019. 

Insider shares huge update on future of Browns' Nick Chubb

It's far too early to know if Chubb will ever reclaim the form that made him a four-time Pro Bowl selection.

New Bears OC discusses working with Justin Fields or rookie QB

New Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron insisted during his introductory news conference on Thursday his offense would work with either current Chicago starting quarterback Justin Fields or a rookie signal-caller in the lineup.

How Cowboys' Dak Prescott is dealing with latest playoff disappointment

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson spoke during a recent appearance on the NFL Network "NFL Total Access" program about how quarterback Dak Prescott is dealing with yet another disappointing postseason exit.

Could Giants target Kirk Cousins as Daniel Jones replacement?

The Giants have a murky situation at quarterback. Could Cousins be the answer?

Yankees legend sounds warnings about Aaron Judge

Add New York Yankees legend Bernie Williams to the list of people concerned about club captain Aaron Judge serving as a first-choice center fielder.

Astros' Justin Verlander responds to 'diva' label from Mets tenure

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has once again addressed a story from last summer that included somebody from within the New York Mets saying that Verlander was a "diva" during his brief stint with the club.

Timeline for when Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield may sign deal revealed

There's more information regarding why some close to Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht sound convinced that the team will get a deal done with their quarterback sooner rather than later.

Three-time Patriots Super Bowl champion sounds alarms about sticking with Mac Jones

Former Patriots safety, three-time Super Bowl champion and current NFL analyst Devin McCourty sounds pessimistic about Jones' future with the team.

Does Bears QB Justin Fields want Atlanta homecoming amid Falcons rumors?

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields insisted that he would "still mess with the Bears" if the team doesn't end up pursuing a replacement in the draft.

Craig Carton responds to Eagles' denial amid collapse controversy

FS1 and WFAN personality Craig Carton offered multiple responses after somebody associated with the Philadelphia Eagles strongly denied that Carton has any inside information about the collapse of the 2023 squad.

Is Giants' Daniel Jones impacting what Baker Mayfield wants from Buccaneers?

Mayfield guided the 2023 Buccaneers to the NFC South title and earned his second career playoff victory in January.