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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

How Jayden Daniels has impressed Commanders ahead of preseason debut

Jayden Daniels hasn't been named the Commanders' starting quarterback but is on track to serve as their QB1 for its preseason opener at the Jets on Saturday.

Former teammate has theory about struggles of Mets' Pete Alonso

Former Mets outfielder Tommy Pham, currently of the St. Louis Cardinals, shared a theory when asked about Alonso's woes during a recent edition of "The Show" podcast.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce practicing as if retirement isn't on his mind

Even before Travis Kelce mentioned "the 10 surgeries" he's had during his career this past fall, some within the NFL community wondered if he was considering life after football.

Jets' Robert Saleh sends warning to players about practice fights

Saleh understands disagreements among teammates and opposing players are largely unavoidable during practice sessions that occur under the hot summer sun. He also has one rule he demands his players follow.

Zach Wilson discusses harsh Broncos reality amid Bo Nix hype

Denver acquired Wilson from the Jets shortly before the Broncos made Nix the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Former 49ers star shares warning about trading Brandon Aiyuk to Browns

On the latest edition of his podcast, former 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman explained why he isn't a fan of such a deal for the NFC West club.

Bills QB Josh Allen again opens up about Stefon Diggs trade

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has nothing but respect for Stefon Diggs.

Eagles' Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts address latest report about 'fractured' relationship

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts can't escape questions about their "fractured" relationship this summer.

Is Trey Lance disappointing in first full training camp with Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys QB Trey Lance could have a real chance to make noise on the depth chart, but to this point in training camp, he appears to be running hot and cold.

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk could have trade 'preference' for this team

San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk appears to be angling to land with an AFC contender, but he's not the one in control of the levers.

Speedy Giants WR predicting breakout year playing alongside Malik Nabers

While all eyes are on New York Giants rookie Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson could be gearing up for a breakout season.

Analyst links Raiders' Davante Adams with AFC East team amid Jets rumors

Some continue to link the Jets with Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams due to his much-publicized relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

New Browns OC crafting offense to help QB Deshaun Watson thrive

The Cleveland Browns are trying to optimize their Deshaun Watson-led offense. What does that mean?

One-time NFL MVP shares advice for Patriots' Drake Maye

The retired signal-caller, one-time regular-season Most Valuable Player and current NFL analyst recently offered some advice while speaking with Maye following a training camp practice.

New bombshell report expands on issues between Eagles' Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts

Tim McManus and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN expanded on what they referred to as "a prolonged strain between Hurts and Sirianni during the 2023 campaign."

Did Cowboys HC take shot at Giants over training-camp fights?

Mike McCarthy seemed to take a shot at the Giants while speaking on Tuesday about the Cowboys' joint practice with the Rams.

Could Kenny Pickett lose primary backup job with Eagles?

There could be a controversy brewing regarding who will be Philadelphia's main backup quarterback this season.

Insider shoots down common claim about 49ers trading Brandon Aiyuk

It is unknown whether Brandon Aiyuk will play for the 49ers in September without an extension, as he has staged a so-called hold-in throughout training camp. 

Insider hints 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk could snub Browns, Patriots for different team

Aiyuk has a fair amount of control about where he lands in a potential trade.

Giants' Malik Nabers already sparking memories of Odell Beckham Jr.

The New York Giants made Malik Nabers the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft with the hope that he could prove to be the No. 1 wide receiver the club has lacked since it traded Odell Beckham Jr.

Reporter names 'most motivated team' to land 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk in trade

There are a lot of moving parts to any potential Aiyuk trade, but is one team pushing harder than the rest?

Packers HC explains surprising preseason participation plan

Conventional wisdom dictates that the Green Bay Packers would want to protect quarterback Jordan Love through the preseason after Love signed a four-year, $220M deal this summer.

Insider explains Vikings' Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy depth chart decisions

Some eyebrows were raised when the Vikings' first unofficial depth chart was released on Tuesday.

Why Steelers reportedly won't trade for 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Shortly after Aiyuk was linked with the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots on Monday night, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers "effectively no longer are an option" for the 26-year-old.