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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

Russell Wilson defends former teammate George Pickens after Steelers divorce

Former Steelers quarterback and current Giants starter Russell Wilson touched upon sharing a locker room with George Pickens for a season.

Analyst explains how Giants offense will be different with Russell Wilson as starting QB

Should we expect at least one significant change from the Giants offense this season?

Yankees' Aaron Judge addresses returning to site of 2023 toe injury

Aaron Judge spoke about what will be on his mind when he first examines the wall that changed the Yankees' season roughly two years ago. 

Two-time Super Bowl champion responds to Terry Bradshaw ripping Steelers over Aaron Rodgers interest

A former Steelers CB has addressed Bradshaw's comments on the team's pursuit of Rodgers.

Commanders HC expands on hype about Jayden Daniels' second year

Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and head coach Dan Quinn believe quarterback Jayden Daniels will "take a big jump" coming off his rookie season.

What has 'really surprised' Vikings' Kevin O'Connell about J.J. McCarthy

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell offered high praise for where J.J. McCarthy is in his development during OTAs. 

Insiders expand on where Shedeur Sanders 'very clearly' is on Browns' depth chart

Sanders reportedly produced impressive numbers during the Browns' organized team activities practice session on Wednesday.

Bears' Ben Johnson expands on how he wants Caleb Williams to improve 'body language'

Johnson expanded on wanting his QB to improve his body language.

Mets players, manager defend Juan Soto after he hears boos during loss to White Sox

The 26-year-old failed to register a single hit during the series against a White Sox team that ended Wednesday at 18-38.

Ravens' Mark Andrews expands on trade rumors, mistakes in playoff loss

The last time fans saw Andrews on the field during a meaningful game, he was responsible for a pair of costly mistakes in Baltimore's 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Titans' Will Levis admits harsh reality about Cam Ward situation

The writing is on the wall regarding Levis' playing time in 2025.

Insiders update how some Steelers players allegedly feel about Aaron Rodgers storyline

Local and national reporters continue to insist that Rodgers will be the Steelers starting quarterback by the time the 2025 season gets underway.

Browns' Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett open up about four-way QB competition

Following Wednesday's practice, both Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett addressed being part of quite a unique situation this spring.

Giants teammates offer high praise for Russell Wilson amid OTAs

Wilson seems to be making an early impression on his new teammates.

J.J. Watt carefully addresses Steelers, T.J. Watt situation

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt is in the final year of his contract, so eyebrows understandably were raised when he wasn't spotted as the Steelers opened the organized team activities portion of the offseason program on Tuesday.

Will Falcons handle Kirk Cousins like Texans did Deshaun Watson in 2021?

NFL insider Mike Florio offered a solution that could benefit both the Falcons and Kirk Cousins.

NFL writer offers 'bold prediction' regarding Kyler Murray's future with Cardinals

Murray first became the subject of trade rumors before he signed a five-year contract extension reportedly worth $230.5M with $160M guaranteed in the summer of 2022. 

Insider addresses how NFL feels about Cowboys' hiring of HC Brian Schottenheimer

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed how the rest of the league views Brian Schottenheimer heading into his first season in his new role.

Steelers insider sounds 'alarm bells' regarding Aaron Rodgers situation

Rodgers remained an unsigned free agent as the Steelers began the organized team activities portion of the offseason program on Tuesday.

49ers insider blasts critics of QB Brock Purdy after massive contract extension

The 49ers signing Purdy to a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guarantees and a no-trade clause has predictably sparked debates on sports-talk programs in the closing days of May. 

Steelers legend expands on defense of Browns' Kenny Pickett

During a Tuesday appearance on Arkansas radio station 103.7 The Buzz, Terry Bradshaw once again ripped the Steelers' handling of Kenny Pickett.

Could Kirk Cousins' absences help Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. grow as leader?

Cousins was reportedly not spotted at the Falcons' opening day of organized team activities on Tuesday after he lost his starting job to Penix this past December.

Mets players explain bizarre baserunning mix-up in win over White Sox

New York Mets outfielders Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo were the key figures of a bizarre baserunning blunder committed in the bottom of the first inning Tuesday night.

Is Dolphins' Mike McDaniel on hot seat ahead of 2025 NFL season?

While McDaniel is widely respected as one of the NFL's top offensive minds, he failed to notch a single playoff victory across his first three seasons with the organization.

Surprising name rips 49ers for 'overpay' of QB Brock Purdy

Whether or not Brock Purdy truly deserved the five-year, $265M contract extension he received earlier this month will likely be a hotly debated topic throughout the summer.