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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October 11, 2024 | New York Yankees

Brother shares if Aaron Boone is worried about Yankees future amid playoff run

Before the Yankees clinched a spot in the ALCS with Thursday's 3-1 win over the Royals, Bret Boone discussed whether his younger brother worries about his Yankees' future amid the club's playoff run.

October 11, 2024 | MLB

MLB insider predicts if Juan Soto will pick Yankees, Mets in free agency

Numerous reporters continue to believe that Soto will either ultimately put pen to paper on a new contract to stay with the Yankees or join the New York Mets in free agency shortly after the World Series concludes.

October 10, 2024 | MLB

Why wife of Mets' Francisco Lindor had emotional reaction to dramatic NLDS grand slam

Lindor's grand slam gave the hosts a 4-1 lead they held through the ninth inning to clinch a spot in the upcoming National League Championship Series.

October 10, 2024 | Chicago Bears

Bears chairman addresses failed 2020 pursuit of Tom Brady

On Thursday, Bears chairman George McCaskey addressed Tom Brady's claim of "seriously considering" joining Chicago back in 2020.

October 10, 2024 | New England Patriots

What Patriots' Drake Maye said to Jacoby Brissett after QB change

Head coach Jerod Mayo finally benched Brissett in favor of Maye with the club at 1-4.

October 10, 2024 | NFL

Insider addresses Jets, Davante Adams trade rumors after Robert Saleh firing

There are conflicting views on whether the Jets or more or less likely to acquire Adams in light of Saleh's firing.

October 10, 2024 | New York Jets

How Jets' Aaron Rodgers reacted to demotion of friend after Robert Saleh firing

Interim Jets head coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed on Thursday that quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Todd Downing is replacing Nathaniel Hackett as the team's offensive play-caller beginning in Week 6.

October 10, 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts gushes over Nick Sirianni relationship amid 2-2 start

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts used his bye week to talk things through with HC Nick Sirianni.

October 10, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Hall of Famer has advice for Browns regarding Deshaun Watson

Another prominent figure has weighed in on the quarterback situation in Cleveland.

October 10, 2024 | New York Jets

Jets teammate shares how Aaron Rodgers reacted to Robert Saleh firing

Whispers about Rodgers and Saleh no longer having the best working relationship hovered over the Jets before the Week 5 loss that dropped New York to 2-3 on the season.

October 10, 2024 | New York Mets

Mets' Steve Cohen jokes about Francisco Lindor contract after NLDS heroics

Lindor's grand slam propelled the Mets to a 4-1 victory over the rival Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday and to this year's National League Championship Series.

October 10, 2024 | New York Jets

Insiders address Jets, Bill Belichick rumors after firing of Robert Saleh

Despite Bill Belichick still being a head-coaching free agent, the Jets aren't expected to pursue him after Robert Saleh's firing.

October 10, 2024 | New York Jets

Former Jets GM reacts to firing of Robert Saleh

Was firing Robert Saleh five games into the season the right move? A former Jets GM weighed in.

October 9, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers insider makes massive claim about team's quarterback plan

Were the Pittsburgh Steelers viewing Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback even while Justin Fields was winning games early in the season?

October 9, 2024 | New York Jets

Executives, coaches share opinions on Jets firing Robert Saleh

Jets owner Woody Johnson fired the head coach on Tuesday with the club at 2-3.

October 9, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Jerod Mayo defends Week 1 Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye decision

Jerod Mayo defended his decision to open the season with Jacoby Brissett atop the team's depth chart over Week 6 starting QB Drake Maye.

October 9, 2024 | New York Jets

Jets' Aaron Rodgers addresses allegations he got Robert Saleh fired

Rodgers and Saleh both tried to pour cold water over rumors regarding their relationship ahead of the game against the Vikings in Week 5.

October 9, 2024 | MLB

Inside source names team that could make Juan Soto 'astronomical offer' in free agency

Is there surprise team planning to make a massive offer to Soto?

October 9, 2024 | NFL

Insider links Raiders' Davante Adams with team other than Jets, Saints

So far, Adams has been primarily linked with the Jets and Saints, as he previously played with Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr of the Saints.

October 9, 2024 | New England Patriots

Reporter disagrees with repeated take on Patriots' Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett

Before and after the announcement that Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo would replace veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett with rookie Drake Maye for Sunday’s game against the Texans, many analysts cautioned against Maye’s early debut due to the team's weak offensive line and playmaker talent.