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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

Former MLB players address what Mets' Juan Soto is missing amid struggles

Soto continues to struggle through the early stages of his tenure with the Mets.

Rich Eisen shares harsh truth for Steelers about possible pursuit of Kirk Cousins

Could the Steelers be in for a rude awakening if they pursue Kirk Cousins?

Will Commanders extend Terry McLaurin before 2025 season?

Will McLaurin play out the final season of his deal in 2025 or will he be playing under a lucrative extension that keeps him in Washington?

Reporter expands on whether Titans are having true QB competition between Cam Ward, Will Levis

Titans GM Mike Borgonzi and HC Brian Callahan have insisted that Ward will compete with Levis for the team's starting QB job this summer. 

NFL insider shares prediction for when Giants may start Jaxson Dart as a rookie

For a mailbag published on Monday, NFL and Giants insider Connor Hughes of SNY indicated fans shouldn't expect to see Dart in the lineup before Halloween.

Insider shares how Steelers may react if they fail to sign Aaron Rodgers

It remains to be seen if Rodgers will officially join the Steelers before their three-day mandatory minicamp gets underway on June 10.

Brenton Strange discusses replacing Evan Engram as Jaguars' TE1

Strange finished the 2024 campaign ranked third on the Jaguars with 40 receptions, third with 53 targets and second with 411 receiving yards.

Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets

Questions about whether or not Soto regrets leaving the Yankees to sign with the Mets this past December continue to hover over both clubs in the final days of May. 

NFL scheduling exec responds to Joe Burrow complaint about upcoming Bengals-Ravens prime-time game

It's hardly a secret that players throughout the league don't love having to participate in a meaningful game on a short week, let alone one at a division opponent that could be a Super Bowl contender in late November.

Brandin Cooks sends message to Saints doubters after retirement of Derek Carr

Cooks is showcasing confidence in his team despite Carr's retirement.

Ex-NFL player makes worrisome prediction about Bears' Caleb Williams after book controversy

Former player and current NFL analyst Ross Tucker offered a bold prediction regarding whether or not Caleb Williams will be Chicago's QB1 three years from now. 

Former Steelers safety doesn't hold back on Aaron Rodgers saga

Former Steelers safety and Super Bowl champion Mike Logan offered a stronger perspective on how he and his Pittsburgh teammates would have handled the Aaron Rodgers saga. 

Kevin Stefanski details Browns' four-way QB competition

Kevin Stefanski previewed what fans can expect from Browns QBs during training camp. 

Steelers' Alex Highsmith makes big prediction about future of T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt raised eyebrows in April with a social-media post that indicated he could be leaving the club. Will he actually do it? 

Do stats show 49ers' Brock Purdy is underrated?

Certain stats show San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy may actually be the most underrated QB1 in the NFL today. 

Alex Highsmith discusses if Aaron Rodgers saga is distracting for Steelers

Steelers pass-rusher Alex Highsmith addressed how he and his teammates handle the outside noise regarding Aaron Rodgers' future. 

Lions' Sam LaPorta makes big statement about inconsistent 2024 season

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Sam LaPorta clarified that he's fine with the numbers he produced this past season. 

What Todd Bowles likes about Buccaneers' schedule for 2025 season

When the full 2025 schedule was released earlier in May, the NFL world officially learned that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play eight consecutive games

49ers' Brock Purdy addresses his critics after signing extension

During a Thursday appearance on San Francisco sports radio station 95.7 FM The Game, Brock Purdy spoke about his criticisms throughout his young pro career. 

Former NFL GM sends warning to Aaron Rodgers about making Steelers wait

Former Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon delivered somewhat of a warning to Aaron Rodgers as the future Hall of Famer began Friday as an unsigned free agent. 

Saquon Barkley expands on how 2024 Eagles went from 2-2 to winning the Super Bowl

Philadelphia suffered only one loss — a 36-33 Week 16 defeat against the Washington Commanders — from Week 6 through Super Bowl Sunday. 

How Bills reportedly feel about being the featured 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp' team

"Hard Knocks" crews film practices, meetings and behind-the-scenes discussions that outsiders otherwise wouldn't know had occurred. 

Insider names 'No. 1 reason' Falcons should get rid of Kirk Cousins before start of 2025 season

The Falcons appear content to enter the season with Cousins serving as their backup QB. At least one insider thinks that's a bad idea.

Analyst explains what makes Browns' four-way QB competition 'complicated'

One of the more interesting NFL storylines of the summer is bound to be the Cleveland Browns' four-way competition for their starting quarterback job.

Why Aaron Rodgers may not be 'perfect fit' for Steelers

ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell explained why Aaron Rodgers may not be a savior for the 2025 Steelers.