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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

Yankees' Juan Soto discusses struggles of Aaron Judge

All-Star outfielder Juan Soto is the latest member of the New York Yankees to insist that fellow slugger Aaron Judge will break out of his slump sooner than later.

49ers GM addresses future of Brandon Aiyuk amid trade rumors

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch held his annual pre-draft news conference on Monday and suggested that he won't be trading star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk before or during the draft that gets underway on Thursday night. 

Falcons linked with shocking NFL Draft move for QB

The Falcons made arguably the biggest splash of free agency when they signed former Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract.

NFL insider addresses Vikings, Giants NFL Draft trade rumors

A NFL insider shared insight into the plans of the Vikings and Giants ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.

Michael Penix Jr. addresses injury concerns in pre-draft letter

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. used The Players' Tribune to campaign for himself ahead of possibly becoming a first-round draft pick this coming Thursday night.  "Four season-ending injuries in four years, Mike," Penix wrote in a letter published on Monday.

ESPN insiders rip Yankees fans for booing Aaron Judge

ESPN MLB insiders Buster Olney and Jeff Passan are among noteworthy members of the baseball community displeased with New York Yankees fans who booed Judge.

Insider links Vikings with QB prospect who isn't Drake Maye

It seems not everybody within the NFL community thinks the Minnesota Vikings will go all-in to move up in the draft to grab North Carolina quarterback

Seahawks linked with polarizing QB prospect ahead of draft

It's believed a coaching staff that never picked veteran Geno Smith as its starter could look to move on from him as soon as next offseason. 

Why Vikings reportedly want blockbuster draft trade with Patriots

Veteran QB Kirk Cousins left the Vikings to sign with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. 

Insider updates if Commanders could pass on drafting Jayden Daniels

Could the Commanders go a different direction with the No. 2 pick.

Are 49ers letting Brandon Aiyuk explore trade possibilities? 

Aiyuk is in the final year of his rookie contract and has become a favorite target of quarterback Brock Purdy.

Insider names QB 'most likely to slide' out of first round of NFL Draft

The math shows that at least a couple of quarterback-needy teams will be left standing without a top-rated prospect at some point during the draft's first round. 

NFL coaches make bold Michael Penix Jr. draft claims

Penix's injury history is the biggest reason his draft stock remains a polarizing topic.

Beat reporter explains why Jets may soon cut Zach Wilson

The Jets have to decide what to do with Zach Wilson. Cutting him may end up being the best answer.

NFL personnel explain ranking Jayden Daniels ahead of Caleb Williams

NFL personnel are changing their tune on the 2024 NFL Draft order less than a week before the event.

Reporter thinks Patriots could trade down, draft first-round QB

The Patriots finished the 2023 campaign at 4-13, hit a franchise reset button by parting ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick and have holes all over their roster. 

NFL personnel address two big Caleb Williams concerns

The Bears almost certainly will make Caleb Williams the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, but his days of being an undisputed slam-dunk selection are seemingly over. 

North Carolina QB Drake Maye's draft stock takes another interesting turn

North Carolina QB Drake Maye isn't everybody's cup of tea, but some evaluators absolutely love his NFL upside.

Analyst insists that the Raiders like this divisive quarterback prospect

The Las Vegas Raiders are seemingly always a draft wild card. For better and worse.

Insider shares free-agency updates on Yankees' Juan Soto, Mets' Pete Alonso

The Mets' Steve Cohen is MLB’s richest owner and can afford to sign both Soto and Alonso after the World Series.

Julian Edelman, Patriots reporter address latest Tom Brady comeback whispers

Brady remains on track to become both Fox's lead NFL analyst starting with the upcoming season and a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Report updates if Broncos could make blockbuster NFL Draft trade

The Broncos hold the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby addresses retirement, contract chatter

Crosby has one season remaining on his contract and was the subject of some trade chatter this past winter.

Is Patriots' Eliot Wolf scarred by Baker Mayfield draft experience?

Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf served as assistant general manager with the Browns when they made quarterback Baker Mayfield the first pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.