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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 slugger Aaron Judge shares update on core injury

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Thursday that Judge would take swings on Friday, but the captain who turns 32 years old in April said he's taking things "day-to-day." 

Eagles, Falcons attract NFL's attention with tampering allegations

The Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons could soon be in some hot water over how and when they allegedly communicated with players during the free-agency negotiating window.

NFL writer hypes up Russell Wilson, Steelers value deal

The team-friendly contract will only cost the Steelers $1.2M for the 2024 season.

New Browns WR Jerry Jeudy seems to take shot at Broncos

Jerry Jeudy seemed to take a shot at his former employer while speaking with reporters.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield shares advice for Bears' Justin Fields

Fields likely understands the Bears remain on track to make USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams the first pick of this year's draft.

Broncos fans may hate this 2024 starting QB prediction

The Broncos will need a new starter at quarterback in Week 1 next season following the departure of veteran Russell Wilson.

NFL insider expands on Vikings' Justin Jefferson trade mindset

Some have linked Jefferson in stories with the Jets and Bengals, among other teams.

Buccaneers GM shares unique compliment for QB Baker Mayfield

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht shared unique praise for quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Browns insider shares strange Joe Flacco, Deshaun Watson claim

It's now on Deshaun Watson to win fans over beginning in September. 

'Wild-card' NFC East team linked with Bears QB Justin Fields

The 2021 first-round draft pick could soon become an inexpensive one-year rental assuming it's true that the Bears won't want him sharing a locker room with presumed No. 1 overall draft selection and USC Trojans star quarterback Caleb Williams. 

Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce have huge reactions to Russell Wilson joining Steelers

As much as some fans may have scoffed at the Steelers adding Wilson to their quarterback room, plenty of former and current players believe Pittsburgh improved at the sport's most important position this week. 

Baker Mayfield discusses picking Buccaneers in free agency

The QB can now focus on guiding the Buccaneers to more than a single playoff win next winter. 

Greg Olsen shares Fox update amid impending arrival of Tom Brady

Olsen discussed his outlook as he's set to be bumped from Fox's top broadcast team by Brady.

Bears reporters expand on Justin Fields, Caleb Williams dilemma

With Fields seemingly generating little interest around the league, speculation continues to grow about how the quarterback situation will play out for the Bears.

Stephen A. Smith shares Tom Brady, Bill Belichick broadcasting predictions

The ESPN personality offered completely different predictions for how Brady and Belichick would perform in the booth.

NFL reporter makes bold Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield comparison

Baker Mayfield has given hope to unsuccessful highly drafted quarterbacks everywhere.

Giants legend addresses beef with Saquon Barkley amid Eagles move

Barkley came to an agreement with the Eagles early into the NFL's legal tampering portion of free agency.

Did Steelers promise Russell Wilson the 2024 starting job?

Did a promise of being handed the QB1 title play a role in Wilson's decision to head to Pittsburgh?

Browns' Jameis Winston decision reportedly linked with Deshaun Watson

The Browns decided to choose Winston over Joe Flacco as their backup quarterback for 2024.

Jets' Sauce Gardner blasts Mecole Hardman over comments

Hardman signed with the Jets last offseason but was traded back to the Chiefs in October.

Bears insider rejects radical Justin Fields, Caleb Williams idea

Chicago's biggest problem as it pertains to trading Fields may be related to the fact that a plethora of clubs previously linked in stories with him already addressed their quarterback situations.

Giants icon has strong reaction to Drew Lock news

Tiki Barber had a stronger-than-expected reaction to learning that Drew Lock intends to sign with the Giants.

Eagles’ Landon Dickerson discusses possibly replacing Jason Kelce

Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson spoke about the task of replacing franchise legend Jason Kelce.

Giants legend expands on Saquon Barkley joining rival Eagles

Giants legend Tiki Barber and Saquon Barkley exchanged words on social media on Monday after the running back reportedly agreed to a contract to join the Eagles. 

Timing of Falcons deal with Kirk Cousins raises tampering questions

A look at the league's rules on gathering medical information on free agents combined with the timing of Cousins' deal with Atlanta is enough to raise some eyebrows.