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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

Insider predicts if Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix will start

Nix currently is sharing a quarterback room with journeyman Jarrett Stidham, former New York Jets flop Zach Wilson and career backup Ben DiNucci.

Update on why Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. hasn't signed NFLPA licensing deal

Harrison doing things his way throughout this spring hasn't yet negatively impacted his status as an NFL player.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce had selfless reason for wanting to reset market

Becoming the NFL's highest-paid player at the position was about more than just getting paid what Kelce feels he's worth. 

Insider predicts when Giants QB Daniel Jones could lose starting job

The New York Giants are stuck in quarterback purgatory for the time being.

Jason Kelce explains decision about broadcasting future

It was recently reported that retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce will be part of ESPN's "Monday Night Football" programming this coming season. Kelce has since discussed his future.

Former Patriots QB shares Drake Maye recommendations

It's unclear whether Maye will start for the Patriots as a rookie signal-caller this coming September instead of veteran Jacoby Brissett. 

Former Patriots player makes Tom Brady plea for 49ers

It certainly appears that talk about the legendary QB possibly making a comeback either before or during the 2024 NFL season isn't quieting down anytime soon. 

Former Yankees infielder rips team after loss to Orioles

The New York Yankees crushed the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, but their bats have gone silent in the first two games of their AL East showdown with the Baltimore Orioles.

Insiders expand on 49ers' plans for Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

The receivers in San Francisco continue to garner a lot of attention.

Steelers QB Russell Wilson named 'big winner' of NFL Draft

How did the NFL Draft benefit the Steelers' new signal-caller?

Report hints when NFL could move to a 18-game regular season

Current Giants analyst and franchise icon Carl Banks predicted this past Sunday that the NFL will move to a schedule that includes teams playing 18 regular-season games starting with the 2025-26 campaign. 

Jerod Mayo shares if Bill Belichick would've traded Patriots' Drake Maye pick

Current Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said that with Belichick, the team "probably" would have gone this route.

Bears' Jaylon Johnson clarifies 'Hollywood' comment about Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson generated headlines when he said in March that quarterback Caleb Williams "can’t bring that Hollywood stuff into the building" as a rookie. Now that Williams is officially Johnson's teammate, the defensive back is clarifying his remarks.

Penguins GM addresses Mike Sullivan, Devils rumors

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas addressed speculation regarding head coach Mike Sullivan possibly leaving the organization to join the New Jersey Devils this offseason.

NFL personnel questioning Falcons' Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. plan

Fans and analysts aren't the only members of the NFL community still wondering why the Atlanta Falcons made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick in the draft.

Reports address Giants' thought process during 2024 NFL Draft

Multiple reports have shed light on the Giants' thought process during the recent NFL Draft.

Craig Counsell expands on rejecting Mets for Cubs

Craig Counsell expanded on his offseason managerial decision before Monday's game between the Cubs and Mets. 

Does Patriots QB Drake Maye expect to start as a rookie?

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye sounds eager to compete with veteran Jacoby Brissett for the club's starting job this summer.

Analysts seem split on futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

It's hard to predict what the 49ers will do in this situation.

Patriots' Jerod Mayo addresses what Bill Belichick said about Drake Maye

Here's what Belichick's protege had to say about the legendary coach's comments on new Patriots QB Drake Maye.

Did Vikings offer Justin Jefferson to Patriots for No. 3 pick in draft?

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter discussed during a Monday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" if the Vikings included star wide receiver Justin Jefferson in a potential trade package offered to the Patriots for the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Falcons GM expands on curious Michael Penix Jr. draft decision

The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.

Former executive has theory on why Giants didn't draft Daniel Jones' replacement

The Giants grabbed LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth pick of this year's draft.

Jerod Mayo addresses Tom Brady possibly returning to Patriots as player

Brady generated headlines and sparked whispers about a comeback when he suggested during a podcast appearance earlier this month that he could play for a quarterback-needy team during the 2024 NFL season. 

Insider shares big prediction about NFL expanding regular season

Could we see more meaningful games for each team in the future?