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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

Why Cowboys' Jerry Jones literally grounded WR Brandin Cooks

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones found little humor in the recent viral video that showed wide receiver Brandin Cooks flying teammates Micah Parsons and Stephon Gilmore in a small plane ahead of this past Saturday's preseason game at the Seattle Seahawks.

Former 49ers HC shares bold Brock Purdy, Super Bowl take

The chorus is growing on the belief that Brock Purdy can take the 49ers to the promised land after his surprising run in 2022.

Mets' Pete Alonso addresses Brewers trade report

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso addressed his uncertain future after a new report linked him with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Patriots' Adrian Phillips shares bold praise for Mac Jones

Veteran New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips wants everyone to know he expects quarterback Mac Jones to bounce back in a big way following a rough 2022 season.  "I've seen him grow and change a lot," Phillips said about Jones on Tuesday, per Michael Hurley of CBS News Boston.

Guardians manager Terry Francona shares massive hint about future

Guardians manager Terry Francona hinted ahead of Tuesday's home series opener versus the Los Angeles Dodgers that he could retire following the ongoing season. 

Jets' Aaron Rodgers reacts to playing in preseason finale

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers sounds all-in on taking snaps during Saturday's preseason finale against the New York Giants despite the threat of possible injury. 

49ers' updated trade stance on Trey Lance revealed

Lance still has made just four career NFL regular-season starts but could enter September third on San Francisco's depth chart.

Bret Boone blasts critics of brother, Yankees manager Aaron Boone

Former MLB All-Star and current podcast host Bret Boone thinks those who believe younger brother Aaron Boone has waived the white flag on the 2023 season know very little about the Yankees manager.

NFC executive shares bold prediction about Giants' Daniel Jones

"I laugh every time I hear someone questioning the Giants for giving him that $160M (contract)," the anonymous executive said about Daniel Jones.

Would Patriots' Mac Jones do the Netflix 'Quarterback' show?

New England Patriots starter Mac Jones added his name to the list of noteworthy signal-callers not interested in participating in the second season of Netflix's "Quarterback" docuseries. 

Jets' Robert Saleh explains playing Aaron Rodgers in preseason finale

"You can't coach scared, you can't play scared," Saleh told reporters Tuesday.

Red Sox icon voices support for Yankees' Aaron Boone

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone received a somewhat surprising vote of confidence from retired Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Curt Schilling.

Baker Mayfield addresses being named Buccaneers starting quarterback

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke with reporters Tuesday shortly after it was learned he defeated 2021 second-round draft pick Kyle Trask in a competition for the starting job that seemingly was decided before the club's first preseason game. 

Former All-Star rips Mets for fire sale ahead of trade deadline

Retired two-time All-Star Todd Frazier is the latest noteworthy member of the MLB community who has criticized New York Mets owner Steve Cohen for signing off on a pre-trade deadline fire sale when making the playoffs was still within reach. 

Giants' Brian Daboll talks Rob Gronkowski speculation

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll sounds unconvinced tight end Rob Gronkowski would seriously consider ending his retirement to feature for Big Blue later this fall. 

Mets icon blasts 'flaccid' 2023 squad for collapse

The Mets entered this season with baseball's largest payroll but essentially were out of the NL East division race weeks before their fire sale.

Why Lions pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson is thankful for the Jaguars

Young pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson is happy he landed with the Lions rather than the Jaguars.

Jets' Dalvin Cook shares how Aaron Rodgers impacted free-agency decision

Running back Dalvin Cook wanted to share more than just a division with New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers this time around.

Hall of Famer reacts to Colts' Anthony Richardson decision

Former NFL quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon agrees with the decision made by Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen to start rookie signal-caller Anthony Richardson.

Analyst shares bold take on 49ers QBs Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold

Seemingly everyone has been talking about what the 49ers will do under center in 2023. Is it possible they have more than one option capable of winning a Super Bowl?

Packers' Jordan Love responds to Patriots' Mac Jones about replacing a legend

Similar to New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, new Green Bay Packers starter Jordan Love understands what replacing a team and NFL legend atop the depth chart feels like this summer.

How Giants' Saquon Barkley has responded to contract disappointment

Star running back Saquon Barkley seems dedicated to giving his all to the 2023 New York Giants even after he failed to secure a long-term contract this offseason.

Why Steve Young thinks Brock Purdy can guide 49ers to Super Bowl wins

Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young acknowledges San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has physical "limitations," but Young nevertheless believes Purdy can guide the club to multiple Super Bowl championships. 

WR Darius Slayton reveals 'heartbeat' of the Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton named fellow receiver Sterling Shepard as one of the club's most important figures heading into the 2023 NFL season.

49ers legend Steve Young talks what's wrong with Trey Lance

San Francisco 49ers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young touched upon what may be ailing third-year quarterback Trey Lance this summer.