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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

49ers star responds to critics of QB Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers star offensive tackle Trent Williams responded to those who still insist that quarterback Brock Purdy is thriving simply because of the offense he plays in.

Insider weighs in on whether Yankees' Juan Soto will sign extension before free agency

The New York Yankees may well just be renting star slugger Juan Soto for the coming season.

Raiders' Maxx Crosby explains playing through knee injury

Maxx Crosby explained why he plans to take the field against the Vikings even though he's dealing with a knee injury. 

Former All-Pro TE expands on future of Patriots' Bill Belichick

Retired Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski recently spoke out about former head coach Bill Belichick.

Retired Gold Glove CF sends Yankees grim Aaron Judge warning

Add retired Gold Glove center fielder Lorenzo Cain to the growing list of people warning the New York Yankees that they shouldn't make club captain Aaron Judge a full-time center fielder after the Bronx Bombers acquired All-Star Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. 

Cowboys' Mike McCarthy discusses status after appendectomy

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy isn't letting a little thing like a midweek appendectomy distract him from the upcoming "Sunday Night Football" home game against the 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles. 

Wink Martindale addresses relationship with Brian Daboll, Giants future

New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale insisted ahead of the upcoming "Monday Night Football" home game versus the 6-6 Green Bay Packers that he and head coach Brian Daboll are on the same page. 

Jets' Robert Saleh repeats challenge for Zach Wilson

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh challenged third-year quarterback Zach Wilson to "just let the thing rip."

Yankees announcer repeats major Aaron Judge, Juan Soto worry

Former New York Yankees hitting coach Sean Casey recently made it known he's no fan of club captain Aaron Judge serving as a full-time center fielder.

Patriots' Bill Belichick continues unique quarterback tradition

The tradition that's become New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick declining to name a full-time starting quarterback this season continued even after Bailey Zappe guided the club to a shocking 21-18 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night that improved New England to 3-10.

Packers QB Jordan Love sends message about 'easy' schedule

The last five games for the Packers include contests against four losing squads along with the 6-6 Vikings.

Jets players share fascinating Zach Wilson update

New York Jets offensive players are singing the praises of recently-reinstated starting quarterback Zach Wilson ahead of this Sunday's home game against the 7-5 Houston Texans. 

Interesting contract update on Mets' Pete Alonso emerges

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns insisted in November that he was "going to have" contract extension conversations with All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso this offseason. 

NFL insider has alarming prediction about Jets' Zach Wilson

Well-respected NFL Network personality Brian Baldinger believes quarterback Zach Wilson could be playing for much more than just his future with the Jets on Sunday.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson talks building chemistry with Joshua Dobbs

Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson is set to return to the lineup, where he'll be catching passes from Dobbs for the first time.

Former MVP shares requests for Zach Wilson, Jets fans

Former New York Jets quarterback, one-time Most Valuable Player and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason shared requests for both New York signal-caller Zach Wilson and Jets fans ahead of this Sunday's home game.

Retired NFL coach calls Cleveland radio station to discuss Browns' Joe Flacco

Longtime NFL coach Al Saunders couldn't resist calling into Cleveland sports radio station 92.3 The Fan to share his thoughts on the team's quarterback situation.

Retired QBs detail improvement of Packers' Jordan Love

It took a while for Jordan Love to get going as the new starting quarterback for the Packers, but now he's impressing some noteworthy NFL alumni.

Yankees' Brian Cashman makes big Juan Soto admission

Less than 24 hours after the New York Yankees completed a blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman acknowledged he hasn't yet entered contract negotiations with the 25-year-old set to become a free agent after the 2024 season

Jets OC discusses resilience shown by QB Zach Wilson

If nothing else, New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is impressed with the resilience shown by third-year quarterback Zach Wilson during what's been a difficult season for everyone involved. 

Ravens' John Harbaugh makes huge claim about Rams' Aaron Donald

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh offered high praise for Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald ahead of Sunday's game between the playoff hopefuls at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium. 

Former Yankees coach shares big Aaron Judge, Juan Soto concern

Former New York Yankees hitting coach Sean Casey does not want to see club captain Aaron Judge patrolling center field on a full-time basis after the Bronx Bombers acquired All-Star outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. 

Bears' Justin Fields addresses uncertain future beyond 2023 season

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is trying to avoid off-the-field distractions amid rumors suggesting he's about to play his final five regular-season games atop the club's depth chart. 

Wife of Buccaneers' Chris Godwin blasts Todd Bowles

Mariah Godwin, the wife of Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Chris Godwin, took to Instagram to address a claim made by head coach Todd Bowles regarding why the wideout recorded no catches on only three targets during this past Sunday's 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers. 

Jets TE shares what Zach Wilson said about controversial report

A report about Wilson not wanting to play again has taken over the talk surrounding the Jets, but the young QB's teammates appear to have his back.