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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

Have Titans already made decision on Malik Willis?

It appears at least some within the Tennessee Titans may have already labeled young quarterback Malik Willis a bust.

NFL cap expert 'hated' contract Giants gave Daniel Jones

Add NFL salary-cap expert and Over the Cap founder Jason Fitzgerald to the list of noteworthy individuals who have criticized the New York Giants over the contract they gave quarterback Daniel Jones this offseason.

Analyst names surprise 'easiest fit' for Lionel Messi

An analyst named an English Premier League club as "the easiest fit for" Messi "from a financial and a sporting perspective" assuming the 35-year-old and PSG part ways once his contract expires after the season as expected. 

Dolphins' Chosen Anderson addresses latest name change

New Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chosen Anderson has addressed his latest name change, which occurred after the 2022 NFL season. 

Jets OC served as 'facilitator' in getting Aaron Rodgers

Nathaniel Hackett first served as Rodgers' offensive coordinator with the Packers from 2019 through the 2021 season and was hired by the Jets after the Broncos fired him as head coach.

Mets' Max Scherzer scratched from start amid injury worries

There's a new reason for fans of the New York Mets to worry about co-ace Max Scherzer. 

J.J. Watt enjoys pub crawl for Burnley 'research'

Retired NFL superstar J.J. Watt is doing well to embrace life as a minority investor in to-be Premier League club Burnley FC.

Yankees' Aaron Hicks survives return of Aaron Judge

While it was thought the Yankees could release Hicks to make room on the active roster for the reigning American League Most Valuable Player, New York instead placed infielder Oswald Peraza on the IL retroactive to May 6 with a right ankle sprain.

Yankees manager touches on struggles of highly touted rookie

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn't yet losing sleep over the fact that shortstop Anthony Volpe has largely looked like the MLB rookie he is at the plate this spring. 

Mets owner Steve Cohen addresses team's lackluster start

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen isn't yet panicking about his expensive club's lackluster start to the 2023 MLB season.

New Jets OC expects 'growing pains' with Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has suggested fans shouldn't expect Aaron Rodgers to perform like a Most Valuable Player during his first few games with his new club.

Jorge Messi slams latest Lionel Messi 'done deal' report

It appears Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has made no final decision about his future beyond the end of this season. 

Yankees' Aaron Judge to return from IL Tuesday vs. Athletics

Per Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post and Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Aaron Judge will come off the injured list with no restrictions Tuesday.

Could Giants' Eric Gray eventually replace Saquon Barkley?

Gray accumulated 1,366 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns across 213 carries to go along with 33 receptions for 229 yards last college season.

Mets' Max Scherzer pitching through shoulder issue

Things continue to go from bad to worse for the New York Mets and co-ace Max Scherzer. 

Texans owner addresses if he pushed team to draft C.J. Stroud

Whoever was truly behind Houston's decision to draft Stroud, the Texans hope the 21-year-old evolves into a long-term replacement for Deshaun Watson after the team traded the three-time Pro Bowler to the Cleveland Browns in March 2022.

Insider reveals Panthers' plan for when they'll start Bryce Young

It appears the Carolina Panthers didn't draft quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick to sit the rookie behind free-agency signing Andy Dalton in September. 

Insider: Angels' Shohei Ohtani will sign with Dodgers as free agent

There's yet another sign that Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could remain in California but head to the National League before Christmas. 

Report: Panthers were 'definitely intrigued' by Anthony Richardson

Perhaps the Carolina Panthers weren't quite as all-in on selecting Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young with overall pick No. 1 throughout the predraft process as most people assumed.

NY Red Bulls part ways with head coach

Major League Soccer club the New York Red Bulls are hoping that a major change will help save what's otherwise been a lost season. 

Lionel Messi returns to PSG training amid new Saudi Arabia link

It's assumed Messi could be available for selection when Paris Saint-Germain face AC Ajaccio Saturday. 

Packers GM explains moving on from Aaron Rodgers to start Jordan Love

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has revealed more information about why the club moved on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason to start 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love.

Texans GM defends trading up to draft Will Anderson Jr.

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio has defended sending multiple noteworthy assets to the Arizona Cardinals to obtain the right to draft pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. at pick No. 3.

Jets' Billy Turner: Aaron Rodgers happy to be away from Packers

New York Jets offensive lineman Billy Turner has noted how much Aaron Rodgers is enjoying being away from the Green Bay Packers.  

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni addresses conditioning of top draft pick

Philadelphia Eagles HC Nick Sirianni addressed the conditioning of top draft pick Jalen Carter.