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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

Reporter explains why Giants paid Daniel Jones this offseason

It's worth pointing out the Giants potentially could move on from Jones shortly after the 2024 campaign if he isn't a top-10 player at his position by that time. 

Is 49ers' Sam Darnold now seeing ghosts off the field?

It appears ghosts aren't just haunting San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold during games at this stage of his career. 

Reporter again shares if Giants' Saquon Barkley could hold out

Those in the know continue to insist running back Saquon Barkley will play for the New York Giants this season with or without a long-term contract. 

Twins' Joey Gallo addresses failed Yankees stint

Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo remains disappointed he largely failed to impress during his forgettable stint with the New York Yankees. 

Falcons' Grady Jarrett opens up about Desmond Ridder decision

Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett sounds in favor of his Atlanta Falcons naming Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. 

Is Giants assistant the 'dream candidate' for Northwestern?

College football insider Bruce Feldman of The Athletic named New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka as a potential replacement for recently-fired Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown still motivated by one reason

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hasn't forgotten that teams let him fall to the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Alex Rodriguez has bold plan for Angels' Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout

Retired slugger and current Fox Sports personality Alex Rodriguez shared a daring plan to turn the Los Angeles Angels into an eventual winner.

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly gave Kylian Mbappe decision deadline

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly won't wait much longer for superstar Kylian Mbappe to decide his future. 

Former Bayern Munich star makes bold Harry Kane claim

Former Bayern Munich star midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger suggested the club won't land Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer.

Insider expresses optimism about return of Yankees' Aaron Judge

Judge last played before he suffered a torn ligament in his big right toe during a win at the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 3.

Former agent predicts contract Giants' Saquon Barkley could receive before deadline

There's a new prediction for how the New York Giants and star running back Saquon Barkley could come to terms on a deal before the July 17 deadline for teams to sign franchise-tagged players. 

New Giants WR credits former NFL MVP for rejuvenating career

New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell will always fondly remember playing alongside veteran quarterback Matt Ryan with the Indianapolis Colts last season.

Yankees share positive update about cameraman injured during Orioles game

There's more good news about the cameraman injured by an errant throw during Wednesday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. 

Giants' Darius Slayton lashes out at critics, doubters

Darius Slayton understands many believe the 2022 New York Giants never had a true No. 1 wide receiver for quarterback Daniel Jones. 

Carlton Davis shares bold warning about post-Tom Brady Buccaneers

Cornerback Carlton Davis certainly isn't lacking confidence regarding the 2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the retirement of quarterback Tom Brady.  "We’re about to do it to ‘em," Davis told Tyler Dunne of Go Long.

Bears rookie shares high praise for WR D.J. Moore

To members of the Chicago Bears, wide receiver D.J. Moore is much more than an asset who helped the Carolina Panthers acquire Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young this spring. 

Orioles, Yankees left shaken up after cameraman suffers injury on throw

It's easy to forget multiple individuals were impacted by the incident that injured a New York Yankees cameraman during what became a 6-3 Baltimore Orioles win at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. 

Yankees' Aaron Boone praises Anthony Volpe following early-season struggles

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered praise for rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe after Volpe turned things around following early-season struggles.

Former Mr. Irrelevant recalls receiving praise from Rams' Aaron Donald

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly recently recalled the only regular-season NFL snap, to date, of his career. 

Giants QB Daniel Jones reportedly initially had outrageous contract demand

Quarterback Daniel Jones agreed to a new contract to stay with the New York Giants in March but apparently wanted significantly more money than he received. 

Joey Chestnut clarifies what happened with hot dog contest delay

It sounds like American icon Joey Chestnut did not, in fact, force the completion of the men's competition at the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday afternoon. 

Mets' Francisco Lindor has interesting reason for liking pitch clock

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has an interesting reason for liking the new pitch clock embraced by MLB for this season.

Tiki Barber repeats fears about Yankees star Aaron Judge's injury

Barber dealt with toe injuries on multiple occasions during his NFL career and previously shared similar fears about Judge's recovery from a torn ligament in his big right toe.

Insider reveals if injury-plagued Angels could trade Shohei Ohtani this summer

The Angels have a lot going on between trying to end a playoff drought and working out how to best handle Ohtani's impending free agency, with a rash of injuries further complicating matters. Could the club decide trading the two-way star is the most prudent course of action?