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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Radio host: Jets QB Aaron Rodgers will 'love' New York media

A former New York City sports radio host believes that Jets QB Aaron Rodgers will come to love the New York media.

Insider clarifies comments on Tom Brady calling NFL games for Fox

New York Post sports media columnist Andrew Marchand has clarified comments he made about Tom Brady possibly never calling NFL games as the lead analyst for Fox. 

Personnel rave about Colts drafting Anthony Richardson

Some within the football community have suggested the Indianapolis Colts found a true gem in quarterback Anthony Richardson via the fourth overall pick of this year's draft. 

Why WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton picked Giants over Eagles, Seahawks

West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton went undrafted last week but received attention from both the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks. 

Radio host reveals when Kyrie Irving became 'impossible to defend'

CBS Sports Radio host Maggie Gray has covered Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving for over a decade but admitted he lost her support this past fall. 

Bears QB Justin Fields once again working on footwork during offseason

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields must improve as a passer sooner rather than later and, thus, is spending a second-consecutive offseason working on a specific aspect of his game.

Tom Brady refutes report about possibly backing out of Fox deal

Retired quarterback Tom Brady would like everybody to know he has no plans of backing out of his Fox broadcasting deal anytime soon.

Fear impacted Colts' decision to draft Anthony Richardson

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard isn't hiding the fact that fear played a role in the team taking quarterback Anthony Richardson with the

Panthers GM again addresses Bryce Young size concerns

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer has again explained why size concerns didn't prevent him from selecting quarterback Bryce Young with the first pick of this year's draft. 

Watch: Lionel Messi apologizes amid suspension, Paris Saint-Germain rumors

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has apologized following his suspension related to an unauthorized midweek trip to Saudi Arabia.

Ravens won't change Lamar Jackson despite injury concerns

It appears the Baltimore Ravens are going to treat quarterback Lamar Jackson similar to how the Philadelphia Eagles plan to handle star Jalen Hurts moving forward.

Could Lionel Messi reject Saudi Arabia, MLS for Barcelona return?

It appears Paris Saint-Germain international superstar Lionel Messi could make a dramatic return to Barcelona, but only if he's willing to sacrifice a small fortune.

49ers insider makes wild claim about Sam Darnold

Darnold is expected to compete with Trey Lance for the starting quarterback job in San Francisco this summer, but one team insider doesn't appear to think it will be much of a competition considering a bold claim he made about the former Jets and Panthers QB.

Watch: Mets announcer blasts Brandon Nimmo for failed stolen-base attempt

Even the television announcers for the New York Mets are struggling to keep their emotions in check amid the club's ongoing woes.

Did signing Odell Beckham Jr. help Ravens keep Lamar Jackson?

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has suggested "overpaying" for star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. helped smooth things over with quarterback Lamar Jackson this spring. 

Texans had at least two players above C.J. Stroud on draft board

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud was not the top-ranked player on the Houston Texans' overall draft board on April 27. 

Ravens' Lamar Jackson responds to knee injury theories

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has again responded to individuals who claimed he could've played through a lingering knee issue late this past season. 

Patriots' Mike Gesicki humorously alludes to Mac Jones rumors

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki suggested players in the locker room know all about what reporters have said and written about quarterback Mac Jones this spring. 

49ers GM provides update on when Brock Purdy can resume throwing

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has offered an update on quarterback Brock Purdy as Purdy recovers from the surgery he had on March 10.

Giants GM addresses future of Saquon Barkley

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has indicated he'd like star running Saquon Barkley to stick around beyond the 2023 NFL season but only at the right price.

Jets' Sauce Gardner on how he'll improve thanks to Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner believes he can vastly improve thanks to defending against quarterback Aaron Rodgers in springtime and summer practice sessions. 

Rocky return for Mets' Max Scherzer raises suspicion

New York Mets co-ace Max Scherzer left multiple questions unanswered via his return from a 10-game suspension related to the use of foreign substances.

Ravens surprised no team made Lamar Jackson contract offer

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has hinted he expected at least one team would make quarterback Lamar Jackson an offer this spring.  "Was I surprised?

Giants legend backs Daniel Jones to win Super Bowl with New York

New York Giants legend Eli Manning believes current starting quarterback Daniel Jones is the right man to guide the club to at least a fifth Super Bowl championship. 

Reporter: Seahawks wouldn't have drafted QB Anthony Richardson at pick No. 5

Seattle Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson of ESPN isn't buying the notion that the club could've drafted Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson had he fallen to overall pick No. 5 last Thursday.