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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

Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer address Mets being sellers before trade deadline

Advertised New York Mets co-aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander both theoretically could soon become available if owner Steve Cohen decides to sell veterans ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. 

Insider lists potential landing spots for Angels' Shohei Ohtani

There's another sign that Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could remain in California beyond the 2023 season.

San Francisco 49ers reporter offers interesting note on QB Trey Lance

One 49ers reporter offered a note which runs contrary to some earlier reporting on QB Trey Lance.

Insider reacts to rumor linking 49ers with Vikings' Kirk Cousins

San Francisco 49ers reporter Matt Barrows of The Athletic sounds unconvinced the club could get into a bidding war with the Los Angeles Rams over Cousins.

Former teammate addresses issues Tom Brady dealt with in final season

Logan Ryan is the latest in-the-know individual to acknowledge the 2022 NFL season was anything but typical for former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. 

Retired Jets QB blasts NFL players over gambling-related suspensions

Former New York Jets quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason ripped players claiming they didn't fully understand rules regarding suspensions related to violations of the league's gambling policies. 

Manager: Lionel Messi not joining MLS for 'holiday'

Inter Miami's new manager made it clear Messi and the rest of the team are not in MLS as a break from tough competition.

Reporter shares what Urban Meyer feels about coaching rumors

Urban Meyer serves as a college football analyst for Fox Sports and seemingly isn't looking to return to the sidelines as a head coach anytime soon.

Panthers' Miles Sanders shares harsh truth about RB position

Sanders may be correct, but there is no sign teams will change how they view running backs at any point in the foreseeable future. 

Browns' Nick Chubb addresses touchdown drought with Deshaun Watson as QB

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb isn't worried about finding the end zone with Deshaun Watson atop the depth chart as the club's full-time starting quarterback. 

Broncos' Jerry Jeudy expresses confidence in Russell Wilson

Add wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the list of people associated with the Denver Broncos expressing confidence in quarterback Russell Wilson ahead of training camp.

Packers' Jordan Love opens up about replacing Aaron Rodgers

After three seasons of waiting, Jordan Love officially replaced Aaron Rodgers as the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback once Green Bay traded Rodgers to the New York Jets. 

Colin Kaepernick remains hopeful about a potential NFL playing future

"I’m going to keep pushing," Kaepernick recently said about pursuing NFL opportunities during a conversation with Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield opens up about Rams tenure

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suggested a short stint with the Los Angeles Rams last season could prove to be just what his NFL career needed. 

Jets Hall of Famer changes mind about Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets defensive legend and 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class member Joe Klecko experienced a change of heart regarding quarterback Aaron Rodgers joining the franchise.

Tim Hasselbeck recalls getting cut during 'Hard Knocks'

Retired NFL quarterback and current ESPN and ACC Network football analyst Tim Hasselbeck again opened up about being cut by former Ravens head coach Brian Billick during filming for the 'Hard Knocks' documentary series. 

ESPYS to honor Bills training staff for helping save Damar Hamlin

ESPN confirmed Wednesday that every member of the Bills athletic training staff will officially receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the 2023 ESPYS scheduled to air on July 12.

Titans CB hints Tom Brady was distraction for 2022 Buccaneers

Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the Tennessee Titans in free agency and is the latest noteworthy member of the football community to suggest quarterback Tom Brady sparked distractions for the 2022 Buccaneers.

Steelers' Cameron Heyward has big expectations for Kenny Pickett

Count Pittsburgh Steelers veteran defensive end Cameron Heyward among big-time believers in quarterback Kenny Pickett this summer. 

Chiefs' Travis Kelce opens up about being 'underpaid'

All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce seems to understand he's a bargain for the Kansas City Chiefs and he recently explained why he doesn't make a stink about that fact.

Ravens' Odell Beckham Jr. explains why he skipped voluntary workouts

Star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. revealed why he skipped the voluntary portion of the offseason program after he signed with the Baltimore Ravens in April. 

Cowboys' Micah Parsons compares himself to lions on a safari

Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons is used to attracting attention from opposing offenses and is embracing such challenges heading into his third NFL season. 

Giants' Daniel Jones shares promising Saquon Barkley update

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones recently trained with disgruntled running back Saquon Barkley and has remained in contact with Barkley despite the ball-carrier's absences from team-related workouts. 

Mets' Francisco Lindor addresses job security of Buck Showalter

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor backed manager Buck Showalter to help right the ship despite the club's woes throughout the first half of the 2023 MLB season. 

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy shares 1A, 1B goals for season

J.J. McCarthy is preparing for his second season serving as the starting quarterback of the Michigan Wolverines and understands the program's top two objectives heading into September.