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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

Patriots CB Marcus Jones likes what Coach Mike Vrabel brings

The official start of Mike Vrabel's tenure as head coach and the ongoing development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye are the main storylines surrounding the New England Patriots heading into training camp. 

Ryan Fitzpatrick 'knows' Browns are excited about this quarterback

The club is conducting a four-way quarterback competition this summer.

Insider shares 'common sense' reason Steelers' T.J. Watt hasn't yet received desired extension

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers haven't yet given T.J. Watt his desired contract extension due to concerns regarding how he finished last season.

Yankees announcer rips Mets' Juan Soto over 'tone-deaf' comments

Yankees announcer Michael Kay thinks Juan Soto should've handled questions about his All-Star Game status differently. 

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson shares warning for NFL coming off gruesome injury

Hutchinson was well on his way to becoming at least a finalist for the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Award before he suffered gruesome fractures of his tibia and fibula in Detroit's fifth game of the campaign.

One-time MVP addresses how 49ers' Brock Purdy is underrated

Discussions about whether or not San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is overrated or underrated have existed for a long time.

Guardians' Jose Ramirez explains surprising All-Star Game decision

Ramirez announced he'll be skipping next week's All-Star Game to rest the ankle, heel and Achilles tendon that's been bothering him since he picked up the initial injury on May 2. 

Yankees' Brian Cashman makes feelings about Anthony Volpe clear amid struggles

New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman made it clear that he thinks struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe will turn things around sooner rather than later. 

What Steelers' Calvin Austin III learned about Aaron Rodgers during workouts

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III shares what he's learned from his time working out with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. expands on leadership style amid awkward Kirk Cousins situation

Penix has replaced Cousins as the club's full-time starting QB.

Eli Manning reveals final decision about possibly buying minority stake in Giants

A report from this past February revealed that Manning could potentially be part of an investment group that would purchase a 10 percent stake in the Giants. 

Reporter explains Steelers' alleged stance on trading T.J. Watt

Will Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt be traded? Will he hold out? Will he stay right where he is?

Insider offers update on trade rumors regarding Giants' Jameis Winston

Whispers suggesting that the New York Giants are essentially hoping that some team will trade for backup quarterback Jameis Winston this summer continue to hover over the club ahead of training camp. 

Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield get bad Tristan Wirfs news ahead of training camp

The offensive line has endured a significant blow.

Mets' Francisco Lindor has funny reason for wanting Juan Soto at All-Star Game

Francisco Lindor addressed Juan Soto's All-Star Game snub on Tuesday.

Falcons reportedly 'are most excited' about this Michael Penix Jr. trait

Penix will enter training camp as the Falcons' undisputed starting quarterback after he replaced Kirk Cousins in the lineup this past December. 

49ers' Brock Purdy shares why he thought he was being cut as a rookie

Brock Purdy revealed that he was given quite a scare by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan three summers ago. 

Francisco Lindor credits key at-bat for Mets' comeback win over Orioles

Francisco Lindor credited Brandon Nimmo for helping spark the Mets' rally. 

Ben Roethlisberger has Will Howard request for Steelers after signing of Aaron Rodgers

The club took a flier on Howard, a developmental prospect out of Ohio State, in the sixth round of the 2025 draft.

Jared Goff reflects on being 'betrayed' by Rams via trade to Lions 

That trade resulted in the Rams acquiring QB Matthew Stafford from the Lions in exchange for Goff back in March 2021.

Insider addresses chatter about Steelers' T.J. Watt possibly holding out

Is it time to be concerned about the possibility of Watt sitting out meaningful games?

Insider explains how Joe Flacco could lose Browns' QB competition this summer

The competition also features Kenny Pickett, rookie Dillon Gabriel and first-year pro Shedeur Sanders.

Dak Prescott gives update on injury recovery, discusses what George Pickens offers Cowboys

Dak Prescott offered an encouraging update regarding his hamstring as he prepares for Dallas' first training camp practice, scheduled for July 22.

Insider shares if Sidney Crosby could look to leave Penguins amid rebuild

It's difficult to imagine Sidney Crosby in another uniform besides the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Why Mets believe Mark Vientos will soon end season-long swoon

Vientos emerged as a breakout star for the club during its postseason run in 2024, but thus far has routinely failed to offer the lineup that same kind of pop throughout the ongoing campaign.