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

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June 26, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

Insider offers encouraging update on 49ers' Brock Purdy

The San Francisco 49ers continue to receive positive news regarding the recovery of quarterback Brock Purdy.

June 26, 2023 | New York Mets

Darryl Strawberry offers advice to 2023 Mets amid struggles

Darryl Strawberry helped the New York Mets win the World Series in 1986 and suggested this year's edition of the team can still turn things around despite its record.

June 26, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers' George Kittle discusses improvement of Trey Lance amid uncertainty

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle once again insisted quarterback Trey Lance showed improvement throughout springtime workouts.

June 26, 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers OC gives insight into Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask competition

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales shared some insight into what will help decide the quarterback competition between Trask and Mayfield.

June 26, 2023 | New York Jets

Jets' Garrett Wilson again addresses expectations after Aaron Rodgers trade

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson earned 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year honors but wants to achieve more now that Aaron Rodgers is his starting quarterback.

June 26, 2023 | New York Mets

Mets' Drew Smith maintains innocence following sticky-stuff suspension

New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith insists he did nothing wrong related to his "sticky-stuff" ejection and a subsequent suspension.

June 26, 2023 | Soccer

New update on Real Madrid pursuit of Kylian Mbappe emerges

Real Madrid aren't closing the door on possibly acquiring Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe this summer.

June 26, 2023 | New York Yankees

Insider reveals new timeline for possible return of Yankees' Aaron Judge

Judge insisted he is "going to do everything I can to put myself in that position" to play again in 2023.

June 23, 2023 | New York Jets

Jets' Aaron Rodgers receives warm reception at psychedelics conference

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was quite popular as a featured speaker at the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference in Denver earlier this week.

June 23, 2023 | Minnesota Vikings

Vikings rookie ready to serve as Adam Thielen replacement

The Vikings lost veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen to free agency and then spent a first-round draft pick on USC Trojans star Jordan Addison. Addison sounds ready to replace Thielen as a favorite target for quarterback Kirk Cousins.

June 23, 2023 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' young core learning from experienced WR

Brandin Cooks served as a mentor during springtime workouts for new Dallas Cowboys teammates such as fellow wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup. "I’m a visual learner and I’m just watching him as he runs his routes, the way he preps, the way he practices, how he goes about his business.

June 23, 2023 | NFL

Chiefs' Travis Kelce offers Saquon Barkley contract advice

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce had some contract advice for Giants RB Saquon Barkley during a recent episode of his podcast.

June 23, 2023 | Cleveland Browns

Browns backup QB makes bold Super Bowl prediction

Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs isn't hurting for confidence ahead of training camp.

June 23, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

George Kittle happy 49ers have specific problem

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle remains committed to sacrificing targets for the greater good.

June 23, 2023 | New York Jets

National writer calls Jets' Aaron Rodgers NFL offseason loser

Perhaps New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers should've considered joining the San Francisco 49ers this spring, after all. For a piece published Friday, national NFL writer Mike Jones of The Athletic named Rodgers among the supposed "losers" from the 2023 NFL offseason.