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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

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. 

Giants reportedly considered quarterback on Day 2

The New York Giants reportedly had an eye on one Day 2 quarterback prospect during the 2023 NFL Draft.

Insider not certain Tom Brady will end up calling NFL games

An NFL media insider believes that Tom Brady might not end up taking a role in the broadcast booth.

Buccaneers GM repeats Baker Mayfield will compete with Kyle Trask

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht continues to tell anybody who will listen that Baker Mayfield will have to compete with Kyle Trask for the starting quarterback job this summer. 

Jets' Garrett Wilson talks expectations after Aaron Rodgers trade

Give the young New York Jets stars credit for realizing they must quickly evolve into proven veterans now that the club has Aaron Rodgers as its starting quarterback.

Ryan Tannehill weighs in on Titans drafting Will Levis

Unless Levis looks ready to start as soon as spring workouts, it appears Tannehill will stay with the Titans through at least the start of the upcoming season. 

Lionel Messi reportedly could earn $400M a year in Saudi Arabia

There's more information about why international superstar Lionel Messi may have already decided he'll be moving on from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. 

Panthers GM reveals when he knew Bryce Young was his No. 1 pick

It turns out there wasn't much drama regarding the Carolina Panthers selecting one of four quarterbacks with the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. 

Will Justin Herbert earn as much as Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson?

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco seems to understand quarterback Justin Herbert has become more expensive since the start of April. 

Lionel Messi reportedly has made Paris Saint-Germain decision

It seems that Lionel Messi had decided about his Paris Saint-Germain future before the latest saga involving the two sides began. 

Yankees' Aaron Judge 'not happy' about IL decision

It appears not everybody involved was on board with New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge landing on the 10-day injured list.

Watch: Devils employee accuses Rangers fan of assault during Game 7

It appears at least one New York Rangers fan handled the Game 7 loss at the New Jersey Devils on Monday night particularly poorly. 

Columnist: Ravens' Lamar Jackson won despite 'openly colluding' owners

Whether or not Jackson "won" by accepting under $200M in guaranteed money months before the July 17 deadline for teams to sign tagged players is a matter of opinion.

Aaron Rodgers speaks about first week as Jets QB

Rodgers was introduced as a Jets player last Wednesday and has already been spotted throwing passes to new teammates during practices, and at New York Rangers and New York Knicks playoff games.

ESPN's Adam Schefter makes prediction for future NFL Drafts

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter has indicated fans should get used to annual drafts remaining festival-like events from now on.  "Not only is the NFL moving

Mets' Max Scherzer: Pitch clock could cause 'injury bug' across MLB

New York Mets co-ace Max Scherzer has become the latest noteworthy person to warn that the polarizing pitch clock could result in pitchers across MLB suffering injuries this season. 

Report: Jets-Giants could be Week 1 'Monday Night Football' game for 2023 season

There's more information about the New York Jets possibly beginning their 2023 NFL season in a prime-time game. 

Patriots' JuJu Smith-Schuster offers praise for QB Mac Jones

Add wide receiver and free-agency acquisition JuJu Smith-Schuster to the list of New England Patriots players who have offered public support for quarterback Mac Jones.

Lionel Messi could be fined for Saudi Arabia trip

There's yet another sign that the relationship between international superstar Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain has, at the very least, seen better

Lions GM addresses Jared Goff contract extension talks

The Detroit Lions may not view third-round draft pick Hendon Hooker as an eventual replacement for starting quarterback Jared Goff, after all.