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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November 9, 2023 | MLB

Yankees' Anthony Volpe discusses Mets hiring Carlos Mendoza

Young New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe believes the New York Mets landed a gem in new manager and former Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza.

November 9, 2023 | New York Giants

Giants' Wink Martindale reacts to Xavier McKinney controversy

New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale didn't hold back while addressing controversial comments offered by Giants safety and team captain Xavier McKinney shortly after New York's 30-6 loss at the Las Vegas Raiders this past Sunday.

November 9, 2023 | NFL

Rob Gronkowski blasts controversial penalty in Commanders-Patriots game

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski didn't love that his old club benefited from a controversial roughing the passer penalty in the third quarter of this past Sunday's game between New England and the Washington Commanders.

November 9, 2023 | Los Angeles Angels

Major free-agency rumors about Shohei Ohtani emerge

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani seems likely to leave the Los Angeles Angels in free agency this fall or winter, but he may not sign the monster long-term contract many expect as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

November 9, 2023 | New York Giants

Teammates impressed with how Giants' Daniel Jones has reacted to injury

Daniel Jones may not be the long-term quarterback for the New York Giants after he suffered a season-ending torn ACL this past Sunday, but he's impressing teammates with how he's attacked his recovery ahead of his surgery.

November 9, 2023 | New York Mets

Mets president addresses Pete Alonso trade rumors

During a Wednesday appearance on MLB Network, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed he'll hold contract extension talks with All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso this offseason.

November 8, 2023 | New York Jets

QB Zach Wilson sends message to frustrated Jets fans

Zach Wilson wants Jets fans to know they're not the only people upset about the club's offensive performances.

November 8, 2023 | Carolina Panthers

NFL insiders speculate if Panthers will fire HC Frank Reich

The 1-7 Panthers are a mess. Could the organization move on from Reich?

November 8, 2023 | NFL

Giants' Daniel Jones addresses season-ending torn ACL

Quarterback Daniel Jones spoke with reporters Wednesday and danced around a question regarding whether the New York Giants could ultimately draft his replacement next spring as he's recovering from the season-ending torn ACL he suffered this past Sunday.

November 8, 2023 | New England Patriots

Mac Jones has reportedly 'infuriated' Patriots this season

The relationship between the 2-7 New England Patriots and quarterback Mac Jones seemingly has seen better days.

November 8, 2023 | New York Jets

Former Jets QB has theory about potential Aaron Rodgers return

Former New York Jets quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason has a theory regarding why signal-caller Aaron Rodgers and others within the organization continue to tease that Rodgers could play again this season.

November 8, 2023 | Tennessee Titans

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill reacts to losing starting job to Will Levis

Head coach Mike Vrabel officially announced that Levis is the new starting QB, which likely means the end of Tannehill's time in Tennessee is imminent.

November 8, 2023 | NFL

Al Michaels reveals announcing plans beyond 2023 NFL season

Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels has no plans to ride off into the sunset following the ongoing NFL season regardless of what anybody has to say about his on-air performances.

November 8, 2023 | New York Mets

Hints about future of Mets slugger emerge from GM meetings

The future of Pete Alonso was a point of debate throughout the summer. Some hints about how things will play out have come out of the GM meetings.

November 8, 2023 | New York Giants

Giants' Xavier McKinney addresses potential controversy amid woeful season

New York Giants safety and team captain Xavier McKinney raised eyebrows when he said shortly after the club's 30-6 loss at the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that "from a leadership standpoint, I don't think they've done a great job of letting the leaders lead and listening to the leaders and the captains."

November 8, 2023 | MLB

Craig Counsell explains rejecting Mets, Brewers for Cubs

Counsell was widely expected to stay put or head to the Mets, but he surprised just about everyone by joining the Cubs.

November 8, 2023 | New York Jets

Is Jets' Robert Saleh being forced to play Zach Wilson?

Some high-profile insiders aren't buying what Saleh is trying to sell.

November 7, 2023 | New York Jets

Former Jets QB: Teammates have lost confidence in Zach Wilson

Former New York Jets quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason hasn't been shy about criticizing Jets starter Zach Wilson throughout the season.

November 7, 2023 | MLB

Mets' David Stearns reacts to Craig Counsell choosing Cubs

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns didn't expect former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell would reject the Mets to join the Chicago Cubs this offseason. "I didn’t see that coming," Stearns said about Counsell's choice while speaking with reporters on Tuesday, per John Flanigan of SNY.