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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

Inter Miami, Barcelona could prevent Lionel Messi move to Saudi Arabia

Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi may return to Barcelona this summer with some help from Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.

Saints' Jameis Winston insists he's a starting NFL QB

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston insisted Tuesday he's capable of starting for a contending team. 

Yankees' Aaron Boone addresses reputation amid suspension

Boone received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine on Friday "for his recent conduct toward Major League Umpires."

Lions' Hendon Hooker addresses recovery from ACL injury

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker probably won’t play as a rookie but is tackling his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee as if he could take the field before January. 

Jets' Aaron Rodgers names best wide receiver in NFL

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have unofficially engaged in some recruitment during a recent interview.

Harrison Bader suggests he'd take discount to stay with Yankees

Center fielder Harrison Bader sounds prepared to sign a discounted contract, if necessary, to remain with the New York Yankees past the 2023 MLB season.

Insider insists Mets won't send Francisco Alvarez back to minors

One insider insists the track record of New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler shows Eppler will keep rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez with the big-league club through the summer. 

Colts HC believes Anthony Richardson has great mentor on team

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen views quarterback Gardner Minshew as a perfect mentor for rookie Anthony Richardson.

Watch: Mets' Pete Alonso explains unique celebration

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso shared more information about what can politely be referred to as a unique celebration he's displayed during and following wins this season.

Broncos' Russell Wilson praises Sean Payton amid relationship uncertainty

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has only positive things to say about new head coach Sean Payton this spring. 

NFL analyst shares bold Jets take about Super Bowl LVIII

Dan Orlovsky then named the Jets and Buffalo Bills as his two candidates to dethrone the Chiefs as AFC champions. 

Yankees president addresses disappointing start to season

New York Yankees president Randy Levine addressed the club's underwhelming start to the 2023 MLB season. 

Lions' Dan Campbell, Chiefs' Travis Kelce against new fair catch rule

Theoretically, the NFL could eliminate the new rule as soon as next offseason. Judging by Roger Goodell's comments, that seems unlikely regardless of how many coaches and players speak out.

Ex-teammate questions relationship between Broncos' Russell Wilson, Sean Payton

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright suggested the experiment involving quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Sean Payton could end poorly for the Denver Broncos.

Raiders' Davante Adams downplays controversial comments

Star wide receiver Davante Adams insisted he is committed to helping the Las Vegas Raiders win despite previous comments. 

Mets slugger Pete Alonso responds to antics of Cubs starter

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso had a measured response to the celebration antics of Cubs starter Marcus Stroman.

Reporter unconvinced Rangers won't pursue Penguins' Mike Sullivan

At least one noteworthy individual is not buying that the New York Rangers have moved on from pursuing Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan.

Raiders HC responds to controversial Davante Adams comments

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels defended Davante Adams over controversial comments recently offered by the All-Pro wide receiver.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers explains leadership philosophy 

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is building positive chemistry with new teammates but made it known he'll lay the hammer down, if necessary, during the season.

Giants TE Darren Waller seems to take shot at Raiders

Tight end Darren Waller is enjoying life as a member of the New York Giants but seemed to take a shot at the Las Vegas Raiders, his former club, on Thursday. 

Josh McDaniels addresses Tom Brady buying minority stake in Raiders

McDaniels joked that Brady will "100 percent" have to admit that he fumbled the football away on during the Tuck Rule Game in order to become a minority owner of the Raiders.

49ers' Trey Lance addresses training with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance acquired some pointers from Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes during springtime workouts. 

Giants' Daniel Jones, Brian Daboll address Saquon Barkley absence

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones would probably prefer to celebrate his new contract rather than address running back Saquon Barkley skipping voluntary organized team activities. 

Browns WR Elijah Moore seems to take another shot at Jets

Wide receiver Elijah Moore is now with the Cleveland Browns but still seems to have the New York Jets on his mind. 

Ravens HC John Harbaugh explains why he's against new fair catch rule

Coaches reached out to media members to voice their displeasure over the rule, and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid suggested the NFL was heading toward embracing "flag football" guidelines.