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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

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.

Mets irritated by antics of Cubs' Marcus Stroman

Members of the New York Mets didn't appreciate the antics of Chicago Cubs starter and former Met Marcus Stroman on Wednesday night. 

Falcons' Desmond Ridder makes big admission about rookie offseason

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is in a better place today than where he was as a rookie entering voluntary organized team activities. 

Former QB ranks Patriots' Mac Jones ahead of Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa

Retired quarterback and current NFL analyst Chris Simms delivered quite a hot take ahead of Memorial Day.  As Darren Hartwell noted for NBC Sports Boston, Simms shared 2023 quarterback rankings via the "NFL on NBC" YouTube page on Wednesday and said he has Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins at No. 21 overall.

Bills' Von Miller addresses Stefon Diggs not attending OTAs

Buffalo Bills star pass-rusher Von Miller isn't too worried wide receiver Stefon Diggs is skipping voluntary organized team activities this spring.

Former NFL MVP to adjust playing style in new offense?

The Baltimore Ravens don't want to completely change Lamar Jackson, but the recently-paid quarterback sounds ready to adjust his playing style under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes addresses not being NFL's highest-paid player

The 10-year extension worth up to $503M Mahomes received in the summer of 2020 is now nothing short of a bargain for the Chiefs.

Reporter shares why Saquon Barkley unlikely to participate in spring workouts

It sounds like New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley won't be signing his franchise tag amid voluntary organized team activities.

Lamar Jackson reveals plans for voluntary springtime workouts

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson is committed to attending voluntary organized team activities, in part so he can grow comfortable working under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Former Buccaneers Pro Bowler makes bold Baker Mayfield statement

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle and six-time Pro Bowl selection Gerald McCoy is backing quarterback Baker Mayfield to do more than just start for the club this season.

Aaron Jones strongly refutes idea Packers are rebuilding

Running back Aaron Jones continues to express confidence in the 2023 Green Bay Packers even though Jordan Love has replaced Aaron Rodgers as the team's starting quarterback.

CB D.J. Reed discusses Aaron Rodgers joining Jets

Reed admitted to feeling a little starstruck the first time he encountered Rodgers as a Jets player.

Yankees' Aaron Boone makes bold Aaron Judge statement

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered some strong, and debatable, praise of his star slugger.

Mets' Buck Showalter upset about Pete Alonso expletive

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter wants slugger Pete Alonso to better censor himself during post-game interviews.

Robert Griffin III still training with NFL return in mind

ESPN personality Robert Griffin III hasn't slammed the door shut on once again serving as an active quarterback with an NFL team. 

Bears' Justin Fields addresses possible contract extension

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will be eligible for a contract extension next year but isn't thinking about that early into organized team activities.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers addresses calf injury

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants everyone to R-E-L-A-X after he experienced a minor physical setback during organized team activities on Tuesday.

Steelers' Kenny Pickett addresses controversial Ben Roethlisberger comments

Kenny Pickett wants everyone to know his relationship with Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger is just fine.

Sam Darnold starting for 49ers Week 1 continues to gain steam

San Francisco 49ers fans probably should prepare for Sam Darnold to win the starting quarterback job over Trey Lance this summer. 

Insider: NFL doesn't want to flex Thursday night games

Upset NFL fans and owners may want to relax and not overreact to the league approving the flexing of late-season Thursday night games beginning with the upcoming campaign.

Baker Mayfield claps back at Buccaneers doubters

Quarterback Baker Mayfield has heard and read predictions about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers allegedly embracing a so-called "soft tank" for the 2023 season and he's not buying it.

Yankees' Aaron Boone addresses alarming number of ejections

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone understands that earning three ejections this spring and two within a week is only worth so much to a club looking to climb up the American League East standings.