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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

Jets interested in hosting Black Friday game annually

It appears the Cincinnati Bengals aren't the only team interested in hosting the NFL's annual Black Friday game. 

Browns legend Bernie Kosar shares hardships related to concussions

Browns legend and retired NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar has offered an inside look at his struggles linked with what is believed to be chronic traumatic encephalopathy — CTE. 

Peacock to exclusively stream NFL wild-card playoff game in January

NFL fans who prefer to watch playoff games at home may need to give a streaming platform a try this January.  The NFL and NBCUniversal announced Monday that the NBC streaming service Peacock will be the exclusive national home for a prime-time wild-card playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

Mets' Carlos Carrasco could return Friday or Saturday

The Mets are on the verge of having four first-choice starting pitchers healthy and available for the first time this season. 

More information about Matt Ryan joining CBS revealed

There's more information about why former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan decided to join CBS Sports as an NFL analyst this offseason. 

NFL blasted for putting Buccaneers in prime-time games

NFL schedule-makers annoyed at least a pair of football personalities by placing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in two prime-time games for the 2023 season. 

Barcelona president addresses possible return of Lionel Messi

Barcelona president Joan Laporta sounds optimistic Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi will choose a return to the Catalan club over a big-money move to Saudi Arabia this summer. 

Would Raiders link make Tom Brady less likely to call NFL games for Fox?

There's yet another indication that Tom Brady possibly becoming a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders could impact what's supposed to be his future broadcasting career with Fox. 

Bills' Damar Hamlin chosen as PFWA 2023 George Halas Award winner

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin hasn't yet made a complete in-game return to the NFL but continues to be the league's top overall winner of 2023.

Panthers reveal QB depth chart ahead of Bryce Young's rookie season

It appears Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young will have to win the team's starting job over free-agency signing Andy Dalton this summer. 

Mets ace still confident in team despite rough start

Co-ace Max Scherzer insists the New York Mets can still achieve their championship goals even though they began Monday below .500 for the 2023 MLB season. 

Insider shares contract offers Giants' Saquon Barkley rejected

There's more information about the contract offers that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rejected during and after the 2022 NFL season. 

Panthers' Bryce Young receiving help from Mac Jones as rookie

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young has already received some help from an old friend as it pertains to making the jump from the college game to the NFL. 

Fans tip injured Cleveland 'Beer Guy' over $25,000

Cleveland sports fans came together over the past couple of weeks to help one of their own and a local legend. 

TV networks still wanted Broncos despite awful 2022 season

Fans should blame broadcasters—not the NFL—if they have to endure more awful Denver Broncos games in primetime spots during the 2023 season.

Jaguars HC Doug Pederson addresses back-to-back London games

Jacksonville Jaguars HC Doug Pederson addressed his team's scheduled back-to-back in London.

Reporter perceives 'clear conflict of interest' with Tom Brady and Raiders

An NFL insider relayed that some corners of the NFL may have an issue with Tom Brady working as a broadcaster with Fox while also serving as a limited partner with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Phil Jackson addresses comments about NBA being too political

Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson has further explained what became controversial comments about the current state of the Association. 

How 2023 NFL Black Friday game impacted Week 11

The NFL had multiple reasons for scheduling the New York Jets to host the Miami Dolphins for its first Black Friday game this November. 

Rams' Sean McVay talks return of 'big three' for 2023 NFL season

It sounds like Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay isn't embracing any rebuild despite the fact his club parted ways with multiple big names this offseason. 

Barcelona reportedly 'hugely confident' star will return

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi may be on the verge of proving one can, in fact, go home again. 

New concerning update on Mets ace emerges

New York Mets co-ace Max Scherzer may return to the bump this weekend, but that doesn't mean his injury issues have subsided. 

Jaguars' Doug Pederson reacts to facing Bills in London

Head coach Doug Pederson didn't hide the fact he thinks the NFL did the Jacksonville Jaguars a solid by scheduling them to face the Buffalo Bills in London this season. 

Aaron Judge reacts to Yankees' offensive woes

All-Star slugger Aaron Judge has become the latest person to address the offensive woes that continue to hover over the New York Yankees this spring.  

NL exec weighs in on possibility of Guardians trading Shane Bieber

The nature of conversations regarding Bieber's future could change if Minnesota holds a double-digit lead over Cleveland in the division standings coming off the All-Star break.