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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

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.

Buccaneers OC dismisses Baker Mayfield size concerns

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales isn't worried about potentially having a so-called "shorter" quarterback as his starter come September. 

Packers' Aaron Jones embracing underdog role

Running back Aaron Jones doesn't mind people sleeping on the Green Bay Packers now that they no longer have Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback.

Donna Kelce shares why Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce wanted to win Super Bowl LVII

Donna Kelce has shared that her sons, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, had unique reasons for wanting to win Super Bowl LVII.

Why NFL picked Lions-Chiefs for season opener

There's more information about why the NFL chose the Detroit Lions to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023 regular-season opener on Sept. 7. 

Patriots DT addresses Tom Brady's return to Gillette Stadium

New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux never had Tom Brady as a teammate but nevertheless understands the importance of the G.O.A.T. returning to Gillette Stadium this September. 

GM reveals if Jets thought Packers would keep Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas has suggested there were at least some fears within the organization the Green Bay Packers could keep quarterback Aaron Rodgers through the summer months. 

Julian Edelman recalls receiving punt return advice from Tom Brady

Edelman became one of Brady's favorite targets during their time in New England together, but it wasn't always all love between the WR and QB.

Kyle Shanahan glad 49ers won't open 2023 season at Eagles

Head coach Kyle Shanahan is pleased his San Francisco 49ers won't open the 2023 NFL season against the reigning NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Mets offer good news, bad news update on Max Scherzer

The New York Mets have offered both encouraging news and a somewhat discouraging update regarding the status of co-ace Max Scherzer. 

Why Jets-Dolphins are playing on Black Friday

There's more information about why the NFL picked the New York Jets to host the Miami Dolphins for the league's first Black Friday game.