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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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Yankees' Aaron Judge to return from IL Tuesday vs. Athletics

Per Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post and Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Aaron Judge will come off the injured list with no restrictions Tuesday.

Could Giants' Eric Gray eventually replace Saquon Barkley?

Gray accumulated 1,366 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns across 213 carries to go along with 33 receptions for 229 yards last college season.

Mets' Max Scherzer pitching through shoulder issue

Things continue to go from bad to worse for the New York Mets and co-ace Max Scherzer. 

Texans owner addresses if he pushed team to draft C.J. Stroud

Whoever was truly behind Houston's decision to draft Stroud, the Texans hope the 21-year-old evolves into a long-term replacement for Deshaun Watson after the team traded the three-time Pro Bowler to the Cleveland Browns in March 2022.

Insider reveals Panthers' plan for when they'll start Bryce Young

It appears the Carolina Panthers didn't draft quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick to sit the rookie behind free-agency signing Andy Dalton in September. 

Insider: Angels' Shohei Ohtani will sign with Dodgers as free agent

There's yet another sign that Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could remain in California but head to the National League before Christmas. 

Report: Panthers were 'definitely intrigued' by Anthony Richardson

Perhaps the Carolina Panthers weren't quite as all-in on selecting Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young with overall pick No. 1 throughout the predraft process as most people assumed.

NY Red Bulls part ways with head coach

Major League Soccer club the New York Red Bulls are hoping that a major change will help save what's otherwise been a lost season. 

Lionel Messi returns to PSG training amid new Saudi Arabia link

It's assumed Messi could be available for selection when Paris Saint-Germain face AC Ajaccio Saturday. 

Packers GM explains moving on from Aaron Rodgers to start Jordan Love

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has revealed more information about why the club moved on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason to start 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love.

Texans GM defends trading up to draft Will Anderson Jr.

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio has defended sending multiple noteworthy assets to the Arizona Cardinals to obtain the right to draft pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. at pick No. 3.

Jets' Billy Turner: Aaron Rodgers happy to be away from Packers

New York Jets offensive lineman Billy Turner has noted how much Aaron Rodgers is enjoying being away from the Green Bay Packers.  

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni addresses conditioning of top draft pick

Philadelphia Eagles HC Nick Sirianni addressed the conditioning of top draft pick Jalen Carter.

Radio host: Jets QB Aaron Rodgers will 'love' New York media

A former New York City sports radio host believes that Jets QB Aaron Rodgers will come to love the New York media.

Insider clarifies comments on Tom Brady calling NFL games for Fox

New York Post sports media columnist Andrew Marchand has clarified comments he made about Tom Brady possibly never calling NFL games as the lead analyst for Fox. 

Personnel rave about Colts drafting Anthony Richardson

Some within the football community have suggested the Indianapolis Colts found a true gem in quarterback Anthony Richardson via the fourth overall pick of this year's draft. 

Why WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton picked Giants over Eagles, Seahawks

West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton went undrafted last week but received attention from both the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks. 

Radio host reveals when Kyrie Irving became 'impossible to defend'

CBS Sports Radio host Maggie Gray has covered Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving for over a decade but admitted he lost her support this past fall. 

Bears QB Justin Fields once again working on footwork during offseason

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields must improve as a passer sooner rather than later and, thus, is spending a second-consecutive offseason working on a specific aspect of his game.

Tom Brady refutes report about possibly backing out of Fox deal

Retired quarterback Tom Brady would like everybody to know he has no plans of backing out of his Fox broadcasting deal anytime soon.

Fear impacted Colts' decision to draft Anthony Richardson

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard isn't hiding the fact that fear played a role in the team taking quarterback Anthony Richardson with the

Panthers GM again addresses Bryce Young size concerns

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer has again explained why size concerns didn't prevent him from selecting quarterback Bryce Young with the first pick of this year's draft. 

Watch: Lionel Messi apologizes amid suspension, Paris Saint-Germain rumors

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has apologized following his suspension related to an unauthorized midweek trip to Saudi Arabia.

Ravens won't change Lamar Jackson despite injury concerns

It appears the Baltimore Ravens are going to treat quarterback Lamar Jackson similar to how the Philadelphia Eagles plan to handle star Jalen Hurts moving forward.

Could Lionel Messi reject Saudi Arabia, MLS for Barcelona return?

It appears Paris Saint-Germain international superstar Lionel Messi could make a dramatic return to Barcelona, but only if he's willing to sacrifice a small fortune.