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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

Tony Romo responds to criticisms of NFL broadcasts last season

CBS lead NFL analyst Tony Romo suggested he remains a hit among a majority of viewers even though his calls of games last season were criticized by many.

Broncos' Sean Payton shares expectations for Russell Wilson this season

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton suggested that a "lean and mean" Russell Wilson will return to the form that made him a nine-time Pro Bowl selection.

Saquon Barkley addresses Giants future after contract dispute

Running back Saquon Barkley remains set on playing only for the New York Giants for his entire career even after a contract dispute that ended differently than he desired.

Was injury to Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani avoidable?

Could the injury to Angels star Shohei Ohtani been prevented?

Insider reveals how 49ers could trade Trey Lance

Taking a look at the possibility that the San Francisco 49ers trade QB Trey Lance.

Pat McAfee shares bold prediction about Colts' Anthony Richardson

Former Indianapolis Colts punter and current media giant Pat McAfee is a big believer in Indianapolis rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson this summer.

Former GM shares gloomy prediction about Broncos' Russell Wilson

Add former New York Jets general manager and current analyst Mike Tannenbaum to the list of people who believe new Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has a short leash on quarterback Russell Wilson heading into the upcoming campaign.

Mets legend has one Pete Alonso wish this summer

New York Mets legend Mike Piazza hopes All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso remains with the club past this season and the 2024 campaign.

Analyst compares Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield to Seahawks' Geno Smith

New Bucs OC Dave Canales helped revive Geno Smith's career in Seattle. Can he do the same with Baker Mayfield in Tampa?

Insider shares contract, trade possibilities for Mets' Pete Alonso

Rumors have swirled around Pete Alonso's future with the Mets, and they aren't dying down anytime soon.

Yankees players defend Aaron Boone amid future uncertainty

New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge has repeatedly offered public support for Aaron Boone and again backed the manager amid the club's woeful season. 

Insider shares big trade update about 49ers' Trey Lance

It appears San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch isn't finding any buyers for quarterback Trey Lance ahead of a reported self-imposed deadline for such a transaction. 

Francisco Lindor raises eyebrows about Mets' pursuit of Angels' Shohei Ohtani

The Mets have been floated as a potential landing spot for Ohtani, but not everyone is so sure about that.

Doctor shares bold suggestion for Angels' Shohei Ohtani about 2024

At least one expert believes Shohei Ohtani should consider skipping the 2024 MLB season if the Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar wants to make a full return to starting pitching following his latest physical setback. 

Talk of this NFC team trading for 49ers' Trey Lance growing louder

Landing Lance and letting him learn behind the veteran could prove to be a wise business decision for the team.

Victor Cruz: Giants love Jets hogging the spotlight this summer

The New York Giants are content to let the New York Jets suck all the oxygen out of the Big Apple ahead of the 2023 NFL season.

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel addresses Tua Tagovailoa-Ryan Clark controversy

McDaniel offered his thoughts after Clark commented that Tue is now "thick" and "built like a girl working at Onyx [Gentleman’s Club] in Atlanta right on the bottom."

Texans' C.J. Stroud talks Week 1 starter uncertainty

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud isn't losing sleep over the fact that neither he nor 2021 third-round draft pick Davis Mills has yet been named the team's Week 1 starter.

Insider updates Dodgers' possible pursuit of Angels' Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers have repeatedly been linked with Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani since at least this past winter. 

Insider predicts contract value for 49ers' Nick Bosa

The Reigning Defensive Player of the Year is awaiting a new contract from the 49ers. What might that deal look like?

Insider shares 49ers' 'perfect world' scenario for Trey Lance

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter isn't buying that San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch isn't looking to trade quarterback Trey Lance sooner rather than later.

Insider addresses future of Jets' Zach Wilson

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated thinks quarterback Zach Wilson could still have a future with a New York Jets team that landed Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers this past spring depending on all that occurs before March 2025.

49ers' John Lynch refutes latest Trey Lance trade report

Lynch added on Thursday that he thinks carrying Lance, Darnold and starting signal-caller Brock Purdy on the roster is "the most likely option" for at least the Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 10. 

Famous executive defends Yankees' Brian Cashman amid culture concerns

Well-known Oakland Athletics executive Billy Beane thinks New York Yankees fans should give senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman a break amid what Cashman referred to on Wednesday as a "disaster" of a season. 

Guardians president addresses future of manager Terry Francona

Cleveland Guardians team president Chris Antonetti seems to see the writing on the wall regarding the future of beloved manager Terry Francona.