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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

Insider hints 49ers are close to Sam Darnold, Trey Lance decision

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch may be close to naming a backup quarterback.

Hall of Famer weighs in on Buccaneers' QB competition

Add former quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner to the list of people who have established their opinion on who should win the QB competition in Tampa Bay.

Aaron Judge calls Yankees out with playoff hopes dwindling

The captain of the New York Yankees won't tolerate the big-spending club missing out on the playoffs without a fight. 

Giants coaches gush over improvement of QB Daniel Jones

Coaches who work alongside Daniel Jones during practices believe the Giants quarterback is on the verge of a breakout NFL season. 

Insider drops hint on Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe relationship amid QB battle

It appears quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe aren't the best of friends these days.

Insider addresses Mets' Steve Cohen possibly punting on 2024

There's yet another indication that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen won't tolerate waiting until 2025 to compete for a postseason berth. 

Jets' Breece Hall reacts to sharing RB duties with Dalvin Cook

New York Jets second-year running back Breece Hall is publicly welcoming veteran Dalvin Cook to the team with open arms. 

Robert Saleh reveals where 'pressure lies' as Jets head coach

Head coach Robert Saleh still isn't losing sleep over the fact that many expect his New York Jets to compete for more than a playoff berth now that Aaron Rodgers is the club's starting quarterback. 

Anthony Richardson reacts to being named Colts' starting quarterback

Rookie Anthony Richardson didn't expect to be named the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback after throwing just 12 passes in his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills this past Saturday. 

Giants' Xavier McKinney opens up about ATV incident from last season

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney offered more information about the ATV accident from last season that nearly cost him more than just some playing time. 

Jets' Aaron Rodgers shares surprising 'Hard Knocks' update

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers experienced somewhat of a change of heart regarding the New York Jets being featured as this summer's team on HBO's "Hard Knocks."

Al Michaels again blasts critics of NFL performances last season

Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels once again sent a message to those who criticized his calls of NFL games last season.

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux sends warning about mom to Eagles fans

New York Giants second-year pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux opened up about what his family members experienced while attending a road game in Philadelphia and whether they will be making the trip to Philly this winter.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers confirms major reason he joined team

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemingly confirmed a previous claim about why and when he first considered joining the New York Jets from the Green Bay Packers this offseason. 

Giants' Brian Daboll discusses personality of QB Daniel Jones

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll suggested Monday that fans rarely, if ever, get to experience the true personality of quarterback Daniel Jones.

Insider offers update on Commanders' Ron Rivera-Eric Bieniemy situation

"The Ron Rivera–Eric Bieniemy dustup last week wasn’t ideal, but I don’t think in the end it’s going to affect much," Breer explained.

Giants' Darren Waller clarifies wedding 'misunderstanding' with Raiders' Josh McDaniels

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller spoke Monday regarding Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels leaking details about Waller marrying Kelsey Plum of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces earlier this year. 

Bills' Sean McDermott addresses Damar Hamlin's return to action

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott understands that safety Damar Hamlin making a successful return to in-game action during Saturday's 23-19 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts is hardly business as usual.

Giants GM explains signing Daniel Jones to long-term contract

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen revealed Monday afternoon when he realized he wanted to lock quarterback Daniel Jones down via a new contract rather than the franchise tag. 

Astros' Justin Verlander responds to report about Mets tenure

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander offered a response to a recent report about all that went wrong for the 2023 New York Mets before the National League East team shipped Verlander to Houston ahead of this summer's MLB trade deadline. 

Giants' Daniel Jones talks his, Saquon Barkley contract situations

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones realizes his signing a new contract this past March let general manager Joe Schoen avoid making a long-term commitment to star running back Saquon Barkley. 

Analyst offers brutal assessment of 49ers' Trey Lance

Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky clearly was left unimpressed by the play of San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Trey Lance in Sunday's preseason opener at the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Why Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown is so motivated by 2021 NFL Draft snub

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown doesn't hide he's still upset over the fact he fell to the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Packers GM opens up about going from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst offered more insight into the franchise going from quarterback Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love.

49ers' Brock Purdy differs from Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown about draft slide

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy views his draft slide somewhat differently than how Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown recalls his draft experience.