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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

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.

49ers insider makes wild claim about Sam Darnold

Darnold is expected to compete with Trey Lance for the starting quarterback job in San Francisco this summer, but one team insider doesn't appear to think it will be much of a competition considering a bold claim he made about the former Jets and Panthers QB.

Watch: Mets announcer blasts Brandon Nimmo for failed stolen-base attempt

Even the television announcers for the New York Mets are struggling to keep their emotions in check amid the club's ongoing woes.

Did signing Odell Beckham Jr. help Ravens keep Lamar Jackson?

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has suggested "overpaying" for star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. helped smooth things over with quarterback Lamar Jackson this spring. 

Texans had at least two players above C.J. Stroud on draft board

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud was not the top-ranked player on the Houston Texans' overall draft board on April 27. 

Ravens' Lamar Jackson responds to knee injury theories

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has again responded to individuals who claimed he could've played through a lingering knee issue late this past season. 

Patriots' Mike Gesicki humorously alludes to Mac Jones rumors

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki suggested players in the locker room know all about what reporters have said and written about quarterback Mac Jones this spring. 

49ers GM provides update on when Brock Purdy can resume throwing

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has offered an update on quarterback Brock Purdy as Purdy recovers from the surgery he had on March 10.