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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Broncos' Sean Payton believes Jarrett Stidham can be starting QB in NFL

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton may have intentionally or unintentionally confirmed a recent report about backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. 

Insider shares why teams may not trade for Ravens' Lamar Jackson

ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen has shared some interesting information regarding Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Brock Purdy the 'leader in the clubhouse' to be 49ers starting QB in 2023

It sounds like 2022 rookie sensation Brock Purdy would be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers today if he was healthy.

WBC made Angels' Mike Trout want MLB playoffs more

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has an interesting takeaway from serving as Team USA captain during this month's World Baseball Classic.

Giants exec: Aaron Judge staying with Yankees provides 'extra motivation'

Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi hopes San Francisco players have a point to prove in the Bronx this coming Thursday when they face Judge and the Yankees.

Richard Sherman blames other QBs for Lamar Jackson saga

Thus far, no team has presented Jackson with the type of fully guaranteed contract he has allegedly wanted since at least last summer. One wonders what the quarterback market would look like today had Mahomes and Allen worked to receive more guaranteed money years ago. 

Stephen A. Smith teases he could leave ESPN

Media sensation Stephen A. Smith has teased he could leave ESPN a couple of years down the road "because of the other things" he wants to do.

Former QB defends Lamar Jackson for 'raging against the NFL machine'

Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III has again come to the defense of Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. 

Packers' Christian Watson opens up about time with Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has only good things to say about Aaron Rodgers even though the star quarterback appears headed to the New York Jets. 

Joe Buck willing to give Tom Brady broadcasting advice

ESPN "Monday Night Football" play-by-play announcer Joe Buck is willing to give some broadcasting advice to Tom Brady if the recently re-retired quarterback asks.

Chris Russo responds to people wanting him fired over WBC rant

Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo has responded to people who want him fired over his controversial rant following Tuesday's epic World Baseball Classic showdown between Los Angeles Angels teammates Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout.

Fox’s Joe Davis raves about calling Shohei Ohtani-Mike Trout WBC showdown

Fox's Joe Davis has opened up about being able to call the epic World Baseball Classic showdown between Los Angeles Angels teammates Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout this past Tuesday night. 

Jake Paul says he did ayahuasca with Packers' Aaron Rodgers

It turns out social-media-personality-turned-boxer Jake Paul has at least one thing in common with current Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Mets' Pete Alonso again defends World Baseball Classic despite Diaz injury

New York Mets star slugger Pete Alonso isn't changing his tune regarding the World Baseball Classic even though closer Edwin Diaz won't be on the active roster anytime soon.

NFL exec: Jets have 'sold their soul' for Packers' Aaron Rodgers

Individuals within NFL circles seem to believe the New York Jets have no plan B in mind if they don't acquire Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. 

NFL insider explains why Jets might not be able to sign Odell Beckham Jr.

NFL insider Brian Baldinger thinks New York Jets fans may want to pump the brakes regarding wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. possibly joining the club this spring. 

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield was told to 'button up' earlier in career

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield seemingly won't be changing for anybody else during his NFL career. 

Mets owner Steve Cohen shares the vow he'd like to have 'back'

It sounds like New York Mets owner Steve Cohen somewhat regrets his famous World Series vow from several years ago. 

Yankees' Aaron Judge noncommittal on playing in 2026 World Baseball Classic

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge enjoyed watching this year's World Baseball Classic. That doesn't necessarily mean he'll represent Team USA in the 2026 edition of the tournament. 

Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa says he didn't have 'yips' late in 2022 season

New York Yankees utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa has insisted he didn't suffer from the dreaded "yips" in the infield late in the 2022 season.

Browns' Elijah Moore seems to throw shade toward Jets QBs

New Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore appeared to throw some shade toward Zach Wilson and other New York Jets quarterbacks while offering praise for Deshaun Watson.

Brandin Cooks hungry to chase Super Bowl with Cowboys after Texans stint

Wide receiver Brandin Cooks sounds happy to be away from the Houston Texans because of what he could achieve with the Dallas Cowboys as soon as next season.

Top QB draft prospect makes alarming pro day decision

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young has raised eyebrows because of what he didn't do at his pro day. 

Bruins' Brad Marchand explains why he deleted Twitter account

It turns out Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand had a simple reason for why he deleted his popular Twitter account. 

Former Patriots star prefers Jakobi Meyers over JuJu Smith-Schuster

Recently retired safety Devin McCourty believes his New England Patriots made a mistake essentially choosing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster over Jakobi Meyers.