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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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March 21, 2023 | New York Mets

MLB execs explain why Mets can't yet trade for replacement for All-Star closer

MLB executives have explained why the New York Mets likely won't complete a blockbuster trade ahead of Opening Day to replace injured closer Edwin Diaz.

March 21, 2023 | College Basketball

Penn State HC Micah Shrewsberry choosing between Nittany Lions, Notre Dame

College basketball insider Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports tweeted that Shrewsberry "has emerged as a primary candidate for the head coaching vacancy at Notre Dame" but could also secure "a lucrative, long-term offer to remain with the Nittany Lions" following a successful season.

March 21, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

Ben Roethlisberger was 'intrigued' by 49ers' pursuit during 2022 season

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger retired last winter but allegedly heard from at least one team this past season.

March 21, 2023 | NFL

WR JuJu Smith-Schuster explains why he signed with Patriots

Smith-Schuster and the Patriots agreed to a three-year, $33M contract which has a base value of $25.5M and includes $16M in guaranteed cash.

March 21, 2023 | NFL

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield details 'growth' after failed Panthers stint

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has discussed his "growth" following a tumultuous 2022 that involved a stint to forget with the Carolina Panthers.

March 21, 2023 | Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg reacts to Antonio Conte's criticism

Conte generated headlines when he blasted unnamed "selfish" players along with Tottenham's overall culture after the fourth-place club blew a 3-1 lead and had to settle for a 3-3 draw against last-place Southampton on Saturday.

March 21, 2023 | St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals' Nolan Arenado calls out 'stars' not playing in WBC

St. Louis Cardinals and Team USA third baseman Nolan Arenado has some thoughts about certain big names not participating in this month's World Baseball Classic.

March 21, 2023 | Green Bay Packers

Packers president now 'sworn to secrecy' on Aaron Rodgers

It appears Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy won't be making any more public comments about quarterback Aaron Rodgers anytime soon.

March 21, 2023 | Los Angeles Angels

Mexico manager Benji Gil gushes over Shohei Ohtani

Team Mexico manager and Los Angeles Angels infield coach Benji Gil has offered some high praise for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.

March 21, 2023 | NFL

How a text message helped Jimmy Garoppolo choose Raiders

It turns out an old text message helped convince quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency.

March 21, 2023 | New York Mets

Mets' Francisco Lindor again backs WBC after Edwin Diaz injury

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor isn't changing his tune regarding the World Baseball Classic following the injury to closer Edwin Diaz.

March 21, 2023 | Baltimore Ravens

Report: Lamar Jackson 'ready to move on from' Ravens

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio has offered a fascinating update regarding the status of Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson.

March 20, 2023 | Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham reportedly make decision on manager Antonio Conte

English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have apparently made a decision regarding manager Antonio Conte.

March 20, 2023 | NFL

Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks reacts to being traded a fourth time

That transaction tied Cooks with running back Eric Dickerson and linebacker Kiko Alonso for the all-time NFL trade record.

March 20, 2023 | New England Patriots

Former Patriots safety says some teammates wanted Bailey Zappe to play over Mac Jones in 2022

Recently retired safety Devin McCourty revealed some news during an appearance on "The Greg Hill Show" which airs on Boston-area sports radio station WEEI. Per Dakota Randall of NESN, McCourty suggested that some New England Patriots players wanted rookie Bailey Zappe to remain the club's starting quarterback over Mac Jones this past fall.