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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 shares promising update on Giants' Saquon Barkley

There remains hope that the New York Giants and star running back Saquon Barkley will come to terms on a long-term contract before the July 17 deadline.

Mets' Pete Alonso talks competing in HR Derby after wrist injury

Alonso missed 10 games with a bruised left wrist last month but returned recently to the Mets lineup. He'll now attempt to win his third Home Run Derby title.

Mike Trout shares pitch to keep Shohei Ohtani with Angels

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout offered his recruiting pitch for how the franchise might keep Shohei Ohtani.

Yankees broke MLB unwritten rule during perfect game

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German and pitching coach Matt Blake clearly don't believe in baseball-related jinxes.

Agent predicts shocking number of NFL gambling-related suspensions

One unnamed agent suggested the NFL is essentially still in an opening wave of players receiving suspensions for violations of the league's gambling policies. 

Rachaad White reveals what Baker Mayfield brings to Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White sounds ready to enter battle with Baker Mayfield serving as his starting quarterback this fall.

NFL analyst shares promising update on 49ers' Brock Purdy

Analyst and NFL Network personality Brian Baldinger is the latest in-the-know individual to share promising news regarding the recovery of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

Former Broncos OL has suggestion for Russell Wilson

Mark Schlereth referenced the many controversies that hovered over Wilson throughout what became a disappointing first season with the Broncos.

Robert Kraft shares how Tom Brady reacted to Patriots homecoming offer

Brady played for the Patriots from 2000 through the 2019 season and helped the franchise win six Super Bowl titles before he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in March 2020.

How Yankees bullpen catcher helped Domingo German pitch his perfect game

It turns out New York Yankees starter Domingo German might have missed his chance to pitch a perfect game at the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night if not for bullpen catcher Rainiero Coa. 

Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer address Mets being sellers before trade deadline

Advertised New York Mets co-aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander both theoretically could soon become available if owner Steve Cohen decides to sell veterans ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. 

Insider lists potential landing spots for Angels' Shohei Ohtani

There's another sign that Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could remain in California beyond the 2023 season.

San Francisco 49ers reporter offers interesting note on QB Trey Lance

One 49ers reporter offered a note which runs contrary to some earlier reporting on QB Trey Lance.

Insider reacts to rumor linking 49ers with Vikings' Kirk Cousins

San Francisco 49ers reporter Matt Barrows of The Athletic sounds unconvinced the club could get into a bidding war with the Los Angeles Rams over Cousins.

Former teammate addresses issues Tom Brady dealt with in final season

Logan Ryan is the latest in-the-know individual to acknowledge the 2022 NFL season was anything but typical for former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. 

Retired Jets QB blasts NFL players over gambling-related suspensions

Former New York Jets quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason ripped players claiming they didn't fully understand rules regarding suspensions related to violations of the league's gambling policies. 

Manager: Lionel Messi not joining MLS for 'holiday'

Inter Miami's new manager made it clear Messi and the rest of the team are not in MLS as a break from tough competition.

Reporter shares what Urban Meyer feels about coaching rumors

Urban Meyer serves as a college football analyst for Fox Sports and seemingly isn't looking to return to the sidelines as a head coach anytime soon.

Panthers' Miles Sanders shares harsh truth about RB position

Sanders may be correct, but there is no sign teams will change how they view running backs at any point in the foreseeable future. 

Browns' Nick Chubb addresses touchdown drought with Deshaun Watson as QB

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb isn't worried about finding the end zone with Deshaun Watson atop the depth chart as the club's full-time starting quarterback. 

Broncos' Jerry Jeudy expresses confidence in Russell Wilson

Add wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the list of people associated with the Denver Broncos expressing confidence in quarterback Russell Wilson ahead of training camp.

Packers' Jordan Love opens up about replacing Aaron Rodgers

After three seasons of waiting, Jordan Love officially replaced Aaron Rodgers as the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback once Green Bay traded Rodgers to the New York Jets. 

Colin Kaepernick remains hopeful about a potential NFL playing future

"I’m going to keep pushing," Kaepernick recently said about pursuing NFL opportunities during a conversation with Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield opens up about Rams tenure

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suggested a short stint with the Los Angeles Rams last season could prove to be just what his NFL career needed. 

Jets Hall of Famer changes mind about Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets defensive legend and 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class member Joe Klecko experienced a change of heart regarding quarterback Aaron Rodgers joining the franchise.