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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

Could Wan'Dale Robinson be Giants' leading receiver for 2022 NFL season?

The Giants have more questions than answers hovering over their passing attack heading into the Week 1 matchup at the Titans.

Experts don't think Steelers' T.J. Watt can repeat as Defensive Player of the Year?

Despite a dominant 2021 season, Watt garnered very little attention in a recent survey of NFL media members.

Boston sportswriter Bob Ryan rips Kevin Durant in profane rant

Ryan is apparently glad the Celtics were unable to trade for Durant and he did not hold back in expressing that opinion.

Police release photo of couple accused of engaging in sex act during Mariners vs. Athletics game

It was back on Aug. 21 when a couple was first accused of engaging in a sex act during a game between the Mariners and Athletics.

Steve Cohen explains why Mets retired Willie Mays' number

To the delight of fans at Citi Field, the New York Mets unexpectedly retired the No. 24 famously worn by Hall of Famer Willie Mays during a special "Old Timers' Day" ceremony held ahead of this past Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

Baker Mayfield denies making profane quote about Browns

The alleged quote went viral but Mayfield is now disputing the story.

Steelers' Chase Claypool, not George Pickens, named possible 'breakout star' at WR

Chase Claypool recorded 62 catches for 873 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie during the 2020 season.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa out indefinitely, reportedly having tests on heart

Bench coach Miguel Cairo is expected to serve as interim manager in La Russa's absence.

Artist compares Jimmy Garoppolo staying with 49ers to 'Wolf of Wall Street'

Rita Carvalho vowed to draw depictions of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo each day until he was traded (or presumably released).

'Timmy Trumpet' hopes to play Edwin Diaz's walkout song live at Citi Field

There's no guarantee Smith will get to play "Narco" on Wednesday. After all, the 90-38 Dodgers began the afternoon holding the best overall record in all of MLB. 

Media personality blasts Cleveland fans for not supporting, respecting Guardians

Per ESPN stats, the Guardians are 25th in attendance for the ongoing season, averaging 17,103 fans per home game. Every fellow AL Central club but the fourth-place Kansas City Royals (53-77, 27th in attendance) is above Cleveland in attendance at the end of August. 

Experts predict Bills' Josh Allen will win MVP; Buccaneers' Tom Brady gets no votes

On the NFL's official website, 25 experts were asked to predict who will win the top end-of-season individual awards this coming winter.

Insider links Jets' Denzel Mims to Cowboys following trade request

Expectations for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott are as high as ever throughout the football community, so owner Jerry Jones may be more willing to explore a trade for an unproven commodity such as Mims.

Former DB Orlando Scandrick: Tom Brady deserves 'benefit of the doubt' over training camp break

The 35-year-old added he would've told Brady as a teammate: "Do what you got to do."

Watch: Deshaun Watson helps terminally ill teen meet Browns players before suspension

On Tuesday afternoon, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson officially began serving his 11-game suspension regarding allegations of sexual misconduct

No Champions League club made substantial approach for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo?

United manager Erik ten Hag told reporters Wednesday that Ronaldo will remain with the club at least into the fall months.

Browns' Myles Garrett on viral Baker Mayfield quote: 'We’ll take it and we’ll use it'

New Panthers QB Baker Mayfield made headlines when he was reported as saying he is 'gonna f--k' the Browns up in their Week 1 matchup, and former teammate Myles Garrett has taken notice.

Bruce Arians: Buccaneers QB Tom Brady 'one guy you don’t have to worry about'

Arians stepped down as head coach of the Buccaneers to become a senior advisor with the organization this past spring.

Fans allegedly caught engaged in sex act during Cubs vs. Blue Jays game

MLB fans throughout North America apparently aren't going to let the summer days come to an end without continuing to generate headlines.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson begins serving 11-game suspension

Deshaun Watson was eligible to participate in football activities through August and temporarily handled scout-team duties but had to leave the Browns' facility to begin serving the ban by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday afternoon.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady ranked sixth-best QB for 2022 NFL season

Few can argue that Brady produced a 2021 campaign worthy of MVP votes, but can he do it again?

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: Restructured contract makes it easier to trade Jimmy Garoppolo

Head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted while speaking with reporters Tuesday that the new deal could make it easier for the Niners to move Jimmy G to a would-be buyer before the fall trade deadline. 

Teams believe Nets will keep Kevin Durant through trade deadline

However, one Western Conference executive predicted Durant will be with the Celtics before the NBA playoffs begin because "Jaylen Brown is the best player" the Nets can get in a trade.

HC Kyle Shanahan: Keeping Jimmy Garoppolo as backup a 'win-win' for 49ers

Shanahan insisted Lance is cemented as his QB1. Garoppolo is second on the depth chart, followed by rookie and "Mr. Irrelevant" Brock Purdy. 

Bianca Andreescu walks back Nike criticism after U.S. Open wardrobe mishap

Wind gusts during Monday's encounter caused Andreescu's outfit produced by Nike to become a problem that impacted her play to the point that she asked the chair umpire for permission to swap clothes mid-match.