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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

Keyshawn Johnson: Patriots QB Mac Jones 'looked like bad macaroni and cheese' during preseason

Per Fox Sports, Jones completed 13-of-21 pass attempts for 132 yards with no touchdowns and an interception during August exhibition games.

Jets' Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner plans to 'dominate' opponents during rookie season

"I think it's going to be different than how most rookie seasons are," Gardner explained.

Steelers reportedly 'reluctant' to trade QB Mason Rudolph amid Kenny Pickett rise

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the Steelers have received trade calls regarding Rudolph but are "reluctant to deal him" at this time.

Pedro Martinez asked Mets aces Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer to 'get it done for me'

The right-hander took time to enter the team's clubhouse and make a special request to aces Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. 

Giants reportedly 'have gotten trade inquiries' about WR Darius Slayton

Slayton is in the final year of his rookie contract and is playing for an organization under new management with Joe Schoen serving as general manager and Brian Daboll as head coach.

Report: 'All signs' point to Mitchell Trubisky being Steelers starting QB over Kenny Pickett

Steelers QB Mitchell Trubisky likely entered Sunday's preseason finale against the Lions needing to eliminate any potential doubt had by HC Mike Tomlin regarding who should start the Week 1 matchup at the Bengals between the veteran and rookie Kenny Pickett. 

Watch: Jets' Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner signs deal with Buffalo Wild Wings

Aside from being announced as part of the Jets' Week 1 starters, Ahmad 'Sauce'Gardner will have something else to celebrate when his birthday arrives on Wednesday. 

Broncos QB Russell Wilson named 'overrated' player ahead of 2022 NFL season

Russell Wilson is on the cusp of beginning his first season as the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos following a blockbuster offseason trade from the Seattle Seahawks that caught many by surprise.

Kamaru Usman never considered running the clock out before loss to Leon Edwards

Kamaru Usman (20-2-0) lost his UFC welterweight championship when he became the victim of one of the greatest comeback knockouts in the history of combat sports after Leon Edwards (20-3-0) hit him with a high kick in the final minute of the title fight that headlined the UFC 278 show on Aug.

Report: Multiple owners didn’t want Browns' Deshaun Watson suspended for entire season

It was previously reported that owners throughout the NFL were upset that the Browns gave Watson $230 million in fully-guaranteed cash.

Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang assaulted during home burglary

Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked in transfer rumors with a potential return to the English Premier League but had his name in headlines.

Steelers QB Mitchell Trubisky: 'I think I’ve just shown I can run this offense'

Trubisky campaigned to win the starting job via public comments last week and then made a strong case for himself against the Lions, as he completed 15-of-19 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: Trey Lance is 'as ready to go as he can be'

Shanahan is glad Lance got plenty of experience this preseason.

Steelers' Mason Rudolph reportedly attracting some trade interest 'around the league'

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Mason Rudolph sounded like somebody who knew his days with the organization were numbered now that he's been leapfrogged on the depth chart by rookie Kenny Pickett.  "(A trade) may be so, but I can’t control it.

Charles Barkley on Nets' Kevin Durant: 'I call him Mr. Miserable'

Charles Barkley is clearly unimpressed by Durant's history of antics.

Cowboys' Dalton Schultz an 'undervalued' fantasy football TE on franchise tag?

Schultz could be an absolute steal if he's still on your fantasy-football draft boards in the sixth round.

UConn HC Jim Mora lives in 'haunted house' with 'good ghosts' above campus

It appears Mora has met a unique challenge associated with the job.

Analyst: Steelers shouldn't start rookie Kenny Pickett until after Patriots game

Mark Madden of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review explained why he believes Pickett should be a spectator through at least the Week 2 contest against the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick on Sept. 18. 

Browns' Myles Garrett not a top-10 player heading into 2022 NFL season?

Garrett elicited strong reactions throughout the football community earlier this week when he said he believes he should be No. 1 overall in NFL Network's Top 100 players rankings.

Insider: Seahawks 'very interested' in signing Jimmy Garoppolo once 49ers cut him

Former NFL executive and current league insider Mike Lombardi became the latest individual to link Garoppolo with the Seahawks.

Jets HC Robert Saleh on Denzel Mims' trade request: 'I'm not going to say it's over with him'

Agent Ron Slavin surprised some in the NFL community so late in the preseason portion of the calendar when he confirmed on Thursday that New York Jets

Buccaneers' Tom Brady named 'overvalued' fantasy football QB

Brady finished last season first among all signal-callers with 5,316 passing yards, 485 completions, 719 attempts and 43 touchdowns through the air. 

Players questioning if Cardinals star Albert Pujols will retire after 2022 MLB season?

Albert Pujols told a reporter this past weekend he's sticking to his plan of retiring whenever the Cardinals play their final game of the campaign, but some fellow players aren't so convinced.

Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez believes QB Jimmy Garoppolo deserved better from the San Francisco 49ers

By all accounts, the only thing for sure about the working relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo heading into the

Scottie Scheffler describes 'butt crack' infection from earlier this summer

Reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler shot a 74 in the final round of The Open at St. Andrews in July but was in headlines on Friday morning after he posted a 5-under 65 at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.