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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

Insider compares Mitchell Trubisky-Kenny Pickett battle to Mac Jones-Cam Newton situation

One analyst compared the Steelers' current situation to the competition the Patriots hosted between veteran Cam Newton and 2021 rookie Mac Jones last summer.

Tony Buzbee on Deshaun Watson punishment: Roger Goodell is 'nothing more than a paper tiger'

Attorney Tony Buzbee is the latest to condemn the NFL's punishment for Deshaun Watson.

RAINN president: 'Deshaun Watson had a chance to show he could change, and he immediately blew it'

RAINN is considered the "largest anti-sexual violence organization" in the country.

Browns will 'stick to our plan' of starting Jacoby Brissett with Deshaun Watson suspended

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has insisted this week that the Browns don't have "much interest in" Jimmy Garoppolo.

National Organization of Women: Deshaun Watson suspension and fine 'nowhere near enough'

"The NFL’s decision to up Deshaun Watson’s fine and suspension from six games to 11, with a $5M fine and a mandatory behavioral evaluation and treatment program is nowhere near enough," NOW said.

Jets' Zach Wilson will only return when he's '100 percent healthy'

It was learned on Tuesday that New York Jets second-year quarterback Zach Wilson had undergone successful surgery to address the bone bruise and torn meniscus in his right knee.

Deshaun Watson's agent blasted initial six-game suspension in deleted tweet

Members of Watson's personal team clearly remain upset about Sue Robinson's ruling despite Thursday's developments. 

Columnist uses Guardians' success to blast Pirates

The Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates are two smaller-market MLB teams going in different directions this summer. 

Mike Tomlin: Kenny Pickett to get more 'varsity action' vs. Jaguars

Tomlin confirmed that Pickett will replace Mitch Trubisky at some point on Saturday, while Mason Rudolph will finish the contest under center.

Giants QB Daniel Jones underwent neck procedure during offseason

New questions about the neck issue arose after social-media users spotted a scar on Jones' throat under his Adam's-apple area.

Watch: Giants' Wink Martindale trolls Bill Belichick with 'we're on to Cincinnati'

It was back in the fall of 2014 when New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick famously repeated he and his then-struggling team were "on to Cincinnati."

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady 'not involved with the coaches' during absence?

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke with reporters and said he doesn't yet have a "firm date" for when Brady will be back on the practice field.

Watch: Dodgers reporter David Vassegh suffers wrist fractures, cracked ribs while going down Brewers slide

The Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 81-35 on the season via Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field and hold the best overall

Cristiano Ronaldo running 'punishment' laps amid Borussia Dortmund links

Following back-to-back losses to open the Premier League season that have United at the bottom of the table, CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs is reporting that Ten Hag has Ronaldo running "punishment" laps in training.

NFL insider repeats: Browns 'never really seemed that interested' in 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo

It appears the Browns won't be pursuing San Francisco 49ers veteran Jimmy Garoppolo anytime soon. 

Jay Glazer: Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky will 'be the starter here' over Kenny Pickett

Any Steelers fans who may have believed Kenny Pickett could still have a chance to win the starting job over free-agent signing Mitchell Trubisky have since had their hopes dashed on multiple occasions. 

Watch: Nationals ban two fans after exchange with Cubs' Willson Contreras

Per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, the two fans involved in the incident have now been banned from Nationals Park for five years.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford 'right on track' to start Week 1 vs. Bills amid elbow issue

Stafford came off February's Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals requiring an offseason anti-inflammatory shot for his elbow.

Phillies broadcast trolls Mets legend Keith Hernandez with new graphic

The feud between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets legend and broadcaster Keith Hernandez isn't cooling off this summer.

Patriots' Mac Jones says 'everything's good' with Panthers' Brian Burns after dirty play last season

Jones later claimed that he made such a tackle because he thought Burns had the football.

ESPN analyst: 'I wouldn't be stunned' if Steelers win AFC North this season

The Steelers haven't been given much consideration as a potential playoff team, but at least one analyst thinks the team is being overlooked. 

Bengals' Joe Burrow yearns for 'normal offseason' after pandemic, physical setbacks

Joe Burrow added that he doesn't expect to take a snap in the final two preseason contests and will instead look to re-gain weight that he lost ahead of Week 1.

Lovie Smith responds to Davis Mills' 'shock the world' comments

Smith responded to his quarterback's comments that the Texans are ready to "shock the world."

Phillies' Noah Syndergaard once again won't face Mets

Noah Syndergaard will get an extra day of rest and, thus, won't pitch against the Mets on Sunday as previously planned.

Insider: 'Trey Lance is going to add another dimension' to 49ers offense

Trey Lance impressed in his first preseason outing as the club's new starter, as he connected on four of five passes for 92 yards with a 76-yard touchdown thrown to wide receiver Danny Gray.