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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

ESPN analyst: 49ers' move from Jimmy Garoppolo to Trey Lance an 'unnecessary' risk

Trey Lance handled QB1 duties throughout the spring as Jimmy Garoppolo recovered from March shoulder surgery but is hardly a proven commodity.

ESPN insider on suspended Browns QB Deshaun Watson playing in preseason: 'What's the point?'

Until further notice, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will get the start for Friday's preseason opener at the Jacksonville Jaguars over backup Jacoby Brissett.

Penn State's Sean Clifford named 'spoiler quarterback' for 2022 College Football Playoff race

ESPN's Bill Connelly named his "25 most important players" for possible CFP scenarios this season. The list was separated into categories, and Clifford was ranked No. 22 overall and mentioned as a potential "spoiler quarterback." 

NFL could demand 24-game suspension for Browns' Deshaun Watson?

Technically speaking, the status of Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson remains in limbo.

Browns have reportedly changed their minds about 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo

It was previously thought teams would wait for the Niners to cut the 30-year-old Garoppolo, but the Browns may be forced into making a move sooner than later if a new ruling immediately removes Deshaun Watson from their active roster.

Sporting News ranks Steelers' Mike Tomlin seventh-best NFL coach for 2022 season

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer has ranked the one-time Super Bowl champion coach seventh overall before Saturday's preseason opener versus the Seattle Seahawks.

Watch: Cardinals prospect Chandler Redmond completes historic 'home run cycle'

Redmond belted solo, two-run, three-run and grand-slam home runs in what became a 21-4 blowout victory.

Ryan Leaf: Steelers 'may have reached for' QB Kenny Pickett

Former NFL signal-caller Ryan Leaf knows a thing or two about teams reaching to grab somebody at the sport's most important position.

Should Buccaneers fans be worried about more Tom Brady absences this summer?

If nothing else, Brady has certainly had the most unique offseason of his storied career this year. 

Mets fan to use epic Edwin Diaz walkout music as wedding song

Watching Diaz mow hitters down has been enjoyable for supporters, but they've also widely embraced his "Narco" walkout song that has gone viral on multiple occasions this summer.

Steelers' T.J. Watt named top edge-rusher for 2022 NFL season

Willie McGinest ranked Watt at No. 1 ahead of all other available options among his top-10 edge-rushers heading into the upcoming season. 

Former Giants minor league pitcher Solomon Bates comes out as gay

Bates is the second active minor league player to ever come out as gay.

Francisco Lindor after tying Mets records: 'I’m here to try to win a World Series'

Lindor is keeping his eye on the prize even as he etches his name in the Mets record book.

Eagles' Jalen Reagor: 'Humbling' to go from first-round pick to battling for spot

Reagor's career hasn't gone as hoped so far and he finds himself battling for a roster spot heading into his third NFL season.

Browns' Deshaun Watson to start preseason opener at Jaguars unless he's immediately suspended

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will participate in an NFL game on Friday night for the first time in over a year if he's still available to do so at that time.  Per Anthony Poisal of the Browns' website, Watson is scheduled to start Friday's preseason opener at the Jacksonville Jaguars over backup Jacoby Brissett.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady, Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa chat during joint practice

According to Adam H. Beasley of Pro Football Network, Tua Tagovailoa said following Wednesday's session that he spent some time chatting with Tom Brady.

Mike Tomlin: George Pickens must learn 'difference between talent and skill'

Mike Tomlin was asked Wednesday afternoon what Pickens needs to work on moving forward, and the head coach offered an honest and blunt assessment. 

Mets celebrate first Women’s Day at Citi Field

The Mets hosted their first Women’s Day at Citi Field meant to "be a celebration of women in sports with female-focused pregame and in-game programming in honor of Women’s Equality Day." 

Source: One-year suspension for Browns' Deshaun Watson a 'slam dunk'

It appears as though Watson will be handed a more severe punishment than the six-game suspension initially issued to him.

Report: Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky will 'almost certainly' be Week 1 starting QB

While recent reports indicated the Steelers' QB competition was closer than many believed, it still appears Trubisky is on track to be QB1.

NFL hoping to keep Deshaun Watson off field for preseason opener

In addition to wanting an appeal to lead to a season-long suspension for Watson, the NFL also hopes the decision comes swiftly and prevents the quarterback from taking the field at all during the preseason.

Mets' Dominic Smith 'went through a ton of things off the field this year that people don’t even know about'

The New York Mets began Wednesday afternoon at 72-39 overall and with the second-best record in all of MLB behind only the Los Angeles Dodgers (76-33),

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson sued for no-showing football camp

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Diontae Johnson continues to generate headlines for reasons that may bother or irk some fans ahead of the preseason

Steelers' Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett 'making it difficult for' coaches to name Mitchell Trubisky starter

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke later on Tuesday and admitted Trubisky would be his QB1 if he had to prepare for a meaningful game this week.

Rams HC Sean McVay confirms he signed an extension during offseason

McVay added the Rams wanted to wait until general manager Les Snead also put pen to paper on an extension before announcing the agreements.