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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

Did Mitchell Trubisky want to sign with Giants over Steelers?

Before Mitchell Trubisky signed with Pittsburgh, he was repeatedly linked with the New York Giants for understandable reasons.

49ers CEO Jed York: 'We're happy to keep' Jimmy Garoppolo on the roster

While it's widely expected the QB will eventually land elsewhere, York repeated that Garoppolo ultimately could stay put.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles: 'I know exactly when' Tom Brady is coming back

Todd Bowles offered somewhat of an update on the Tom Brady situation while speaking with reporters ahead of the weekend.

Analyst: 'Browns must trade for Jimmy Garoppolo' after Deshaun Watson suspension

Trading for Garoppolo now so he is good to go Week 1 may be a risk worth taking for the Browns. 

Braves to receive soft-serve ice cream machine for series win over Mets

It appears the Braves had some ice cream motivation for downing the Amazins.

Bruce Arians could become Buccaneers' offensive play-caller in 2023 if Byron Leftwich leaves?

It appears Arians may already be preparing for Leftwich's departure. 

Holdout won't settle because Browns' Deshaun Watson 'still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault'

Shortly after it was learned earlier this month that NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson initially recommended a six-game suspension for Cleveland

Giants RB Saquon Barkley 'fed up' with critics who are 'All-Pros with clickers in their hand'

If nothing else, one doesn't have to guess if New York Giants big-name running back Saquon Barkley has noticed certain criticisms about his style and overall body of work as a pro. 

NFL accidentally leaked news on Deshaun Watson suspension early

It appears the NFL managed to mishandle how news of Watson's ban broke on Thursday.

Borussia Dortmund chief executive refutes Cristiano Ronaldo links

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has denied reports from multiple outlets saying that he's close to signing Ronaldo. 

Joe Girardi: 'I do want to manage again' after Phillies experience

Joe Girardi was unceremoniously fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies back in June when his club was sitting at 22-29.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center 'stands with those who have been hurt' by Browns' Deshaun Watson

The settlement on Watson's punishment has understandably elicited strong reactions from both within and outside of the football community.  

Report: Browns 'are not going to trade for' Jimmy Garoppolo despite Watson's suspension

Head coach Kevin Stefanski insisted on Thursday the Browns will "stick to our plan" of starting journeyman backup Jacoby Brissett.

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.