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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

Mets reporter: 'Stop making Daniel Vogelbach's weight a story'

Despite Vogelbach's impressive performance, many fans and even some media members continue to focus on his body. Media personality Michelle Margaux has heard enough of such takes. 

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb on Dak Prescott: 'It’s more like playing with a friend rather than just a quarterback'

The Cowboys will need the connection between Lamb and Prescott to be at its absolute best starting with the Week 1 matchup versus the Buccaneers if they are to meet the high expectations many have for them.

Noah Syndergaard on leaving Mets: 'That energy that can make New York so great and positive can also bite you in the butt a little bit'

Syndergaard is set to return to Citi Field as a visiting player, though he won't pitch this weekend.

Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky a 'long shot' to replace Daniel Jones for Giants in 2023?

The 27-year-old reportedly could be a "long shot" bridge quarterback for the 2023 Giants. 

Agreed resolution between NFL, NFLPA on Watson 'could still happen'

While the NFLPA reportedly is willing to fight a one-year ban in federal court, if necessary, a settlement between the union and league would put discussions over Watson's status to bed. 

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'feeling pretty darn good' after self-reporting COVID-19 symptoms

The 33-year-old has since tested positive for COVID-19 and, thus, will miss Sunday's preseason opener at the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Steelers defense looking to rebound from 'completely unacceptable' 2021 NFL season

On paper, the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers have a dominant pass rush that should intimidate offensive lines and quarterbacks throughout the NFL this fall. 

Padres' Juan Soto expects 'pretty emotional' return to Washington after blockbuster trade

The Padres open a three-game series against Washington at Nationals Park on Friday evening. 

NFL insider: Kenny Pickett 'most likely' will be Steelers starting QB for 2023 over Mitchell Trubisky

The "most likely outcome" is that Kenny Pickett is given the keys to Pittsburgh's offense next spring, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano.

NFL insider: Buccaneers 'bungled' Tom Brady absences from summer practices

The Joe Bucs Fan website noted Friday that it is now "fair to question whether Brady is all-in on the Bucs for 2022" and also that "Brady’s behavior is extraordinarily abnormal for" the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

Mets' Edwin Diaz went back to iconic walkout song thanks to wife

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz has gone viral multiple times throughout the 2022 MLB season, both for his ability to make batters look silly and also because of his beloved "Narco" walkout song.

Hall of Famer John Smoltz worked ‘Field of Dreams Game' same day his father died

Smoltz shared a touching story about how his father made his first baseball card when the he was just in high school and wasn't yet a household name among baseball fans.

Did Steelers 'waste' a draft pick on QB Chris Oladokun?

Logic suggests Oladokun will see few meaningful snaps before August ends and will ultimately struggle to make Pittsburgh's active 53-man roster.

Is it too late for Deshaun Watson to 'accept' eight-game suspension, $5M fine?

A person familiar with" Watson's defense claims the 26-year-old "would accept an eight-game suspension and $5M fine to avoid missing the entire season." 

Buccaneers' Devin White: 'We're praying for' Tom Brady amid 'personal problems'

For the second time this month, the Buccaneers quarterback has been excused from team practices for "personal" reasons.

Broncos QB Russell Wilson: Watching WR Tim Patrick go down with torn ACL 'was devastating'

Broncos star quarterback Russell Wilson became teammates with Tim Patrick once the trade from the Seattle Seahawks was made official in March.

Video shows police forcibly removing Marshawn Lynch from car during DUI arrest

The story involving popular former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch getting arrested Tuesday morning in Las Vegas on suspicion of driving under the influence has since taken multiple turns. 

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.