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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

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Eli Manning reveals final decision about possibly buying minority stake in Giants

A report from this past February revealed that Manning could potentially be part of an investment group that would purchase a 10 percent stake in the Giants. 

Reporter explains Steelers' alleged stance on trading T.J. Watt

Will Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt be traded? Will he hold out? Will he stay right where he is?

Insider offers update on trade rumors regarding Giants' Jameis Winston

Whispers suggesting that the New York Giants are essentially hoping that some team will trade for backup quarterback Jameis Winston this summer continue to hover over the club ahead of training camp. 

Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield get bad Tristan Wirfs news ahead of training camp

The offensive line has endured a significant blow.

Mets' Francisco Lindor has funny reason for wanting Juan Soto at All-Star Game

Francisco Lindor addressed Juan Soto's All-Star Game snub on Tuesday.

Falcons reportedly 'are most excited' about this Michael Penix Jr. trait

Penix will enter training camp as the Falcons' undisputed starting quarterback after he replaced Kirk Cousins in the lineup this past December. 

49ers' Brock Purdy shares why he thought he was being cut as a rookie

Brock Purdy revealed that he was given quite a scare by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan three summers ago. 

Francisco Lindor credits key at-bat for Mets' comeback win over Orioles

Francisco Lindor credited Brandon Nimmo for helping spark the Mets' rally. 

Ben Roethlisberger has Will Howard request for Steelers after signing of Aaron Rodgers

The club took a flier on Howard, a developmental prospect out of Ohio State, in the sixth round of the 2025 draft.

Jared Goff reflects on being 'betrayed' by Rams via trade to Lions 

That trade resulted in the Rams acquiring QB Matthew Stafford from the Lions in exchange for Goff back in March 2021.

Insider addresses chatter about Steelers' T.J. Watt possibly holding out

Is it time to be concerned about the possibility of Watt sitting out meaningful games?

Insider explains how Joe Flacco could lose Browns' QB competition this summer

The competition also features Kenny Pickett, rookie Dillon Gabriel and first-year pro Shedeur Sanders.

Dak Prescott gives update on injury recovery, discusses what George Pickens offers Cowboys

Dak Prescott offered an encouraging update regarding his hamstring as he prepares for Dallas' first training camp practice, scheduled for July 22.

Insider shares if Sidney Crosby could look to leave Penguins amid rebuild

It's difficult to imagine Sidney Crosby in another uniform besides the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Why Mets believe Mark Vientos will soon end season-long swoon

Vientos emerged as a breakout star for the club during its postseason run in 2024, but thus far has routinely failed to offer the lineup that same kind of pop throughout the ongoing campaign.

NFL personnel director thinks Giants' Dexter Lawrence II should've won major award despite injury

Lawrence recorded nine sacks across 12 games in 2024 during what may have been the most impressive run, to date, of his career.

Could Dolphins part ways with QB Tua Tagovailoa after 2025 season?

Could Tua Tagovailoa find himself playing for his Dolphins career this fall?

Reporter expands on why Steelers traded George Pickens to Cowboys

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest post-draft splashes of the offseason when they traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.

Why 'wild' Panthers, Cardinals QB swap idea could make sense

What are the chances that this wild trade between the Panthers and Cardinals occurs?

Would Kirk Cousins have signed with Falcons if he knew they'd select Michael Penix Jr. in 2024 draft?

Would Cousins have made a different decision if he knew the Falcons would draft Penix?

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes addresses 'revenge tour' talk after Super Bowl loss to Eagles

Mahomes addressed his approach as the Chiefs look to bounce back from a Super Bowl defeat.

Could Steelers' T.J. Watt hold out during training camp amid contract standoff?

Watt once again is looking for a pay raise this summer. 

Why Yaya Diaby is 'super geeked' Buccaneers have Haason Reddick

Reddick signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers this offseason, coming off a rather forgettable 10 games he played as a member of the New York Jets last season. 

Mets president addresses narrative about winning Juan Soto sweepstakes over Yankees

David Stearns addressed one narrative surrounding his team's acquisition of Soto.

Did NFC personnel evaluator take shot at Browns over Baker Mayfield flourishing with Buccaneers?

Were the Browns the recipient of a subtle shot as a personnel evaluator discussed Baker Mayfield?