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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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July 11, 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs

What's causing Chiefs guard Trey Smith to 'lose sleep' amid contract saga

The Chiefs and Smith have until 4 p.m. ET on July 15 to come to terms on a long-term deal before Smith will be locked down for the 2025 season via the $23.4M franchise tender he signed back in March.

July 11, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Why ongoing Steelers, T.J. Watt contract standoff may be different than previous saga

During multiple Thursday appearances on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette explained why Watt holding out through the bulk of August is a realistic scenario this time around.

July 10, 2025 | New England Patriots

Patriots CB Marcus Jones likes what Coach Mike Vrabel brings

The official start of Mike Vrabel's tenure as head coach and the ongoing development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye are the main storylines surrounding the New England Patriots heading into training camp.

July 10, 2025 | Oregon Ducks

Ryan Fitzpatrick 'knows' Browns are excited about this quarterback

The club is conducting a four-way quarterback competition this summer.

July 10, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Insider shares 'common sense' reason Steelers' T.J. Watt hasn't yet received desired extension

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers haven't yet given T.J. Watt his desired contract extension due to concerns regarding how he finished last season.

July 10, 2025 | MLB

Yankees announcer rips Mets' Juan Soto over 'tone-deaf' comments

Yankees announcer Michael Kay thinks Juan Soto should've handled questions about his All-Star Game status differently.

July 10, 2025 | Detroit Lions

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson shares warning for NFL coming off gruesome injury

Hutchinson was well on his way to becoming at least a finalist for the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Award before he suffered gruesome fractures of his tibia and fibula in Detroit's fifth game of the campaign.

July 10, 2025 | NFL

One-time MVP addresses how 49ers' Brock Purdy is underrated

Discussions about whether or not San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is overrated or underrated have existed for a long time.

July 10, 2025 | Cleveland Guardians

Guardians' Jose Ramirez explains surprising All-Star Game decision

Ramirez announced he'll be skipping next week's All-Star Game to rest the ankle, heel and Achilles tendon that's been bothering him since he picked up the initial injury on May 2.

July 10, 2025 | MLB

Yankees' Brian Cashman makes feelings about Anthony Volpe clear amid struggles

New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman made it clear that he thinks struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe will turn things around sooner rather than later.

July 10, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

What Steelers' Calvin Austin III learned about Aaron Rodgers during workouts

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III shares what he's learned from his time working out with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

July 10, 2025 | Atlanta Falcons

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. expands on leadership style amid awkward Kirk Cousins situation

Penix has replaced Cousins as the club's full-time starting QB.

July 9, 2025 | New York Giants

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.

July 9, 2025 | NFL

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?

July 9, 2025 | New York Giants

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.