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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

Are Mets, Edwin Diaz concerned after rough spring training debut?

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz endured a rough spring training in-game debut during a 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday night, as he recorded just a single out and surrendered two earned runs with a walk before he was pulled. 

Matthew Stafford opens up about taking less money to return to Rams

Shortly after the Los Angeles Rams confirmed that quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the club through at least the 2025 season, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported that Stafford took less money than what the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders "proposed paying him as part of a trade" to stay put. 

Browns owner sends clear message to Myles Garrett amid desire for trade

It appears the Browns are quite serious about holding onto Garrett for the foreseeable future. 

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. addresses if Mets' Juan Soto impacted free-agency decision

Shortly after it became known in February that Guerrero Jr. plans to reach free agency after the 2025 MLB season concludes, he revealed that he and the Blue Jays never came particularly close to an agreement before the start of spring training games.

Insiders address why Steelers' Justin Fields, Russell Wilson situation remains unsettled 

During a Thursday appearance on Nashville sports radio station 102.5 The Game, senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports explained why the Steelers and Fields hadn't yet come to terms on an agreement.

What Patriots' Josh McDaniels could learn from Kliff Kingsbury to help Drake Maye improve

Josh McDaniels should give Kliff Kingsbury a call before springtime workouts.

Josh Gordon offers advice to Steelers WR George Pickens

Former NFL WR Josh Gordon offered advice for George Pickens ahead of what could be a make-or-break season ahead of what could be a make-or-break season for him in Pittsburgh.

Former WR says Ben Roethlisberger has selfish reason to support Steelers re-signing Justin Fields

Roethlisberger raised eyebrows when he said on a recent episode of his podcast he feels the club should re-sign Fields over 2024 first-choice starter Russell Wilson this offseason. 

Former NFL executive weighs in on Browns' stance on trading Myles Garrett

Are the Browns willing to stick to their refusal to trade Garrett.

Former NFL executive addresses alleged slide of Shedeur Sanders' draft stock

Many believe the Browns will grab Sanders with the second overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft in the event that the Titans take Miami's Cam Ward with the first selection.

Liam Coen opens up about leaving Buccaneers for Jaguars

The Buccaneers reportedly were "hot and bothered" and "irate" over the fact that they felt Coen committed his short-term future to them but then quickly finalized an agreement with the Jaguars.

How Sam Darnold could impact Raiders' possible pursuit of Seahawks' DK Metcalf 

A Wednesday report revealed that Metcalf wants to be traded from the Seahawks to "a contender."

Do Browns see Vikings QB as Kirk Cousins fallback amid Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders rumors?

The Browns' latest restructuring of the contract for Deshaun Watson won't change the fact that the club will be looking to sign a quarterback to a team-friendly contract.

Analyst makes shocking prediction about Giants missing out on Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders

Could the Giants pull off a shocking move in the first round of the NFL draft?

Insider shares Deion Sanders theory about supposed slide of Shedeur Sanders' draft stock

There have been widespread reports following the combine that Cam Ward emerged from the event as the consensus top QB in the draft and that Shedeur Sanders could experience a fall down the board come draft night. One NFL insider has shared a theory on such rumors. 

Docuseries director discusses narratives about Aaron Rodgers

The "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma" Netflix docuseries was released in 2024. The director of the series shared what he thinks people get wrong about the polarizing quarterback.

Do Steelers have Justin Fields deadline with Russell Wilson still available?

It's been widely reported the Steelers prefer Fields over Wilson. Are they willing to pivot from that viewpoint?

Former player shares bold take about Steelers, Aaron Rodgers rumors

While the Pittsburgh Steelers seem eager to run it back with either backup quarterback Justin Fields or veteran Russell Wilson for at least one more season, some within the NFL community continue to link the club with Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht sends strong message about HC Todd Bowles

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht is standing by his head coach.

How Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield may have impacted Vikings' Sam Darnold franchise-tag decision

The Vikings decided against using the franchise tag to retain Darnold.

NFL executives differ on how Giants would react to missing out on Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders

What direction will the Giants go if both QB prospects are off the board?

Reporter explains why Raiders may not sign Vikings' Sam Darnold in free agency

While the Vikings have left the door open for Darnold to return to the organization for at least one more season, most analysts and insiders believe a different club will ultimately outspend Minnesota to land the 27-year-old. 

Chiefs' Travis Kelce names 'biggest factor' for return, retirement decision

Kelce's 823 receiving yards and three touchdown catches in 2024 were career lows outside of when he appeared in just one game as a rookie during the 2013 season. 

Reporter names 'most likely option' for Saints' Derek Carr dilemma

Carr made it known in January that he won't accept a pay cut this offseason to give the Saints any financial relief.

NFL executive predicts how Browns would react to missing out on Cam Ward in draft

What the Browns will do in the upcoming NFL draft remains an intriguing story amongst pundits.