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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

Jaxson Dart discusses possibly following in Eli Manning's footsteps with Giants

The Giants have been searching for a long-term answer at quarterback since even before Manning retired following the 2019 season. 

Cowboys' Dak Prescott reacts to controversial hiring of Brian Schottenheimer

Prescott shared thoughts on what many view as a controversial decision by the Cowboys on their new head coach.

Hal Steinbrenner makes bold claim about Yankees losing Juan Soto to Mets

The Yankees quickly pivoted after they lost Soto by making multiple big-name acquisitions this offseason. 

Titans' Will Levis makes major career decision amid uncertainty about future

Levis seems to understand he could be replaced later this year by the Titans signing a veteran in free agency and then selecting a signal-caller with the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

Do Browns have Deion Sanders concerns regarding Shedeur Sanders?

The New York Giants hold the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and will undoubtedly be linked to quarterback prospects. Could they be scared off of Shedeur Sanders due to his father?

Pete Carroll speaks carefully about rumors linking Raiders with Steelers' Russell Wilson

Wilson played under Carroll when both were with the Seattle Seahawks from 2012 through the 2021 season.

Giants' Joe Schoen offers initial assessment of QB Shedeur Sanders

The New York Giants will almost certainly grab a quarterback at some point during the 2025 NFL Draft. Is Sanders someone they would consider?

Eagles' Nick Sirianni responds to Jalen Hurts 'straitjacket' comment

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts raised some eyebrows when he curiously said following his club's 55-23 thrashing of the Washington Commanders in this past Sunday's NFC Championship Game that head coach Nick Sirianni "let me out of my straitjacket a little bit." 

One-time Super Bowl champion shares shocking take about Bengals' Joe Burrow

Burrow is the only finalist for the 2024 AP Most Valuable Player Award to not be associated with a playoff team.

Eagles' A.J. Brown shares lesson he learned from first Super Bowl trip

In his first Super Bowl experience in February 2023, Brown recorded six catches for 96 yards and a touchdown but was unable to prevent his club from suffering a 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Art Rooney II shares if Steelers considered trading Mike Tomlin to Bears

Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II revealed how far trade talks with the Bears went. 

Greg Olsen discusses how Panthers' Bryce Young improved after benching

Young may have been the NFL's worst starting quarterback across the first two weeks of the 2024 season before his benching.

Steelers' Art Rooney II raises eyebrows with comments on George Pickens

Pickens has flashed promise as a pro but also hasn't yet shown he's worth the numerous headaches he's caused the Steelers during his young career.

Penguins insiders address latest Sidney Crosby trade rumors amid lost season

Does Crosby want out of Pittsburgh as the team's season has gone off the rails?

Could Browns pass on Jalen Milroe after concerning Senior Bowl revelation?

Earlier this month, the Browns were linked with the Alabama QB, in part because Milroe had new Browns OC Tommy Rees as his OC during the 2023 college season. 

Jim Nantz, Kevin Harlan address phantom flag mystery from AFC Championship

Viewers were left confused when the "flag" graphic popped up on the screen following what became the Bills' final offensive play of the contest even though no penalty had been called. 

MLB insider updates if Blue Jays will match Mets' offer for Pete Alonso

Alonso's free agency continues to drag on as spring training approaches.

Bills' Josh Allen responds to Sean McDermott, Dalton Kincaid criticisms after AFC Championship loss to Chiefs

Allen and McDermott fell to 0-4 against the Chiefs in postseason play.

Steelers' Art Rooney II addresses Russell Wilson, Justin Fields offseason conundrum

Wilson and Fields both remain on track to reach free agency when the new league year opens on March 12. 

Steelers' Art Rooney II makes feelings on Mike Tomlin clear

There has been a lot of chatter about Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh. The team president has now weighed in on that speculation.

Jets' Aaron Glenn addresses uncertain future of Aaron Rodgers

Glenn has plenty of work to do as he attempts to clean up the Jets, but one of his biggest decisions will regard the quarterback position.

Insider shares how Tom Brady, Pete Carroll plan to build for Raiders' future

The Raiders haven't won a postseason game since January 2003 and last made a playoff appearance in January 2022.

Would Jaguars have Ben Johnson as HC instead of Liam Coen had they fired Trent Baalke earlier in offseason?

This is a question surrounding the Jaguars' recent head-coaching search.

Coach, staffers detail how Nick Sirianni guided Eagles to second Super Bowl berth in three years

Sirianni and the Eagles dealt with some notable challenges following a Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. Now, the coach has his team headed back to the big game for a rematch with Kansas City.