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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

Mets seemingly have already made huge Carlos Mendoza decision

The Mets ended June 12 of the ongoing campaign with a record of 45-24. Since that time, however, they have been one of the most disappointing teams in MLB.

Bucs HC explains decision on QB once pegged as Tom Brady's replacement

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Kyle Trask will be released on Tuesday.

Former GM blasts Giants for not embracing 'best chance to win'

Not everyone agrees with the way the Giants are handling things this summer.

Why NFL writer thinks it's 'hard to believe' Cowboys would make this Micah Parsons move

For an article published on Tuesday, Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated offered an updated prediction regarding how the Parsons-Cowboys saga will end.

Jets center sends warning to NFL about Justin Fields ahead of 2025 season

The Jets center is among those associated with the team who believe Fields will silence doubters when the games begin to matter next month.

Aaron Rodgers makes big admission about supposed retirement plans

Is Rodgers reconsidering his plans beyond 2025?

More details emerge on Russell Wilson's impact on star receiver Malik Nabers

Wilson's impact on the Giants continues to garner praise.

How this offseason was different for Chiefs' Travis Kelce after Super Bowl loss

Kelce recently suggested he wanted to embrace more of a football-first mindset.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers sends message to Jets fans ahead of Week 1 showdown

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will experience somewhat of a homecoming when the Steelers open the upcoming season with a matchup at the New York Jets.

Bengals' Trey Hendrickson speaks honestly about unsettled future after receiving pay raise

The Bengals should have Trey Hendrickson in the lineup for their Week 1 game at the Browns after he accepted a revised contract that gave him a $14M pay raise for the 2025 season. His future beyond the 2025 season remains in question, however.

Colts HC reveals how Anthony Richardson Sr. is handling latest demotion

Richardson officially lost the competition for the Indianapolis starting job to free-agency signing Daniel Jones.

Rams' Sean McVay shares major Matthew Stafford update for Week 1 game vs. Texans

Stafford resumed practicing ahead of this past weekend after he spent the first few weeks of training camp recovering from what appeared to be a worrisome back injury. 

How Browns feel about Deshaun Watson amid unsettled quarterback situation

Watson has become somewhat of a forgotten figure regarding the Cleveland Browns' unique quarterback situation.

How Jayden Daniels is making Commanders teammates better ahead of second pro season

During a recent chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn touched upon Daniels' growth from the start of springtime workouts through the team's final training-camp practice of the summer.

What 49ers QB Brock Purdy learned amid difficult 2024 season

Purdy and the 49ers endured an injury-plagued campaign as the club went from 5-4 to 6-11. 

Insider highlights a factor that played into Shedeur Sanders' draft slide

One insider believes we're currently seeing exactly why teams continued to pass on Sanders.

Cowboys reportedly could take drastic action amid Micah Parsons contract standoff

While Parsons went public with a trade request on Aug. 1, he is under contract through the 2025 campaign.

Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. linked with AFC North team after latest benching

At least one analyst sees a fit for Richardson in the AFC North.

Insider offers concerning update on Micah Parsons' Week 1 status

Parsons remains in a contract standoff with the Cowboys with the team's first game less than two weeks away.

Reporter highlights reasons for Browns' handling of Shedeur Sanders

Sanders, and the Browns' handling of him, continue to generate talk around the football world. But are things much more simple than some are making them out to be?

Analyst shares 'most likely outcome' for Bengals, Trey Hendrickson contract standoff

Hendrickson is in the final year of his existing contract.

What Giants' Wan’Dale Robinson has learned working with Russell Wilson

Robinson discussed what he's seen from Wilson as the quarterback prepares to lead the Giants in 2025.

Baker Mayfield has big request for new Buccaneers OC ahead of 2025 season

Mayfield is now working with his third different offensive coordinator in three years.

Giants' Brian Daboll could make surprising Jaxson Dart decision for Week 1

Is Dart forcing the Giants to reconsider their plans for him during his rookie season?

Cowboys HC challenges Dak Prescott to improve this aspect of his game

First-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer recently shared a challenge for Prescott as the 32-year-old looks to put all that went wrong for the club last fall behind him.