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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

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.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes discusses gutsy play calls late in AFC Championship win over Bills

HC Andy Reid twice trusted Mahomes to earn a first down with his arm to ice the contest away.

Mother of Eagles' Saquon Barkley takes apparent shot at Giants after NFC Championship win

Shortly after Barkley scored three rushing touchdowns in Philadelphia's win over the Washington Commanders in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, his mother was asked why the 27-year-old didn't enjoy the same type of success with the Giants.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes address pursuit of historic Super Bowl three-peat

They will try to accomplish something neither living legend Tom Brady nor any other player has ever achieved. 

Josh Allen, Bills offer blunt assessments of latest playoff loss to Chiefs

The January song remained the same for quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes interesting Nick Sirianni comment after NFC Championship win over Commanders

The relationship between Hurts and Sirianni generated quite a bit of headlines from last January through the club's ongoing postseason journey. 

Jayden Daniels shares emotional reaction to NFC Championship loss to Eagles

Daniels' impressive rookie season came to an end one game short of the Super Bowl.

Buccaneers reportedly have had strong reaction to losing Liam Coen to Jaguars

The Buccaneers are reportedly not happy with Liam Coen's decision.

Former Commanders HC praises Kliff Kingsbury for development of Jayden Daniels

Kliff Kingsbury deserves some credit for Jayden Daniels' successful rookie year.

Raiders hiring Pete Carroll could create Fox, Tom Brady dilemma for NFL

Brady will finish his first season serving as Fox's lead in-game NFL analyst without having called a single Las Vegas contest. Media insider Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated believes that run could end next fall with the Raiders reportedly set to hire one-time Super Bowl champion Pete Carroll as their next head coach.

Bills teammates expand on how Josh Allen grew as leader following offseason departures

Multiple members of the Bills expanded on what Allen has meant to the organization since the start of this past summer's training camp workouts.

Derek Jeter reacts to shocking Ichiro Suzuki unanimous Hall of Fame snub

Fellow Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, named on all but one ballot back in 2020, knows a little about what Ichiro experienced this week. 

Former Jets WR makes bold Aaron Glenn, Aaron Rodgers guarantee

Will Aaron Rodgers receive Aaron Glenn's blessing for the 2025 season?

Insider makes bold claim about how NBC would handle Tom Brady, Raiders conflict

As Tom Brady's post-NFL career flourishes, the NFL and Fox keep running into issues. 

Eli Manning offers services to Giants for 2025 NFL Draft

Giants legend Eli Manning offered to help in New York's search for a long-term answer at the sport's most important position. 

Could NFL expand to 18-game regular season as soon as 2025?

This is one of the biggest questions surrounding the league's future.

Future Hall of Fame QB discusses what Aaron Glenn will bring as Jets HC

Drew Brees recently spoke about what Aaron Glenn offers a Jets team desperately needing a culture shift.

Commanders teammate shares how Jayden Daniels is similar to Andrew Luck

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz had high praise for Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.