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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

Insider shares massive update on rumor involving Steelers, Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence

Could Trevor Lawrence depart the only NFL franchise he's ever known?

Why Aaron Judge 'wasn’t too surprised' Juan Soto left Yankees for Mets

Yankees captain Aaron Judge spoke with reporters on Monday and revealed that he "wasn’t too surprised" by Juan Soto's defection to Queens. 

Former Jets player reacts to team moving on from Aaron Rodgers

A former Jets offensive lineman shared his theory of why the club was able to move on from Aaron Rodgers so quickly.

Insider addresses if Matthew Stafford wants to remain with Rams

Stafford has no guaranteed money left on his contract.

Steve Cohen opens up about expectations after signing Juan Soto

The New York Mets were largely flying underneath radars roughly 12 months ago after team president of baseball operations David Stearns spent the offseason making what many viewed as underwhelming moves. That isn't the case this time around.

Reporter addresses Myles Garrett narratives amid Browns, trade rumors

Where will Garrett ultimately end up before the 2025 season kicks off?

Analyst predicts if Dolphins will trade WR Tyreek Hill before 2025 season

Is Hill headed for a new home before the start of the 2025 season?

How serving as Eagles OC helped prepare Kellen Moore to be Saints HC

The New Orleans Saints officially hired Moore as their next head coach shortly after he ended his lone season serving as the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator by helping the Eagles notch a dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Insider addresses if Jets gave Aaron Rodgers ultimatums before offseason decision

For a piece published Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed the discussion that ended with the Jets choosing to part ways with the 41-year-old.

Reporter expands on if Vikings will use franchise tag to keep QB Sam Darnold

Darnold became a revelation and a Comeback Player of the Year Award finalist playing under Minnesota head coach Kevin O'Connell.

Browns insider expands on Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers rumors

Do the Browns have a preference regarding a potential bridge option at the quarterback position?

Insider suggests Steelers have preference regarding Justin Fields, Russell Wilson conundrum

Steelers team owner and president Art Rooney II revealed in late January that bringing either Fields or Wilson back to enter springtime workouts as the club's unofficial starting quarterback is "a priority."

Insider expands on Browns playing 'hardball' amid Myles Garrett trade saga

Garrett went public with his desire to be traded this offseason ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Juan Soto addresses how he wants to improve during first season with Mets

The Mets will be looking for Soto to be more than just a dynamic all-around player after he inked his historic deal. 

ESPN analysts name sleeper candidate for 2025 NFL MVP Award

This would be a wild outcome for the coveted award.

NFL insider shares wild trade scenario involving Browns' Myles Garrett, Deshaun Watson

On Friday, NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk offered a suggestion that could get the Browns to part ways with Garrett before the 2025 draft gets underway.

Do Falcons blame Kirk Cousins for missing the playoffs?

Cousins looked "out of gas" and seemed to have a "dead" arm as he tossed eight interceptions and zero touchdown passes over four consecutive losses.

NFL personnel address if Titans can, will trade No. 1 pick of 2025 draft

Who knows what the Titans will do with the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft?

NFL writer expands on why Steelers, Aaron Rodgers seemingly 'clash'

Pittsburgh may not be the ideal landing spot for Rodgers for this reason.

Analyst sends strong warning to Steelers, Browns about Falcons' Kirk Cousins

The Steelers and Browns have both been linked with Cousins, who lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr.

Eagles' Saquon Barkley reveals mindset after first Super Bowl title of his career

One couldn't blame running back Barkley if he was still relishing the fact he became a first-time Super Bowl champion via the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 thrashing of the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday night.

49ers insider makes big claim about Deebo Samuel's down year

During the latest edition of "The TK Show," 49ers insider Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard addressed why Samuel had a down 2024 season as he dealt with multiple physical setbacks.

Chiefs' Charles Omenihu makes Travis Kelce plea after retirement comments

Omenihu made a direct plea to Kelce regarding the 35-year-old's future.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons sends strong message after Eagles' Super Bowl win

Parsons made it known on Thursday he feels the Cowboys "need some call to action" to catch up with the Eagles and other teams that competed in this year's postseason tournament.