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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

Joe Torre addresses criticisms of Yankees' Aaron Boone after Mets sweep

Boone finds himself under fire amid a run of poor play from the Yankees.

NFL insider predicts futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

49ers general manager John Lynch has repeatedly insisted since before this year's draft that he plans to hold onto Aiyuk and Samuel as the club attempts to play in a second straight Super Bowl. 

Insider predicts if Patriots' Drake Maye can win starting job over Jacoby Brissett

Head coach Jerod Mayo unsurprisingly confirmed at the start of training camp earlier this week that Brissett "is the starting quarterback at this point."

Would Rams' Matthew Stafford have refused to practice without reworked deal?

Stafford turned just 36 years old this past winter and made 16 meaningful starts (playoffs included) for the Rams last season.

Mets' Luis Severino shares trade-deadline request after sweep of Yankees

Mets players are making their expectations for the front office clear as the trade deadline approaches.

Eagles players respond to Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni rumors

The Philadelphia Eagles became the subjects of numerous offseason headlines following their collapse that prematurely ended what was once a promising 2023 season, with Hurts and Sirianni taking most of the heat.

Mike Evans shares interesting reason he re-signed with Buccaneers

Evans addressed his decision to return to the Bucs and his outlook on the 2024 season.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers addresses rust, injury recovery

The 40-year-old essentially missed the entire 2023 season after he suffered a torn Achilles four offensive snaps into the campaign.

Giants' Daniel Jones responds to almost being replaced by rookie

The "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants" program that has been airing this summer recently confirmed that Giants general manager Joe Schoen had serious interest in acquiring an eventual replacement for starting quarterback Daniel Jones during the 2024 NFL Draft.

Bills GM fires back at Josh Allen 'overrated' take

Allen is widely regarded as one of the top overall players at the sport's most important position but also isn't without flaws.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers expands on mandatory minicamp controversy

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers isn't losing sleep over the brouhaha that resulted from his earlier offseason decision to skip mandatory minicamp in favor of a trip to Egypt.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts addresses relationship with Nick Sirianni amid uncertainty

Both Hurts and Sirianni addressed their relationship after reports of turmoil emerged following the team's disastrous collapse to end the 2023 season.

Giants GM makes telling comment about Daniel Jones' injury guarantee

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones is facing as many questions for the coming season as any player in the NFL.

Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy speaks openly about 'lame-duck' year

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is in the middle of a "lame-duck year" while in the final season of his contract. He's not hiding from that fact.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa differing from Packers' Jordan Love regarding practice

Love wasn't practicing in the early days of training camp amid his desire for a contract extension.

Lions' Dan Campbell sends message to players after successful season

Campbell spoke with reporters on the opening day of the club's training camp about the mindset he wants his players to embrace.

Eagles' Nick Sirianni discusses relationship with Jalen Hurts after bombshell story

Sirianni and Hurts both received criticism from analysts and fans alike after the 2023 Eagles began December at 10-1, but then ended the regular season at 11-6 with a wild-card playoff loss at the Buccaneers.

Have Mets already decided on deadline approach?

The Mets have emerged as playoff contenders amid what was at one time viewed a lost season. The team will have decisions to make as the trade deadline approaches, but it sounds like it may already know how it will handle the situation.

Todd Bowles has massive expectation for 2024 Buccaneers

Many people don't even consider the Bucs the favorites to win the NFC South, but that isn't putting a damper on Bowles' expectations for his team.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan expands on Tom Brady, Brock Purdy story

Shanahan was interested in bringing Brady to the 49ers after Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in the 2022 NFC Championship.

What Jets' Garrett Wilson worked on after 'worst year' of his life

Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson raised eyebrows and sparked some concerns among New York Jets fans when he said in January he had just finished "the worst year of my life" after the Jets ended a once-promising season at 7-10.

Bryce Young reveals advice he received from Panthers legend

It turns out the on-camera interview involving current Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Bryce Young and franchise legend Cam Newton during this year’s ESPY Awards wasn't the only offseason interaction between the two.

Cowboys legend shared Super Bowl three-peat warning with Chiefs' Travis Kelce

The Cowboys legend recalled an offseason interaction he had with star tight end Travis Kelce long before Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs gathered for training camp coming off their second straight Super Bowl victory.

Patriots' Jerod Mayo speaks honestly about having 'successful' first season

Most, if not all, NFL analysts expect the Patriots will lose more than they will win with their first-year head coach.

Aaron Rodgers shares regret about play that ended first Jets season

Rodgers discussed the play that ended his first season with the Jets after just four plays.