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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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July 19, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' Stephen Jones offers big Dak Prescott contract update

Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones isn't losing sleep yet over starting quarterback Dak Prescott entering training camp in the final year of his contract.

July 19, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers insider sends message about popular Justin Fields idea

Dianna Russini raised eyebrows when she reported that the Steelers "100 percent" plan to utilize special packages for Justin Fields, assuming Russell Wilson opens the season as Pittsburgh's starter. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly isn't buying what Russini tried to sell.

July 19, 2024 | New York Mets

Report updates if Mets will be buyers during MLB trade deadline

Will Mets owner Steve Cohen instruct president of baseball operations David Stearns to buy, sell or make minimal moves ahead of the July 30 MLB trade deadline?

July 19, 2024 | Seattle Seahawks

Why Seahawks' Geno Smith is excited to work with new OC

Geno Smith is likely heading into a make-or-break season working with new head coach Mike Macdonald and new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.

July 19, 2024 | Denver Broncos

Bo Nix previews Broncos QB competition with Jarrett Stidham, Zach Wilson

Since the Broncos selected Bo Nix as the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, many have believed that head coach Sean Payton will start him over Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.

July 18, 2024 | New York Yankees

Yankees clubhouse reporter sends fans message about Aaron Boone

Much has been made about whether manager Aaron Boone needs to be less "buddy-buddy with players" amid the New York Yankees' unexpected summer swoon.

July 18, 2024 | Tennessee Titans

Titans' Will Levis shares bold goal for 2024 season

Over his nine games in 2023, Levis went 3-6 and tallied eight touchdown passes with four interceptions.

July 18, 2024 | NFL

Reporter links Jets with WR other than Raiders' Davante Adams

Logic suggests that the Jets don't need to land a No. 1 target like Adams with Garrett Wilson already on the roster.

July 18, 2024 | Houston Texans

Texans' DeMeco Ryans shares how C.J. Stroud excelled this offseason

Stroud set a high bar for himself and the Texans after an impressive rookie campaign in 2023. His coach discussed his preparations as he looks to meet the raised expectations in 2024.

July 18, 2024 | Houston Texans

Texans' Nick Caserio ignoring preseason hype

Last year, the Texans finished the regular season atop the division standings with a 10-7 record before the club completed a journey to the divisional round of the playoffs.

July 18, 2024 | NFL

Why Giants legend believes Davante Adams trade rumors

Tiki Barber believes that Davante Adams revealed a lot, intentionally or unintentionally, when he tried to dismiss summer trade rumors involving the Jets.

July 18, 2024 | Miami Dolphins

Teammate shares huge contract prediction for Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa

Terron Armstead predicted that Tua Tagovailoa would eventually receive a lucrative contract extension from the Dolphins.

July 18, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Report updates what Cowboys' Trey Lance improved after ankle injury

Lance spent his first season with the Cowboys as an inactive backup, and he'll compete with Cooper Rush for Dallas' QB2 job from training camp through the preseason.

July 18, 2024 | New York Giants

Giants legend scoffs at job security claims about Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll

Tiki Barber thinks it's laughable that some believe team co-owner John Mara is thinking about possibly parting ways with general manager Joe Schoen and/or head coach Brian Daboll.

July 18, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Terrell Owens recalls being 'ignored' by Tom Brady

It sounds like Owens might not be the biggest fan of Brady after an interaction, or lack thereof, between the two.

July 18, 2024 | NFL

Saints' Derek Carr discusses not joining Jets in 2023

Carr had been linked with the Jets even before he was released by the Las Vegas Raiders in February 2023.

July 18, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Browns' Deshaun Watson offers update on shoulder recovery

Watson updated his progress in his return from a shoulder injury as he looks to get his tenure with the Browns on track.

July 17, 2024 | San Francisco 49ers

Former executive predicts if 49ers will trade Brandon Aiyuk

Aiyuk has requested a trade amid his desire for a contract extension.

July 17, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield discusses Buccaneers' unique hiring process

It was reported in February that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hiring Liam Coen as their new offensive coordinator this offseason "came on the recommendation of" quarterback Baker Mayfield even though Mayfield was on track at that time to become a free agent in March.