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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

Is Pete Alonso distracted by possible end of Mets career?

As the 2024 MLB season shifts into the stretch run, Alonso could be playing out his final few months as a New York Met.

Patrick Mahomes targeting one thing amid Chiefs' pursuit of three-peat

While the Kansas City Chiefs will attempt to become the first team to three-peat as Super Bowl champions beginning in September, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes hopes one thing is different in 2024.

Insiders predict if Brandon Aiyuk will play for 49ers after trade request

Multiple NFL media members spoke out about Brandon Aiyuk's future with the 49ers following his trade request.

Is Bill Belichick still planning to coach in 2025?

Is Belichick still looking to be on an NFL sideline in 2025?

Chiefs' Andy Reid discusses how Travis Kelce handles Taylor Swift relationship

Reid explained how Kelce has handled potential off-the-field issues related to dating entertainment superstar Taylor Swift.

Francisco Lindor explains how new tradition helped Mets save season

Lindor discussed how a new team tradition has helped the club salvage a season that once seemed lost.

Derek Jeter offers defense of Aaron Boone amid Yankees' slump

The legendary former player gave his take on the Yankees manager as the club looks to recover from its slump.

Scouts discuss if Mets' Pete Alonso is pressing amid walk year

Some scouts believe that Pete Alonso is "definitely pressing" as he remains on track to reach free agency after the ongoing season.

Former Jets QB doubles down on trade claim about Raiders' Davante Adams

Boomer Esiason generated headlines when he said the Jets could trade for Davante Adams "somewhere in late August" or "early September."

Giants' Jalin Hyatt has bold predictions for 2024 season

Second-year wide receiver Jalin Hyatt thinks people are sleeping on the New York Giants' passing attack.

NFL insider shares if Steelers want Russell Wilson or Justin Fields to start

Neither Wilson nor Fields is signed beyond the upcoming season.

Giants' Daniel Jones discusses expectations for make-or-break season

Jones is coming off the worst season of his NFL career, which included the 27-year-old suffering a second worrisome neck injury since the fall of 2021 before he went down with a torn ACL in his right knee on Nov. 5.

Baker Mayfield backs Panthers' Dave Canales to fix Bryce Young

Canales was the Buccaneers OC in 2023 and helped Mayfield become a Comeback Player of the Year Award finalist.

Yankees' Juan Soto looking forward to one thing after free agency

This is the Yankees outfielder's wish for the time after he signs his next contract.

Baker Mayfield shares what made first summer with Buccaneers 'tricky'

Mayfield admitted his first summer with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was at least somewhat awkward for this reason.

Mets' Pete Alonso makes trade-deadline wish clear

Alonso remains on track to reach free agency after the season and repeatedly was the subject of trade rumors as the Mets floundered in May.

What Eagles' Saquon Barkley previously thought of Nick Sirianni

It turns out that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley wasn't always the biggest fan of head coach Nick Sirianni.

Former Jets QB shares bombshell rumor regarding Raiders' Davante Adams

Adams agreed to a five-year, $141.25M contract to join the Raiders via a trade from Green Bay in March 2022.

Evaluator shares why Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa isn't a top 10 QB

The Dolphins signal-caller wasn't one of the favorites in a recent ranking by league executives, coaches and scouts.

Two-time Pro Bowler reveals what he told Bryce Young after rough rookie season

A two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver revealed what his message was for Young after a difficult rookie season for the quarterback.

49ers' Brock Purdy disrespected in 2024 QB rankings

Could this serve as some motivation for the 49ers QB?

Bears' Caleb Williams shares message for 'haters'

The Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional 2025 sixth-round draft pick before they made Williams the first overall choice of this year's player-selection process. 

What Nick Sirianni wants to avoid following Eagles' collapse

The Eagles seemed on track to return to the Super Bowl when they began December 2023 at 10-1, but they then fell to 11-6 before they suffered a 32-9 wild-card playoff loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Saquon Barkley shares what's giving him motivation with Eagles

Running back Saquon Barkley is ready to prove any and all doubters wrong after he left the New York Giants to sign with the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles in free agency.

Insider predicts length of Sidney Crosby's next contract

A team insider offered his thoughts on Crosby's next contract.