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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 facing 'tight deadline' to convert Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium

Regardless of opinions had by many passionate fans, the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to move forward with transitioning what was formerly known as Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium.

OC Mike Kafka will continue to call plays for Giants through training camp

It was learned back in May that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll elected to have offensive coordinator Mike Kafka call plays during springtime practice.

Certain NFL players must wear Guardian Caps through second preseason game

Fans who attend NFL training camp sessions or see portions of practices on television or online this summer may notice certain players wearing what are known as Guardian Caps.

Rangers, Kaapo Kakko agree to two-year, $4.2M deal

Kakko was a restricted free agent after he recorded seven goals and 11 assists across 43 regular-season games for the Rangers in 2021-22.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett: 'I know I have a long ways to go' to replace Ben Roethlisberger

The 24-year-old also is doing his best to avoid focusing on following in Big Ben's footsteps.

Giants sign LB Austin Calitro, waive fellow LB Justin Hilliard

It was learned back in June that New York Giants linebacker Justin Hilliard had been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2022 NFL season

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to training, reportedly still wants to leave Manchester United

TalkSport transfer journalist Alex Crook did not dance around the issue during a Wednesday radio appearance when he bluntly said that "nobody" among the

DT Davon Godchaux signs two-year, $20.8M extension with Patriots

In his first season with the Patriots, Davon Godchaux recorded 65 total tackles, one sack, a forced fumble and five quarterback hits across 16 starts and 17 games.

Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky takes all first-team reps in practice

Free-agent signing Mitchell Trubisky took all of the first-team reps over first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett and career backup Mason Rudolph on day one of training camp.

Penguins, Danton Heinen agree to one-year, $1M contract

Danton Heinen originally joined the Penguins last summer and had a solid debut campaign with the organization.

When to play Kenny Pickett over Mitchell Trubisky named 'biggest challenge' for Steelers

It was reported earlier this month that Mike Tomlin and company don't want to "rush" Kenny Pickett into action this fall against live first-team defenses, but it's expected that the rookie will see the field at some point if the Steelers aren't competing for a playoff berth.

QB Russell Wilson wants to be with Broncos 'for a long, long time'

Wilson made it clear he's committed to Denver beyond just a couple of campaigns. 

'Plan' is for ace Jacob deGrom to make next start for Mets

Manager Buck Showalter told reporters that the "plan" is for Jacob deGrom to make his next start for the Mets.

Stephen Jones: We want TE Dalton Schultz to be 'long-term' Cowboy

Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones seemed optimistic that Dallas will be able to retain Schultz's services past the 2022 campaign.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo excused from training camp practices

Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Jimmy Garoppolo has been excused by the team for training camp practices after he passed a physical coming off March shoulder surgery. 

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson may not practice early in training camp without extension?

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Wednesday that dual-threat offensive weapon and All-Pro selection Deebo Samuel won't practice

Giants QB Daniel Jones focused on winning, not contract situation

Jones is focusing on what he can control as he faces an uncertain future in New York. 

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski: Jacoby Brissett will start if Deshaun Watson is suspended

The Browns are prepared to hand the reins to Brissett should Watson be unavailable. 

Mets ace Jacob deGrom roughed up in potential final rehab start

deGrom dealt with control issues early in his rehab start on Wednesday.

Bengals HC Zac Taylor: No exact timeline for return of Joe Burrow from appendectomy

The Bengals aren't overly concerned about Burrow's absence, but it remains unclear when the quarterback will be able to rejoin his teammates on the practice field. 

Deebo Samuel not practicing but in 'good place' with 49ers

Samuel attended the club's mandatory minicamp last month, and his trainer recently said in a social-media video that the versatile star is "about to get paid."

Unsigned Ravens rookie LB David Ojabo holding out of training camp

Ojabo is the lone remaining unsigned rookie and won't start training camp on time with the Ravens. 

Transfer journalist: 'Nobody' wants to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United

It appears superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may already be out of legitimate options if he is serious about leaving Manchester United this summer to join a

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin won't 'micromanage or overmanage' QB competition

Tomlin is insisting that he's holding a legitimate summer competition between the three during training camp and the preseason.

Steelers signing Mitchell Trubisky called ninth-best QB move of NFL offseason

Trubisky is beginning training camp as the runaway favorite to win the Pittsburgh starting gig over first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett and career backup Mason Rudolph.