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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

49ers source: 'Trey Lance is our quarterback'

The third overall pick from 2021 looks like he'll be the starter in his sophomore campaign.

Penguins sign Kasperi Kapanen to two-year, $6.4M contract

Among other offseason moves, the Pittsburgh Penguins did well to keep their "big three" of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang together for the upcoming season and beyond. Pittsburgh held onto another one of its own on Thursday. 

Cowboys to wear throwback helmet, jerseys for Thanksgiving game vs. Giants

What was old will be new again when the Dallas Cowboys host the division-rival New York Giants for a Thanksgiving Day showdown on Nov. 24.

Steelers' Cam Heyward: Larry Ogunjobi 'was very open and upfront' about Mason Rudolph incident

It appears all is now good between the veterans ahead of training camp.

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly willing to take '30 percent' pay cut to leave Manchester United

Ronaldo has remained away from United for their preseason activities because of what's been said to be a legitimate "family issue."

Giants place rookie TE Daniel Bellinger on PUP list

It's unclear how long Bellinger may be sidelined with his setback.

Browns reportedly not expected to pursue trade for 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo

People should pump the brakes before linking Garoppolo with the Browns.

RB Najee Harris named Steelers MVP candidate for 2022 NFL season

New Steelers starting QB Mitchell Trubisky should be helped early and often by running back and 2021 rookie Najee Harris, who finished his debut pro season with 1,200 yards and seven touchdowns on 307 carries to go along with 74 receptions for 467 yards and three additional scores. 

RB Najee Harris named as potential leader for Steelers

Harris is expected to again be a key contributor for the Pittsburgh offense and a weapon who will ideally make Trubisky's job easier beginning in Week 1. 

Former NFL QB Randall Cunningham resigns as Raiders' team chaplain

While Cunningham never spent time with the Raiders during his NFL career, he played his college football at UNLV.

Bengals reportedly trying to sell naming rights to Paul Brown Stadium after Steelers' decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers generated an interesting combination of revenue and controversy when they changed the name of their home stadium this summer, and now an AFC North rival could do the same.

Pirates to have former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger throw out first pitch

The Pirates will welcome Ben Roethlisberger to PNC Park to have him throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the July 29 home matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies.

49ers reportedly give QB Jimmy Garoppolo permission to seek trade

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that sources claim the 49ers have permitted Jimmy Garoppolo's agents to seek a trade.

Steelers' starting QB job is Mitchell Trubisky's 'to lose'?

Trubisky remained comfortably atop the depth chart from the start of spring workouts through the end of mandatory minicamp. Pickett, meanwhile, was the club's third-choice option. 

Browns reportedly 'did their homework' on 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo

As things stand today, journeyman Jacoby Brissett is Cleveland's primary backup and would become the club's temporary QB1 if Deshaun Watson was made ineligible to play.

Radio hosts blast Mets ace Jacob deGrom after latest setback

Fans still haven't seen deGrom pitch in a regular-season MLB contest since July 7, 2021.

Ben Roethlisberger to Steelers' Kenny Pickett: 'Be the best player' possible

Kenny Pickett spoke during an episode of "We Need to Talk" with Aditi Kinkhabwala about what Big Ben has said to him ahead of his first pro training camp experience.

Analyst: Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky 'is QB1 with a bullet'

Mitchell Trubisky is currently competing against first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett and career backup Mason Rudolph for the Steelers' starting quarterback job.

NFL 'overwhelmed' by ticket demand for Buccaneers-Seahawks game in Germany

More than 770,000 people accessed the ticket site at the same time on Tuesday in an attempt to land seats for the league's first regular-season game in Germany.

Mets 1B coach Wayne Kirby undergoes prostate cancer surgery

Kirby successfully underwent prostate cancer surgery Tuesday morning. The hope is that he'll return to the Mets at some point in the next few days.

Pep Guardiola: 'Not true' that Manchester City were offered Neymar from PSG

While Neymar was initially linked with Premier League side Chelsea, Sky Sports News notes that French outlet "Le Parisien" recently reported the 30-year-old had been offered to Manchester City.

All-time great TE Rob Gronkowski insists: 'I wouldn’t go back to football'

Model Camille Kostek this past weekend teased that future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski, her boyfriend, will eventually come back again but he recently spoke out on a possible return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at some point during the 2022 NFL season.

Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette following weight report: 'See y'all September 11'

Fournette took to Twitter to offer a clear message to those who would question his dedication to the cause this summer.

49ers RT Mike McGlinchey feels 'stronger' coming off tendon injury

Mike McGlinchey recently offered an update on his health while speaking with Brad Graham of "TheSFNiners."

Sean Payton believes he'll coach again 'if there's a right fit somewhere'

Payton's contract with the Saints runs through 2024, meaning any team that wants to land his services would have to first send his former employer compensation.