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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

Manager Erik ten Hag 'cannot wait' for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United

While speaking with reporters Friday, ten Hag offered little clarity on Ronaldo's status but also made it seem as if it's business as usual regarding the player's eventual return to the squad. 

Report: Browns signing former first-round pick Josh Rosen to one-year deal

The Cardinals originally drafted Rosen No. 10 overall in 2018 but moved on from him after a single season. Rosen has yet to find his footing since then.

49ers play-by-play broadcaster: 'Browns do have interest in Jimmy Garoppolo'

49ers play-by-play broadcaster and KNBR host Greg Papa explained the Browns are awaiting word on Watson's status for 2022 before they try to make a move for Jimmy G.

Report: Mets 'an extreme longshot' to land Nationals All-Star Juan Soto

The latest update on the Juan Soto situation indicates that the All-Star probably won't be calling Citi Field his home ballpark anytime soon. 

Caddie Joe LaCava hints Tiger Woods won't play again until Hero World Challenge

LaCava added the plan is for Woods to play "three, maybe four" tournaments before next spring's Masters. 

Retired NFL CB Jason McCourty joins NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football'

McCourty retired a one-time Super Bowl champion and played for the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins during his 13-year NFL career. 

Steelers RB Najee Harris willing to 'get 500' touches this NFL season

It's that type of mentality that has some naming Najee Harris and not All-Pro edge-rusher and reigning Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt as Pittsburgh's potential MVP for the 2022 season. 

Mets 1B Dominic Smith hits 10-day IL with right ankle sprain

This is yet another unfortunate blow for Smith, who was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse back on the final day of May because of his woeful numbers at the plate at that time.

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.