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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 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.

Browns reportedly 'bracing' for eight-game suspension for QB Deshaun Watson

The Browns are privately expecting to not have Watson for eight of 17 games in 2022.

Warriors' Andrew Wiggins on COVID-19 vaccine: 'I didn't like that it wasn't my choice'

The 27-year-old recently admitted to FanSided that he now wishes he "didn't get [vaccinated], to be honest with you."

Trainer says 49ers' Deebo Samuel is 'about to get paid'

Deebo Samuel’s trainer shared a video on social media in which he declared that the offensive talent is "about to get paid."

Steelers predicted to win over seven games in 2022 NFL season

With uncertainty under center, the Steelers enter a new era in 2022.

Colin Cowherd doubts 49ers QB Trey Lance will be 'a superstar'

Cowherd did give Lance some credit, but also explained why he doesn't believe he's the answer at quarterback for the 49ers. 

Heinz 'given every opportunity' to retain naming rights to Steelers' Acrisure Stadium?

Aguably the hottest Steelers-related topic of the month continues to be the controversial and much-maligned change from Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium.

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder agrees to four-year rookie contract

Ridder puts pen to paper just as Falcons' rookie camp gets underway.

Piers Morgan: 'Highly unlikely' Cristiano Ronaldo plays another game for Manchester United

Morgan's prediction comes on the heels of Man U's manager suggesting Ronaldo would not only play for the team this season but could extend his stay beyond that.

USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen joins Middlesbrough on season-long loan

Steffen has officially joined Championship side Middlesbrough on a season-long loan to secure as much first-team football as possible ahead of the World Cup.

Doug Costin signs one-year contract with Steelers following USFL stint

Costin originally began his pro football career when the Jacksonville Jaguars added him as an undrafted free agent in the spring of 2020.

Jets RB Breece Hall expected to sign rookie deal, report for training camp

Hall is expected to put pen on paper just in time to report to camp with his fellow rookies.

NFL DE Carl Nassib 'stared at the phone for, like, an hour' before coming out as gay

Nassib detailed agonizing over the decision and revealed what ultimately pushed him to hit send.