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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

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.

Report: 'No indication' decision on Deshaun Watson will come this week

The NFLPA has reportedly fought against Watson receiving any suspension, while the league has argued the 26-year-old should essentially be banned indefinitely and made ineligible to play for the entire 2022 season. 

Steelers' 'real competition' at QB is between Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett for backup job?

Steelers All-Pro DT Cam Heyward seemed to confirm what's been repeated since early spring when he essentially named Mitchell Trubisky as the favorite to be the club's starting QB for Week 1.

Steelers WR Steven Sims named as 'bubble player' to make final roster

The 25-year-old wideout signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh in January.

Center Rodney Hudson returning to Cardinals for training camp, 2022 season

One of the most surprising developments of NFL springtime workouts involved Arizona Cardinals center Rodney Hudson unexpectedly failing to report for June

Girlfriend Camille Kostek suggests TE Rob Gronkowski will play in NFL again

Future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski announced the second retirement of his playing career back on June 21, but many assumed even then that it would be only a matter of time before he'd return to the Bucs, including his girlfriend.

All-Star Aaron Judge wants to play for the Yankees 'for a long time'

The four-time All-Star selection is on track to hit free agency after the season but recently hinted he's willing to discuss a deal with the Yankees "before the year ends." 

NFL games make up 20 of 22 most-watched sporting events for 2022

As Michael David Smith pointed out for Pro Football Talk, the NFL was responsible for the top 14 spots on the list of the year's most-watched sporting events.

Rams DT Bobby Brown III suspended six games for PED violation

Per the terms of the punishment, Brown is eligible to participate in training camp and preseason practices and also in August exhibition games. 

Former No. 1 overall pick David Carr: Giants could 'make a move' for Jimmy Garoppolo

The San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants have different questions hovering over them regarding their quarterback situations this summer. 

Clemson forward PJ Hall suffers knee injury, will undergo surgery

Hall was Clemson's leading scorer last season. 

Browns' Deshaun Watson, NFLPA would challenge season-long suspension in court

As the NFL world awaits a resolution to the Watson situation, the quarterback's camp is already preparing to fight certain potential outcomes.

Heinz ketchup bottles coming down from Steelers' Acrisure Stadium

It's currently unclear what will happen with the ketchup bottles moving forward. They could be auctioned off or simply placed in storage.

White Sox reportedly not expected to fire Tony La Russa during season

With the White Sox now just three games back of the AL Central lead, their manager appears to be safe.

Erik ten Hag: Cristiano Ronaldo could extend Manchester United contract

Ronaldo's future remains a hot topic as the start of the Premier League season approaches. 

WR Ryan Switzer announces retirement from NFL

Switzer is calling it a career. 

MLS club Inter Miami looking to sign Lionel Messi?

Messi has been linked with the club co-owned by David Beckham since as far back as last summer and is currently set to be out of contract following the upcoming season.

Steelers' Cameron Heyward: 'Heinz Field wasn't made by a name'

Heinz Field officially rebranded and became Acrisure Stadium, which angered the Steelers fan base. Heyward is not too bothered about the matter, however.

Jason McCourty named 'favorite' to join NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football'

McCourty may have made the decision to retire knowing he already has a gig waiting for him. 

Steelers named as potential 'chaos' AFC North team for 2022 NFL season

It's understandable some would be down on the Steelers compared to other AFC North teams ahead of training camp.