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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

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.

Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky must be 'outplayed by a considerable margin' to lose job this summer?

Some have wondered what Pickett and/or Rudolph would have to do to unseat Trubisky. The answer to that is "plenty." 

Maple Leafs sign Calle Jarnkrok to four-year, $8.4 million deal

Across 574 career regular-season games, Jarnkrok has recorded 106 goals and 135 assists.

Signing DT Larry Ogunjobi named Steelers' 'most savvy' offseason move

If Ogunjobi matches or even surpasses his production from last season, he could prove to be a steal for the Steelers.

Dodger Stadium concession workers won't strike ahead of MLB All-Star Game

According to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, union Unite Here Local 11 and employer Compass Group/Levy Restaurants have confirmed via a joint statement that the two sides "have made substantial progress" in negotiations.

Is Steelers QB Mitchell Trubisky a fantasy football sleeper?

Assuming Mitchell Trubisky proves to be more than a mere game-manager for Pittsburgh, he could also ultimately become a top fantasy-football steal at his position of the season. 

Could WR Steven Sims make Steelers' final roster?

The 25-year-old appeared in 28 games with the now-Washington Commanders over the 2019 and 2020 seasons but has since made little impact in the league. In total, Sims has 61 career catches for 575 yards and five TDs.

Insider: 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo 'is not' going to Texans

As far back as February, Houston head coach Lovie Smith has repeatedly insisted that Mills is "our quarterback going into the season," and Smith has routinely offered high praise for the 2021 third-round draft pick.

Did Cristiano Ronaldo hint he's staying at Manchester United in Instagram post?

One of the hottest topics of the summer transfer window continues to be the unknown future of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who reportedly wishes to leave Manchester United to join a club that will participate in the upcoming season's UEFA Champions League competition.

Steelers' Cam Heyward: Kenny Pickett hand-size talk 'got blown out of proportion'

After the Pittsburgh Steelers spent a first-round draft selection this spring on Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett, Steelers head coach Mike

Serena Williams to play in National Bank Open ahead of U.S. Open

It appears that all-time tennis great Serena Williams is preparing to take part in the U.S. Open later this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'running out of options' to leave Manchester United this summer?

It appears that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may have to settle for staying with Manchester United for another season amid his reported desire to link up with a club playing in this coming season's UEFA Champions League.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom expected to return by end of July vs. Yankees?

The two-time National League Cy Young Award winner still hasn't pitched in an MLB regular-season contest since July 7, 2021.

Christian Eriksen joins Manchester United on three-year deal

Reports emerged in June that Eriksen rejected a possible move to Premier League club Manchester United. The situation officially changed on Friday. 

Steelers' Pat Freiermuth not in ESPN top 10 for tight ends ahead of 2022 NFL season

Expectations are undeniably high for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end and 2021 second-round draft pick Pat Freiermuth ahead of the start of training camp.

Ex-Panthers QB Jake Delhomme thinks Sam Darnold has 'upper hand' over Baker Mayfield

Delhomme's take is valid, but it doesn't erase the fact that Darnold could've cemented himself atop the depth chart last fall but failed to do so.

Insider doubts 49ers' Deebo Samuel would hold out of training camp?

Samuel recently teased via social media he could return to the club this summer, but his intentions remain unclear.

Cooper Kupp: 'There's so much that you can be better at'

The receiver insisted during a recent edition of the Rams' "Behind the Grind" series that he's working to improve upon all he achieved last season. 

Report: Cristiano Ronaldo rejects €275 million offer to leave Manchester United for Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo "wants to play Champions League football next season, and wants to compete for major trophies in a competitive league at this stage of his career." 

Guardians place Aaron Civale on IL with sprained wrist

It's yet another blow for Civale, who missed time this spring with a strained glute muscle.

Tom Brady: ESPN tried to hire him 'at different times' before signing with Fox

Brady delivered some fascinating answers when speaking with Variety's Ramin Setoodeh for a piece published on Thursday. 

Report: Mitchell Trubisky will start, Steelers won't 'rush' Kenny Pickett

It sounds like the depth chart will go Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and then the rookie Pickett.