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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

Lionel Messi reportedly putting Paris Saint-Germain contract talks on hold until after World Cup

The 35-year-old is set to be out of contract next summer, but Paris Saint-Germain reportedly would like to extend his stay through the 2023-24 campaign.

Chelsea rule out signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United

It doesn't appear there are many interested suitors for Ronaldo if he does leave Man U.

Tony Romo: 49ers offense 'a bonus' for Trey Lance

Retired QB and current broadcaster Tony Romo explained why he's convinced 49ers second-year quarterback Trey Lance will find success playing in an offense run by San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan. 

Steelers' Alex Highsmith named as player who 'won't live up to hype' for 2022 NFL season

Some may believe the sky is the limit for Highsmith, but others clearly aren't so sure. 

Tony Romo: 49ers may get more for Jimmy Garoppolo during preseason

Jimmy G may need to make a preseason appearance or two to answer any questions that teams have about his latest physical setback.

Mets' Francisco Lindor on series win over Braves: 'Beating them in July is just beating them in July'

The win extended the Mets' lead in the NL East standings over Atlanta, but Francisco Lindor did well to keep things in perspective.

WR N'Keal Harry after trade from Patriots to Bears: 'Let’s get to it'

Wide receiver N'Keal Harry broke somewhat of a Twitter silence to seemingly confirm he's hyped about the trade.

Penguins sign defenseman Jan Rutta to three-year, $8.25 million deal

The Penguins could eventually trade a defenseman away to free up salary-cap space this summer now that they have Rutta on the books. 

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth named 'fantasy football breakout candidate' for 2022 NFL season

Freiermuth finished his first NFL regular season third among Pittsburgh players with 60 catches and 497 receiving yards, and he was second on the team with seven touchdown receptions.

Jets QB Zach Wilson breaks silence amid headlines, rumors

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is weeks away from the second NFL training camp of his young career but has been in headlines as of late for a much different non-football-related reason. 

Mets star Pete Alonso has 'pretty bad PTSD' from spring crash

Alonso opened up about the terrifying accident he was involved in during spring training.

Panthers QB Matt Corral will 'learn at his own pace' behind Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold

It seems unlikely Corral will see the field this fall barring injury setbacks or horrific play from the club's top two options at the sport's most important position.

Mets confirm Jacob deGrom will make Triple-A rehab start Thursday

Previously, the 34-year-old pitched a combined 4 2/3 scoreless innings in a pair of rehab starts with Single-A St. Lucie, and he struck out 11 of 18 batters against the lesser competition.

Analyst predicts Mason Rudolph will 'at least make it to September' with Steelers

It's also worth noting that the current market for Rudolph may, to put it nicely, be nonexistent, so Pittsburgh keeping the 26-year-old around until the trade deadline approaches could ultimately benefit everyone involved.

Steelers' Alex Highsmith wants to reach '10-to-12 sack mark' in 2022 NFL season

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro edge-rusher and reigning Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt tied Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan's single-season

Report: Browns, Texans unlikely to pursue Jimmy Garoppolo

If no legitimate trade partner emerges, the 49ers could either cut Garoppolo or welcome Jimmy G back to training camp on July 26 and maybe even let him compete with Lance for the starting job later this summer.

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk defends QB Trey Lance amid 'arm fatigue' reports, rumors

One teammate used humor to have Lance's back on Tuesday. 

Panthers QB Baker Mayfield altered throwing motion after offseason shoulder surgery

Baker Mayfield spent the majority of the 2021 NFL season playing through a serious injury to his non-throwing shoulder.

Penguins re-sign top prospect P.O Joseph to two-year, one-way contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to do work ahead of what could ultimately become a historic and, for some, sad day in the franchise's history.

Robert Turbin: Jimmy Garoppolo, not Trey Lance, gives 49ers 'best chance' to win now

Former pro running back Robert Turbin explained during a segment that NFL Network aired on Monday evening why he'd keep Garoppolo around if he was making roster calls for the Niners.

Patriots reportedly trade WR N'Keal Harry to Bears for 2024 seventh-round pick

It took roughly 12 months longer than desired, but wide receiver N'Keal Harry finally found a new NFL home.

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer: 'A lot of people really went to bat' for QB Baker Mayfield

Carolina general manager Scott Fitterer made it clear the club did its homework and heard positive things about Mayfield.

Francisco Alvarez 'not an immediate option' for Mets at DH

Some wondered if Alvarez could potentially be an option for the big-league Mets this summer, but team president Sandy Alderson poured cold water over the idea.