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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

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.

GM: Panthers to have 'open competition' between Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold

Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer insisted Mayfield and Darnold will participate in an "open competition" for the job during training camp and the preseason. 

Colin Cowherd links 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo with Seahawks

This is the second time this week that Garoppolo and the Seahawks have been linked. 

Stage 10 of Tour de France halted by protesters

French climate action group Dernière Rènovation claimed responsibility for this latest incident.

NFL, NFLPA post-hearing briefs in Deshaun Watson case due Tuesday

It was previously reported that the NFL and NFL Players Association were scheduled to submit written post-hearing briefs to disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson on Monday.

Mets SS Francisco Lindor gives himself 'B' grade on season so far

Lindor added he's "happy with where I am at" even though he wasn't named an All-Star.

Penguins keeping Evgeni Malkin could be 'problematic'

It's a real possibility that Malkin departs Pittsburgh in free agency.