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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

Veteran DT Beau Allen retires from NFL

Allen ends his pro career with 16 regular-season starts across 90 games, 117 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, a fumble recovery and 15 quarterback hits to go along with his Super Bowl ring. 

Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky named 'overvalued player' for 2022 NFL season

Pittsburgh gave the 27-year-old a chance to resurrect his career following the retirement of future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger, but some clearly assume this experiment will end poorly for all involved.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin ranked fourth-best NFL coach for 2022 season

Tomlin has put together an impressive career but is facing arguably his biggest challenge in 2022. 

Cardinals' Justin Pugh wants new deal for Kyler Murray before training camp

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim assured everyone in late May that he was confident "we'll be able to get something done this summer" regarding a contract extension for two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray. 

Ravens' Jaylon Ferguson died from combined effects of fentanyl, cocaine, death ruled accidental

The NFL community was shocked and saddened to learn on June 22 that Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson had unexpectedly passed away at the age of 26. 

Cavaliers reportedly agree to one-year deal with Robin Lopez

Fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers had reason to smile ahead of the July 4 holiday when they learned Friday that popular veteran guard Ricky Rubio is returning to

Mason Rudolph reached out to new Steelers teammate Larry Ogunjobi

Ogunjobi shoved Rudolph to the ground during the controversial 2019 incident that involved Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett.

John McEnroe to Emma Raducanu after Wimbledon loss: 'Back up the hype!'

McEnroe has had plenty to say about Raducanu over the past year and that continued after the latter was ousted at Wimbledon. 

Superstar Mohamed Salah signs three-year contract to stay with Liverpool

Salah is a Liverpool legend who has hoisted the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup trophies during his stint with the club that began in the summer of 2017.

Yankees new betting favorites to win 2022 World Series

The New York Yankees entered July with both the best overall record in all of MLB (56-21) and a popular candidate to win Most Valuable Player honors in slugger Aaron Judge.

Report: No 'robust' trade market for Steelers QB Mason Rudolph

NFL insider Jason La Canfora said that Pittsburgh Steelers fans shouldn't hold their breaths waiting for teams to call them about Mason Rudolph. 

Bucks re-sign Bobby Portis on four-year, $49 million deal

Bobby Portis is returning to the Bucks on a new four-year, $49 million contract.

Nick Kyrgios fined $10,000 for spitting toward fan at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios spat in the direction of a fan he said heckled him and has been fined $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct. 

Disciplinary hearing for Browns' Deshaun Watson has ended

Deshaun Watson's hearing in front of league disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson has ended after three days.

Steelers' Kenny Pickett has fourth-best selling NFL jersey of 2022

The 24-year-old is also the only rookie to land in the top 10 spots. 

Lions expect DT Alim McNeill to be more explosive, athletic

Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash recently explained McNeill has worked with a nutritionist and felt "more explosive" during organized team activities. 

DT Larry Ogunjobi on joining Steelers: HC Mike Tomlin 'kept it real'

Last season, Ogunjobi set career marks with seven sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 16 QB hits. Tomlin is likely hoping a motivated 28-year-old hasn't yet reached his ceiling.

T.J. Watt, Steelers can set multiple NFL records in 2022 season

Watt and the Steelers could both reach new milestones this season.

Goaile Craig Anderson signs one-year, $1.5M deal to stay with Sabres

The 41-year-old could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 13 but instead is set to earn $1.5 million during the 2022-23 season.

Rams HC Sean McVay laments lack of 'better in-person communication' with QB Jared Goff

McVay admitted on a recent edition of the "Open Mike podcast" with NFL insider Mike Silver he wishes he would've handled things with Goff differently.

Report: Mets ace Jacob deGrom 'healthy,' could debut in 'second half of July'

Lingering elbow issues cost deGrom the entire second half of last season, and he hasn't pitched against MLB opposition since July 7, 2021.

QB Chris Oladokun believes he belongs on Steelers roster

It's easy to forget Kenny Pickett isn't the only first-year pro among Steelers signal-callers.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett has '2 percent' chance to start in Week 1?

In short, Pickett supporters shouldn't expect to see the 24-year-old take snaps in meaningful games this fall unless disaster strikes Pittsburgh in one way or another. 

WR DJ Moore: Panthers offense better 'than previous years'

Moore added that he can already "see a growth" as it pertains to Sam Darnold's development working with new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo. 

Roberto Bautista Agut latest player out of Wimbledon due to COVID-19

Bautista Agut was a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2019 and was scheduled to face Daniel Elahi Galan in a second-round match on Thursday.