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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

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson: 'I felt like I took the right deal'

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Diontae Johnson had been involved in a so-called "hold in" and was not a full participant in training camp practices as he looked to secure an extension ahead of potentially playing on the final year of his rookie contract.  Johnson and his camp had watched as D.K.

Insider: Steelers won't use 'special packages' for rookie QB Kenny Pickett

Fans of the Steelers are understandably eager to see Pickett in action against live defenses as soon as possible. 

Ravens LB Vince Biegel suffers torn Achilles; career in jeopardy?

In the summer of 2020, Biegel tore his opposite Achilles tendon. His history suggests this latest Achilles tear could be a career-threatening setback. 

Attorney blasts Adam Schefter over Deshaun Watson tweet

"These kinds of tweets, this kind of foolishness, is exactly why people do not pursue justice," attorney Tony Buzbee, who has represented 24 plaintiffs suing Watson, said.

Steelers' Najee Harris ranked ninth among running backs for 2022 season

Harris ended his rookie season fourth in the NFL with 1,200 rushing yards and second with 307 carries.

Former N.J. Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear NFL appeal of Deshaun Watson suspension

Harvey is also a member of the NFL's Diversity Advisory Committee. 

Mets reinstate catcher James McCann from IL for series opener vs. Braves

McCann is back in the lineup to catch Carrasco for Thursday's series opener.

Steelers All-Pro S Minkah Fitzpatrick off NFI list, back at practice

Don't look now, but the good news keeps coming for Steelers fans ahead of the weekend. 

Cardinals, Cubs to play two-game series in London in June 2023

MLB last held games in London in 2019 when the New York Yankees defeated the rival Boston Red Sox in back-to-back matchups.

Tampa Bay Bucs' tight end Cameron Brate knows team will 'definitely miss' retired pass catcher Rob Gronkowski

Last week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht admitted "it would be hard to turn down" tight end Rob Gronkowski if the future Hall of Famer called about ending the second retirement of his playing career to re-join the Buccaneers to again resume catching passes thrown by quarterback and "best friend" Tom Brady.

New Giants pickup J.D. Davis hated current team when younger?

Back in Oct. 2012, Davis tweeted he was "a fan of any team facing the" Giants and was a "die-hard Giants hater."

Steelers WR George Pickens named 'must-see NFL rookie' in preseason

The preseaon praise continues for Pittsburgh's second-round pick.

Broncos sign WR Darrius Shepherd after losing WR Tim Patrick to injury

Most recently, the 26-year-old featured for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League this spring.

Brandon Nimmo named Mets' winner of 2022 Heart and Hustle Award

Each team has a single winner of the award per season, and roughly 8,600 current and alumni player members of the MLBPAA will vote to choose one overall winner of the season's Heart and Hustle Award.

Cleveland hosting annual massage conference amid Deshaun Watson controversy

After news of Robinson's ruling went public, both the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and the National Organization of Women released statements condemning her decision. The AMTA added its name to the list. 

Jets QB Joe Flacco agrees with Robert Saleh, thinks he has 'ability to start'

Flacco was clear to note he isn't looking for a Big Apple exit.

Dodgers' Joey Gallo happy for 'fresh start' after trade from Yankees

Gallo spoke with reporters at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday and admitted he's happy to put the most recent chapter of his career behind him.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says he won't play until he's 45 like Tom Brady

Rodgers turns 39 in December, and playing until the age of 45 isn't in the cards for him.

Bears will play starters in preseason opener vs. Chiefs

Eberflus said he and his staff are still figuring out how many snaps those starters will see.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'needs to be on the next flight' to Steelers?

Jimmy Garoppolo was linked with the Steelers in a July rumor, but head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't sounded even slightly interested in adding another veteran to his quarterback room heading into preseason games.

Broncos sign RB Max Borghi, place WR Tim Patrick and RB Damarea Crockett on IR

The Broncos have officially placed Patrick and Crockett on injured reserve, which makes the pair ineligible to participate in the upcoming campaign.

Rams' Aaron Donald named as 'GOAT' DT over 'Mean' Joe Greene

The three-time Defensive Player of the Year earned the 'GOAT' title from a panel put together by ESPN.

Robbie Anderson: Cam Newton could be in a training camp 'if he wanted to'

As Myles Simmons noted for Pro Football Talk, there "haven’t been many rumors of any teams being interested" in Newton as of late.

Steelers hire former Penguins CEO David Morehouse as advisor to Art Rooney II

David Morehouse is credited with helping the Penguins win Stanley Cup championships in 2009, 2016 and 2017.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom to make second start of season Sunday vs. Braves

The two-time National League Cy Young Award winner hadn't pitched in a big-league regular-season game since July 7, 2021, and missed the second half of last season due to lingering elbow problems.