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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

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.

Harmony Tan, partner clear air after Wimbledon doubles controversy

Harmony Tan has experienced a myriad of emotions during this year's Wimbledon Championships.  Tan went from living as a relatively unknown player to becoming the talk of the tennis world when she defeated living legend Serena Williams in a first-round singles Wimbledon match on Tuesday.

Browns' Kareem Hunt: Waiting for Deshaun Watson news is 'definitely stressful'

Hunt admitted the team and coaching staff are somewhat up against it not knowing their QB1 situation less than a month before training camp sessions open.

Disciplinary hearing for Browns' Deshaun Watson to continue Thursday

Deshaun Watson's hearing in front of league disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, which initially began on Tuesday, will extend through at least Thursday.

Saints DE Payton Turner cleared to return from shoulder surgery

Turner took to Twitter to confirm he's cleared for football activities ahead of training camp.

Bucks' Bobby Portis declining $4.6 million option to become free agent

Milwaukee holds early Bird rights for Bobby Portis, and ESPN's Bobby Marks reports the best deal the Bucks can offer the 27-year-old is four years and $49 million.

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu after crashing out of Wimbledon: 'There's no pressure'

Raducanu insisted after her latest on-the-court setback that she hasn't felt additional stress to perform on the biggest stages following her meteoric rise to fame. 

49ers' Trey Lance 'grew leaps and bounds' with Jimmy Garoppolo absent

Peter Schrager of Fox Sports and NFL Network explained during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that Trey Lance has essentially taken control of the 49ers' offense.

Report: NFL would not accept 6-8 game suspension for Browns' Deshaun Watson

The NFL "isn’t budging" on asking that Watson be suspended for the 2022 season, at a minimum.

Veteran LB K.J. Wright to retire if Seahawks don't sign him

Wright, who turns 33 next month, added that retiring wouldn't be an easy decision, but it's a call he's willing to make. 

Steelers among betting favorites to have lowest-scoring offense for 2022 season

It cannot be denied that the Pittsburgh Steelers have more questions than answers regarding their offense heading into training camp.

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth named 'potential first-time Pro Bowler'

Freiermuth finished his debut NFL season third on the Steelers with 60 catches and 497 receiving yards, and he was second among Pittsburgh players with seven touchdown grabs.

Steelers' Najee Harris not among most-elusive RBs in NFL last season?

Harris ended last campaign fourth overall with 1,200 rushing yards, and the 24-year-old also contributed seven rushing touchdowns to go along with 74 receptions for 467 yards and three additional scores.

Terry McLaurin deal doesn't mean Steelers will pay Diontae Johnson?

Johnson is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he tallied team-highs of 107 receptions, 169 targets, 1,161 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches.

K.J. Wright: Seahawks should start Geno Smith over Baker Mayfield, Drew Lock

If the Seattle Seahawks had to play a game today, either veteran Geno Smith or 2019 second-round pick Drew Lock would serve as the team's starting quarterback for that encounter.

Harmony Tan angers partner by dropping out of doubles match after win over Serena Williams

Tan pulled out of her Wimbledon doubles match an hour before it was scheduled to get underway on Wednesday because of a thigh injury.

QB Justin Herbert: Chargers need 'consistency' to make playoffs in 2022

Herbert admitted he and others on the roster must do better to be at their best for all 17 games during the upcoming season.