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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

Kareem Hunt '100 percent,' wants to stay with Browns past 2022 season

The math suggests Hunt may have to offer his current employer a hometown discount to be with Cleveland at this time next year.

Steelers rookies Kenny Pickett, Chris Oladokun 'attached at the hip'

Probably the biggest storyline hovering over the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of July involves the alleged competition for the starting quarterback job.

NFL disciplinary hearing for Browns' Deshaun Watson expected to last 'multiple days'

The NFL is arguing for an indefinite suspension that will cover a minimum of an entire campaign, while the union believes Watson shouldn't be banned from playing for even a single game.

Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula 'progressing well' from undisclosed health issues

The Pegula family released an encouraging update after it was announced back on June 14 that Kim Pegula, co-owner of the NFL's Buffalo Bills and NHL's Buffalo Sabres, was receiving treatment for "some unexpected health issues."

Mets' Buck Showalter: Delaying next Max Scherzer rehab start a precautionary move

Scherzer made his first rehab appearance last Tuesday, and manager Buck Showalter assured everyone that the ace hadn't experienced any setback in his recovery. 

Bruce Arians speaks on current role with Buccaneers

Bruce Arians will still be interacting with coaches and players but will have a new home on gamedays.

QB Kenny Pickett: Steelers 'have high expectations in that building'

Kenny Pickett explained during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" how those inside of the Pittsburgh locker room aren't thinking even a little bit about rebuilding following the retirement of future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger.

Lightning's Brayden Point has 'significant' quadriceps tear, should be OK for training camp

GM Julien BriseBois added that "it's a matter of probably a few more weeks before" Point is considered fully recovered. 

Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky predicted to start Week 1 over Kenny Pickett

Adam Rank of the NFL's website explained why fans should prepare themselves to watch Mitchell Trubisky under center through at least the early days of the upcoming campaign. 

Mets ace Max Scherzer has second rehab start pushed to Wednesday

Max Scherzer's next rehab appearance has been postponed, and he will now start in Hartford on Wednesday evening.

Mets' Jeff McNeil returns from hamstring issue after missing five games

McNeil hasn't played since he went down with tightness in his right hamstring during a 6-0 win over the Marlins back on June 20.

Steelers' Kenny Pickett predicted to be third-string QB for Week 1 of 2022 season

The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter July without free-agent signing Mitchell Trubisky, career backup Mason Rudolph or first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett cemented atop the depth chart at the quarterback position.

Nick Kyrgios spit in direction of fan after Wimbledon victory

Kyrgios told reporters after his victory that he requested for the fan to be booted from the venue. 

Steelers' T.J. Watt nominated for ESPY's NFL Player of the Year

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor were also nominated.

Commanders' Sam Howell 'happy' to be teammates with Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke

Disaster likely would have to strike Washington for Howell to take a single snap in a meaningful game during his debut pro season, but he added he's "going to embrace my role" and do his best to get acclimated.

Steelers' Chase Claypool named 'fantasy football sleeper' for 2022

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool generated headlines and received a fair amount of criticism for saying during a recent appearance on the

Eli Manning 'excited' for Giants' Daniel Jones in new-look offense

The New York Giants hired ex-Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Joe Schoen to be their new general manager in January, and Schoen ultimately turned to former Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll to serve as his head coach with Big Blue.

Baker Mayfield on Browns: 'We're ready to move on, I think'

The Cleveland Browns controversially traded for star quarterback Deshaun Watson in March but still have 2018 first-overall draft pick Baker Mayfield on their roster.

Matteo Berrettini out of Wimbledon due to COVID-19

Berrettini practiced with Rafael Nadal on Centre Court last week and also interacted with Novak Djokovic. Neither Nadal nor Djokovic had mentioned experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms as of Tuesday afternoon.

Could Gareth Bale join Cardiff City from LAFC in summer of 2023?

Gareth Bale was born in Cardiff, and Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan told talkSPORT that the five-time UEFA Champions League winner could possibly feature for his hometown club during the 2023-24 season. 

Bengals 2022 season tickets are sold out after Super Bowl trip

The Cincinnati Bengals somewhat unexpectedly became the darlings of the AFC North last NFL season and completed an impressive journey all the way to Super Bowl LVI, where they fell to the Los Angeles Rams.

Mets transfer Tylor Megill to 60-day injured list

The 26-year-old who missed nearly a month of action this spring with right biceps tendinitis has logged nine starts this season and is 4-2 with a 5.01 ERA.

Lawsuit alleges 'at least 30 different women' may have experienced misconduct from Browns' Deshaun Watson

A greater number of women than previously thought may have experienced sexual misconduct on the part of current Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

A.J. McCarron looking to return to NFL after torn ACL injury

The free agent appeared on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Monday and explained he's cleared for contact and would like another opportunity to join a pro roster. 

Watford cancels friendly vs. Qatar national team after fan backlash

English club Watford were on track to play a friendly against the Qatar national team but will no longer do so after they received backlash from fans.