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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

Did Rams give Sean McVay a raise after Super Bowl win over Bengals?

There has been no formal announcement, but a new report indicates McVay was rewarded financially for leading the Rams to a Super Bowl victory.

Insider: Gap between Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky, Mason Rudolph 'isn't that great'

For now, interested fans will be curious to see who among the three signal-callers impresses versus Seattle on Saturday.

ESPN's women's basketball writer introduces himself as M.A. Voepel

On Tuesday, the ESPN writer and insider previously known as Mechelle Voepel took to Twitter to reintroduce himself.

Saints QB Jameis Winston out for preseason opener vs. Texans, 'day-to-day' with foot sprain

Jameis Winston is still working to fully recover from the torn ACL and damage to his MCL he suffered on October 31, 2021.

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph 'excited to lead' young players during preseason opener

Mason Rudolph and the other options on the roster will receive their first chance to impress against a live defense in this coming Saturday's preseason opener versus the Seattle Seahawks.

49ers list QB Jimmy Garoppolo as fourth-string option on depth chart

The 49ers have released a depth chart ahead of this coming Friday's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Defenseman Jacob Trouba named next Rangers captain

The 28-year-old somewhat ironically becomes the 28th player to be named captain in franchise history.

Insider: 'Minimal fractional chance' Mason Rudolph wins Steelers job over Mitchell Trubisky

Rudolph is No. 2 heading into this coming Saturday's preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks amid reports that he's been "the team's most accurate quarterback".

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka to call plays in preseason opener versus New England Patriots

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll handed play-calling duties over to offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for springtime workouts.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh on Tyler Linderbaum: 'There's no Lisfranc sprain'

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told reporters Friday that rookie center and first-round draft pick Tyler Linderbaum would be sidelined "probably at least a week" because of a left foot injury he suffered during a practice. 

Chicago Cubs claim DH/OF Franmil Reyes off waivers from Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians confirmed ahead of Saturday's 4-1 home win over the Houston Astros that they had designated outfielder and designated hitter Franmil

Bengals QB Joe Burrow 'feeling better,' but still no timetable for return after July appendectomy

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had been considered "day-to-day" coming off the appendectomy he required in late July. 

Steelers WR Chase Claypool returns, but Diontae Johnson has hip flexor injury

Chase Claypool participated in practice for the first time since he banged up his shoulder on July 29.

Giants have training camp brawl after Saquon Barkley hit

According to Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, a "brawl exploded Monday during Giants training camp practice" stemming from a blow initially delivered by running back Saquon Barkley.

Lions to play starters for 'maybe a quarter' in preseason opener vs. Falcons

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell recently made headlines when he declared that "we are freakin’ starving" regarding his club while addressing fans.

Could rookie place kicker Jonathan Garibay be the Dallas Cowboys' 'Achilles heel' this season?

The Dallas Cowboys desperately needed an upgrade at placekicker after veteran Greg Zuerlein converted just 82.9% of his field-goal tries and missed six of his 48 extra point attempts last season.

Mason Rudolph the Steelers' 'most accurate quarterback' in training camp?

Gregg Rosenthal noted that fans may want to prepare themselves for Mason Rudolph to win the gig over both Trubisky and Pickett.

Jordan Love to start Packers' preseason opener

Love will get an opportunity to show what he can do in Green Bay's upcoming preseason game. 

Steelers activate NT Tyson Alualu after knee issue

Alualu is set to rejoin his teammates.

Coyotes sign Lawson Crouse to five-year, $21.5 million deal

Arizona Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse originally had a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Monday but instead has put pen to paper on a new agreement with his employer.

Panthers QB Sam Darnold: GM 'said not to worry about' trade rumors

The Carolina Panthers traded with the Cleveland Browns for quarterback Baker Mayfield last month, and it was reported on Monday that Mayfield has "the inside track" to win the starting job over Panthers 2021 Week 1 starter Sam Darnold.

Saints HC Dennis Allen: QB Jameis Winston 'tweaked his foot' during practice

Jameis Winston is coming off serious injury, so the Saints are sure to be cautious with him this preseason.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker signs extension through 2027

Justin Tucker has signed a four-year extension through the 2027 season that is worth $24 million with $17.5 million of the agreement reportedly guaranteed. 

Insider: Steelers QB Kenny Pickett 'may not be ready to play exhibitions yet'

Early returns out of Steelers training camp are less than encouraging regarding Pickett.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski: 'This is normal' amid Deshaun Watson, Kareem Hunt situations

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked Sunday if he'd prefer to have a "normal" training camp heading into this coming Friday's preseason opener at the Jacksonville Jaguars.