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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

'Spoilt brat' Cristiano Ronaldo out of Manchester United squad vs. Chelsea after leaving game early

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will not make the trip for Saturday's match at Chelsea after he left the bench before the full-time whistle

Nets' Kevin Durant purchases Major League Pickleball expansion team

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is following in the footsteps of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and embracing the exciting world of competitive

Roger Clemens dances around comparing Yankees' Aaron Judge to players with PED ties

Roger Clemens apparently wanted no part of comparing Aaron Judge to previous sluggers accused of using performance-enhancing drugs during their careers. 

Report: Person fired after tweeting support for Alabama player accused of hitting fan

Per OutKick's Glenn Guilbeau and David Russell of the New York Post, a company based out of Memphis reportedly has fired an employee who tweeted support for an Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver accused of striking at least one fan following Saturday's 52-49 upset loss at the Tennessee Volunteers.

Browns' Deshaun Watson cited for speeding months after trade from Texans

TMZ Sports and Cleveland's Fox 8 have reported that Watson was caught by the Ohio State Highway Patrol driving 97 miles per hour in a 70-mph zone on the Ohio Turnpike back on June 11.

Robert Hainsey: Buccaneers 'love' that Tom Brady screamed at teammates during loss

Robert Hainsey insists there's no controversy inside the locker room related to Tom Brady screaming at his offensive linemen during this past Sunday's loss.

Analysts: Tom Brady could leave Buccaneers, retire before end of season

Chris Simms and Mike Florio have added their names to the list of people questioning if Tom Brady will finish the 2022 NFL season as an active player. 

Cardinals' Robbie Anderson vows to 'give my all' after trade from Panthers

The new Cardinals wide receiver is seemingly ready for a fresh start after being traded by the Panthers.

Steelers' Kenny Pickett full participant in practice, on track to start vs. Dolphins

It appears Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett won't stay a spectator for too long.

Mississippi State confirms death of football player Sam Westmoreland

TMZ Sports reports that no cause of death has yet been revealed.

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey: Trade rumors 'out of my control'

Star running back Christian McCaffrey has once again found his name in trade rumors.

Steelers' Diontae Johnson explains 'heated exchange' with Mitchell Trubisky

While Tomlin wouldn't confirm or deny the confrontation took place, Johnson seemed to confirm it did with his comments.

Panthers' P.J. Walker to start vs. Bucs with Sam Darnold return looming

Walker may not be the Panthers' quarterback of the future, but he'll remain their quarterback of the right now through this weekend. 

Ex-teammate Michael Robinson blasts Broncos' Russell Wilson: 'Mutiny is afoot'

A former teammate has become the latest to blast quarterback Russell Wilson amid the Denver Broncos' uninspiring 2-4 start.  "This is Football 101," retired offensive weapon Michael Robinson said about Wilson and the Broncos during an edition of the "Total Access" NFL Network program, per Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles on Bruce Arians helping with offense: 'This is my team, not Bruce's team'

Bowles won't be leaning on Arians for help in sparking the Bucs offense.

Matthew Stafford thought he was getting traded to 49ers

It appears current Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford thought the Detroit Lions were sending him to a different California club.

Former Buccaneers OL Ian Beckles blasts Tom Brady over missing walk-through for wedding

It sure sounds like there are a lot of former players who believe Brady should have stayed retired if he isn't invested fully into the season.

Video appears to show Alabama's Jermaine Burton striking fan after loss to Tennessee

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton could be in some hot water coming off Saturday's upset loss at the Tennessee Volunteers.

Bob Costas to host ALCS studio coverage, not handling play-by-play duties

TBS has confirmed that Costas won't handle ALCS play-by-by duties. Instead, Costas will host "TBS' pre and postgame coverage of the ALCS."

Yankees' Brian Cashman: Aaron Boone was safe before elimination win over Guardians

While Cashman has Boone's back now, he very likely could have changed his tune had the Yankees lost to the Guardians Tuesday.

Aaron Judge kissed Yankees logo in win over Guardians to salute fans

Some hoped that New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge kissing the logo on his jersey during Tuesday's series-clinching victory over the Cleveland Guardians

Did Apple 'steal' Utah Jazz 'TakeNote' hashtag?

The Utah Jazz may have encountered a unique off-the-court problem ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Denver Nuggets.

Broncos' Russell Wilson avoids 'significant' hamstring injury, is day-to-day

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has apparently avoided a serious physical setback coming off Monday's prime-time loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dana White's Power Slap League to be licensed athletic competition in Nevada

White has earned an outside-the-octagon victory as it pertains to people getting slapped in the face. 

Mac Jones reportedly declined Patriots' advice to have ankle surgery

There's a new twist in the saga regarding injured New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.