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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

Could Giants P Jamie Gillan miss Ravens game over passport issues?

Reporter Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday that Gillan, born in Scotland, has not yet returned from the team's trip to London due to "passport issues."

Stats show Buccaneers' Tom Brady doesn't draw high number of roughing the passer calls

Although it might seem like Brady constantly draws roughing the passer penalties, statistics say otherwise.

Giants roasting Darnay Holmes over 'freaky' viral video

Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes became an unknowing star of a somewhat not-safe-for-work video that showed him receiving treatment from a trainer while on the sideline.

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels supports Davante Adams 'as a human being' after shoving incident

"I support Davante wholeheartedly as a human being," McDaniels said. "As a person, he's a great guy. I know that was an unfortunate situation."

NFL reportedly 'unlikely' to allow video review for roughing the passer penalties

The league doesn't want a replay of what occurred when it made pass interference reviewable for a single campaign after the NFC Championship in January 2019.

Commanders' Carson Wentz not 'overly concerned' with Ron Rivera's comments

Wentz has, now on his third NFL team in three seasons, continues to struggle with consistency.

Roughing the passer penalties down in 2022 NFL season despite several controversial calls in Week 5

A pair of controversial roughing calls in Week 5 have put the spotlight on the rule, but overall the number of roughing calls are down significantly through the start of the 2022 season.

Protester trucked by Rams' Bobby Wagner reportedly suffered concussion

There's more information about the individual who filed a police report against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner after Wagner trucked that person amid an on-the-field invasion that occurred during the Week 4 "Monday Night Football" game.

Panthers' Baker Mayfield reportedly out two to six weeks with high-ankle sprain

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero added that Baker Mayfield is not going on injured reserve.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo: Shoulder is 'getting better and better'

Garoppolo is currently seventh among eligible quarterbacks with a 97.8 passer rating, 21st with a 41.4 total QBR and 25th with a 60.7% completion percentage on the season.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick won't talk starting Bailey Zappe over Mac Jones

Belichick isn't discussing whether he would consider keeping Zappe in the starting QB spot once Mac Jones is ready to retake the field. 

Falcons' Grady Jarrett: Controversial penalty 'cost us an opportunity to go win the game'

Jarrett declined to discuss the controversial call following Sunday's game, but opened up about the play on Tuesday.

Tom Brady discusses 'intense amount of stress' amid divorce rumors

It's been an eventful year for Brady both on and off the field.

Rams reportedly the favorites to land Odell Beckham Jr. this season

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has seemingly flirted with the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and multiple other teams throughout the 2022 NFL season as he continues to recover.

Did Buccaneers QB Tom Brady tease playing past 2022 NFL season?

The seven-time Super Bowl champion — who infamously temporarily retired this past winter — hinted he could be considering playing beyond the 2022 campaign. 

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles neither confirms, denies Tom Brady will practice Wednesdays

"It’s still early on in the season," Bowles responded, according to the Joe Bucs Fan website. "We have some things we’re trying to get done right now. So we’re making sure that gets done before we get into all that." 

Brian Daboll: Giants' success 'all about the players'

Under Daboll, star running back Saquon Barkley has emerged as an Offensive Player of the Year and/or a Most Valuable Player candidate.

Watch: Sean Payton says Panthers head coach job is 'attractive'

Payton is currently serving as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports.

Mets to keep manager Buck Showalter, GM Billy Eppler after collapse

Both men have been targets of some angry fans following the club's latest epic collapse, but it appears neither is going anywhere this fall or winter.

Panthers owner shares how interim HC Steve Wilks can earn full-time label

It seems that Wilks will have to do more than win merely a handful of games to earn the full-time job this coming winter.

Oregon Ducks unveil 'Stomp Out Cancer' uniforms for UCLA clash

The uniforms meant to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month feature bright pink numbers, letters and school logos placed across black jerseys.

Texans offering exchanges for Deshaun Watson, other jerseys

The Texans have confirmed that fans are able to "exchange select former player jerseys for 44% off a new jersey."

Watch: Did Buccaneers' Tom Brady try to kick Falcons' Grady Jarrett multiple times?

It appears Tampa Bay star quarterback Tom Brady should've been flagged on multiple occasions for his actions during incidents involving Jarrett.

Jerry Jones reiterates Dak Prescott 'is the No. 1 QB' amid Cooper Rush's 4-0 start

Jones is pleased Rush has played well enough for there even to be a question as to who should start when Prescott is back to full health.

Could P.J. Walker win Panthers starting QB job with Baker Mayfield injured?

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network hinted that Walker, a former XFL star, could be auditioning in front of interim coach Steve Wilks.