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

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November 22, 2022 | Manchester United

Watch: Roy Keane says World Cup shouldn't be in Qatar

Ireland and Manchester United legend Roy Keane has blasted FIFA for holding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

November 21, 2022 | Los Angeles Rams

Could Rams' Matthew Stafford retire over concussion fears?

It appears some aren't convinced Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will play beyond the ongoing season.

November 21, 2022 | Soccer

Roy Keane criticizes Harry Kane, Gareth Bale for not wearing 'OneLove' armband at World Cup

It was reported earlier on Monday that FIFA threatened to issue yellow cards to any player who wore a "OneLove" armband during a World Cup match and later said that captains from seven countries subsequently abandoned plans to sport the armband meant to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

November 21, 2022 | New York Yankees

Doc Gooden: Aaron Judge should want to retire with Yankees

While speaking with Bob Klapisch of NJ Advance Media, Gooden explained that he "understood" why the New York Mets moved on from him after the 1994 season but also admitted he wishes he ultimately could've returned to what was his first MLB home from 1984 through the '94 campaign.

November 21, 2022 | New York Giants

Workload a concern for Giants' Saquon Barkley after loss to Lions?

ESPN's Bill Barnwell has suggested fans may need to be worried about New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley.

November 21, 2022 | New York Jets

Watch: Stephen A. Smith says Jets should bench 'trash' Zach Wilson

Add Smith to the growing list of people who've seen enough from Jets quarterback Zach Wilson this fall. Smith's concerns go beyond just the underwhelming football Wilson has played.

November 21, 2022 | Soccer

American journalist temporarily detained at World Cup stadium over LGBTQ shirt

American Grant Wahl has become the latest journalist to have an unfortunate encounter during the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.

November 21, 2022 | New York Mets

Orthopedic surgeon discusses if Jacob deGrom is an injury risk

The two-time Cy Young winner missed the second half of the 2021 season because of elbow problems and then was sidelined from the end of spring training through July this year due to a stress reaction in the scapula of his pitching shoulder.

November 21, 2022 | Indianapolis Colts

Peyton Manning reveals reaction to Colts hiring Jeff Saturday as interim HC

Manning and Saturday were Indianapolis teammates throughout the latter's 13-season Colts tenure. Last week, former Colts head coach Tony Dungy credited Saturday with helping Manning successfully change plays at the line of scrimmage during their careers.

November 21, 2022 | Soccer

Reporter says she was victim of robbery while on-air at World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar this fall continues to generate off-the-pitch headlines.

November 21, 2022 | NFL

NFL: No block in the back in Patriots' game-winning punt return vs. Jets

Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the league said that Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. legally hit Justin Hardee of the Jets on a block that originated from the side at around the New York 15-yard line.

November 21, 2022 | Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo defends explosive interview before World Cup

In the interview that went public after the English Premier League and other top-flight competitions paused for the World Cup, Ronaldo blasted United manager Erik ten Hag and other aspects of the club.

November 21, 2022 | Buffalo Bills

A 'Squirrel' saved Bills' Josh Allen before win over Browns

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen received a neighborly helping hand ahead of Sunday's 31-23 win over the Cleveland Browns.

November 21, 2022 | Cleveland Browns

Myles Garrett lamenting Browns 'wasting' players' primes?

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett isn't hiding he's displeased this fall.

November 18, 2022 | Los Angeles Rams

Rams' Sean McVay may have violated NFL policy commenting on Matthew Stafford's concussion

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay may have unintentionally violated NFL policy on multiple occasions over the past couple of weeks.

November 18, 2022 | NFL

NFL reportedly threatens 'significant discipline' for violations of alcohol policy

The NFL reportedly has left no doubt about its alcohol policies after Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing was arrested for driving under the influence and speeding early Friday morning.

November 18, 2022 | NFL

Browns-Bills game could be delayed Sunday if snow affects Buffalo's travel

The Browns and Bills have already had their bye weeks this season, so punting the game down the schedule is a headache the NFL would prefer to avoid.

November 18, 2022 | Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo addresses notion he convinced Buccaneers' Tom Brady to end retirement

Brady and Ronaldo famously enjoyed a friendly on-the-pitch conversation that some believed at the time included TB12 confirming he was returning to the Buccaneers for another season.

November 18, 2022 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers TE George Kittle encouraging Jimmy Garoppolo to throw his way

The topic of Kittle's involvement in the offense first popped up back in early October. He said at that time he didn't really care about his number of touches "as long as we're winning games" but sang somewhat of a different tune ahead of Monday's matchup against the 4-6 Arizona Cardinals.