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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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February 25, 2022 | Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens' Carey Price 'progressing,' but still has no timetable for return

Price took to social media in November to announce he spent time in a treatment facility for substance use. He's also been recovering from knee surgery.

February 25, 2022 | NHL

Manitoba Junior Hockey League bans player 18 games for alleged racist gesture

Dauphin Kings defenseman Klim Georgiev has apologized for this role in the Feb. 19 incident.

February 25, 2022 | Manchester United

Manchester United end Aeroflot sponsorship amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

Manchester United have parted ways with a longtime partner because of its link to Russia amid that country's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

February 25, 2022 | Tennis

Russia's Daniil Medvedev: 'I want to promote peace all over the world'

Medvedev addressed his home country's invasion of Ukraine.

February 25, 2022

Poland FA urge FIFA to make decision on World Cup playoff vs. Russia

As part of Friday's official UEFA decision to move this year's Champions League final from Saint Petersburg to Paris following Russia's invasion of Ukraine,

February 25, 2022 | Washington Capitals

Capitals, Russia star Alex Ovechkin on Ukraine invasion: 'Please, no more war'

Ahead of Saturday's afternoon game at the Philadelphia Flyers, Ovechkin made his first public comments following the invasion after Washington made him unavailable to media members on Thursday.

February 25, 2022 | Olympics

IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus after Ukraine invasion

The International Olympic Committee has become yet another massive sports organization to lash out at the disturbing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

February 25, 2022 | NFL

Eagles' Lane Johnson: Carson Wentz will 'land with a great team' if Colts move on

Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard both suggested last month the team could look for an upgrade at the sport's most important position this offseason.

February 25, 2022 | Formula One

Formula 1 cancels Russian Grand Prix after Ukraine invasion

Yet another sports entity has distanced itself from Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine earlier this week.

February 25, 2022 | Soccer

Christian Eriksen could make Brentford debut Saturday eight months after cardiac arrest

He officially signed for Brentford before the January transfer window closed and began training with the club earlier this month.

February 24, 2022 | NFL

Giants interested in Mitchell Trubisky?

Questions remain about Daniel Jones' long-term future in New York and the new Giants' regime is familiar with Trubisky.

February 24, 2022 | Tennis

Alexander Zverev given maximum fine after violent outburst

The incident revolved around the chair umpire during a doubles match Zverev was participating in.

February 24, 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs

Eric Bieniemy returning to Chiefs as OC on one-year deal

After missing out on a head coaching job, Bieniemy will return to the Chiefs.

February 24, 2022 | Boston Bruins

Bruins' Brad Marchand must 'move forward within the rules' after latest ban

Bruins star Brad Marchand is on track to return from the six-game suspension, and he knows he's on thin ice going forward.

February 24, 2022 | MLB

Report: 'No substantive progress' in lockout talks between MLB, MLBPA

Midnight is approaching, and the MLB Opening Day schedule set for March 31 is even closer to turning into a pumpkin.

February 24, 2022 | NFL

Buccaneers, Steelers betting favorites to land Russell Wilson in trade

The overwhelming belief is that Wilson will remain with the Seahawks, but if he is moved Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh appear to be the early favorites.

February 24, 2022 | Soccer

Barcelona, Napoli players hold 'Stop War' banner before Europa League match

Soccer players and teams across Europe used Thursday matches to condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

February 24, 2022 | NFL

49ers' Jimmie Ward doubts Tom Brady will come out of retirement

At this point, an NFL fan would likely have to be actively avoiding rumors to not know seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady has been linked with a trade that would allow him to play for the San Francisco 49ers, his favorite childhood team, through at least the 2022 season.