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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October 28, 2021 | Soccer

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney dream of leading Wrexham AFC to Premier League

The two are working with a documentary crew for a project about Wrexham and the local community scheduled to be unveiled in 2022.

October 28, 2021 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (calf) won't know if he's facing Vikings until Saturday?

The Dallas Cowboys are understandably being cautious with starting quarterback Dak Prescott after he strained his right calf in the Oct. 17 win over the New England Patriots before the team's bye.

October 28, 2021 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes: 'I need to play better'

The star QB accepted blame for his performances and the team's position in the standings while speaking with reporters Thursday.

October 28, 2021 | MMA

UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer tests positive for COVID-19, will miss first PPV in 25 years

Joe Martinez, who is no stranger to UFC fans and has worked in Buffer's place in the past, will handle the in-cage duties on Saturday.

October 28, 2021 | Miami Marlins

Marlins sign SS Miguel Rojas to two-year, $10M extension

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas, the club's longest-tenured player, isn't going anywhere.

October 28, 2021 | Denver Broncos

Broncos' Von Miller misses practice again due to ankle injury before Washington game

Denver head coach Vic Fangio said the issue has "alleviated some" during the midweek and that Miller could sit again Friday but still play Sunday.

October 28, 2021 | Green Bay Packers

Packers without WRs Davante Adams, Allen Lazard, Marquez Valdes-Scantling vs. Cardinals

Veteran Randall Cobb, fifth on the Packers with 14 catches and fourth with 179 receiving yards this season, is on track to be Green Bay's WR1 versus the Cardinals.

October 28, 2021 | New York Mets

Report: Former Giants executive Brian Sabean not 'on the Mets' radar' during search

The New York Mets are leading all of MLB this fall as it pertains to having recognizable and proven names linked with the club's president of baseball operations opening without anybody actually accepting the job.

October 28, 2021 | Tennis

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu advances to Transylvania Open quarterfinals

The British No. 1 will face Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, 19, in the tournament's next round.

October 28, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins star Sidney Crosby out Thursday vs. Flames

Crosby's next opportunity to return to action will be Saturday against the New Jersey Devils.

October 27, 2021 | Denver Broncos

Broncos' Von Miller misses practice ahead of Washington game due to ankle injury

Miller was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice thanks to his sprained ankle.

October 27, 2021 | Soccer

Barcelona fire Ronald Koeman after loss to Rayo Vallecano

Almost mercifully, the Ronald Koeman era at Barcelona has ended.

October 27, 2021 | Denver Nuggets

Report: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic has no structural damage in injured knee

Examinations show that Jokic is dealing with a right knee contusion but fortunately has no structural damage.

October 27, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins star Sidney Crosby 'real close' to making season debut

Pittsburgh is 3-1-2 without Crosby coming off Tuesday's result.

October 27, 2021 | NFL

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan denies Patriots tried to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo before 2021 NFL Draft

As the story goes, New England offered a second-round draft pick for Garoppolo's services, but the 49ers allegedly wanted a first-round selection. But Kyle Shanahan denied the rumor.

October 27, 2021 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (calf) not yet cleared to face Vikings?

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed optimism that quarterback Dak Prescott will start for this Sunday's game at the Minnesota Vikings after Prescott strained his right calf back on Oct.17 ahead of Dallas' bye.

October 27, 2021 | New York Mets

Report: Cardinals GM Michael Girsch also turned Mets down

St. Louis vice president and general manager Michael Girsch is not interested in the Mets' opening.

October 27, 2021 | Carolina Panthers

Panthers' Matt Rhule: We 'feel really good' about QB Sam Darnold despite benching

Darnold currently sits 29th in the league with a 77.5 passer rating and 24th with a 41.9 total QBR.

October 27, 2021 | New York Jets

Jets QB Mike White to make first NFL start vs. Bengals

White replaced the injured Wilson in last Sunday's 54-13 loss to the New England Patriots and completed 20-of-32 passes for 202 yards with one touchdown and a pair of interceptions.

October 27, 2021 | Virginia Tech Hokies

Report: Suspended Virginia Tech LB Isi Etute indicted on second-degree murder charge

Etute was indicted by a grand jury on a second-degree murder charge on Tuesday. Etute next has a hearing scheduled for Nov. 18.

October 27, 2021 | Denver Broncos

Broncos' Teddy Bridgewater: 'Almost' time to panic after four straight losses

The Broncos started the season with three consecutive victories but have since lost four straight and are in danger of having the season get away from them.