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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid, Manchester derby linked to spikes in coronavirus deaths?

Several sporting events in England took place as the pandemic began to spread, leading to a spike in deaths.

MLB allows clubs to offer refunds due to coronavirus pandemic

With baseball on hiatus, there may be opportunities for some fans to get their money back for games they cannot attend.

FIFA Medical Committee chairman advises against football until September due to coronavirus

FIFA Medical Committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe echoed sentiments shared by a German virologist about fears regarding football seasons resuming play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus ends French Ligue 1, Ligue 2 seasons

French giants PSG haven't been informed if they will be crowned champions of a shortened season or if The Professional Football League and French Football Federation will push to void the campaign.

Bill Belichick praises retiring New England fullback James Develin

Not known for being a particularly flowery guy, Belichick offered high praise of retiring fullback James Develin.

Six-week period needed before college football season begins?

The season likely won't begin on time if students can't return to campuses by late July/early August.

Cleveland Browns rookie OT Jedrick Wills being mentored by Joe Thomas

The Cleveland Browns 10th selection Jedrick Wills Jr. appears to be receiving help from the NFL from a future Hall of Famer.

Chicago Blackhawks fire president and CEO John McDonough

In a bit of a surprise, the Chicago Blackhawks parted ways with president and CEO John McDonough after the team's precipitous decline since 2015.

Arsenal, West Ham, & Brighton players resume training; Tottenham to begin workouts on Tuesday

The virus outbreak that halted sports around the world in March left competitions in limbo on an indefinite basis, but there are positive signs 2019-20 seasons could be completed, in full, by the end of summer.

Video surfaces of Steve Kerr motivating Kevin Durant with Michael Jordan-John Paxson story

Even though Kerr didn't join the Bulls until 1993, he obviously learned about that discussion during his stint with the Chicago organization.

ESPN's Jeff Passan writes 'there will be MLB in 2020' amid coronavirus pandemic

According to Passan, MLB players who haven't yet cashed-in on significant paydays want to take the field this summer, in part, because 'they've got bills to pay and skills to hone.' 

Spain’s health minister speculates no La Liga, Spanish football before summer

The coronavirus pandemic that halted every major European football competition in March could keep Spain's La Liga sidelined through the end of spring.

Atlanta Hawks not re-opening facilities amid coronavirus pandemic

Over the weekend, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski provided hope for sports-starving fans that NBA team facilities could begin opening this Friday but it seem the Atlanta Hawks have a different opening date in mind.

'At least eight teams' had No.4 pick Andrew Thomas as top-rated OT of 2020 NFL Draft

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman didn't receive a desired trade offer for the No. 4 selection of the 2020 NFL Draft before Thursday night.

Report: Patriots 'haven't shown' interest in QB Cam Newton

Newton's desire to start for a club during the next NFL season could keep him from obtaining a new job anytime soon since the draft process seemingly eliminated openings.

ESPN nearing agreement to air South Korean baseball games amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic brought the bulk of the professional and amateur sports worlds to screeching halts in the middle of March, and there's no definitive end in sight.

Coronavirus may delay Russian Premier League restart until June 21 or June 28

Like the bulk of top-flight European football competitions, the Russian Premier League came to a halt last month due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Virologist warns against Bundesliga restart amid coronavirus pandemic

Recently, Germany banned all large social gatherings in the country through the end of August. 

New Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa says Nashville tornado destroyed his car

Tua Tagovailoa was given millions upon millions of reasons to smile when the Miami Dolphins selected him with the fifth pick of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

SEC becomes first conference with six top-10 picks in NFL Draft

The SEC only added to its claim as the best college football conference in the country in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell botches pronouncing 'Tua Tagovailoa' at NFL Draft

Dolphins fans are hoping announcers will be able to put "touchdown!" in front of that last name dozens of times per season starting this coming September. 

Odell Beckham Jr. rants about draft coverage

It's no secret that Odell Beckham Jr. is an emotional football player, and he was fired up during the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday.

Joe Burrow joins exclusive club after Cincinnati Bengals draft him first overall

Burrow is only the fourth player in history to achieve three specific feats.

Bengals select Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow with No. 1 pick of 2020 NFL Draft

Burrow set FBS single-season records in passing touchdowns (60) and total scores (65) with LSU last year, taking home the Heisman Trophy.

Cleveland Browns WR Jarvis Landry shows video of him running after hip surgery

Landry showed off some of his progress on Thursday.