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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

NFL popularity continues to grow in United Kingdom

The National Football League canceled four games scheduled to occur in London in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that setback, America's favorite

Ivy League cancels spring sports due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Ivy League will go an entire year without holding sports competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  On Thursday, the Ivy League confirmed that it

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha calls taking a knee before games 'degrading'

Handfuls of Black footballers have received online racist abuse over the past 12 months as supporters have been kept outside of stadiums due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NFL teams avoiding contract discussions due to salary-cap uncertainty?

With clubs still guessing where the cap number will land, potential negotiations between players and franchises might be pushed back closer to the start of the new NFL year that opens March 17.

USWNT star Alex Morgan 'very close to' 100% after COVID-19 bout

U.S. manager Vlatko Andonovski told reporters on Wednesday that Morgan is approaching full fitness ahead of Thursday's SheBelieves Cup opener versus rivals Canada. 

Nebraska-Illinois football season opener moved from Ireland to Champaign due to pandemic

While it's hoped that COVID-19 vaccines will allow for a more standard college football season that involves students and other fans attending games next fall, the health crisis is already impacting the campaign that is half a year away. 

Nets superstar Kevin Durant out Thursday at Lakers

Durant hasn't competed since a 134-117 win at the Golden State Warriors last Saturday and missed back-to-back contests due to the issue. 

Cavaliers' Kevin Love closer to return from calf injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers certainly could use five-time All-Star forward Kevin Love, who has been out of action since he reaggravated a right calf strain during a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Dec.

ATP to explore all options to hold season amid pandemic

On Wednesday, ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said that the tour will explore all options to continue hosting events globally amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

NFL Draft to be '50 percent virtual and 50 percent in person' in 2021?

The NFL's next big public event, the 2021 NFL Draft, could be hybrid in-person/virtual experience due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Winter weather delays travel for Trail Blazers, Thunder

The extreme winter weather conditions throughout portions of the country continue to impact the sports world as of Wednesday afternoon.

Steelers again hint QB Ben Roethlisberger must accept pay cut to return

Big Ben would count $22.25 million against the cap if he retires or is released, but it appears neither option is on the table as of mid-February.

Jazz's Quin Snyder to coach Western Conference in NBA All-Star Game?

The NBA and NBPA haven't yet confirmed that the 2021 All-Star Game will take place on March 7 in Atlanta, as widely reported, but it appears the Western Conference entry already has its coach set in place. 

Stars-Lightning game postponed due to winter weather

The Stars found themselves in hot water on Monday when they didn't officially postpone a game versus the Nashville Predators until an hour before puck drop despite the extreme winter conditions.

Cleveland Indians all-time saves leader Cody Allen retires

Cleveland acquired Allen in the 23rd round of the 2011 MLB Draft, and he served as the club's main closer from 2014 through 2018.

No. 12 Texas at No. 9 Oklahoma men's basketball game postponed due to winter weather

The No. 12-ranked Texas Longhorns and No. 9-ranked Oklahoma Sooners just aren't meant to play each other this week.  Both Texas and Oklahoma confirmed

Bears could franchise tag WR Allen Robinson?

The Chicago Bears and wide receiver Allen Robinson aren't close to putting pen to paper on a long-term contract.

Limited crowds can return to Australian Open on Thursday

The temporary lockdown reportedly occurred because of a series of COVID-19 outbreaks linked to Melbourne Airport's Holiday Inn.

T-wolves' D’Angelo Russell out 4-6 weeks due to knee surgery

Things continue to go from bad to worse for the Minnesota Timberwolves this season.

No. 2 Baylor men's basketball to return from COVID-19 pause on Feb. 23

The Baylor Bears men's basketball team remains ranked No. 2 in the nation even though it's been out of action for weeks due to a coronavirus-related pause. On Tuesday, Baylor unveiled plans for its return to play.

Veteran pitcher Bartolo Colon to play in Mexican Baseball League

Despite not appearing in an MLB regular-season game since 2018, soon-to-be 48-year-old Bartolo Colon isn't yet ready to hang his glove or bat up for good. 

Devin White: Bucs knew Chiefs were 'gonna be a cocky team' at Super Bowl

The Chiefs failed to score a single touchdown in the 31-9 loss to the Buccaneers, and Tampa Bay intercepted Patrick Mahomes twice.

Titans' Isaiah Wilson must decide 'whether he wants to do what it takes to play pro football'

Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson called the 22-year-old out when speaking with reporters on Tuesday.