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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

Saturday's Florida-LSU game postponed due to COVID-19

No makeup date was included in the brief statement. 

Serena Williams carrying shoulder injury into Australian Open?

Tennis living legend Serena Williams may not be 100% when the Australian Open begins on Monday.

Chiefs WR Demarcus Robinson cleared from COVID-19 list ahead of Super Bowl

Robinson and backup center Daniel Kilgore were placed on the list Monday after they were deemed high-risk close contacts.

Mets are favorites to land NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer?

Rachel Luba, Bauer's agent, hinted that only two clubs are now in the market for her client. 

No. 2 Baylor men's basketball postpones two games

As of Thursday evening, Baylor remained scheduled to host the No. 13-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders on Feb. 13. The status of that game likely won't be addressed until next week. 

Owner expects Matt Ryan, Julio Jones will be with Falcons in 2021

Earlier this week, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that veteran quarterback Matt Ryan and star wide receiver Julio Jones will likely remain with the

Giants to keep Jason Garrett as offensive coordinator?

Under Garrett, the Giants finished the year No. 31 in overall offensive yards per game (299.6) and points per game (17.5). 

Kings' De'Aaron Fox says 'it's stupid' to hold All-Star Game amid pandemic

One can't help but wonder if Fox may suffer a mysterious short-term injury on or around March 4, one day before the league's scheduled All-Star break. 

Michigan men's basketball out through at least Feb. 13?

The pause could be a brutal break for a Michigan squad that won 13 of 14 contests, including its last game against the Purdue Boilermakers on Jan. 22.

Wimbledon planning for reduced-capacity crowd for 2021

This year's Wimbledon is set to take place from June 28 through July 11, and the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club says it's "centered on the option of a reduced-capacity Championships."

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady: 'I'm going to work on my speed' in offseason

Brady has accumulated only 1,043 career rushing yards in regular-season play. He's looking to do something about that during the upcoming offseason. 

Could Tampa Bay host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024?

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters that Tampa could be considered to host the league's next open title game, Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard out Thursday vs. 76ers

Portland's Casey Holdahl confirmed that guard Damian Lillard is out for Thursday's contest due to an abdominal strain. Lillard considered sitting out Tuesday's matchup versus the Washington Wizards because of the issue. 

Liverpool not allowed to travel to Leipzig for Champions League match

Liverpool are the reigning Premier League champions and one of the biggest clubs in the world, but they won't be given any special treatment by the German government ahead of the resumption of the 2020-21 Champions League competition. 

Bill Russell receives COVID-19 vaccine: 'This is one shot I won't block'

NBA living legend Bill Russell has become the latest sports icon to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

NHL to enforce stricter protocols to prevent COVID-19 spread

The Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and Minnesota Wild are all currently inactive because of the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

Volvo Car Open to occur without fans due to COVID-19

The Volvo Car Open is typically the first clay-court event of the tennis season but was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Chiefs' Demarcus Robinson, Daniel Kilgore testing negative for COVID-19

Robinson can rejoin team activities on Friday if he continues to test negative for COVID-19. Kilgore will not be cleared before Saturday morning at the earliest.

Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19

It's the latest setback for a club that first had Tuesday's game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum postponed and then learned that its following three contests will also be rescheduled.

Chiefs' barber tested positive for COVID-19 during haircut?

Chiefs backup center Daniel Kilgore was sitting in a barber's chair receiving a haircut this when K.C. learned that the barber had tested positive for COVID-19. 

NFL could examine end zone fumble rule for 2021?

The alleged "worst rule in sports" struck again during the Browns' AFC divisional-round loss to the Chiefs, but it may not be long for the league past Super Bowl LV. 

Kevin Love resumes basketball activities; no timetable for return

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has taken the latest steps toward returning to action from the right calf strain that has kept him sidelined for over a month.

NFL had 0.08% COVID-19 positivity rate for the season

Dr. Allen Sills said during a Wednesday conference call that the league's COVID-19 positivity rate heading into Super Bowl week was 0.08% for the season.

Louisville men's basketball has two games postponed due to COVID-19

Louisville confirmed in statements that Wednesday's game against the Syracuse Orange and Saturday's showdown with the No. 14-ranked Virginia Cavaliers are both postponed following a positive COVID-19 test result.