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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

NASCAR president: Revised schedule '99 percent' done amid coronavirus pandemic

In late April, NASCAR announced plans to resume the 2020 season after it was halted by the coronavirus pandemic with a May 17 event at Darlington Raceway.

Report: Allen Iverson once took a break from practice to eat Taco Bell

Iverson rose to second on Philadelphia's all-time scoring list behind only Hal Greer during his tenure with the Sixers, and A.I. holds the franchise records for career three-pointers and steals per game. 

TSU running back Jordan Bell wants to play football again despite partial leg amputation

Tennessee State Tigers running back Jordan Bell feels lucky despite the fact a motorcycle accident resulted in the amputation of a portion of his left leg.

Bryce Harper not jealous of former Nationals teammates who won World Series

One might think Harper would be jealous and even bitter about his former employer reaching the mountaintop without him.

Cleveland Indians preparing for July 1 Opening Day?

It appears we may have an idea about how former MLB player and current podcaster Trevor Plouffe allegedly received information about a potential kickoff of the season. 

Notre Dame AD: 'Significant chance' CFB begins without all conferences playing

Could every conference start their college football schedule on time? One prominent athletic director has his doubts.

Jeff Van Gundy: People 'have amnesia' about greatness of Patrick Ewing

The former Knicks assistant and head coach went on the record to remind the world how great "The Big Fella" was in New York.

NFL's 2021 salary cap could take major hit if games are played without fans

Back on March 15, the NFL announced the salary cap for 2020 increased from $188.2 million per club for 2019 to $198.2 million. 

Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne to compete in dirt racing sprint on Friday

Kasey Kahne and Kyle Larson will return to the track this Friday, although in a different event from NASCAR.

Chris Bosh: Warriors more of a dynasty than the Heat

Golden State won the championship in 2015, and in 2017 and 2018 after Kevin Durant made his move from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the West Coast.

Major League Wrestling wants to bring in Mike Tyson for charity match

Mike Tyson's recent Instagram post got the attention of a wrestling promotion.

ESPN to continue Sunday '30 for 30' airings after 'The Last Dance'

ESPN has lined up some more must-see-TV for the next few Sundays after The Last Dance, unveiling even more 30 for 30 documentaries/

Brendon Todd 'comfortable' with plans for PGA Tour return amid pandemic

Todd has confidence that the PGA has put forth a plan that assures safety for the players as the tour prepares to resume its season.

Dana White on UFC return: 'Somebody has to be first, right?'

UFC will go first in testing the waters for live sports in the United States, seemingly a point of pride for Dana White.

Nets GM Sean Marks: Kevin Durant won't return until he's '100 percent'

While Brooklyn would qualify for the playoffs under normal circumstances if the league jumped directly to the postseason during the summer, the NBA and the players union haven't yet agreed to terms regarding the completion of the season. 

Report: July 1 start for MLB 'optimistic'

While the July 1 date continues to make the rounds, MLB and the MLBPA have not come to any agreements yet on when the season will actually begin.

Spanish club Eibar fear 'terrible consequences' of returning amid coronavirus pandemic

Eibar became the first top-flight club in the country to express worries regarding the completion of the 2019-20 season.

Reports: Premier League medical professionals say return to football isn't safe

Premier League medical personnel are advising against a return to football amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. 

NFL to release full 2020 regular season schedule on Thursday night

The NFL is going ahead with plans to release a full schedule for the 2020 regular season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Browns committed to Myles Garrett, Odell Beckham Jr.

Accordingg to Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry, two of the biggest names on his roster won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Report: NFL teams could lose $100 million in local revenue if fans can't attend games because of coronavirus

The potential economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the NFL is staggering.

Two people file for 'Tompa Bay Gronkaneers' trademark

A pair of individuals are attempting to trademark the Brady-Gronkowski reunion in Tampa Bay.

Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Matt Wolff to hold charity skins game on May 17

On Monday, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson confirmed they will play against Rickie Fowler and Matt Wolff is paying it forward to a foundation of their choice in a skins match televised on NBC, NBC Sports Network, and Golf Channel.

MLB season to begin July 1 with 'spring training' in June?

Neither the MLB nor MLB Players Association had announced an agreement for the season as of Monday evening. 

Charles Oakley blames Patrick Ewing for Knicks not getting past Bulls

One of the subjects discussed during Sunday's episodes of ESPN's "The Last Dance" docuseries was how the New York Knicks blew a 2-0 series lead to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals. One former Knicks player Charles Oakley is still pointing fingers about that heartbreak nearly three decades later.