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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January 25, 2021 | Tennis

Paula Badosa slams Australian Open quarantine, fears she will miss tournament

Spain's Paula Badosa made unfortunate headlines last week when she became the first tennis player to return a positive COVID-19 test during the mandated 14-day quarantine in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open.

January 25, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks' Alex DeBrincat, Adam Boqvist on NHL COVID-19 protocol list

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Monday that forward Alex DeBrincat and defenseman Adam Boqvist have been placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list.

January 25, 2021 | NBA

Could NBA hold All-Star Game in March?

Despite the NBA running a pandemic-shortened campaign, the league scheduled a midseason break for March 5-10.

January 25, 2021 | Los Angeles Clippers

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, Paul George out Tuesday due to COVID-19 protocols

The Los Angeles Clippers are starting the final full week of January hoping they're staring at a COVID-19 inconvenience rather than a coronavirus-related crisis.

January 25, 2021

Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford suspended indefinitely after arrest

Radford was recently arrested and charged with one count of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and one count of concealed weapon carry.

January 25, 2021 | NBA

Hornets-Magic to be first NBA game with two-woman referee crew

Sago and Schroeder previously worked together in the G League.

January 25, 2021 | Soccer

2021 MLS season to start April 3, MLS Cup set for Dec. 11

Major League Soccer unveiled plans for the 2021 season that will be held amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 25, 2021 | MMA

Conor McGregor wants rematch with Dustin Poirier in May?

McGregor wants to complete the trilogy in May and, perhaps, fight for the championship in the process.

January 25, 2021 | MLB

MLBPA preparing to start spring training, season on time

It appears the players want the MLB season to start on time, though it's unclear if that will happen.

January 25, 2021 | MLB

MLBPA rejects MLB offer of universal DH, expanded playoffs?

The National League embracing the designated hitter may not be as imminent as many assumed.

January 25, 2021 | Nashville Predators

Predators' Connor Ingram voluntarily enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Players are able to call a confidential phone line regarding matters such as substance abuse and mental health.

January 25, 2021 | Buffalo Bills

Bills WR Cole Beasley played with broken fibula during playoffs

Beasley suffered the injury during the prime-time 38-9 victory over the New England Patriots on Dec. 28 and missed the Week 17 showdown versus the Miami Dolphins.

January 25, 2021 | Duke Blue Devils

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski apologizes to student reporter following heated response

Duke has lost three consecutive games and sits at 5-5 overall and 3-3 in conference play, and Krzyzewski has shared his thoughts on playing amid the pandemic.

January 25, 2021 | NFL

2021 Pro Bowl to be played on 'Madden NFL 21'

The NFL has confirmed that the 2021 Pro Bowl will be a virtual experience and conducted via Madden NFL 21 due to concerns related to COVID-19.

January 25, 2021

Texas men's basketball coach Shaka Smart tests positive for COVID-19

Texas Longhorns men's basketball coach Shaka Smart announced on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. "I tested positive for COVID and am in isolation away from our team and my family," Smart said in a statement shared by Jeff Borzello of ESPN.