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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

Could Wizards resume practice on Wednesday amid COVID-19 outbreak?

Thus far, the NBA has called off 15 total games since the season began on Dec. 22. The Wizards are 3-8 on the campaign.

Blazers' CJ McCollum out at least a week with sprained foot

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum is on track to miss a minimum of four total games due to the sprained left foot that he suffered in Saturday's 112-106 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. 

Seventh Wizards player, one staff member test positive for COVID-19

Washington is scheduled to play at the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. 

Ravens waive QB Robert Griffin III

T00he 30-year-old should find a home as a reliable backup signal-caller either during the spring or after training camp sessions begin.

Could Michael Porter Jr. rejoin Nuggets on Friday?

Michael Porter Jr. has been absent for the past nine games and will miss Tuesday's contest against Oklahoma City due to the NBA's COVID protocols, but Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says the third-year forward could return for Friday's contest against the Phoenix Suns.

Oregon men's basketball ends pause, preps for Oregon State clash

The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team, ranked No. 21 in the nation, announced on Monday that it has been cleared to resume activities ahead of this coming Saturday's home game versus the Oregon State Beavers.

Would Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes have played if not for concussion protocol?

The days of players having figurative bells rung only to quickly return to the field are long gone.

Vanderbilt women's basketball ends season early

The Commodores join the Duke Blue Devils, Virginia Cavaliers and San Jose State Spartans among women's teams that prematurely ended seasons amid the health crisis.

Wednesday's Wizards-Hornets game postponed due to COVID-19

Per multiple reports, there are currently no plans for the NBA to pause the season. 

Lions legend Calvin Johnson: It'd be 'a slight' to not be first-ballot Hall of Famer

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was unquestionably one of the most talented individuals to ever play the position when in his prime.

Relationship between Rams' Jared Goff, Sean McVay 'not great'?

Goff was the first pick of the 2016 NFL Draft.

UConn's Geno Auriemma: Most players are against COVID-19 shutdown

While Auriemma said that players and teams that don't wish to participate can opt out of the remainder of the season, his comments suggest he and his squad want to chase a national title for as long as possible.

Patrick Mahomes still in concussion protocol

Mahomes must report no concussion symptoms and also be cleared by an independent neurological consultant to resume football activities later this week.

Baylor's Kim Mulkey: 'Almighty dollar' the reason for ongoing college season

Baylor Lady Bears head coach Kim Mulkey held nothing back when speaking with reporters about the NCAA continuing college basketball seasons amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paris Saint-Germain interested in signing Lionel Messi?

Messi and his camp were able to begin negotiating with clubs outside of Spain on Jan. 1.

Report reveals details of Kevin Porter Jr.'s locker room outburst

Porter hasn't yet played this season coming off of multiple off-the-court incidents.

Duke unranked for first time since 2016

Duke's fall follows last Tuesday's 74-67 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies that dropped the Blue Devils to 5-3 overall.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor to make $22.3 million in 2021

The 27-year-old known for flashing his wide smile in the infield and at the plate explained that he's keen on signing an extension to stay in New York but added that he wouldn't want to negotiate after the start of spring training. 

Six Wizards players tested positive for COVID-19 amid outbreak

Coronavirus-related issues have resulted in the NBA postponing 12 games this week and 13 contests since the season began on Dec. 22.

Karl-Anthony Towns tests positive for COVID-19; Grizzlies-Timberwolves game postponed

The NBA has announced that Friday's game between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves has been postponed. Shortly after, Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns took to Twitter to announce he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Dallas Stars to open season on Jan. 22 after COVID-19 outbreak

Dallas confirmed on Friday afternoon that its season will begin Jan. 22 with a home game against the Nashville Predators.

NBA moving toward expanding rosters amid COVID-19 crisis

The NBA is trying to figure out how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Falcons hire Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as head coach

Under Smith, Tennessee running back Derrick Henry led the NFL in rushing yards in back-to-back seasons, and quarterback Ryan Tannehill had a career revival.

Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitely suspended once again

Gordon's Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Rams last Saturday.