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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

Jets GM Joe Douglas doesn't commit to QB Sam Darnold

Douglas' coach, whoever it might be, will possess quite the asset in the second pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Hank Aaron receives COVID-19 vaccine to promote its safety

MLB legend Hank Aaron turns 87 years old in February but is still hitting it out of the park.

Top-ranked Gonzaga to play BYU on Thursday

The top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs confirmed on Tuesday that they won't be facing the Santa Clara Broncos on Thursday because of COVID-19 issues within the Broncos.  Instead, the West Coast Conference shifted schedules to create a showdown between Gonzaga and the BYU Cougars set to occur on Thursday evening.

USWNT star Alex Morgan tests positive for COVID-19

The 31-year-old, who remains one of the most popular American footballers in the world, generated headlines in September when she announced that she was joining FA Women's Super League side Tottenham Hotspur from National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride on a short-term deal.

Tigers, OF Robbie Grossman agree to two-year, $10 million deal

A switch-hitter who turned 31 years old in September, Grossman hit .241 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 12 doubles and eight stolen bases in 51 games while with the Oakland Athletics during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.

COVID-19 issues won't postpone Ohio State-Alabama national title game?

The national title game remains scheduled for Monday night.

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans unable to practice on Tuesday?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians confirmed on Monday that star wide receiver Mike Evans hyperextended his knee but suffered no structural damage

Browns add Pro Bowl LG Joel Bitonio, WR KhaDarel Hodge to reserve/COVID-19 list

Cleveland had already confirmed that head coach Kevin Stefanski, two members of the coaching staff and two players tested positive for the coronavirus.

QB Carson Wentz hopes to remain with Eagles?

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman told reporters on Monday, though, that trading Wentz during the offseason is "not anything we're talking about right now." 

NFL, NFLPA report 70 positive COVID-19 tests from Dec. 27 to Jan. 2

The NFL and NFL Players Association are reporting an uptick in COVID-19 cases at the most worrisome time of the season.

No. 6 Baylor women's basketball restricts team activities, cancels game vs. No. 3 UConn

In the prepared statement, Mulkey explained that she was exposed to an active coronavirus case on Christmas Day. That caused her to miss her team's victory over the TCU Horned Frogs this past Saturday.

NHL sells naming rights for realigned 2020-21 divisions

The regular season is scheduled to begin on Jan. 13 and, ideally, will include each team completing 56 games. 

Georgia's Trey Hill, Malik Herring declare for NFL Draft

Georgia will have to replace a starter on each side of the line next season.

Oregon State pauses basketball activities, postpones two games due to COVID-19

The Oregon State women's basketball team, meanwhile, hasn't played since Dec. 19 and announced on Monday that at least two additional games are postponed because of COVID-19 issues impacting that program. 

Washington may rotate QBs for playoff game vs. Buccaneers

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith missed a pair of December games due to a strained calf but returned to the lineup last Sunday.

Barcelona postpone training session due to COVID-19

The entire squad will undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing on Tuesday.

Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber to throw session for teams

The veteran, who turns 35 years old in April, is willing to try to impress a potential buyer or two during a throwing session. 

Curtis Blaydes-Derrick Lewis fight to headline Feb. 20 UFC show?

Former light heavyweight champion and proven pay-per-view draw Jon Jones  is moving to the heavyweight division and could potentially leapfrog  either Blaydes or Lewis to fight the winner of Miocic-Ngannou in late 2021.

Nets to apply for disabled player exception for Spencer Dinwiddie

Brooklyn began the season with wins over the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics but has since lost four of five games ahead of Tuesday's showdown with the Utah Jazz.

Nets' Kevin Durant facing seven-day quarantine?

Durant tested positive for COVID-19 in March, but there are known instances of people returning positive virus tests more than once over lengthy periods of time.

Eagles 'not talking about' trading QB Carson Wentz

Despite Wentz's alleged desire for a fresh start with a different organization, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman suggested on Monday he could attempt to keep the quarterback through at least the offseason. 

Tennessee women's basketball cleared to return ahead of Arkansas game

Tennessee hasn't competed since a victory over the Lipscomb Lady Bisons on Dec. 28.

Notre Dame star LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah declares for NFL Draft

Owusu-Koramoah won the Butkus Award given to the man deemed the country's best linebacker and ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Premier League, other English elite sports may continue despite national lockdown

The Premier League and other football competitions temporarily paused in  March, and the EPL remained idle until the middle of June.

Raiders Pro Bowl RB Josh Jacobs arrested for DUI after win over Broncos

The 22-year-old was transported to a local hospital for treatment of  minor injuries related to the collision before he was booked for DUI at  the Clark County Detention Center.