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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

Astros cleared to play after coronavirus concerns

It's believed no Houston players or staff members have tested positive as of Tuesday.

Report: Lionel Messi's father to meet Barcelona president on Wednesday

It's expected the Messi camp will reiterate the request for the 33-year-old to be released from his contract, for free, ahead of a widely anticipated move to Premier League side Manchester City.

Jon Jones campaigns for UFC heavyweight title fight with Stipe Miocic, calls Brock Lesnar out

Jon Jones is campaigning on Twitter for a title bout against Stipe Miocic.

Pelicans' Brandon Ingram wins Most Improved Player award

Ingram joined the Pelicans in July 2019 as part of a trade that sent All-Star Anthony Davis to the Lakers.

San Jose Sharks re-sign center Joel Kellman to two-year contract

The Sharks confirmed on Monday that the club has re-signed center Joel Kellman to a two-year deal.

Alabama's Nick Saban leads football players in social justice march

According to Sam Cooper of Yahoo Sports, Saban, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne and university police chief John Hooks all spoke at the rally.

Big Ten presidents, chancellors voted 11-3 to postpone football due to pandemic

At least 60 percent of Big Ten presidents and chancellors were required to vote to postpone for that call to be made.

Daniel Cormier reiterates that he's retired from UFC

Cormier works for the UFC as a commentator, and he's been linked with a move to WWE.

Report: Brock Lesnar no longer with WWE, is a free agent

Lesnar, 43, last appeared on WWE television in April at the WrestleMania 36 show where he dropped the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre.

Zach Plesac returns to Indians after controversy, will pitch Tuesday

In three appearances this summer, Plesac holds a 1-1 record with a 1.29 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and 24 strikeouts.

DB Logan Ryan joins Giants on one-year deal

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that free agent defensive back Logan Ryan signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants. Per Rapoport,

Iowa pauses all athletics workouts due to coronavirus outbreak

Currently, Iowa's football team is set to be idle through the end of the year because the Big Ten postponed its season due to the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 11.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic extends AC Milan contract

Often viewed as a mercenary more concerned with self-promotion than with helping clubs achieve team success, Ibrahimovic became the oldest player to accumulate at least 10 goals during any Serie A campaign.

Dallas Stars interim coach Rick Bowness not concerned with winning full-time job

Rick Bowness says he's not focused on winning the Stars' full-time head coach position, even as his team has a commanding lead heading towards the Western Conference Final.

NFLPA wants daily COVID-19 testing for players during season

Daily testing of players is set to end after Saturday under the current agreement between the NFL and NFLPA. The season gets underway on Sept. 10.

Report: Mets want to trade former All-Star reliever Edwin Diaz but can't find a buyer

The reliever has largely been a disappointment with the Queens club.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan joins Roma full-time on free transfer

Premier League club Arsenal confirmed on Monday that midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined Serie A outfit AS Roma on a free transfer. The move was expected after the 31-year-old spent the 2019-20 season with Roma on a loan deal.

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish receives first England call-up

Grealish was sensational during the 2019-20 season and played a massive role in keeping Villa in the top flight after the club finished the pandemic-altered campaign 17th in the table.

NCAA applies for 'Battle in the Bubble' trademark

This could be attached to upcoming competitions and merchandise.

Notre Dame football reduces stadium capacity to 20% for 2020

Face coverings, such as masks, are required, and guests will be encouraged to follow social distancing protocols. Tailgating is prohibited.

Mets, Marlins engage in poignant 'Black Lives Matter' protest before postponed game

Members of the New York Mets and Miami Marlins joined in a poignant protest before Thursday's game at Citi Field that was ultimately postponed in the wake of athlete strikes following the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

Rob Manfred wanted Mets to partake in political stunt protest?

According to comments made by Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen, commissioner Rob Manfred allegedly wanted members of the Mets to take part in a faux-protest before Thursday's contest versus the Miami Marlins at Citi Field.

NHL officially postpones Thursday, Friday playoff games amid athlete protests

As both the NBA and WNBA remain idle amid athlete strikes in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, the NHL and NHL Players' Association jointly agreed to push Thursday and Friday Stanley Cup Playoff games back. 

Clemson football reduces Memorial Stadium capacity to 19,000 fans

Memorial Stadium will welcome up to 19,000 fans when the Clemson Tigers take the field this fall.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire: I did nothing wrong

Manchester United captain and England defender Harry Maguire won't be apologizing for his involvement in what's become an infamous incident on the Greek island of Mykonos.