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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August 26, 2020 | Soccer

Report: Paris Saint-Germain preparing offer for Lionel Messi

The 33-year-old has a €700 million release clause attached to his rights but also an out in his deal that allows him to terminate the contract and leave on a free transfer at the completion of any season.

August 26, 2020 | Soccer

Report: Manchester United out of Lionel Messi sweepstakes

If Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi does call Manchester home before the summer transfer window closes, he reportedly won't do so on the red end of town.

August 25, 2020 | Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi to miss start due to calf injury

Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will skip at least one start due to a right calf injury that began nagging him this past Saturday.

August 25, 2020 | Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks' Russell Wilson wants to play 'at least another 15 years'

He seems to be getting better with age.

August 25, 2020 | Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins Defensive Player of the Year

Rudy Gobert won the award each of the past two seasons.

August 25, 2020

Vanderbilt's Dimitri Moore opts back in, will play in 2020

Vanderbilt is scheduled to open the campaign at the Texas A&M Aggies on Sept. 26.

August 25, 2020 | Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL fines Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella $25,000 for media availability conduct

After his team was eliminated, Tortorella remained available for only two questions before he prematurely ended the session.

August 25, 2020 | NBA

Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard out for Game 5 with right knee sprain

Lillard suffered the setback in the third quarter of Monday's 135-115 loss to the Lakers that dropped the Trail Blazers down 3-1 in the series.

August 25, 2020 | Cleveland Guardians

Mike Clevinger to start for Indians on Wednesday after demotion

Clevinger and Zach Plesac were both demoted after they violated MLB health and safety protocols and went out for a social dinner in Chicago following Plesac's start at the White Sox on Aug. 8.

August 25, 2020 | NFL

Rams, Chargers, 49ers ban fans from Week 1 games due to pandemic

Roughly one month ago, the Rams informed season ticket holders that SoFi Stadium would be "at limited or no capacity in 2020" due to the uncontrolled virus outbreak.

August 25, 2020 | NFL

Vikings, Bills ban fans from first two home games due to coronavirus

The Vikings and Bills are the latest NFL franchises to ban spectators from attending at least some home games this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic.

August 25, 2020 | Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech football to continue practicing despite coronavirus outbreak

Per the university's health and safety protocols, any student-athlete who tests positive for the coronavirus must immediately enter self-isolation.

August 25, 2020 | Wrestling

WWE to ban fan who shared KKK video via 'ThunderDome' broadcast

Fans must register with WWE to become eligible for "ThunderDome" broadcasts and can have their privileges revoked for a rules violation, such as sharing anything deemed "offensive, discriminatory or distasteful" by the company.

August 25, 2020 | MLB

Wednesday's Angels-Astros game postponed due to Hurricane Laura

Houston's weekend series versus the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park could also be affected by the weather depending on when Laura hits land.

August 25, 2020 | Track and Field

Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus after birthday party

Bolt underwent the examination one day after his party, meaning that the positive test may not be directly linked to the celebration.

August 25, 2020 | FC Barcelona

Report: Lionel Messi to attempt to terminate Barcelona contract

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu and newly appointed manager Ronald Koeman both hoped Messi would commit the remainder of his physical prime to the club as recently as last week.

August 25, 2020 | Manchester United

Manchester United's Harry Maguire found guilty of assault, resisting arrest, attempts of bribery

Reports surfaced on Friday that the 28-year-old was charged with, among other things, assaulting police officers during a holiday in Greece.

August 24, 2020 | MLB

Tropical Storm Laura forces Angels-Astros doubleheader for Tuesday

The impending landfall of Tropical Storm Laura caused MLB to alter the midweek series between the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

August 24, 2020 | NFL

NFL calls 'false positive' coronavirus tests an 'incredibly rare event'

NFL preseason preparations nearly came to a halt over the weekend when 77 collected coronavirus tests across 11 teams returned positive results. Those samples were later confirmed as "false positives," something NFL chief medical officer Dr.

August 24, 2020 | Cleveland Browns

Cleveland bans tailgates for Browns games due to coronavirus pandemic

Cleveland Browns fans may be allowed to attend home games held amid the coronavirus pandemic this fall, but they won't be able to tailgate ahead of contests.