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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

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo suspended one game for headbutt

Giannis Antetokounmpo won't play versus the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday after receiving a one-game suspension for headbutting Mo Wagner on Tuesday.

Could Rockets' Russell Westbrook miss start of NBA playoffs?

The Rockets confirmed on Wednesday that an MRI revealed guard Russell Westbrook is suffering from a strained muscle in his right quadriceps. His status will be reevaluated over the weekend. 

NCAA senior VP of basketball says there will be 2021 NCAA Tournament

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic sunk multiple sporting competitions around the world this year, including March Madness and the 2020 NCAA Tournament, but one prominent NCAA official says that planning for the 2021 tournament will commence in earnest.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge out with lower body tightness

It's unknown if Judge will be available when the Yankees host hated rivals the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

Celtics sign coach Brad Stevens to contract extension

Stevens has yet to lead Boston to an NBA Finals appearance, but he holds an overall record of 318-245.

Report: Former UFC star Paige VanZant joins Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

It appears former UFC star Paige VanZant won't be joining Bellator this summer, after all. 

TE George Kittle to sign massive extension with 49ers on Friday?

49ers tight end George Kittle might be on the verge of signing a massive contract extension

Penguins let three assistant coaches leave after early postseason exit

Pittsburgh confirmed that the contracts for assistant coaches Sergei Gonchar, Jacques Martin and Mark Recchi won't be renewed for the 2020-21 season.

Rays place RHP Andrew Kittredge on 45-day injured list with injured elbow

Kittredge only earned the first save of his MLB career on Monday against the Red Sox. He was the opener for Tuesday's bullpen game. 

Sacramento Kings owner: Voting should be 'as easy as ordering an Uber'

On Wednesday, the Kings announced via an official statement the relaunch of the nonpartisan "Rally the Vote" campaign which includes a coalition of 20 professional sports franchises across multiple leagues.

Big 12 commissioner explains decision to hold football season amid pandemic

The Big 12 confirmed that on Wednesday by unveiling a schedule that includes nine conference fixtures and one non-league game for member schools.

Bills sign coach Sean McDermott to extension

McDermott helped end Buffalo's 17-year playoff drought his first season with the club and then guided the Bills back to the postseason in 2019.

Ohio State's Ryan Day campaigns for eight-game Big Ten schedule starting in January

Theoretically, holding a shortened season so early in the year would allow Ohio State and other Big Ten programs to prepare for a standard fall 2021 season, assuming one will be possible.

Jerry Jones plans for fans to attend Cowboys games this fall

Jones added that he isn't yet prepared to set an attendance number or capacity.

Giants' Jason Garrett 'proud' of what he helped build with Cowboys

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett joined Big Blue this past January after he served as head coach of the division-rival Dallas Cowboys from November 2010 through the end of the 2019 campaign and the expiration of his contract.

Majority of Dallas Cowboys creating training-camp 'bubble'?

Earlier this month, ESPN's Mike Triplett described how the Saints rented a hotel in downtown New Orleans for a bubble-like environment.

SEC, ACC keep fall football plans after Big Ten, Pac-12 postponements

Hours after both the Big Ten and Pac-12 postponed all fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, the SEC and ACC announced neither is changing course regarding plans for fall football schedules as of August 11.

Report: Big 12 leaning toward playing fall college football season

The Big 12 doesn't yet intend on following the Big Ten and Pac-12 in postponing or canceling football and other fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton may miss 3-4 weeks with hamstring strain

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that slugger Giancarlo Stanton has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and is likely to miss three to four weeks of action.

Watch: Suns introduced by family members ahead of game vs. 76ers

The Suns surprised players in the starting lineup and head coach Monty Williams by having family members who are at home introduce the squad.

Indians' Zach Plesac addresses violation of MLB coronavirus-related protocols

Plesac and fellow starter Mike Clevinger reportedly went out with friends following a Saturday road game versus the Chicago White Sox.

NBA to name 'all-bubble team,' seeding games MVP

The NBA will honor the best of the best from the first segment of games held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex bubble site.

Pac-12 postpones football, other fall sports due to coronavirus pandemic

The SEC, ACC and B all still intend to conduct football seasons this fall.

EA Sports to remove 'toxic' 'FIFA 21' celebrations

The "shushing" gesture and also a celebration that includes an "OK" hand signal that has been linked with white supremacy groups will be eliminated following complaints from members of the FIFA community. 

Nebraska might try to play football despite Big Ten postponement

The Big Ten officially canceled its fall sports seasons on Tuesday.