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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

Browns' Myles Garrett 'past' 2019 Steelers drama, wants 'clean, fair game'

While the Steelers are 4-0 for the first time since 1979, Cleveland started a year 4-1 for the first time since the 1994 season.

SEC schools can be fined up to $1 million for violations of COVID-19 protocols

Fines reportedly start at $100,000 and then increase by $100k for each offense.

Saints, Pelicans owner Gayle Benson victim of alleged attempted car theft

Police aren't classifying the act as an attempted carjacking because it's believed the subject was unaware of Benson's presence. No suspects have yet been named. 

AELTC plans to have 2021 Wimbledon with or without fans

The AELTC provided an update on plans for next year and explained that fans should expect some kind of comeback for the event scheduled to occur from June 28-July 11.

UFC 254: Cynthia Calvillo replaced by Liliya Shakirova after testing positive for COVID-19

It's rough luck for Calvillo, as the 33-year-old hasn't lost since suffering a defeat to Carla Esparza back in December 2017.

Southern Mississippi postpones game at UTEP due to rise in COVID-19 cases

It's the second consecutive week Southern Miss football will sit idle because of coronavirus-related issues.

Kansas head coach Les Miles won't travel for West Virginia game despite receiving clearance

Kansas tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator Joshua Eargle will coach with Miles out.

Legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden released from hospital after bout with COVID-19

Legendary former Florida State Seminoles head coach Bobby Bowden, widely revered as one of the greatest coaches in the history of college football, has been released from the hospital less than two weeks after he told ESPN he tested positive for COVID-19. 

RB Le'Veon Bell signing with Kansas City Chiefs

Veteran running back Le'Veon Bell didn't remain available for long.  Two days after the winless New York Jets announced that they were parting ways with

Report: John Lucas becoming favorite to land Rockets' head coaching job

Star players James Harden and Russell Westbrook, along with new Rockets general manager Rafael Stone, are keen on the club promoting Lucas and that Lucas is "gaining steam" in the race to win the job. 

Could Nick Saban still coach Alabama vs. Georgia despite positive COVID-19 test?

University of Alabama team physician Dr. Jimmy Robinson confirmed on Thursday that Saban remains asymptomatic and continues to undergo daily testing in the hopes that he can coach on Saturday night.

Packers RB Jamaal Williams roasts Tom Brady: 'I'm pretty sure my quarterback knows what fourth down is'

Ahead of Sunday's anticipated matchup between the Packers and Buccaneers, Green Bay running back Jamaal took a playful shot at six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady and praised Aaron Rodgers.

Rangers re-sign goaltender Alexandar Georgiev

In 34 games during the pandemic-altered season, Georgiev posted a 17-14-2 record with a 3.04 GAA and .910 save percentage.

Joe Thornton to play in Switzerland but could return to NHL

He didn't participate in the league's summer resumption because San Jose finished last in the Western Conference standings and didn't qualify.

NFL personnel with COVID-19 symptoms must isolate even if they test negative

Sills said sick players will be evaluated on a "case by case basis" regarding when they can return to team facilities if they produce negative coronavirus test results during an illness. 

Alabama coach Nate Oats battled coronavirus in July

Oats' comments came roughly 24 hours after Alabama football head coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne announced they recently tested positive for the virus.

Matt Ryan on Falcons future: 'We rent these lockers; we don't own them'

After Falcons owner Arthur Blank parted ways with coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff earlier this week, he refused to fully commit to Ryan as his franchise QB beyond 2020. 

Report: Multiple SEC schools to receive conference revenue reductions for COVID-19 violations

Several SEC coaches have been spotted on sidelines improperly wearing masks or other face coverings during games.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in 'great spirits' after horrific season-ending injury

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott took to Instagram on Thursday to provide an update on his status for the first time since undergoing surgery.

Senators sign forward Evgenii Dadonov to three-year, $15 million contract

Dadonov, who turned 31 years old in March, scored 28 goals for the Florida Panthers in both the 2017-18 and 2018-19 regular seasons.

Bengals place DE Sam Hubbard on IR with elbow injury

It's been a rough week for the defensive line of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Internet sensation Joaquin Buckley to fight Jordan Wright at UFC 255

Buckley has won three of his last four contests. The unbeaten Wright, meanwhile, stopped Ike Villanueva in the first round on Aug. 22. 

Tennis player Sam Querrey accused of fleeing Russia after positive COVID-19 test

The 33-year-old player currently ranked 49th in the world was told to isolate in a hotel room with his family but did not open the door when doctors arrived to evaluate them.

Cincinnati-Tulsa game postponed to Dec. 5 due to positive COVID-19 tests

This is the second game for Tulsa to be affected by COVID-19.

Conference USA pushes football title game back to Dec. 18

Jumping out in front of what could've become a hectic situation later in the year, Conference USA announced on Wednesday that its football championship game has been pushed back from Dec. 5 to Dec. 18.