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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

Phillies not cleared to play Friday amid coronavirus concerns

The Athletic's Jayson Stark reported the Phillies should be good to go as long as nobody tests positive for the virus by Saturday.

Could NBA require 'bubble' situation for 2020-21 season?

With the 2020-21 NBA season likely to begin in December, could the league be facing another 'bubble' format with an uncertain pandemic status?

NCAA: Major college football teams can begin seasons Aug. 29

If there will be college football seasons played amid the coronavirus pandemic, they could begin earlier than planned.

Did Marlins' 'careless' act potentially lead to coronavirus outbreak?

MLB officials have repeatedly warned players and coaches about following health and safety protocols that prohibit physical contact such as high fives, fist bumps, and hugs among team personnel during the uncontrolled virus outbreak. 

LeBron James won't embrace 'Zero Dark Thirty-23' blackout amid pandemic

There will be no "Zero Dark Thirty-23" blackout from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James this time around.

Dusty Baker to manage Houston Astros through 2021

Baker and the Astros opened a home series with the Dodgers Tuesday night.

Manager Rick Renteria cleared to return to White Sox following coronavirus scare

The White Sox announced that Renteria underwent precautionary testing at a Cleveland hospital and was kept away from players and other personnel.

Scottie Pippen not upset by 'The 'Last Dance' portrayal

Pippen has spoken with Michael Jordan about the docuseries, and the Hall of Fame forward told the AP he's not bothered by the work.

Marlins moving to daily coronavirus testing following outbreak

Current MLB protocols for the 60-game regular season involve testing players every other day.

Penguins, Flyers stand together in solidarity of 'Black Lives Matter'

One of the fiercest rivalries in the NHL temporarily paused ahead of the league's restart to crown a 2019-20 Stanley Cup champion amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Iowa stops men's basketball workouts for 14 days due to positive coronavirus tests

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program halted workouts for 14 days following a pair of coronavirus test results among players. 

MLB reports zero positive coronavirus test results outside of Marlins

MLB's statement may pause feelings of panic felt by worried players, coaches and fans, but those test results don't immediately take the Phillies off the hook.

Managers concerned MLB season outside bubble isn't possible?

As coronavirus cases rise throughout the United States, some around the league are already questioning if a professional season is possible outside of a bubble format.

Marlins reportedly off until Monday, Phillies off until Friday

The Marlins and Phillies are scheduled to play in Miami Aug. 4-6. There's no word if that series could be relocated to Philadelphia due to coronavirus concerns. 

Marlins season on pause following coronavirus outbreak

MLB is reportedly considering schedule changes that could involve shutting the Marlins and Phillies down for an undetermined time.

Lakers' Anthony Davis could miss NBA restart opener due to eye injury

Anthony Davis remains sidelined after he suffered an unintentional eye poke during Saturday's scrimmage against the Orlando Magic.

MLB considering schedule changes after Marlins' coronavirus outbreak?

MLB could have the Yankees and Orioles, currently in limbo through no fault of their personnel, play each other while the Marlins and Phillies temporarily quarantine.

Khabib Nurmagomedov-Justin Gaethje UFC title bout set for Oct. 24

Gaethje (22-2) earned the interim crown with a fifth-round TKO of Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on May 9. Nurmagomedov (28-0) hasn't fought since he submitted Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 last September.

Could Marlins resume play on Wednesday despite coronavirus outbreak?

The Miami Marlins could be back in action as early as Wednesday.

Michigan State announces 16 positive COVID-19 cases among student-athletes

On Friday, NCAA president Mark Emmert declared that no final decision will be made about football and other competitions before the end of July.

Washington's Caleb Brantley first NFL player to take 'high-risk' opt out

Washington Football Team defensive tackle Caleb Brantley won't play if there's a 2020 NFL season held amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Doctor: Marlins, Phillies should be shut down at least five days after virus outbreak

One expert believes that MLB should shut the Marlins and Phillies down for nearly a week to prevent additional spread of COVID-19 among league personnel.

Mets' Brandon Nimmo: 'For me' wearing a mask 'does more harm than good'

Nimmo believes league personnel can complete the year as long as everybody involved protects each other.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria out with coronavirus symptoms

Renteria, 58 years old, has managed the White Sox since the 2017 campaign.

PGA Tour: Daughter of Camilo Villegas dies at 22 months

On Monday, the PGA Tour confirmed via an official statement that Camilo Villegas’ daughter Mia passed away on Sunday. Mia, 22 months old, suffered from tumors on her brain and spine.