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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

Three WNBA games postponed as part of protest of Wisconsin police shooting

Along with the NBA, the WNBA postponed its three scheduled games for Wednesday following the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

Brewers, Reds choose to not play amid NBA postponements

On the same day that three NBA games were postponed in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds decided to also take the night off. 

Report: NBA season in 'jeopardy' after postponements

The NBA restart at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to crown a 2019-20 champion could experience severe delays or be canceled.

Kei Nishikori out of U.S. Open despite negative coronavirus test

Last Friday, Nishikori confirmed he had tested positive for the coronavirus a second time but wasn't experiencing serious symptoms.

Thunder-Rockets, Trail Blazers-Lakers games postponed following boycott

The NBA confirmed that all three fixtures were postponed and will be rescheduled.

Milwaukee Bucks boycott Game 5 vs. Magic following the shooting of Jacob Blake

The Bucks have boycotted Game 5 of the series in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Vanderbilt football resumes football practice after coronavirus cases

The Vanderbilt Commodores football program resumed practice sessions on Wednesday morning for the first time since the discovery of coronavirus cases caused the temporary postponement of practices on Friday.

Report: MLB discussing bubble sites for playoffs, World Series

Under a current proposal, the league would place American League playoff teams in a hub located in Southern California. National League clubs, meanwhile, would head to Texas.

Indianapolis 500 posts lowest TV ratings ever

It wasn't all bad news for the television home of the Indy 500, as NBC notched Sunday’s highest-rated and most-watched sports broadcast thanks to the race.

Report: Indians more likely to trade Zach Plesac than Mike Clevinger?

The Indians demoted Clevinger and Plesac to their alternate training site after the pair violated MLB health and safety protocols when they left a team hotel without permission for a social dinner in Chicago on Aug. 8.

Harry Maguire to receive full retrial, remain Manchester United captain

While Maguire was handed a jail term of 21 months and 10 days, Martha Kelner of Sky News confirmed that sentence was suspended because it was a first offense and the charges are misdemeanors.

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.

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.

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.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins Defensive Player of the Year

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.