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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clemson No. 1 in AP Top 25 preseason poll

The Clemson Tigers will enter opening week of the 2020 season as the country's top-rated team.

Cubs' Jose Quintana to join bullpen following dishwashing-related injury

It's unknown when he'll return to the starting rotation.

Stipe Miocic: Francis Ngannou deserves UFC title fight over Jon Jones

Miocic defeated Ngannou by unanimous decision, 50-44, 50-44, 50-44, at UFC 220 back in January 2018.

Philadelphia 76ers fire head coach Brett Brown

Brown failed to guide the Sixers past the Eastern Conference semifinals during his tenure with the organization. 

Manchester City serious about pursuing Lionel Messi this summer?

Could Manchester City make a move for Lionel Messi, the greatest player of the modern era?

Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer, Erik Johnson out indefinitely with injuries

Due to an agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association for the completion of the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, clubs are unable to provide much information on player health throughout the playoffs. 

Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis questionable for Game 5 versus Clippers

Kristaps Porzingis could be a game-time decision for the Mavericks' Tuesday's Game 5 showdown with the Clippers.

NFL reports zero positive coronavirus tests among players

The NFL cleared 77 individuals who reportedly recently tested positive for the virus. All original 77 samples were retested and came back negative.

Manager Terry Francona to miss Indians' series vs. Twins

Cleveland confirmed that Francona underwent a medical procedure on Friday that left him unable to manage over the weekend when the Tribe lost two of three to the Detroit Tigers.

Jets' Le'Veon Bell 'bans' Sam Darnold from bars after bout with mono

The coronavirus pandemic isn't the only thing keeping New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold out of bars and other social establishments.

Dolphins, University of Miami to allow fans to home openers

Arrivals and exits to the venue will be staggered, and fans will be kept socially distant while in their seats.

Luis Suarez to have Barcelona contract terminated?

TalkSport added that the Uruguayan international is set to hold talks with the club's board about what seems to be an inevitable exit. 

Mets to resume season Tuesday, play three doubleheaders in one week

In total, the Mets are set to complete nine games across six days in an attempt to remain on course to finish 60 regular-season fixtures by the end of Sept. 27.

Juwan Howard commits to coaching Michigan amid NBA rumors

In his first year as coach of the Maize and Blue, Howard led Michigan to an overall record of 19-12 before the Big Ten and, subsequently, the NCAA canceled all postseason play due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Arizona Coyotes staff members laid off, furloughed

The Arizona Coyotes are yet another professional sports franchise to have laid off and furloughed staff members because of financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 

University of Louisiana-Monroe pauses CFB workouts due to COVID-19 cases

The Warhawks are scheduled to open their season versus Troy on Sept. 5.

NHL pushes start of Avalanche-Stars to Saturday night

As had been expected, the NHL moved Game 1 of the Western Conference second-round playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars to Saturday night.

Rays' Yonny Chirinos to have Tommy John surgery, likely out until 2022

Right shoulder inflammation sent him to the injured list earlier this month after he had made only a pair of starts.

Blazers' Zach Collins to undergo season-ending ankle surgery

It's a brutal end to what was a rough campaign for Collins, as he missed the majority of the regular season due to a shoulder injury he suffered in late October that kept him sidelined until the NBA returned to action in July amid the coronavirus pandemic.