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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

Flyers extend Oskar Lindblom after he completes cancer treatment, could make playoff roster

Lindblom, who was first diagnosed last December, received clearance from his oncologist and the Flyers’ medical team to practice in Toronto, even though he is high-risk for COVID-19.

MLB to have ball kids for shortened season despite pandemic

All ball boys and girls must wear masks and gloves inside ballparks, they can't play catch with players, and they must place foul balls and other items directly into a bag for disinfecting purposes.

Rockets' Russell Westbrook returns to practice after positive coronavirus test

Westbrook informed reporters he experienced no worrisome coronavirus symptoms minus a "stuffy nose."

PSG's Kylian Mbappe named 'FIFA 21' cover star

Past FIFA cover stars include Virgil van Dijk, Eden Hazard, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney and Ronaldinho.

Report: Indians owner meets with players over potential name change `

Indians owner Paul Dolan met with players Tuesday to discuss a potential name change for the team.

Joey Votto, other Reds players kneel during national anthem

The 'Black Lives Matter' movement gained momentum in the United States and around the world following the killing of George Floyd on May 25. 

Report: NFLPA tells players all NFL preseason games are canceled

As had been expected, the NFL Players Association informed union members during a Tuesday call that all preseason games are canceled due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Rays southpaw Colin Poche out for 2020 due to torn UCL

Last season, Poche pitched 51.2 innings in 51 games. He finished the campaign with a 4.70 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 72 total strikeouts, and 12.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

Kevin Garnett says he's in group trying to buy the Timberwolves

Could one of the most interesting NBA developments of 2020 involve the transfer of ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves to a group that includes Minnesota legend Kevin Garnett?

Rams planning for 'limited or no capacity' in 2020

The stadium's first seven rows will be tarped off, all transactions will become cashless and attendees "likely" will be asked to sign a waiver.

State of New York won't allow fans for fall college sports

While Gov. Andrew Cuomo said not fans can attend college sports in the state, he did give the go-ahead for games to occur and air on television and radio.

Report: Timberwolves could be sold within a month?

Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has retained The Raine Group to assist in the sale of the club that Taylor has owned since 1995.

NFLPA reports 95 NFL players have tested positive for coronavirus

Per an update posted on Tuesday, the NFLPA confirmed that at least 95 players leaguewide have tested positive for the coronavirus throughout the pandemic.

Packers president expects NFL season with reduced stadium capacity

It will be one thing to have an NFL season. But it'll will be a totally different ballgame if there are fans in the stands.

MLB clubs could allow fans on 'case-by-case basis' at some point?

The Cleveland Indians are among MLB franchises that have surveyed supporters about attending games over the 60-game regular season.

Could Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka make first start on July 31?

Tanaka was taken to a hospital after he was hit by the line drive during a July 4 simulated game, but he appears to be healthy after pitching during practice since the scary incident.

Canadiens' Max Domi to play in NHL restart despite coronavirus risks

The 25-year-old skated with Montreal teammates on Monday and Tuesday, an indication that he's cleared to feature versus the Pittsburgh Penguins in the best-of-five qualification series that gets underway Aug. 1.

David Beckham reacts to Inter Miami's historically bad MLS start

Following a 1-0 loss to New York City FC on Monday, Major League Soccer expansion side Inter Miami became the first club bounced from the MLS Is Back tournament.

Mets' Jacob deGrom cleared for Opening Day start

DeGrom exited last Tuesday's intrasquad game after one inning of work due to a sore back. An MRI showed nothing concerning, though.

Utah Jazz to honor Jerry Sloan with jersey patch

Fans may purchase a Sloan jersey patch from the Jazz team store. Proceeds benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation, an organization leading the charge to discover a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Texas postpones high school football for larger institutions

Schools in the state's smaller four classifications are permitted to commence football workouts on time. The first of those training sessions is scheduled for Aug. 3.

Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool fans: Stay home for trophy presentation

Klopp wants fans to know the title is for them, but he wants them to take every precaution amid the pandemic.

WWE legend Ric Flair says his wife has coronavirus

WWE legend Ric Flair has informed the New York Post that Wendy Barlow, his wife, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Report: MLB warning players about violating health and safety protocols

High fives are among celebrations that will not be permitted in the 2020 season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

University of Texas wants 50% stadium capacity for football games

The Texas Longhorns are preparing for a college football season that will include fans attending home games.