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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

Yasiel Puig tests positive for coronavirus, won't join Braves

During stints with the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians last season, Puig hit .267 with 24 home runs and 84 RBI. 

Wizards' Bradley Beal hits out at MLB, Steve Cohen over Mets sale

The 27-year-old guard took to Twitter to lash out at "a billionaire with a long track record of shady dealings" on Friday morning.

Bengals WR A.J. Green signs franchise tender

Green will earn $18.2 million for the 2020 campaign.

Leeds United clinch promotion to Premier League

Leeds sit atop the Championship on 87 points with two matchdays remaining.

NFL still plans to open training camps July 28

Negotiations between the NFL and NFLPA are ongoing as of July 17. Opening night for the regular season is still slated for Sept. 10

America East, Atlantic 10 postpone fall sports amid pandemic

The Ivy League, Patriot League, and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference are also among organizations that suspended sports through at least the end of the year due to the uncontrolled virus outbreak.

Rams' Andrew Whitworth says he, entire family battled coronavirus

Training camps are scheduled to open to all players on July 28. The NFL and NFLPA continue to negotiate terms for the safe opening of those camps. 

MLB releases promising coronavirus test results ahead of Opening Day

Friday's announcement gives baseball fans plenty to hope ahead of the weekend. The numbers indicate a wide majority of players and staff are on their best behavior when away from training sessions.

Aaron Rodgers, Danica Patrick break up

Rodgers, a one-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, and Patrick first met at the 2012 edition of the ESPYs. The couple started dating in 2017.

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference indefinitely suspends fall sports

The MEAC is the latest conference to announce a drastic change to its fall schedule.

Lionel Messi calls Barcelona 'weak' after Real Madrid win La Liga title

Lionel Messi was harshly critical of Barca after their rivals Real Madrid notched their first La Liga title since 2017 on Thursday.

Mets' Jacob deGrom feeling better, wants to pitch Opening Day

The Mets face the New York Yankees in a pair of exhibition games over the weekend. If deGrom is cleared, he could take the bump during a portion of Sunday's outing.  

15 women say they were sexually harassed while working for Washington NFL team

The Washington Post is reporting that at least 15 women have alleged sexual harassment from former team employees. 

Nationals may have to relocate home games due to pandemic

Washington reportedly is exploring hosting games in Fredericksburg, Va., or West Palm Beach, Fla.

Real Madrid clinch La Liga title

Spanish giants Real Madrid toppled Villarreal 2-1 on Thursday and clinched the 2019-20 La Liga title.

Blue Jays allowed to host home games in Toronto amid pandemic

After Canada extended the country's United States border closure through at least Aug. 21, there were concerns that Toronto would have to relocate all home games.

Horizon League postpones all sports until at least October

Horizon League teams can continue practice and training sessions per NCAA, school and government guidelines.

Texans' J.J. Watt hits out at NFL over coronavirus protocols

The NFL has yet to enact safety protocols for the upcoming season, and Houston Texans defensive superstar J.J. Watt has lashed out at the league on Twitter.

UFC's Tyron Woodley unleashes NSFW rant at Colby Covington

Former champ Tyron Woodley had some strong words for Colby Covington.

Sen. Kelly Loeffler won't be forced to sell stake in WNBA's Dream amid criticism

Loeffler generated contempt among members of the Women's National Basketball Players Association when she wrote a letter to the WNBA commissioner opposing the Black Lives Matter movement.

Ravens' Mark Andrews to play amid pandemic despite coronavirus risks

The 24-year-old target for quarterback Lamar Jackson spoke with reporters about his status on Wednesday and confirmed he wants to take the field.

Atlanta United coach Frank de Boer criticizes 9 a.m. MLS kickoffs

De Boer spoke about the issue following his side's 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati on Thursday morning.

Kings' De'Aaron Fox suffers sprained ankle

The 22-year-old Fox led the Kings in points (20.4), assists (6.8) and steals (1.4) when the NBA halted play on March 11 after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus.