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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

New England Patriots reduce stadium capacity to 'about 20 percent'

Assuming Massachusetts allows spectators to attend sporting events this fall, Gillette Stadium will only be welcoming a maximum of around 14,000 fans to Patriots games.

Report: Braves to sign former All-Star OF Yasiel Puig

Puig could serve as a replacement for outfielder Nick Markakis, who recently opted out of competing amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

SEC postpones volleyball, soccer and cross country due to pandemic

The conference has put a hold on three sports while millions of fans wonder what will come of football.

No fans at Philadelphia sporting events through February 2021

If the NFL season kicks off, the Eagles won't have the home fans there to cheer them on.

Kings' Harrison Barnes tests positive for coronavirus

Barnes tweeted he is "primarily asymptomatic" and quarantining as he waits to be cleared to join teammates in Florida.

Report: Browns, DE Myles Garrett close to five-year, $125 million deal

The first pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, Garrett has 30 1/2 sacks across his first 37 regular-season appearances.

Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley: 'Can't imagine' canceled college football season

On Monday, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey was less than optimistic about conference schools participating in football seasons due to growing coronavirus cases throughout much of the country. 

Report: Chiefs sign DT Chris Jones to four-year, $85 million deal

Across the past two years, Jones accumulated 24.5 sacks in 29 regular-season appearances. The 26-year-old led Kansas City in QB takedowns over that same period.

Report: Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez ownership group advance to next round of Mets bidding

It's unknown if the Rodriguez-Lopez team that also features billionaire entrepreneur and businessman Mike Repole and billionaire Florida Panthers owner Vinnie Viola would match Cohen's offer.

Buffalo Blue Jays? Canada expected to extend U.S. border closure

On Tuesday, multiple outlets reported that it's expected the Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel from the United States through at least Aug. 21 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp hits out at Manchester City ban reversal

Klopp also spoke of fears over the often-speculated creation of a "Super League" that, theoretically, would exclude all but the richest clubs in the world if FFP disappeared. 

Report: Pacers' Victor Oladipo may play in NBA restart

The Pacers may get their star back for Orlando, as Victor Oladipo is reportedly having second thoughts about opting out of the resumption.

43 NHL players tested positive for coronavirus since June 8

The NHL announced that 43 players have tested positive as of Monday, July 13, as the league continues towards its return to play on August 1.

Blackhawks' Corey Crawford in doubt for NHL restart?

The Blackhawks may be without Corey Crawford for the season's resumption, as the veteran goaltender missed the opening day of training camp after being ruled 'unfit to play or participate'.

SEC commish: Time 'slipping away' for college football season amid pandemic

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey recognizes that time isn't on the side of member schools when it comes to the college football season.

Blue Jays to honor Tony Fernandez with jersey patch

The Toronto Blue Jays announced the club will honor Tony Fernandez during the 2020 season by placing a commemorative patch on jerseys.

Montreal Canadiens claim 'false positive' coronavirus test results?

Alleged inaccurate coronavirus tests have affected a variety of sports over the past few months.

Report: Roger Goodell pushed for Washington name and logo change

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pushed owner Dan Snyder into making the call.

Sheffield United striker David McGoldrick encounters racist abuse online

Sheffield United condemned the hate speech and showed support for their player.

NBA announces two players test positive for coronavirus in Florida

Two out of 322 NBA players tested for the coronavirus at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida returned positive results.

Kings' Richaun Holmes broke NBA quarantine rules for food delivery

Players or staffers who break the league's quarantine protocols must undergo stricter testing and return negative coronavirus test results following quarantines to partake in team activities.

Iowa State claims $40 million loss if fall sports are canceled

The school's athletic director laid bare the financial ramifications if there is no football this fall.

Seattle Storm-New York Liberty scheduled to open WNBA season

The WNBA unveiled its 2020 schedule and announced that the Seattle Storm, led by 2018 MVP Breanna Stewart, will battle first overall draft selection Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty on July 25 to begin the season.

UFC 251 generated 1.3 million PPV buys?

Along with Kamaru Usman's successful title defense, the first card held on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi amid the coronavirus pandemic also featured Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight strap versus Max Holloway.

Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks opts out of 2020 season due to pre-existing health concerns

Hicks is the latest MLB player to elect to skip the 2020 season.