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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

Brother of Tottenham's Serge Aurier killed in shooting

Christopher Aurier, the brother of Tottenham Hotspur right back Serge Aurier, was shot and killed in Toulouse, France early Monday morning. Here's the statement Tottenham Hotspur released.

Navy AD Chet Gladchuk: Army-Navy game will happen 'if there's only one game we're going to play'

It sounds as if the rivals are intent on playing their traditional battle in 2020.

Report: Rockets' Bruno Caboclo broke quarantine, in self-isolation

Caboclo must go through a 10-day self-isolation as a result of the mistake. 

NFL players join Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez in Mets ownership bid

The superstar pairing of Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have received help from some NFL personalities as they attempt to purchase the New York Mets.

Pittsburgh Penguins sit nine players after exposure to coronavirus

The players were exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus.

Jurgen Klopp says he will leave Liverpool in 2024

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he will leave the reigning European and English Premier League champions when his contract expires in 2024.

PGA Tour announces no fans will attend tournaments this season

As the United States sees spikes in COVID-19 infections, the PGA Tour has abandoned its plans for hosting fans at events this season.

Pac-12 announces conference-only schedules for football, other fall sports

Football, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball are all affected by Friday's announcement. 

NHL, NHLPA officially approve 24-team resumption, four-year CBA extension

As was widely expected, the NHL and NHL Players' Association approved the 24-team model to crown a 2019-20 Stanley Cup champion amid the coronavirus pandemic

Premier League warned about lack of social distancing

the English government has warned the country's top flight about footballers and coaches failing to maintain social distancing rules following goals or during each per-half hydration break. 

Atlanta Dream players hit back at co-owner Loeffler: 'Black lives matter'

Players on the Atlanta Dream have joined together to issue a heartfelt and strongly-worded rebuke of owner Kelly Loeffler's recent remarks.

Eagles punish DeSean Jackson, keep him following anti-Semitic post

The Eagles have released a statement on how they intend to move forward with DeSean Jackson after the wide receiver shared anti-Semitic quotes via social media.

White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech opts out of 2020 MLB season

The Chicago White Sox will have to wait longer to see pitcher Michael Kopech back on the bump following Tommy John surgery.

Would a coronavirus-related death cancel the NFL season?

It's apparently "the question" among NFL players and staff right now: what will Roger Goodell do if a player dies due to COVID-19?

Randall Cunningham becomes Las Vegas Raiders chaplain

Cunningham told ESPN that he's already spoken with multiple players via Zoom meetings.

ACC, Big 12 to decide on football, fall sports in late July

As SEC athletic directors reportedly plan to discuss options for college football and other fall sports next week, the ACC and Big 12 are embracing wait-and-see approaches. 

UConn reports zero positive coronavirus tests among student-athletes

The University of Connecticut reported zero positive coronavirus results out of 150 tests conducted on student-athletes since June 19.

Blue Jays' Travis Shaw: Summer bubble 'not an option'

Although Travis Shaw is fully on-board with mask-wearing and social distancing, he isn't a fan of changing what was originally reported to be a two-week "bubble" quarantine into an all-summer-long one.

NFLPA: No agreement on NFL coronavirus opt-outs yet

Everything on the existing NFL schedule is subject to change: 

Rangers' Joey Gallo returns to training after testing negative for coronavirus

Gallo first tested positive for the virus in late June, but the 26-year-old had a second test come back negative. Since that time, Gallo tested positive once and negative twice.

Reports: Sporting KC player tests positive for coronavirus in tournament bubble

A concern as it pertains to this unconfirmed situation is that all Kansas City players tested negative for the coronavirus upon arrivals to the Florida hub.

World Golf Championships in Memphis won't allow fans

The PGA's plans for having fans at events continue to be disrupted amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni headed to NBA bubble despite coronavirus risks

D'Antoni, who is 69 years old, passed necessary medical screenings required for NBA personnel deemed high-risk for COVID-19.