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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

Report: Penguins 'leaning' toward starting Tristan Jarry for must-win game

Murray started all three qualifier games in Toronto, but Jarry entered the bubble site with a better regular-season goals against average (2.43 to 2.87) and higher save percentage (.921 to .899).

Jimmy Butler misses second straight game with sore foot

Following Thursday's action, Miami will have four games left on its schedule before the postseason, so Spoelstra may elect to sit Butler ahead of a tournament that won't include home-court advantage with games played on neutral ground.

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, Ohio State's Ryan Day trade jabs during coaches call

The greatest rivalry in college football added an off-the-field tale to its overall story during a Monday Big Ten coaches call.

All-Pro Bills CB Tre'Davious White elects to play despite coronavirus concerns

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White has elected to participate in the 2020 NFL season conducted amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: FC Dallas, Nashville SC to resume MLS regular season

FC Dallas and Nashville SC, the two clubs that missed the MLS is Back tournament held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after suffering coronavirus outbreaks within their squads, will begin the resumption of the Major League Soccer regular season later this month. 

Indians manager Terry Francona out through weekend

The 61-year-old skipper missed his fourth game in a row on Wednesday evening due to a stomach issue similar to one that bothered him during spring training back in March.

Star Miami DE Gregory Rousseau opts out of 2020 season

Rousseau is widely seen as one of the top defensive prospects in college football and a sure-thing 2021 first-round draft selection.

Zinedine Zidane: Gareth Bale 'didn't want to play' vs. Manchester City

Real are keen on selling Bale this summer ahead of conducting other transfer business, but it's believed he'd have to accept a reduction in wages to find a new footballing home.

Washington Football Team removes former branding from facility

Among the phrases removed was a slogan that included the name and the #HTTR hashtag. 

Penn State star LB Micah Parsons opts out of season to prepare for NFL Draft

Parsons tallied 109 total tackles, five sacks and four forced fumbles during his final year at what's affectionately known as "Linebacker U." 

Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins can't earn top playoff seed

After losses to the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning during the round-robin portion of the 24-team format to crown a Stanley Cup champion, the Bruins can no longer earn one of the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

76ers star Ben Simmons' knee injury worse than first thought?

It was confirmed on Thursday that Simmons is suffering from a subluxation of the left knee cap and is out indefinitely.

Penn State football won't allow fans due to coronavirus pandemic

PSU football season ticket holders can convert their purchases into tax-deductible donations, shift tickets to the 2021 campaign or request full refunds. 

Report: MLB had zero positive coronavirus results in latest round of testing

Amid outbreaks within the Marlins and Cardinals, MLB has reported no new coronavirus cases from Tuesday.

Nationals ace Max Scherzer leaves game vs. Mets after one inning

Nationals ace Max Scherzer exited Wednesday's game versus the Mets at Nationals Park after only a single inning of work.

76ers star Ben Simmons' knee injury not expected to be serious

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons departed the Wednesday afternoon game versus the Washington Wizards in the third quarter due to a knee injury, but early indications are Sixers fans shouldn't panic. 

Raiders assistant told players Jon Gruden had coronavirus as motivational tool?

This wasn't a prank or a joke, but, rather, was meant to remind the players that anybody could become infected at any time.

Cincinnati Reds troll Cleveland: 'So nice, LeBron left it twice'

During pregame preparations, the Reds Twitter account decided to fire an opening shot.

WNBA star rookie Sabrina Ionescu seeing specialist about ankle sprain

Liberty star rookie Sabrina Ionescu, the first overall pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft, is seeing a foot and ankle specialist in New York to evaluate the Grade 3 left ankle sprain that she suffered just three games into her pro career. 

NCAA Division II cancels fall championships due to coronavirus pandemic

Division II will not postpone fall competitions to January or the spring because doing so was deemed not feasible "while prioritizing the health and well-being of student-athletes."

Giants CB Sam Beal opts out of 2020 season

The New York Giants will be without cornerback Sam Beal once again.

European Tour disqualifies American John Catlin for breaking coronavirus protocols

The European Tour announced that American golfer John Catlin was withdrawn from this week's English Championship because he violated the competition's coronavirus health and safety protocols.

College Football Playoff changes schedule; championship game still on Jan. 11

The College Football Playoff Management Committee announced on Wednesday that final rankings for the 2020-21 season will be revealed on Dec. 20.

American Athletic Conference approves '8 + 4' football schedule

Non-conference games can be scheduled per the preferences of each school, which league play set to begin Sept. 19. The conference's championship game will be either Dec. 5, 12 or 19 and held at the regular-season champion's stadium.