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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

2020 Northwestern-Wisconsin football game relocated from Wrigley Field

The historic stadium won't host Northwestern-Wisconsin in 2020 as uncertainty around the coronavirus continues.

Ravens limit attendance to under 14,000 fans amid coronavirus pandemic

On Wednesday, the Ravens announced via an email to season-ticket holders that season tickets for 2020 are deferred to at least 2021

Eagles’ Marquise Goodwin: 'The Jewish community is lashing out at me'

Goodwin is reportedly taking heat for a comment he left on a social media post by teammate DeSean Jackson.

Stanford cuts 11 varsity sports programs amid coronavirus pandemic

On Wednesday, Stanford University unofficially hinted that the school's football program may have to play games inside empty stadiums if it has a season at all amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Pelicans' Alvin Gentry cleared for NBA restart despite COVID-19 risks

Gentry was required to obtain the green light to travel from a physician because of his age.

Rangers' Joey Gallo tests both positive and negative for coronavirus

On Monday, Texas Rangers All-Star Joey Gallo was missing the start of spring training 2.0 sessions after he tested positive for the coronavirus. However, the test might have read the wrong results.

Felipe Martins 'happy' Zlatan Ibrahimovic is no longer in MLS

D.C. United player Felipe Martins fired a shot at legendary striker and former Major League Soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic after Ibrahimovic guided AC Milan to a 4-2 victory over uncrowned Serie A champions Juventus on Tuesday.

Report: Ryder Cup postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 Ryder Cup has been officially postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Nets' Taurean Prince out of NBA restart after positive coronavirus test

Prince will be the fourth Nets player to opt out of the 2020-2021 NBA season.

Chelsea manager: USMNT star Christian Pulisic 'on another level' after latest goal

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard heaped praise upon Christian Pulisic after the American netted his third tally in five league appearances.

After positive coronavirus test, Mike Brown reportedly won't corner Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251

Fellow ATT coach Gabriel de Oliveira also won't be in Abu Dhabi after he tested positive.

Report: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic tests negative for coronavirus, but misses flight to Orlando

Because Jokic missed the flight, he'll now have to receive another negative COVID-19 screening test before he rejoins the Nuggets.

76ers' Joel Embiid doesn't trust players will follow NBA bubble protocols

The 76ers enter the 22-team format in sixth place and guaranteed a spot in the Eastern Conference playoff tournament. Philadelphia opens this unique portion of the campaign against the Indiana Pacers on Aug. 1.

WNBPA wants team co-owner's ouster after Black Lives Matter comments

Kelly Loeffler, a U.S. Senator and part-owner of the Atlanta Dream, drew the ire of the players' union for her comments about Black Lives Matter.

Bubba Wallace leads NASCAR All-Star Race fan voting

Bubba Wallace is leading fan voting for the last slot in NASCAR's upcoming All-Star race.

Report: Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

It's anybody's guess if the 2020 MLB season will begin or finish in full amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the league is reportedly looking ahead to the 2021 campaign and, notably, one day in particular.

Notre Dame claims zero positive coronavirus results in latest round of testing

This is rare positive news at a time when it seems questionable, at best, that the college football season will begin on time or happen at all. 

Lamar Jackson's 'Funday with LJ' event canceled amid rising coronavirus cases

Fliers for the event stated that only adults had to wear masks or face coverings, but added that parents would have to sign waivers for children to participate.

Brewers' Brock Holt: 'I feel like if I didn’t play this year, my baseball career would be over'

Holt is on a one-year "prove it" deal with the Brewers that includes a club option for 2021, and the 32-year-old with a pregnant wife at home feared that opting out of a season unlike any other could doom his career.

High-risk umpire Joe West to work 2020 MLB season, questions coronavirus death data

Rosenthal added that MLB is offering full pay for umpires and players deemed high-risk, but MLB cannot, per the terms of agreements on the shortened season, prevent such individuals from participating.

Indians temporarily ban Franmil Reyes for not wearing mask at gathering

One way or another, MLB players are going to learn that they need to adhere to safety protocols to participate in the 60-game regular season conducted during the coronavirus pandemic.

MLB insider: 'In 10 years, Mike Trout will be the greatest baseball player ever'

The 28-year-old, who is already a three-time Most Valuable Player and who probably already has a spot in the Hall of Fame reserved for him, could go down as the greatest player ever.

MLS is Back match postponed following Nashville SC coronavirus outbreak

Fixtures are scheduled from July 8 through Aug. 11, but, like many aspects of life this summer, the league's calendar is subject to change.

Lengthy NBA absence left Lakers' JR Smith 'very depressed'

A lengthy absence from basketball took a mental toll on JR Smith, the veteran guard admitted to reporters on Monday.

UFC: Gilbert Burns says 'we're not safe' after coronavirus diagnosis

On Monday, Gilbert Burns has confirmed that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and he thinks traveling to Florida has something to do with it.