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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

Trevin Giles learns of heart 'irregularities' after fainting spell

UFC middleweight Trevin Giles confirmed on Monday in an Instagram video that he has heart "irregularities" that have been linked with the fainting spell he experienced before Saturday's scheduled bout versus Kevin Holland

Canucks' Micheal Ferland fined for spearing Wild's Ryan Hartman

The NHL Department of Player Safety has a history of handing out fines instead of suspensions for spearing incidents. The league is also keen on avoiding suspensions for any player during the postseason.

Thunder's Dennis Schroder leaves bubble for birth of child

Per health and safety protocols, Schroder will undergo coronavirus testing while out of the bubble. He will have to quarantine for a to-be-determined period inside the bubble before he can return to team activities.

Did Mets know about Yoenis Cespedes opting out before Sunday's game?

Whatever the case, the story continues to be yet another black eye for the Mets. 

NHL reports zero positive coronavirus tests at bubble sites

In total, the league has conducted 7,013 tests since teams entered the bubbles on July 26.

Derek Jeter: Some Marlins had 'false sense of security' before coronavirus outbreak

Jeter added that teams around the league should view Miami's situation as a warning for what could happen if personnel don't follow the guidelines on and off the field.

Cardinals-Tigers series postponed due to worsening St. Louis coronavirus outbreak

The St. Louis Cardinals will remain idle for the next few days due to a worsening coronavirus outbreak within the squad.

Indians manager Terry Francona out with stomach issues for series at Cincinnati

Mandy Bell of the official MLB website reported that Francona missed Sunday's game versus the Minnesota Twins because of non-specific stomach issues. He underwent an examination at Cleveland Clinic on Monday afternoon.

Reds star 1B Joey Votto activated after coronavirus scare

The 36-year-old, six-time All-Star self-reported experiencing coronavirus symptoms on Sunday.

Raiders won't allow fans for inaugural season in Las Vegas

The NFL hasn't yet announced an official decision on whether or not fans will be allowed to go to games if the season kicks off on time in September.

49ers sign former Washington Pro Bowl TE Jordan Reed to one-year deal

The 30-year-old worked with San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan when Shanahan was an assistant with Washington. 

Cardinals players went to casino before positive coronavirus tests?

St. Louis hasn't played since last Wednesday due to multiple players returning positive coronavirus test results, and the club's Monday showdown versus the Detroit Tigers was also postponed.

Broncos RT Ja'Wuan James opts out of NFL season

According to ESPN's Jeff Legwold, the Broncos knew James was considering opting out weeks ago. 

Real Madrid can only buy players if they sell Gareth Bale?

Real find themselves in a predicament, though, as Bale has given indications he's fine sitting on the bench while earning massive wages and enjoying golfing in Spain.

Bucks' Mike Budenholzer, Thunder's Billy Donovan earn NBCA Coach of the Year honors

While Budenholzer has reigning regular-season Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo in his lineup, Donovan kept the Thunder competitive despite the departures of Paul George and Russell Westbrook.

Bears QB Nick Foles: 'There was never a discussion about opting out'

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles was never opting out of the 2020 NFL season regardless of what some Internet sleuths had to say on the matter.  

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw cleared for season debut on Sunday

Clayton Kershaw's sore back was merely a blip on the radar. 

Twins cleared to host Indians following coronavirus scare

Friday's game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians was cleared to begin on time despite fears that St. Louis Cardinals players carried the virus into Minnesota's Target Field. 

Paris Saint-Germain complete domestic treble with Coupe de la Ligue

The race toward a historic quadruple of trophies is still on. On Friday, Paris Saint-Germain outlasted Lyon 6-5 on penalties to claim the Coupe de la Ligue and a domestic treble. 

Sacramento Kings player a victim of 'false positive' COVID-19 test?

An unknown Sacramento Kings player is expected to clear a two-day quarantine and feature versus the San Antonio Spurs on Friday following an inconclusive coronavirus test that provided what is commonly referred to as a "false positive" result. 

Rob Manfred said MLB could shut down due to coronavirus outbreaks?

Commissioner Rob Manfred told MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark on Friday that the league could shut the season down if teams, players and other personnel don't improve their handling of the coronavirus.

Cam Newton not guaranteed Patriots starting job?

Even if Newton never reclaims his MVP form, one would think he's the favorite to enter Week 1 as New England's starter unless something goes awry over the next month or so.

Pac-12 OKs 10-game football schedule, Sept. 26 season start

As was expected, the Pac-12 announced on Friday that it is moving ahead with a conference-only college football schedule for the 2020 season played amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Report: Phillies to play Yankees instead of Marlins; Miami's schedule unknown

The coronavirus outbreak affecting the Miami Marlins that has resulted in at least 18 Miami players testing positive for the virus continues to disrupt the MLB season. 

MLB, MLBPA officially agree to seven-inning doubleheaders

The days of traditional doubleheaders are in the past as it concerns the 2020 MLB season.