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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: Marlins' Isan Diaz may opt out after coronavirus outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak that infected a number of Miami Marlins and caused MLB to pause the club's season through at least the weekend could lead to healthy players sitting out the rest of the season.

Indiana Hoosiers football resumes workouts after coronavirus-related break

Moving forward, those who test positive for the coronavirus, as well as anyone found in close contact with an infected person, must self-isolate until otherwise directed.

Conor McGregor 'accepts' fight with Khamzat Chimaev, but bout unlikely

On Thursday, UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev took to Twitter to launch challenges toward former two-division champion Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. The Notorious one responded.

LeSean McCoy signs one-year deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

LeSean McCoy put pen to paper on a one-year deal with the Bucs.

Watch: Pelicans, Jazz kneel during national anthem for NBA resumption

On the same side of the court where "Black Lives Matter" is painted, members from both clubs and referees knelt before and during a powerful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." 

Tom Coughlin delayed hospital visit despite suffering broken ribs, punctured lung in bike crash

Coughlin suffered four rib fractures, a slightly punctured lung and a head laceration after a bicycle crash last weekend. 

Could NCAA cancel football, fall sports on Tuesday?

We could be less than a week away from the NCAA making a final decision on college football and other sports seasons occurring amid the coronavirus pandemic.

WWE claims $43.8 million Q2 profits despite pandemic

While professional sports commissioners and team owners frequently comment on financial losses amid the coronavirus pandemic, World Wrestling Entertainment enjoyed a fruitful second quarter of the economic year. 

Big 12 cancels virtual media day

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby will address the state of the conference's fall sports calendars in a yet-to-be-scheduled media briefing.

SEC moves to 10-game, conference-only football schedule

The SEC has followed the Big Ten and Pac-12 by scheduling a conference-only season for a college football campaign held amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  

AHL schedules start of 2020-21 season for Dec. 4

The American Hockey League, the NHL's primary developmental league, has announced a tentative start date for the 2020-21 campaign amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Buffalo Bills send rookies home after positive coronavirus tests

The Buffalo Bills sent rookie players home on Thursday after five coronavirus tests from the week returned positive results.

Report: Big Ten football likely to start Sept. 5

The Big Ten college football schedule will feature conference-only games due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant calls out NBA resumption play-in format

While Morant thinks that it's unfair finishing eighth may not be good enough to earn a playoff berth, the 20-year-old added all Memphis can do is win and control the club's postseason destiny.

Manager Thomas Tuchel: PSG need 'miracle' to have Kylian Mbappe for Champions League restart

Mbappe suffered an ankle injury following a horrific slide tackle committed by Saint-Etienne captain Loic Perrin during last Friday's Couple de France Final.

Former Michigan student says legendary football coach Bo Schembechler knew of sexual abuse

The student reported the incidents said to have occurred in 1982 and 1983 to Schembechler, and Schembechler advised the student to speak with athletic director Don Canham.

Dr. Anthony Fauci baseball card listed for $9,995 on eBay

For a mere $10,000, you could hold a piece of baseball history.

Bucks' Eric Bledsoe, Pat Connaughton to miss NBA restart game vs. Celtics

Neither Bledsoe nor Connaughton appeared in any of Milwaukee's scrimmages held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex bubble site. 

Phillies-Blue Jays weekend series canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

The Phillies paused workouts and other activities at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday after a coach and home clubhouse staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Saudi Arabia investment group ends Newcastle United bid

An investment group that included Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners, and Reuben Brothers has reportedly withdrawn interest in buying the Premier League club.

Chargers will 'probably' start QB Tyrod Taylor over rookie Justin Herbert

With all NFL preseason games canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is leaning toward starting journeyman quarterback Tyrod Taylor over rookie Justin Herbert.

Owner of Marlins' Triple-A affiliate dies from COVID-19

Lou Schwechheimer, owner of the Miami Marlins' Triple-A affiliate Wichita Wind Surge, died on Wednesday from complications caused by COVID-19.

ACC schedules 11-game football season, includes Notre Dame

The ACC announced its model for the 2020 season, which includes Notre Dame.

Chiefs Super Bowl star Damien Williams opts out of 2020 NFL season

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams has opted out of playing in the 2020 NFL season scheduled to occur amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Zion Williamson a game-time decision for NBA resumption vs. Jazz

The decision to return with his Pelicans for the season (re)opener vs. the Jazz Thursday may be out of Zion Williamson's hands.