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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

Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley opts out of college football season

Farley tallied six interceptions across his first two seasons with Virginia Tech, and he grabbed four of those during an impressive 2019 campaign that helped him climb up NFL mock drafts. 

Report: 49ers GM John Lynch given five-year extension

Lynch's new contract is for five years and carries through the 2024 season. 

Giants OL Nate Solder opts out of 2020 NFL season

Solder's decision is final per an agreement between the NFL and NFL Players Association. 

Lakers' Anthony Davis wants to play Thursday vs. Clippers

The Lakers sit at 49-14 and 5.5 games ahead of the Clippers for the conference's top playoff berth, meaning Lakers coach Frank Vogel can take a cautious approach regarding his star's return to in-game action before Thursday's tipoff. 

Penn State reports eight positive coronavirus tests among student-athletes

Unlike how other schools reacted to positive results, Penn State hasn't yet paused any workouts. Those who tested positive will self-isolate for 14 days, and students exposed to infected individuals will also have to quarantine.

PGA: 120th U.S. Open to occur without fans due to pandemic

Tickets purchased to U.S. Open events will be automatically refunded. 

Report: Tottenham have deterred interest in Harry Kane

Tottenham Hotspur may not shop forward Harry Kane this summer, after all.

Miami Marlins' coronavirus outbreak up to 18 known cases

MLB shut the Marlins down through at least the weekend to keep the uncontrolled virus outbreak within the organization.

Phillies not cleared to play Friday amid coronavirus concerns

The Athletic's Jayson Stark reported the Phillies should be good to go as long as nobody tests positive for the virus by Saturday.

Could NBA require 'bubble' situation for 2020-21 season?

With the 2020-21 NBA season likely to begin in December, could the league be facing another 'bubble' format with an uncertain pandemic status?

NCAA: Major college football teams can begin seasons Aug. 29

If there will be college football seasons played amid the coronavirus pandemic, they could begin earlier than planned.

Did Marlins' 'careless' act potentially lead to coronavirus outbreak?

MLB officials have repeatedly warned players and coaches about following health and safety protocols that prohibit physical contact such as high fives, fist bumps, and hugs among team personnel during the uncontrolled virus outbreak. 

LeBron James won't embrace 'Zero Dark Thirty-23' blackout amid pandemic

There will be no "Zero Dark Thirty-23" blackout from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James this time around.

Dusty Baker to manage Houston Astros through 2021

Baker and the Astros opened a home series with the Dodgers Tuesday night.

Manager Rick Renteria cleared to return to White Sox following coronavirus scare

The White Sox announced that Renteria underwent precautionary testing at a Cleveland hospital and was kept away from players and other personnel.

Scottie Pippen not upset by 'The 'Last Dance' portrayal

Pippen has spoken with Michael Jordan about the docuseries, and the Hall of Fame forward told the AP he's not bothered by the work.

Marlins moving to daily coronavirus testing following outbreak

Current MLB protocols for the 60-game regular season involve testing players every other day.

Penguins, Flyers stand together in solidarity of 'Black Lives Matter'

One of the fiercest rivalries in the NHL temporarily paused ahead of the league's restart to crown a 2019-20 Stanley Cup champion amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Iowa stops men's basketball workouts for 14 days due to positive coronavirus tests

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program halted workouts for 14 days following a pair of coronavirus test results among players. 

MLB reports zero positive coronavirus test results outside of Marlins

MLB's statement may pause feelings of panic felt by worried players, coaches and fans, but those test results don't immediately take the Phillies off the hook.

Managers concerned MLB season outside bubble isn't possible?

As coronavirus cases rise throughout the United States, some around the league are already questioning if a professional season is possible outside of a bubble format.

Marlins reportedly off until Monday, Phillies off until Friday

The Marlins and Phillies are scheduled to play in Miami Aug. 4-6. There's no word if that series could be relocated to Philadelphia due to coronavirus concerns. 

Marlins season on pause following coronavirus outbreak

MLB is reportedly considering schedule changes that could involve shutting the Marlins and Phillies down for an undetermined time.

Lakers' Anthony Davis could miss NBA restart opener due to eye injury

Anthony Davis remains sidelined after he suffered an unintentional eye poke during Saturday's scrimmage against the Orlando Magic.

MLB considering schedule changes after Marlins' coronavirus outbreak?

MLB could have the Yankees and Orioles, currently in limbo through no fault of their personnel, play each other while the Marlins and Phillies temporarily quarantine.