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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Minor league baseball season canceled due to coronavirus pandemic

The United States' ineptitude in containing the coronavirus pandemic combined with the fact that it is utterly dependent on in-person fan ticket and concession sales, the 2020 Minor League season will be canceled.

MLB COVID-19 injured list to remain anonymous?

Spring training 2.0 sessions get underway around the league later this week.

Anonymous Pacers player contemplating opting out of NBA restart

Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard said the club wouldn't judge the player, whom he wouldn't name, for remaining home this summer.

Yankees GM: Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, others should be ready for Opening Day

The Yankees shut Judge down during spring training due to complications caused by a stress fracture to his first right rib that he suffered last season.

Report: Jadeveon Clowney plans to sign before start of NFL season

According to the report, Clowney isn't willing to offer a club a discount at this stage of the process even though he intends to sign before the season begins.

Study finds racial bias in international soccer commentary

The study also determined commentators frequently reserved praise of a footballer's athletic abilities, such as pace and power, for players with darker skin tone.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver reiterates coronavirus outbreak in bubble could end season

Silver said: "Certainly, if we have a lot of cases, we’re going to stop. You cannot run from this virus."

Report: Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez pre-approved by MLB to buy New York Mets

MLB pre-approved a total of seven groups interested in acquiring the Amazins. That same story claims A-Rod and J-Lo retained JPMorgan Chase & Co. to raise capital.

Coach confirms Conor McGregor is 'retired' from UFC, MMA

McGregor's third retirement began earlier this month after White declared that undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will next defend that title versus interim champ Justin Gaethje.

NWSL allows players to skip national anthem before games

After internal debates over the national anthem, the league says a player has the option to remain in the locker room if she wishes.

Odell Beckham Jr. says he doesn't want a trade to the Patriots

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has congratulated quarterback Cam Newton on his deal via Twitter and some to believe that Beckham wouldn't mind a trade to New England. However, Beckham has shut down all accusations.

Report: Blue Jays expected to host games in Toronto

It looks like the Toronto Blue Jays will be able to play home games at Rogers Centre when MLB begins its season next month amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie sick with coronavirus, could miss NBA resumption

Dinwiddie was set to be Brooklyn's top scorer when the Nets open the second part of a season unlike any other against the Orlando Magic on July 31. 

Harris English withdraws from Rocket Mortgage Classic after positive coronavirus test

English reportedly did not play in last week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Hartford, Conn., but he tested positive on Monday upon his arrival to Detroit.

NFL wants players to decide about opting out before training camp?

With NFL training camps still scheduled to start on time, one assumption is that all involved wish to know who would decide to sit the season out because of coronavirus concerns so that teams can plan and react accordingly.

Could Tim Tebow make the final New York Mets roster?

Tebow could still be included in the Mets' 60-man player pool for the shortened season.

Ryan Zimmerman becomes biggest MLB name to opt out of 2020 season

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman became the first All-Star to officially opt out. Here's the lengthy statement Zimmerman released explaining his decision.

Did Raptors' Fred VanVleet consider sitting out the NBA restart?

It appears Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet may have been among those petitioning against the resumption of play. VanVleet spoke on the subject with reporters via a Monday videoconference. 

Northampton Town win promotion to League One

It's not known when supporters will be allowed to return to stadiums for matches in England amid the virus outbreak. 

Boomer Esiason suggests Clemson coronavirus outbreak is on purpose

As of the last Monday in June, Clemson released an update about their football players that have tested positive and former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason gave his thoughts on the matter during Monday's "Boomer & Gio" show.

Report: 'A bunch of teams' interested in Antonio Brown

Brown infamously orchestrated a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Oakland Raiders in March 2019 but was released before the start of the season following multiple reported incidents.

Dana White shows Fight Island octagon on beach where UFC fights won't happen

Dana White offered a tantalizing preview of UFC's 'Fight Island' on Twitter Monday, though he warned later that appearances may be deceiving.

Champions League quarterfinal to occur in Portugal without fans

Portugal will host the fan-less Champions League quarterfinal beginning August 12.

Diamondbacks' Mike Leake becomes first MLB player to opt out of 2020 season

On Monday, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake announced through his agent that he is opting out of playing this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's the statement Leake released.

'The Last Dance' documentary inspired Arjen Robben to end retirement

Groningen supporters can thank Michael Jordan that the 36-year-old with a lethal left foot felt he had some unfinished on-the-pitch business to handle.