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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: Pittsburgh, Dallas out of the running as NHL hub cities

Las Vegas, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Chicago are the six remaining candidates. Vegas is thought to a frontrunner to win a bid. 

Jamal Adams tweets that he'll 'miss' playing alongside Jets teammate

Days after reports emerged that New York Jets star safety Jamal Adams officially requested a trade amid his desire for a long-term contract, the 2019 First-Team All-Pro suggested on Twitter he's finished playing for the organization.

Ryder Cup to be postponed to 2021?

The PGA suspended its season in March due to the pandemic but resumed play this month with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas and RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head. Neither event allowed spectators.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott signs $31.4 million exclusive franchise tender

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be one of the highest-paid players in the NFL this fall since he signed his exclusive franchise tender worth $31.4 million.

Burnley captain Ben Mee 'ashamed' of 'White Lives Matter' banner

Before the match, a person or group of individuals paid for a plane to fly a "White Lives Matter" banner over the Etihad Stadium. Around halftime of the contest, Burnley condemned the banner and threatened bans for anybody responsible.

Report: MLBPA rejects 60-game proposal for MLB season

The union voted down the latest proposal from the team owners, and it appears that the commissioner will have the final say-so.

Trail Blazers' Trevor Ariza opts out of NBA resumption amid custody battle

Ariza could be out between $1 million and $1.8 million depending upon whether the Trail Blazers compete in the postseason tournament. 

Did Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports hint he could own the Mets?

The New York Mets are searching for a buyer while the 2020 MLB season remains in flux.

Reports: Knicks to interview Jason Kidd, Mike Brown for head coach job

The New York Knicks are going to their past as they look for their next head coach and former New York player and current Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd is on their list.

Illinois opens Cubs, White Sox ballparks to fans for games

The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox can both host spectators for Major League Baseball games this summer if owners and the MLB Players Association can agree to terms for a pandemic-altered season.

Orlando Pride withdraw from NWSL Challenge Cup after positive coronavirus tests

The Challenge Cup originally planned to include all NWSL clubs is scheduled for June 27 through July 26, but Orlando's absence will create holes among fixtures.

Giants let season ticket holders skip 2020 season due to pandemic

New York Giants season-ticket holders won't be on the hook for the 2020 NFL campaign, currently scheduled to go on as planned, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'White Lives Matter' banner flies over Manchester City-Burnley match

Per the Independent, the plane circled over the Etihad before and during the game's opening half. 

PGA Championship will happen at Harding Park without fans

Last week, Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the PGA Championship would go down at San Francisco's Harding Park without spectators because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Ole Miss to retire No. 10 Eli Manning jersey

On Monday, Ole Miss Football tweeted a video where athletics director Keith Carter informed quarterback Eli Manning that the program will retire his No.10 jersey when the Rebels play Auburn on September 19. Here's Manning's reaction. 

NASCAR honors Bubba Wallace after noose incident

Reports emerged late Sunday night that a noose was found in Wallace's garage at Talladega.

Report: Arsenal hit with 'false positive' coronavirus test ahead of season restart

Arsenal have looked out of sorts since the Premier League resumed play on June 17 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as the Gunners fell 3-0 to Manchester City and then surrendered a stoppage-time winner to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez resume Mets ownership bid

Former New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez and pop music superstar Jennifer Lopez have reportedly resumed their bid to buy the New York Mets.

Center back Jan Vertonghen extends Tottenham contract through end of season

While Vertonghen likely will leave White Hart Lane this summer, he's confirmed to remain at the club through July 26, when Tottenham face Crystal Palace.

MLB won't counter MLBPA's offer of 70 games

It seems the parties are closer to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred naming the length of a season that could last around 48-54 games (per a March 26 deal that promised the players 100 percent prorated salaries for an abbreviated campaign). 

San Francisco Giants close spring training facility amid coronavirus fears

The Giants closed the club's spring training home of Scottsdale Stadium after somebody showed "mild" COVID-19 symptoms. 

Coronavirus spikes have MLB reconsidering bubble sites?

Because of the country's abject failure at controlling the COVID-19 outbreak, MLB may have to reconsider the idea of "bubble sites" as more and more players and teams report positive tests.

Clemson athletics confirms 28 positive coronavirus tests; 23 among football players

A steadily growing number of sports organizations are reporting worryingly high positive test rates for COVID-19. Clemson can count itself among them.

UCLA players don't trust Chip Kelly to follow coronavirus protocols?

UCLA players are expected to report to facilities for training on Monday.