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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

Watch: Man U legend Roy Keane blasts David de Gea, Harry Maguire for Tottenham goal

After David de Gea gave up a goal to Tottenham in the 27th minute, Manchester United legend Roy Keane had some strong words for the goalkeeper, calling him 'overrated'.

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews tests positive for COVID-19

Matthews is quarantining and self-isolating at his Arizona residence after testing positive for COVID-19.

Report: 49ers player tests positive for coronavirus

A San Francisco 49ers player working out in Nashville tested positive for COVID-19. Others who trained with that player are still awaiting test results.

Rory McIlroy drops F-bomb during broadcast of RBC Heritage

During the second round of the RBC Heritage on Hilton Head on Friday, McIlroy hit a tee shot at the ninth hole that, needless to say, left him displeased.

Watch: Tottenham Hotspur honor season-ticket holders who died from COVID-19 with touching tribute

The fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as well as all other matches throughout the country, occurred without spectators due to the virus outbreak. 

Golfer Nick Watney tests positive for coronavirus

Friday's Tour development comes as COVID-19 outbreaks affected both the MLB and NHL.

Report: Blue Jays shut down facility due to rising COVID-19 concerns

The report said the Blue Jays player exhibiting the symptoms is a pitcher on the 40-man roster.

DeAndre Yedlin considering quitting U.S. Soccer over racial inequalities

Yedlin tweeted on June 2 that his grandfather was glad Yedlin didn't currently live in the U.S. "because he would fear for my life as a young black man."

Celtics' Enes Kanter says father is out of Turkish prison

On Friday morning, Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter tweeted that his father was released from a prison in Turkey after seven years.

Microphones catch PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin commit rules penalty at RBC Heritage

After completing his opening round on Thursday, Brooks Koepka lashed out at reporters over being asked to wear a microphone with no fans on courses.

Report: Tampa Bay Lightning suffer COVID-19 outbreak, close facility

On the same day the Philadelphia Phillies confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff working in Clearwater, Fla., it was reported that the Lightning had to close their facility due to multiple positive coronavirus tests.

Phillies confirm COVID-19 outbreak, shut down Clearwater facilities

The Phillies were one team planning to hold spring training at its home ballpark. That, of course, is dependent on such warmup sessions being necessary ahead of a season.

Orange County, Florida, mandates masks ahead of MLS, NBA arrivals

The order begins this Saturday and remains in place indefinitely. MLS clubs are scheduled to convene at the Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World beginning June 24, with a target start date for an upcoming 26-team tournament set for July 8. NBA teams will journey to Orlando on or around July 7. Games begin on July 30. 

UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich accepts USADA ban after failing drug test

Ostovich reportedly failed a January test after ostarine and GW1516 were found in her blood during an out-of-competition screening.

Atlanta United latest MLS club to announce positive coronavirus test

Atlanta United became the latest Major League Soccer club to announce a positive coronavirus test.

MLS coach Bruce Arena says national anthem shouldn't play before games

United States Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone apologized for a recently repealed rule that threatened to ban players who refused to respectfully stand during the anthem ahead of national team matches.

Report: 70 MLB games 'simply impossible' due to expected second wave of coronavirus

It now seems 70 games is 10 too many amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

49ers WR Deebo Samuel out '10 weeks' with broken foot

Samuel expects to be the timeline given to him by doctors.

Report: Jets star safety Jamal Adams requests trade

Those words may mean little to Gang Green as the franchise possesses Adams' rights for up to the next three years if the club were to place the franchise or transition tag on him for the 2022 season. 

Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy asked to apologize over alleged slur from 1989

Former Colorado linebacker Alfred Williams said Gundy used a racial slur when the current coach was an Oklahoma State quarterback in 1989.

Brooks Koepka to announcers: 'Just shut up and listen'

PGA Tour star Brooks Koepka bluntly explained why he feels he doesn't need to wear a microphone as he tees off, approaches greens or drains putts.

Jets' Jamal Adams: 'Maybe it's time to move on'

The situation between Adams and the Jets appears to be getting increasingly contentious.

Report: MLBPA proposal to MLB sent talks 'backwards'

On Thursday, reports emerged that the MLBPA countered a proposal from owners and requested a 70-game regular season with fully prorated salaries and a split of playoff revenues.

Josh Gordon applies for NFL reinstatement

Gordon featured for the Seattle Seahawks in a handful of games last season until the league indefinitely suspended him halfway through December.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: 'I'd join' players kneeling during anthem

The always outspoken Cuban discussed his previous take on knelling during the national anthem and what he hopes he'd do should his players choose to protest in that way.