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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

Could Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka make first start on July 31?

Tanaka was taken to a hospital after he was hit by the line drive during a July 4 simulated game, but he appears to be healthy after pitching during practice since the scary incident.

Canadiens' Max Domi to play in NHL restart despite coronavirus risks

The 25-year-old skated with Montreal teammates on Monday and Tuesday, an indication that he's cleared to feature versus the Pittsburgh Penguins in the best-of-five qualification series that gets underway Aug. 1.

David Beckham reacts to Inter Miami's historically bad MLS start

Following a 1-0 loss to New York City FC on Monday, Major League Soccer expansion side Inter Miami became the first club bounced from the MLS Is Back tournament.

Mets' Jacob deGrom cleared for Opening Day start

DeGrom exited last Tuesday's intrasquad game after one inning of work due to a sore back. An MRI showed nothing concerning, though.

Utah Jazz to honor Jerry Sloan with jersey patch

Fans may purchase a Sloan jersey patch from the Jazz team store. Proceeds benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation, an organization leading the charge to discover a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Texas postpones high school football for larger institutions

Schools in the state's smaller four classifications are permitted to commence football workouts on time. The first of those training sessions is scheduled for Aug. 3.

Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool fans: Stay home for trophy presentation

Klopp wants fans to know the title is for them, but he wants them to take every precaution amid the pandemic.

WWE legend Ric Flair says his wife has coronavirus

WWE legend Ric Flair has informed the New York Post that Wendy Barlow, his wife, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Report: MLB warning players about violating health and safety protocols

High fives are among celebrations that will not be permitted in the 2020 season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

University of Texas wants 50% stadium capacity for football games

The Texas Longhorns are preparing for a college football season that will include fans attending home games.

Mets' Jed Lowrie to miss Opening Day because of sore knee

Lowrie joined the Mets in January 2019, but he's been more a spectator than an active player during most of his stint with the organization.

Pat Connaughton not with Bucks following positive coronavirus test

Before the NBA halted play on March 11 due to the pandemic, the 27-year-old reserve appeared in 61 games for the Bucks this season.

Pacers expect Victor Oladipo will play in scrimmages

Not long after hinting he was reconsidering his decision to opt out of the NBA's return-to-play, Victor Oladipo is expected to participate in the Pacers' team scrimmages.

Rangers' Brendan Lemieux suspended two games for high hit in March

Lemieux can play in New York's July 29 exhibition game versus the New York Islanders before he serves the ban that will sideline him for the first two contests of the best-of-five series versus the Carolina Hurricanes.

NBA reports zero positive coronavirus tests in Orlando bubble

In some encouraging news from Orlando, the NBA reported no positive coronavirus tests as of Monday, July 20.

NFL, NFLPA agree to daily coronavirus testing

Daily testing will go on for at least two weeks. If the positive rate for tests falls below 5 percent, testing may shift to every other day.

Dr. Fauci to throw ceremonial first pitch of MLB season

Fauci might not be Dr. K, but he's a big Nationals fan.

Pac-12 postpones football media days 'until further notice'

It's believed any collegiate media days will be virtual experiences, similar to how the NFL conducted this year's draft, due to the uncontrolled virus outbreak. 

Survey: Fans want sports even if they can't attend games

Whether they can attend or not, the majority of survey respondents want their sports back.

David Beckham's Inter Miami suffer worst start in MLS history

Major League Soccer expansion side Inter Miami were eliminated from the MLS is Back tournament following a 1-0 defeat to New York City FC on Monday morning.

Rams' Sean McVay 'skeptical' NFL training camps will begin on time

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay isn't fully convinced NFL training camps will open as scheduled amid the worsening

NFL: Giants, Jets can't have fans in 2020 due to pandemic

If the New York Giants and New York Jets can play home NFL games this fall amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic, they will do so without fans attending MetLife Stadium.

Russell Westbrook joins Rockets in NBA bubble

A week after testing positive for the coronavirus, Russell Westbrook has joined the Rockets down in the Orlando.

LeBron James on NBA bubble: 'Nothing is normal in 2020'

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James admitted he's adjusting to the NBA bubble site in Orlando but that it's been a difficult process.

California postpones high school football, other sports due to pandemic

With Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing that counties experiencing coronavirus outbreaks must start the school term via distance learning, sports seasons throughout the state remain in serious doubt.