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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

Steven Adams on NBA bubble: 'This is not Syria. It's not that hard'

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams wants fans to know he's handling life in Florida just fine. 

Tottenham's Jose Mourinho on Man City: Some clubs can break the rules

Mourinho spoke out about his frustrations regarding City and transfer budgets.

'Madden 21' patch eliminates Washington nickname, logo

On Friday, Electronic Arts announced that Madden 21 will remove the current logo and nickname associated with the Washington NFL team.  

SEC to honor athlete scholarships for those who don't play amid pandemic

The SEC announced that student-athletes on scholarships who don't wish to participate in seasons amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic will have those scholarships honored by member universities. 

Texans' Kenny Stills has felony charges dropped from Breonna Taylor protest arrest

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills won't face a felony charge for his participation in a protest demanding justice in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. 

Pirates' Gregory Polanco tests positive for coronavirus, may play Opening Day

Polanco missed more than 100 games last season due to lingering shoulder issues stemming from an injury he suffered in September 2018. 

Indiana pauses football workouts after positive COVID-19 tests

On Friday, the Indiana Hoosiers temporarily suspended all football workouts after six individuals within the program tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Clippers' Montrezl Harrell reportedly left NBA bubble for family emergency

Harrell will be asked to quarantine for at least four days upon his return to the bubble and will have to provide multiple negative coronavirus test results before he can rejoin teammates. 

MLS postpones expansion amid coronavirus pandemic

Charlotte will debut in 2022, while Sacramento and St. Louis will begin MLS tenures in 2023. Austin FC remains on schedule for a 2021 MLS start.

Yasiel Puig tests positive for coronavirus, won't join Braves

During stints with the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians last season, Puig hit .267 with 24 home runs and 84 RBI. 

Wizards' Bradley Beal hits out at MLB, Steve Cohen over Mets sale

The 27-year-old guard took to Twitter to lash out at "a billionaire with a long track record of shady dealings" on Friday morning.

Bengals WR A.J. Green signs franchise tender

Green will earn $18.2 million for the 2020 campaign.

Leeds United clinch promotion to Premier League

Leeds sit atop the Championship on 87 points with two matchdays remaining.

NFL still plans to open training camps July 28

Negotiations between the NFL and NFLPA are ongoing as of July 17. Opening night for the regular season is still slated for Sept. 10

America East, Atlantic 10 postpone fall sports amid pandemic

The Ivy League, Patriot League, and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference are also among organizations that suspended sports through at least the end of the year due to the uncontrolled virus outbreak.

Rams' Andrew Whitworth says he, entire family battled coronavirus

Training camps are scheduled to open to all players on July 28. The NFL and NFLPA continue to negotiate terms for the safe opening of those camps. 

MLB releases promising coronavirus test results ahead of Opening Day

Friday's announcement gives baseball fans plenty to hope ahead of the weekend. The numbers indicate a wide majority of players and staff are on their best behavior when away from training sessions.

Aaron Rodgers, Danica Patrick break up

Rodgers, a one-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, and Patrick first met at the 2012 edition of the ESPYs. The couple started dating in 2017.

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference indefinitely suspends fall sports

The MEAC is the latest conference to announce a drastic change to its fall schedule.

Lionel Messi calls Barcelona 'weak' after Real Madrid win La Liga title

Lionel Messi was harshly critical of Barca after their rivals Real Madrid notched their first La Liga title since 2017 on Thursday.

Mets' Jacob deGrom feeling better, wants to pitch Opening Day

The Mets face the New York Yankees in a pair of exhibition games over the weekend. If deGrom is cleared, he could take the bump during a portion of Sunday's outing.  

15 women say they were sexually harassed while working for Washington NFL team

The Washington Post is reporting that at least 15 women have alleged sexual harassment from former team employees. 

Nationals may have to relocate home games due to pandemic

Washington reportedly is exploring hosting games in Fredericksburg, Va., or West Palm Beach, Fla.