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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

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari lost for season with ankle injury

Mari started for the Gunners in their first match since the coronavirus pandemic halted seasons around the world in mid-March, but his bad ankle forced him off the pitch.

MLBPA offers 70 games, split playoff revenue to MLB owners

Anything other than 100% prorated pay appears to be off the table for the union, which continues to insist owners stick to a March 26 agreement that promised fully prorated salaries for a condensed season.

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil responds to being dropped for City clash

This wouldn't be the first time the World Cup winner fell out of favor with a manager at any level.

UFC: Mike Perry posts video showing multiple injuries ahead of Mickey Gall fight

UFC welterweight Mike Perry looks in no condition to battle Mickey Gall or anybody else this month per a video he shared on Instagram on Thursday.

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia released from hospital after scary injury

Medical personnel attended to Garcia for nearly 10 minutes as worried teammates and opponents looked on.

Texas football announces 13 positive COVID-19 tests

The Texas Longhorns have reported the latest COVID-19 outbreak among its program amid the coronavirus pandemic that threatens the 2020 college football season.

Report: Nine MLB players could lose more than $20M for prorated season

Understanding these losses helps one realize why MLB owners and the MLB Players Association still haven't put pen to paper on an agreement for a pandemic-shortened campaign.

President Trump supports NFL team signing QB Colin Kaepernick

The 32-year-old Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since the 2016 season, when he knelt pre-game during the playing of "The  Star-Spangled Banner" to protest police brutality and racial injustices. 

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray says he will kneel during national anthem

Many expect a record number of players will partake in pre-game demonstrations such as kneeling during "The Star-Spangled Banner" throughout the 2020 season.

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson tests positive for coronavirus

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson is the second player from the organization to test positive for the coronavirus.

Report: MLB targeting July 19 for new Opening Day

ESPN's Jeff Passan believes the MLBPA may still ask for additional regular-season fixtures before Friday.

PGA Tour records no positive COVID-19 tests for second straight week

In total, Wednesday's update accounts for 954 on-site negative tests conducted by the PGA since early last week. 

Manchester City's Eric Garcia carried off after scary collision with goalkeeper

The 19-year-old Garcia tracked back to cover an over-the-top ball as City goalkeeper Ederson left his line to protect his box. Ederson never saw his teammate, and he unintentionally plowed into Garcia.

USWNT's Crystal Dunn didn't kneel because she feared losing her job

Dunn feared that she would have received much greater backlash for kneeling than her teammate Megan Rapinoe.

Dana White snubs Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor on 'UFC Mount Rushmore'

White gave fans a glimpse of his mixed martial arts G.O.A.T. power rankings when asked who he would place on his Mount Rushmore.

Report: MLB offers 60 games at fully prorated pay to players

Arguments over the financial aspects of that agreement have continued because games around the country likely will occur behind closed doors and without fans due to the uncontrolled virus outbreak.

WWE postpones 'SmackDown,' resumes tapings after positive COVID-19 test

During Monday's broadcast of "Raw," WWE announced via an official statement that a performer who was last at the Performance Center on June 9 had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Sheffield United-Aston Villa presents first Premier League goal-line technology error

In the 42nd minute of the opening frame, Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland made a meal of a free kick delivered by Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood and clearly dragged the ball past his goal-line after he caught the delivery.

Should the Browns sign Cam Newton?

Would Cleveland bring in another first overall pick to push Baker Mayfield

Serena Williams confirms she will play in U.S. Open

The six-time Open champion last hoisted the trophy in the Big Apple in 2014. The holder of 23 career Grand Slam titles remains one shy of tying the record held by Margaret Court. 

Lisbon to host Champions League tournament with Final on Aug. 23

As expected, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday that the 2019-20 Champions League competition suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic will finish in Lisbon, Portugal in August under unique circumstances.

Some NFL teams want start of season to be postponed?

Some teams seem to be taking a 'better to be safe than sorry' approach.

PM Trudeau opens Canadian cities to NHL despite extended travel ban

When league commissioner Gary Bettman unveiled the format to complete the season in late May, he named Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver as three potential temporary hubs that will house groups of players and other personnel.

Tokyo 2020 executive pushes for additional Olympic delays amid pandemic

Assuming there's no COVID-19 vaccine by next summer, the Olympic Games may need to be pushed back a second time.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins Dale Sr. in NASCAR Hall of Fame

Per Jerry Bonkowski of NBC Sports, Dale Jr. was voted Most Popular Driver every year from 2003-17.