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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

Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy apologizes for OAN T-shirt incident

Earlier in the day, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum was among the public figures who called for Oklahoma State to fire Gundy following Monday's events.

Report: NBA players face June 24 deadline for league resumption

NBA players have until the conclusion of the final Wednesday of June to decide if they want to take part in the 22-team plan to crown a 2019-20 champion.

Yankees president says MLB owners, players must resolve issues for season

Levine expressed a sentiment that is shared by many baseball fans.

WWE suspends taping schedule after positive coronavirus test

It's unclear what WWE's testing protocols are, but the promotion appears to be taking this incident seriously.

Washington Post calls for Redskins to change team name

2020 could be the year when practices in the sports world that previously were viewed as untouchable disappear forever. Following the killing of George

MLB players to owners, Rob Manfred: 'Tell us when and where'

MLB superstars have made it clear they want to play ball.

Ohio governor says Hall of Fame Game wouldn't happen today because of coronavirus

Tuesday afternoon presented the football community with the latest indication that the 2020 NFL season won't be business as usual amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Paul Finebaum says Oklahoma State should fire Mike Gundy

On Monday, Gundy found himself in hot water after superstar RB Chuba Hubbard hinted on Twitter he could boycott preseason training activities once a photo of Gundy wearing a One America News Network t-shirt surfaced.

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich talks top challenge awaiting Tom Brady

The Buccaneers certainly have talent surrounding Brady on offense, but there are still adjustments the legendary quarterback will have to make in Tampa.

Will Ravens QB Lamar Jackson bury the 'Madden Curse' once and for all?

The springtime tradition of players earning spots on "Madden" covers brings with it expected concerns from fans that those men will become victims of the supposed "curse."

Report: Giants' Aldrick Rosas arrested for alleged hit-and-run

The report adds that Rosas was driving erratically and potentially at speeds over 100 MPH, and that he ran a red light to cause the accident.

Mike Gundy, Chuba Hubbard make amends following OAN shirt incident

Superstar Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard has walked back a threat that he will sit out preparations for the 2020 college football season after OSU head coach Mike Gundy was seen wearing a One America News Network t-shirt during a recent fishing trip.

Roger Goodell encourages NFL team to sign Colin Kaepernick

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a new public supporter: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Could Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler call 'Monday Night Football'?

As uncertainty regarding the coronavirus continues, there are reports of a scenario in which Herbstreit and Fowler are in the booth for Monday Night Football.

Bauer, other players react to Manfred hinting there may not be a season

As expected, many players were not buying the commissioner's comments on the status of the season.

Schefter: 49ers extend head coach Kyle Shanahan to 2025

The 49ers are bullish on their head coach as they extended his contract.

Stars' Roman Polak doesn't want to return for NHL restart

Roman Polak is not planning on returning to Dallas when play resumes next month.

Karl Ravech, Rob Manfred hint there will be no MLB season this year

It appears the term "100 percent" may not have much meaning as it pertains to MLB owners and the MLB Players Association agreeing to terms for a 2020 season played amid the coronavirus pandemic but MLB commissioner Rob Manfred  have something else planned for this summer.

PGA Championship won't have fans at Harding Park

All five events leading up to the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio are expected to occur behind closed doors and without fans.

Richard Sherman: NFL players prepared for positive coronavirus tests

The NFL has been anticipating positive tests for COVID-19 from players and staff.

Chuba Hubbard threatens Oklahoma State boycott after coach Mike Gundy wears OAN shirt

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard is heated after OSU head coach Mike Gundy wore a One America News Network t-shirt at a recent fishing trip. Hubbard is ready to quit preparations for the upcoming college football season.

DC United goalkeeper Bill Hamid slams MLS over Orlando tournament

Earlier this month, Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Association avoided a lockout by agreeing to terms for a 26-team tournament.

Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday

Either somebody at Ford Motor Co. has a unique sense of humor, or we're about to encounter one of the strangest coincidences of 2020.

MLB Network's Ken Griffey Jr. doc to feature LeBron James, Sterling K. Brown

Dads won't get live Major League Baseball on Father's Day since owners and the MLB Players Association can't come to terms on an agreement to begin the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, but they'll still receive a baseball-related present on Sunday.