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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

Report: High-risk MLB players may request to return after opting out

There are arguments for and against players being allowed to experience changes of heart as circumstances evolve

Report: NFL wants positive coronavirus test listed as 'non-football injury'

This is an issue because, per the terms of the current collective bargaining agreement, clubs aren't required to pay any players placed on a Non-Football Injury list.

Report: Billionaire casino owner joins Mets ownership bid

Billionaire casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson is not only in for the Mets, but has linked up with Joshua Harris and David Blitzer, who head Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and private equity firm Silver Lake Partners.

Cowboys unlikely to sign Dak Prescott to extension before Wednesday deadline

Stop if you heard this before, but there doesn't seem to be any urgency on the Cowboys' part to sign Dak Prescott to a long-term deal.

About 10 MLB umpires opt out of shortened season?

The AP didn't reveal the names of umps who decided against working this summer because neither the union nor league had made an official announcement as of early Tuesday evening. It's believed Triple-A umpires will replace those who opted out.

NHL announces 12 exhibition games, qualifiers schedule

NHL action will return on July 28th, with a slate of exhibition games meant to ensure that participating teams are in top shape.

Jorge Masvidal wants Kamaru Usman rematch over Conor McGregor fight

Jorge Masvidal is much more interested in another chance at the title than he is in the huge payday that would come from a Conor McGregor match.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin recovered from coronavirus

Florida athletics director Scott Stricklin told reporters on Tuesday that he's recovered after testing positive for the coronavirus last month.

Nets' Michael Beasley has left NBA bubble after positive coronavirus test

The Brooklyn Nets may have lost another option for the NBA restart as the newly-signed Michael Beasley tested positive for COVID-19.

Capitals' Lars Eller will leave NHL bubble for birth of child

What Eller's return to Canada will look like after his child is born remains to be seen.

New England Patriots reduce stadium capacity to 'about 20 percent'

Assuming Massachusetts allows spectators to attend sporting events this fall, Gillette Stadium will only be welcoming a maximum of around 14,000 fans to Patriots games.

Report: Braves to sign former All-Star OF Yasiel Puig

Puig could serve as a replacement for outfielder Nick Markakis, who recently opted out of competing amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

SEC postpones volleyball, soccer and cross country due to pandemic

The conference has put a hold on three sports while millions of fans wonder what will come of football.

No fans at Philadelphia sporting events through February 2021

If the NFL season kicks off, the Eagles won't have the home fans there to cheer them on.

Kings' Harrison Barnes tests positive for coronavirus

Barnes tweeted he is "primarily asymptomatic" and quarantining as he waits to be cleared to join teammates in Florida.

Report: Browns, DE Myles Garrett close to five-year, $125 million deal

The first pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, Garrett has 30 1/2 sacks across his first 37 regular-season appearances.

Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley: 'Can't imagine' canceled college football season

On Monday, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey was less than optimistic about conference schools participating in football seasons due to growing coronavirus cases throughout much of the country. 

Report: Chiefs sign DT Chris Jones to four-year, $85 million deal

Across the past two years, Jones accumulated 24.5 sacks in 29 regular-season appearances. The 26-year-old led Kansas City in QB takedowns over that same period.

Report: Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez ownership group advance to next round of Mets bidding

It's unknown if the Rodriguez-Lopez team that also features billionaire entrepreneur and businessman Mike Repole and billionaire Florida Panthers owner Vinnie Viola would match Cohen's offer.

Buffalo Blue Jays? Canada expected to extend U.S. border closure

On Tuesday, multiple outlets reported that it's expected the Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel from the United States through at least Aug. 21 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp hits out at Manchester City ban reversal

Klopp also spoke of fears over the often-speculated creation of a "Super League" that, theoretically, would exclude all but the richest clubs in the world if FFP disappeared. 

Report: Pacers' Victor Oladipo may play in NBA restart

The Pacers may get their star back for Orlando, as Victor Oladipo is reportedly having second thoughts about opting out of the resumption.

43 NHL players tested positive for coronavirus since June 8

The NHL announced that 43 players have tested positive as of Monday, July 13, as the league continues towards its return to play on August 1.

Blackhawks' Corey Crawford in doubt for NHL restart?

The Blackhawks may be without Corey Crawford for the season's resumption, as the veteran goaltender missed the opening day of training camp after being ruled 'unfit to play or participate'.

SEC commish: Time 'slipping away' for college football season amid pandemic

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey recognizes that time isn't on the side of member schools when it comes to the college football season.