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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

Trevor Bauer backs Barry Bonds for Hall of Fame

One of the closing scenes of the ESPN 30 for 30 piece "Long Gone Summer" about the 1998 home run chase that starred Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa shows the St.

Dodgers' Dustin May to MLB owners: 'We ready, tell us when and where'

Like many of his peers, May hasn't remained silent as the owners and players have privately negotiated terms for beginning what will be a shortened campaign.

Lamar Jackson said to be fine following jet ski run-in

Baltimore Ravens quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson may want to stick to more land-based activities during the final weeks of his offseason.

Premier League to feature fan walls, no crowd noise

When the English Premier League restarts play amid the coronavirus pandemic on June 17, fans will be welcomed to take part in the action in a unique way.

Dana White denies ripping Conor McGregor, blasts media over coverage

UFC boss Dana White ripped media members following a question about former two-division champion Conor McGregor. 

Phillies' Andrew McCutchen takes shot at MLB owners in humorous video

In March, the players and MLB owners agreed to prorated salaries for a pandemic-shortened season, but owners have since attempted to get the union to accept prorated pay at varying percentages or an offer that included revenue shares. 

Analyst says Baker Mayfield will thrive in new Browns offense

While speaking with Andrew Siciliano on NFL Network, former player and current analyst Brian Baldinger described why he believes head coach Kevin Stefanski, hired by the Browns in January, is a perfect leader for Mayfield.

Tiger Woods won't play in RBC Heritage on Hilton Head Island?

Woods could wait for the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament in mid-July when fans will be welcomed  to Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio.

University of Houston suspends involuntary workouts after symptomatic COVID-19 outbreak

The NCAA and some member conferences welcomed football and basketball players back to university facilities for voluntary workouts this month despite concerns about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

MLB players 'prepping' for 48-game season?

Players are reportedly 'fed up' with the negotiation process and are willing to accept whatever MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred declares as long as the deal includes fully prorated salaries.

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky says he didn't deserve fifth-year option

Since taking over for Mike Glennon his rookie season, Trubisky's play has been a roller-coaster ride. He's flashed promise that he could become what the Bears hoped he'd be mixed with regrettable errors and lapses of on-field judgment and poise. 

Texans HC Bill O'Brien will kneel with players during national anthem

O'Brien is prepared to take a stand by dropping to a knee alongside players when the 2020 season begins. 

WNBA offering 100 percent of player salaries for pandemic-shortened season

Union members will vote over the weekend on the plan that includes players and other team personnel convening at a bubble site found at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

Report: MLB submits 72-game proposal; MLBPA expected to reject it

Previous negotiations coupled with the math lead one to believe the union will reject this offer.

Juventus, AC Milan wear 'no racism,' 'Black Lives Matter' shirts before Coppa Italia semifinal

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Juventus teammates sported shirts that had "No Racism" on them as they prepared for the match. Meanwhile, the Milan players wore warmups that carried the "Black Lives Matter" slogan on their fronts.

Report: Kyrie Irving petitioning NBA players to not resume season amid pandemic, racial tensions

Irving organized the call and has, apparently, experienced a change of heart: Irving is of the position that players should consider not playing.

Watch: Jessica Eye will still fight despite missing weight, scary weigh-in moment

Heading into Saturday evening, Eye sits at No. 12 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings. Calvillo is No. 10 at strawweight and making her flyweight debut. 

Report: Browns set to offer Myles Garrett massive contract extension

Garrett, selected by Cleveland with the first pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, tallied 30.5 sacks across his first 37 NFL appearances, and he seemed to get past the injury woes that slowed him during his rookie year.

Premier League to replace player names with 'Black Lives Matter' for restart

The English Premier League will permit players to offer in-game protests and demonstrations regarding social-justice matters in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Report: Lisbon could host shortened Champions League completion

Lisbon's Estadio da Luz and the Estadio Jose Alvalade could both be used to host the UCL quarterfinals and semifinals under a single-leg format.  

Shaquille O'Neal cutout to cheer on Northampton Town during League Two playoffs

In 2016, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal declared to the world that he is a supporter of English side Northampton Town, and now the club has found an interesting way to show appreciation of that support. 

Report: 14 of 22 NBA teams will be eliminated within 53 days

Some players may still balk at the idea of being away from spouses and children from mid-July through the end of August, but knowing that period is shorter than first feared may be enough to push the union across the finish line in final negotiations to begin training camps around July 9-11. 

Pete Carroll: An NFL team is interested in signing Colin Kaepernick

Pete Carroll told reporters on Thursday that somebody within the league linked to a franchise reached out to him about Kaepernick and is interested in signing the QB.

Report: Three more Alabama players test positive for COVID-19

According to a report, Auburn, Boise State, Florida State, Marshall, Oklahoma State and South Carolina are all among football programs that have received some positive coronavirus tests among personnel.