Yardbarker

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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

NFL extends Electronic Arts, 'Madden' deal through at least 2025

While 2K has been given the right to release games with NFL logos and trademarks, those titles will be more arcade in nature. 

Boston Marathon canceled, changed to virtual experience

As part of the virtual race, athletes will be able to print a finish line, winner's breaktape, and other items seen during a typical marathon.

Serie A to return June 20 amid coronavirus pandemic

The same day the Premier League announced it will return amid the coronavirus pandemic on June 17 with a pair of fixtures, Italy sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora confirmed his country's top-flight competition is set to resume play on June 20.

NFL tables proposed rule change for onside kick

One concern had by critics was teams could retain possession not by earning a first down but through a defensive penalty such as holding or pass interference.

2020 John Deere Classic canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

The PGA Tour is trying to replace that tournament only for 2020.

Premier League schedule released for the resumed 2019-20 season

Clubs have between nine and 10 fixtures remaining on their domestic calendars. Liverpool, 25 points clear of City, are the uncrowned champions of the Premier League. 

Scott Boras pleads with MLBPA not to 'bail out' MLB owners

Less than 24 hours after Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer ripped Scott Boras over negotiations between MLB and the MLB Players Association regarding the start of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, a letter the agent sent to clients was obtained by the Associated Press.

Will Conor McGregor battle Anderson Silva on the UFC Fight Island?

Two of the biggest legends and names in UFC history may be positioning themselves for a future bout on Fight Island amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: NBA sued for more than $1.25M over alleged unpaid rent on NYC store

Like other retail stores, the NBA was forced to close its NYC store. The landlord of the space is suing the league over alleged unpaid rent.

Trevor Bauer rips Scott Boras over MLB, MLBPA negotiations

The situation between MLB and the MLBPA is already testy. A war between one of the league's most prominent players and most powerful agents could only make it more awkward.

Big 12 commissioner expects 'difficulties' and 'disruptions' during college football season

One day after Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott told "The Paul Finebaum Show" he's confident all member universities will field football teams on time for

Damian Lillard thinks LeBron James is NBA MVP for this season

James averaged 25.7 points, 10.6 assists, 7.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 60 regular-season appearances. Pretty impressive.

Report: NHL teams to have 28-man rosters, unlimited goaltenders for training camp, playoffs

During Tuesday's announcement, commissioner Gary Bettman explained that training camps won't begin until at least early July.

Report: NBA players can return to the U.S. amid coronavirus pandemic

NBA players who are currently overseas should not have an issue coming back to the States if and when the season resumes.

Schefter: Jadeveon Clowney snubbing Cleveland Browns?

Jadeveon Clowney may not have endeared himself to Cleveland Browns fans with this reported snub.

Jets' Quincy Enunwa battling to return from career-threatening neck injury

Quincy Enunwa will miss at least the entire 2020 campaign after re-aggravating a neck injury he suffered in the 2019 season opener.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, wife welcome their second son

Sergei, the couple's first son who shares the name of Alex's late brother, was born in August 2018. 

Baker Mayfield: Browns 'moving in silence' ahead of 2020 season

The Cleveland Browns were arguably the most disappointing team of the 2019 NFL season. Cleveland began the preseason with massive expectations after the club added superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Colby Covington parts ways with American Top Team, calls out Jorge Masvidal

Covington had contentious relationships with Masvidal and other fighters under the ATT banner and also gym owner Dan Lambert.

Did John Oliver inspire UFC to file for UFSEA trademarks?

Unsurprisingly, these filings are related to mixed martial arts events and merchandise related to such shows, and they come roughly one month after the promotion trademarked "Fight Island."

Top Rank Boxing can return to Las Vegas in June

Top Rank Boxing CEO Bob Arum intends to hold multi-bout cards at MGM Grand on June 9 and June 11. Fans will not be allowed to attend any of those shows.

NBPA head losing optimism over NBA finishing its 2019-20 season?

Earlier this week, National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts told ESPN "the players really want to play."

LeBron James, Jon Jones, others speak out on George Floyd death

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and three-time NBA champion LeBron James and former NBA player Stephen Jackson joined the outcry over the death of George Floyd.

Las Vegas cleared to host May 30, June 6 UFC shows

The UFC has cleared its final hurdle to return to Las Vegas amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Kamaru Usman challenges Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal to July fight

The UFC 249 show that occurred at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on May 9 reportedly generated roughly 700,000 pay-per-view buys, and nobody on that card had McGregor's star power.