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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

NPSL's Tulsa Athletic eliminates national anthem before matches

The subject of players from around the sports the world kneeling in protest of police violence and racial injustices before games reentered headlines this spring following the killing of George Floyd. 

Yankees, Mets players won't be subject to New York quarantine rules

This is in line with a joint statement released by the Mets and Yankees after members from the clubs spoke with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Harry Kane backs Jose Mourinho after Tottenham win over West Ham

Harry Kane took up for Jose Mourinho after hearing criticism over his manager's preferred style on the pitch.

Could Hamburg Marathon ban American runners because of coronavirus spikes?

The German competition may not allow American marathoners, even those who volunteer to quarantine well before the race.

Did Peyton Manning almost join Washington in 2012?

Peyton Manning seriously considered signing for the Washington Redskins instead of the Denver Broncos following the 2011 season.

Report: MLBPA agrees to 60-game MLB season; Opening Day for late July?

Three months after the season opener was officially postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association have finalized the details ahead of a return to play, which will see players report to camps July 1 and the season officially open on July 23 or 24 to empty stadiums.

FBI: Bubba Wallace not a victim of hate crime; rope wasn't a noose

While a noose was confirmed by federal investigators to be in the garage of Bubba Wallace, they believe it was in place long before NASCAR's recent race.

Golfer Cameron Champ withdraws from Travelers Championship after positive coronavirus test

Champ says he "feels great physically" but won't play in the tournament.

NFL planning for fans inside stadiums this fall?

Whenever the NFL begins the 2020 regular season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, fans are expected to be able to watch at least some games.

Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic tests positive for COVID-19

Jokic is reportedly asymptomatic, but his return to the U.S. has been temporarily delayed.

Experts 'pleased' with recovery of Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger

With rumors circulating that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could force the NFL to postpone the start of the season until October, Big Ben may have several additional weeks or a full month to get back to 100 percent.

Could quarantine rules prevent the Blue Jays from playing in Canada?

Last week, the Blue Jays temporarily closed their Florida spring training facilities due to rising coronavirus worries after a player tested positive

Nick Kyrgios blasts Novak Djokovic over positive coronavirus tests

Nick Kyrgios has certainly ruffled a few feathers during his tennis career. He'd argue that all of that is infinitely less important than holding a tennis tournament in the middle of a pandemic and risking spreading the disease even further.

Report: Nets owner Joseph Tsai won't buy New York Mets

Tsai is reportedly out due to the relationship he and the Nets have with YES Network and the New York Yankees.

Phillies confirm four more positive coronavirus tests

In total, 12 of 32 tested individuals linked with the club have returned positive tests. Philadelphia has indefinitely closed its Clearwater facilities.

Report: Seahawks, Ravens considering signing Antonio Brown

The NFL may suspend Brown for up to half of the 2020 season if he signs with a club this summer.

Florida Gators confirm 11 positive coronavirus tests among student-athletes since April

Zach Goodell of Sports Illustrated confirmed the news and obtained a statement from Florida Senior Associate Athletics Director Steve McClain on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-Germain confirm three players test positive for COVID-19

In April, PSG were crowned champions of Ligue 1 for a pandemic-shortened campaign after French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe initially declared professional sports wouldn't return to the country until at least September due to the uncontrolled virus outbreak. 

Manchester striker Sergio Aguero may miss remainder of season with knee injury

Aguero's setback is additional injury to insult for a City side left waiting for Liverpool to clinch the 2019-20 Premier League title.

Retired Giants great Eli Manning wins PFWA 2020 Good Guy Award

Along with being the greatest QB in franchise history, Manning built a reputation for his charitable contributions and work throughout the New York/New Jersey area

Report: Pittsburgh, Dallas out of the running as NHL hub cities

Las Vegas, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Chicago are the six remaining candidates. Vegas is thought to a frontrunner to win a bid. 

Jamal Adams tweets that he'll 'miss' playing alongside Jets teammate

Days after reports emerged that New York Jets star safety Jamal Adams officially requested a trade amid his desire for a long-term contract, the 2019 First-Team All-Pro suggested on Twitter he's finished playing for the organization.

Ryder Cup to be postponed to 2021?

The PGA suspended its season in March due to the pandemic but resumed play this month with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas and RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head. Neither event allowed spectators.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott signs $31.4 million exclusive franchise tender

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be one of the highest-paid players in the NFL this fall since he signed his exclusive franchise tender worth $31.4 million.

Burnley captain Ben Mee 'ashamed' of 'White Lives Matter' banner

Before the match, a person or group of individuals paid for a plane to fly a "White Lives Matter" banner over the Etihad Stadium. Around halftime of the contest, Burnley condemned the banner and threatened bans for anybody responsible.