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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

Giants' Jason Garrett 'proud' of what he helped build with Cowboys

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett joined Big Blue this past January after he served as head coach of the division-rival Dallas Cowboys from November 2010 through the end of the 2019 campaign and the expiration of his contract.

Majority of Dallas Cowboys creating training-camp 'bubble'?

Earlier this month, ESPN's Mike Triplett described how the Saints rented a hotel in downtown New Orleans for a bubble-like environment.

SEC, ACC keep fall football plans after Big Ten, Pac-12 postponements

Hours after both the Big Ten and Pac-12 postponed all fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, the SEC and ACC announced neither is changing course regarding plans for fall football schedules as of August 11.

Report: Big 12 leaning toward playing fall college football season

The Big 12 doesn't yet intend on following the Big Ten and Pac-12 in postponing or canceling football and other fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton may miss 3-4 weeks with hamstring strain

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that slugger Giancarlo Stanton has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and is likely to miss three to four weeks of action.

Watch: Suns introduced by family members ahead of game vs. 76ers

The Suns surprised players in the starting lineup and head coach Monty Williams by having family members who are at home introduce the squad.

Indians' Zach Plesac addresses violation of MLB coronavirus-related protocols

Plesac and fellow starter Mike Clevinger reportedly went out with friends following a Saturday road game versus the Chicago White Sox.

NBA to name 'all-bubble team,' seeding games MVP

The NBA will honor the best of the best from the first segment of games held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex bubble site.

Pac-12 postpones football, other fall sports due to coronavirus pandemic

The SEC, ACC and B all still intend to conduct football seasons this fall.

EA Sports to remove 'toxic' 'FIFA 21' celebrations

The "shushing" gesture and also a celebration that includes an "OK" hand signal that has been linked with white supremacy groups will be eliminated following complaints from members of the FIFA community. 

Nebraska might try to play football despite Big Ten postponement

The Big Ten officially canceled its fall sports seasons on Tuesday.

Big Ten postpones football, fall sports due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Big Ten added that competitions could be shifted to springtime formats, and decisions on winter and spring sports will be made at later times.

University of Massachusetts cancels football season

In a school statement, athletic director Ryan Bamford suggested the Football Bowl Subdivision independent could play in the spring.

Tigers place first baseman C.J. Cron on injured list with knee sprain

Detroit recalled infielder Willi Castro from the club's affiliate training site to take Cron's spot.

Stephen A. Smith says college football should be canceled today

While speaking on ESPN's "Get Up!" and "First Take" on Tuesday, Smith called for the immediate cancellations of fall campaigns. 

Infectious disease specialist says college football seasons can safely begin this fall

Dr. Cameron Wolfe, a Duke infectious disease specialist who also serves as the chair of the ACC’s medical advisory team, added that, as with other aspects of living through a pandemic, players must assume risks if they wish to compete on fields beginning in late August or September.

Hilary Tisch, daughter of NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, dies at 36

No direct cause of death was mentioned in an official statement from Steve Tisch shared by the Giants, but Tisch did note that his daughter suffered from depression.

Report: Penguins to keep coach Mike Sullivan despite early postseason exit

As much as Sullivan deserves an opportunity to extend the club's successful era that's lasted over a decade, it seems a safe bet that the leash on his Pittsburgh tenure will be short whenever the new season gets underway.

99.7% of Notre Dame students tested negative for coronavirus

Notre Dame provided football fans who are holding onto hope that college seasons will occur this fall as scheduled amid the coronavirus pandemic with some positive news on Monday. 

Nick Saban says football players are safer at Alabama than at home

Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said that he believes Alabama players are safer within the football program than at home.

Hockey Hall of Fame postpones inductions due to pandemic

As had been expected, the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony scheduled for Nov. 16 in Toronto has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New York Rangers win NHL Draft Lottery, Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes

On Monday, the New York Rangers won the No. 1 pick of the 2020 NHL Draft via the Lottery that gifted the Big Apple club the opportunity to select Alexis Lafreniere widely viewed as the best available player in his draft class.

Mountain West Conference postpones football, fall sports due to pandemic?

The Mountain West became the second Football Bowl Subdivision conference to cancel fall sports.

Tennessee chancellor suggests Volunteers will play football this year

At least one SEC school is holding out hope that football will be played this year.

Cardinals-Tigers Thursday doubleheader postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 issues

There's no guarantee St. Louis will be able to start making games up on Friday.