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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

EXPERTISE:

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

The return of K-Rod: Francisco Rodriguez planning MLB comeback?

We may not have witnessed the final K-Rod strikeout just yet. 

John Stockton hilariously compares himself to Giannis Antetokounmpo

Stockton had jokes ahead of the last episodes of "The Last Dance."

Report: NBA won't alter draft lottery amid coronavirus pandemic

It's still unclear whether the NBA will be able to complete its season, but it sounds as though the league won't make any changes to the draft lottery process.

'The Last Dance' finale falls just short of NASCAR viewership

Once ESPN moved up the showings of "The Last Dance" docuseries about Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls team that won the franchise's sixth NBA championship of the decade because of the coronavirus pandemic, it was guaranteed that the work would set viewership records for documentary content aired by the Worldwide Leader.

Report: NFL testing protective facemasks to play amid coronavirus pandemic

The NFL is attempting to get ahead of concerns involving players possibly transmitting droplets during play.

NHL down to eight or nine potential sites for conclusion of 2019-20 season

The NHL may be close to resuming its season as a few teams have volunteered to be hosts.

BIG3 cancels 2020 season amid coronavirus pandemic

The BIG3 was originally scheduled to begin on June 20 and run through August 29.

Cody Latimer threatened to 'kill everybody' after poker argument?

The 27-year-old played for the Denver Broncos from 2014 through 2017 before spending the next two seasons with the New York Giants. Latimer signed with the Redskins in late March.

NASCAR's return after hiatus scores huge television ratings

NASCAR had the best viewership for a non-Daytona 500 race in quite some time.

NFL expands Rooney Rule, requires teams to interview at least two minority candidates

Previously, teams were required to interview at least one minority for open coaching positions. 

USGA cancels qualifying for 2020 US Open

The US Open remains scheduled for Sept. 17-20 at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York, but it's not yet known if fans will be welcomed.

Rockets owner tells President Trump NBA season will finish with playoffs

Any regular-season and playoff games likely would occur behind closed doors and without fans in attendance. 

Ben Roethlisberger working out with Steelers teammates

The Steelers expect the 38-year-old two-time Super Bowl champion will be ready to return under center for the start of the 2020 season.

Report: No fans at Premier League games for a year?

It appears top-flight English football could be without fans for longer than some first thought. On Monday, supporters may not be welcomed to stadiums for an entire year. 

Was Michael Jordan actually hungover for famous 'flu game'?

The true story of Michael Jordan's epic and legendary "flu game" during the 1997 NBA Finals may never be uncovered but Jody Genessy of the Deseret News might have added fuel to the fire with some controversial tweets on the matter.

Karl Malone, Bryon Russell declined 'The Last Dance' interview requests

Russell was on the wrong end of Jordan game-winners during the 1997 and 1998 NBA Finals. Before MJ drained his memorable shot in the waning seconds of Game 6 of the '98 Finals, he picked Malone's pocket for one of the most costly turnovers ever committed by The Mailman. 

Shaquille O’Neal made up rumor about David Robinson for motivation

Robinson got O'Neal to come clean when the two were on the United States basketball team that won gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics. 

FC Seoul apologizes for placing sex dolls in stands

The mannequins were meant to represent supporters since spectators aren't allowed to attend sporting events throughout the country due to the virus outbreak.

Cavs' Larry Nance: Players with preexisting conditions shouldn't have to play

Last week, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance explained his reasons for why he wants to see the 2019-20 NBA season completed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Giants' Deandre Baker, Seahawks' Quinton Dunbar wanted for armed robbery

New York Giants cornerback and 2019 first-round selection Deandre Baker, along with Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar, are facing accusations of armed robbery. 

Steelers president: James Harrison envelope story never happened

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison made headlines on Thursday after not-so-slyly suggesting that Mike Tomlin helped him pay a fine for a big hit. 

Turkish soccer player killed 5-year-old son

A horrifying story has emerged from Turkey, where a footballer has admitted to killing his young son, who originally was thought to have died from issues related to COVID-19.

NHL reportedly down to '8-9 teams' for four-site plan

The current plan is four-site proposal that involves one NHL city per division hosting games. The league may be narrowing its list of potential host sites down as it prepares for its next step of a potential campaign resumption. 

James Harrison: Mike Tomlin 'handed me an envelope' after $75K defenseless hit fine

While playing for the Steelers in the fall of 2010, Harrison delivered a crunching head-to head blow to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi. 

ACC commissioner: College football without students on campus a 'foreign thought'

While John Swofford claimed he's anticipating member schools will play football at some point, he also admitted that a lot "can happen between now and (the fall)."