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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

WWE postpones 'SmackDown,' resumes tapings after positive COVID-19 test

During Monday's broadcast of "Raw," WWE announced via an official statement that a performer who was last at the Performance Center on June 9 had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Sheffield United-Aston Villa presents first Premier League goal-line technology error

In the 42nd minute of the opening frame, Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland made a meal of a free kick delivered by Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood and clearly dragged the ball past his goal-line after he caught the delivery.

Should the Browns sign Cam Newton?

Would Cleveland bring in another first overall pick to push Baker Mayfield

Serena Williams confirms she will play in U.S. Open

The six-time Open champion last hoisted the trophy in the Big Apple in 2014. The holder of 23 career Grand Slam titles remains one shy of tying the record held by Margaret Court. 

Lisbon to host Champions League tournament with Final on Aug. 23

As expected, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday that the 2019-20 Champions League competition suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic will finish in Lisbon, Portugal in August under unique circumstances.

Some NFL teams want start of season to be postponed?

Some teams seem to be taking a 'better to be safe than sorry' approach.

PM Trudeau opens Canadian cities to NHL despite extended travel ban

When league commissioner Gary Bettman unveiled the format to complete the season in late May, he named Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver as three potential temporary hubs that will house groups of players and other personnel.

Tokyo 2020 executive pushes for additional Olympic delays amid pandemic

Assuming there's no COVID-19 vaccine by next summer, the Olympic Games may need to be pushed back a second time.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins Dale Sr. in NASCAR Hall of Fame

Per Jerry Bonkowski of NBC Sports, Dale Jr. was voted Most Popular Driver every year from 2003-17. 

Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy apologizes for OAN T-shirt incident

Earlier in the day, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum was among the public figures who called for Oklahoma State to fire Gundy following Monday's events.

Report: NBA players face June 24 deadline for league resumption

NBA players have until the conclusion of the final Wednesday of June to decide if they want to take part in the 22-team plan to crown a 2019-20 champion.

Yankees president says MLB owners, players must resolve issues for season

Levine expressed a sentiment that is shared by many baseball fans.

WWE suspends taping schedule after positive coronavirus test

It's unclear what WWE's testing protocols are, but the promotion appears to be taking this incident seriously.

Washington Post calls for Redskins to change team name

2020 could be the year when practices in the sports world that previously were viewed as untouchable disappear forever. Following the killing of George

MLB players to owners, Rob Manfred: 'Tell us when and where'

MLB superstars have made it clear they want to play ball.

Ohio governor says Hall of Fame Game wouldn't happen today because of coronavirus

Tuesday afternoon presented the football community with the latest indication that the 2020 NFL season won't be business as usual amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Paul Finebaum says Oklahoma State should fire Mike Gundy

On Monday, Gundy found himself in hot water after superstar RB Chuba Hubbard hinted on Twitter he could boycott preseason training activities once a photo of Gundy wearing a One America News Network t-shirt surfaced.

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich talks top challenge awaiting Tom Brady

The Buccaneers certainly have talent surrounding Brady on offense, but there are still adjustments the legendary quarterback will have to make in Tampa.

Will Ravens QB Lamar Jackson bury the 'Madden Curse' once and for all?

The springtime tradition of players earning spots on "Madden" covers brings with it expected concerns from fans that those men will become victims of the supposed "curse."

Report: Giants' Aldrick Rosas arrested for alleged hit-and-run

The report adds that Rosas was driving erratically and potentially at speeds over 100 MPH, and that he ran a red light to cause the accident.

Mike Gundy, Chuba Hubbard make amends following OAN shirt incident

Superstar Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard has walked back a threat that he will sit out preparations for the 2020 college football season after OSU head coach Mike Gundy was seen wearing a One America News Network t-shirt during a recent fishing trip.

Roger Goodell encourages NFL team to sign Colin Kaepernick

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a new public supporter: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Could Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler call 'Monday Night Football'?

As uncertainty regarding the coronavirus continues, there are reports of a scenario in which Herbstreit and Fowler are in the booth for Monday Night Football.

Bauer, other players react to Manfred hinting there may not be a season

As expected, many players were not buying the commissioner's comments on the status of the season.