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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

NASCAR expands to 19 events from May 17 through June 21

NASCAR provided an updated schedule as it prepares to return to the track on Sunday. 

Packers president hopeful NFL season will start on time 'with full stadiums'

Dolphins CEO and president Tom Garfinkel unveiled a plan that included the club reducing attendance at Hard Rock Stadium from 60,000 fans to 15,000 this fall to encourage social-distancing protocols.

Ryan Newman: 'I feel like a complete walking miracle' after surviving wreck

NASCAR's season resumption at Darlington Raceway on Sunday amid the coronavirus pandemic won't be the best sports story of the day at the track.  

Cavs' Kevin Love, 49ers' Katie Sowers to speak at Verizon virtual commencement

Among the many springtime events lost to the coronavirus pandemic are high school and collegiate commencement ceremonies and some sports figures are stepping up to help give the class of 2020 something to celebrate. 

Scott Boras: MLB owners shouldn't 'privatize the gains and socialize the losses'

It has been a rough couple of days for fans hoping to see some version of big-league baseball begin by the July 4 holiday weekend. 

Jalen Rose: LeBron James not the second-best NBA player ever yet

In April, Rose suggested that James was no better than the fifth-greatest player in NBA history as of this stage of the three-time champion's Hall of Fame career.

University of Florida open to hosting pro sports amid coronavirus pandemic

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has left no doubt he's open to welcoming all North American pro sports leagues to his state amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Glover Teixeira apologizes to Anthony Smith during UFC 'Fight Night' beatdown

While controlling Smith midway through the fourth, Teixeira expressed remorse toward his beaten foe for the dominant display.

Dana White didn't know about Undertaker-Brock Lesnar confrontation at UFC 121?

The Undertaker added that he wanted to face Lesnar inside a WWE ring rather than in an octagon for a legitimate MMA bout.

ESPN's Buster Olney: Wouldn't 'bet' on MLB playing this year

There are differing opinions on beginning the MLB season among the sports talking heads.

Reports: Tottenham star Dele Alli robbed at knifepoint

Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli was robbed at knifepoint at his North London home early Wednesday morning.  Per ESPN's James Olley and other outlets,

Report: MLB fearful of losing season to second coronavirus wave

Assuming games are played at home ballparks or in a single state such as Florida or Arizona, it's expected they will occur behind closed doors and without fans in attendance. 

Report: US broadcasts may use virtual fans for games without spectators

CGI supporters could become a fixture in televised broadcasts in the United States whenever sports leagues resume play.

Report: June 12 Premier League return 'less likely' due to player concerns

Earlier this week, England cleared a path for the Premier League to return to action on June 1. However, a new report indicates that it's "less likely" the country's top-flight competition will resume June 12.

Report: Father of UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov in coma in Moscow hospital

UFC boss Dana White tweeted messages of support for the Nurmagomedov family ahead of Wednesday's "Fight Night" card taking place in Jacksonville, Fla.

Report: NFL eyeing West Virginia resort, college campuses for training camps

Clubs remain committed to beginning summer training camp sessions on time and at their own facilities, but West Virginia could be ready to bring NFL squads to its country roads.

Trevor Bauer: MLB's return-to-play proposal to players is 'laughable'

Trevor Bauer isn't a fan of the return-to-play proposal offered by MLB to the players.

Chargers' Mike Pouncey cleared to play after neck surgery

Last October, there were concerns that Pouncey's neck injury could be career-threatening.

Report: Walt Disney World open to NBA, MLS during coronavirus pandemic

Disneyworld could be home to a ton of sports as it has offered to host NBA and MLS matches.

Panthers owner: No full stadiums for NFL games amid coronavirus pandemic

Miami Dolphins CEO and president Tom Garfinkel told "Good Morning  America" about plans for the club to welcome a small percentage of fans to Hard Rock Stadium for NFL games this fall.

Daniel Jones: 'Little awkward' with Eli Manning on Giants roster in 2019

Things weren't all bad for Jones and the Giants last fall, as he provided fans with handfuls of reasons to believe he can follow in Eli's footsteps and win a couple of championships over the next 10-15 years.

Brooks Koepka: 'No point' in Ryder Cup without fans amid coronavirus pandemic

PGA Tour star Brooks Koepka isn't wavering on his thoughts regarding events occurring without fans in attendance and on courses amid the coronavirus pandemic.  

Vince McMahon: XFL commissioner Oliver Luck deserved to be fired

The battle between XFL owner and fired commissioner appears to be heating up.

ESPN ranks Michael Jordan over LeBron James in greatest NBA players list

We remind you that we had nothing to do with these rankings and, thus, direct you to retort to those responsible.