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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

Schefter: 49ers extend head coach Kyle Shanahan to 2025

The 49ers are bullish on their head coach as they extended his contract.

Stars' Roman Polak doesn't want to return for NHL restart

Roman Polak is not planning on returning to Dallas when play resumes next month.

Karl Ravech, Rob Manfred hint there will be no MLB season this year

It appears the term "100 percent" may not have much meaning as it pertains to MLB owners and the MLB Players Association agreeing to terms for a 2020 season played amid the coronavirus pandemic but MLB commissioner Rob Manfred  have something else planned for this summer.

PGA Championship won't have fans at Harding Park

All five events leading up to the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio are expected to occur behind closed doors and without fans.

Richard Sherman: NFL players prepared for positive coronavirus tests

The NFL has been anticipating positive tests for COVID-19 from players and staff.

Chuba Hubbard threatens Oklahoma State boycott after coach Mike Gundy wears OAN shirt

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard is heated after OSU head coach Mike Gundy wore a One America News Network t-shirt at a recent fishing trip. Hubbard is ready to quit preparations for the upcoming college football season.

DC United goalkeeper Bill Hamid slams MLS over Orlando tournament

Earlier this month, Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Association avoided a lockout by agreeing to terms for a 26-team tournament.

Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday

Either somebody at Ford Motor Co. has a unique sense of humor, or we're about to encounter one of the strangest coincidences of 2020.

MLB Network's Ken Griffey Jr. doc to feature LeBron James, Sterling K. Brown

Dads won't get live Major League Baseball on Father's Day since owners and the MLB Players Association can't come to terms on an agreement to begin the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, but they'll still receive a baseball-related present on Sunday.

Trevor Bauer backs Barry Bonds for Hall of Fame

One of the closing scenes of the ESPN 30 for 30 piece "Long Gone Summer" about the 1998 home run chase that starred Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa shows the St.

Dodgers' Dustin May to MLB owners: 'We ready, tell us when and where'

Like many of his peers, May hasn't remained silent as the owners and players have privately negotiated terms for beginning what will be a shortened campaign.

Lamar Jackson said to be fine following jet ski run-in

Baltimore Ravens quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson may want to stick to more land-based activities during the final weeks of his offseason.

Premier League to feature fan walls, no crowd noise

When the English Premier League restarts play amid the coronavirus pandemic on June 17, fans will be welcomed to take part in the action in a unique way.

Dana White denies ripping Conor McGregor, blasts media over coverage

UFC boss Dana White ripped media members following a question about former two-division champion Conor McGregor. 

Phillies' Andrew McCutchen takes shot at MLB owners in humorous video

In March, the players and MLB owners agreed to prorated salaries for a pandemic-shortened season, but owners have since attempted to get the union to accept prorated pay at varying percentages or an offer that included revenue shares. 

Analyst says Baker Mayfield will thrive in new Browns offense

While speaking with Andrew Siciliano on NFL Network, former player and current analyst Brian Baldinger described why he believes head coach Kevin Stefanski, hired by the Browns in January, is a perfect leader for Mayfield.

Tiger Woods won't play in RBC Heritage on Hilton Head Island?

Woods could wait for the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament in mid-July when fans will be welcomed  to Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio.

University of Houston suspends involuntary workouts after symptomatic COVID-19 outbreak

The NCAA and some member conferences welcomed football and basketball players back to university facilities for voluntary workouts this month despite concerns about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

MLB players 'prepping' for 48-game season?

Players are reportedly 'fed up' with the negotiation process and are willing to accept whatever MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred declares as long as the deal includes fully prorated salaries.

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky says he didn't deserve fifth-year option

Since taking over for Mike Glennon his rookie season, Trubisky's play has been a roller-coaster ride. He's flashed promise that he could become what the Bears hoped he'd be mixed with regrettable errors and lapses of on-field judgment and poise. 

Texans HC Bill O'Brien will kneel with players during national anthem

O'Brien is prepared to take a stand by dropping to a knee alongside players when the 2020 season begins. 

WNBA offering 100 percent of player salaries for pandemic-shortened season

Union members will vote over the weekend on the plan that includes players and other team personnel convening at a bubble site found at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

Report: MLB submits 72-game proposal; MLBPA expected to reject it

Previous negotiations coupled with the math lead one to believe the union will reject this offer.

Juventus, AC Milan wear 'no racism,' 'Black Lives Matter' shirts before Coppa Italia semifinal

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Juventus teammates sported shirts that had "No Racism" on them as they prepared for the match. Meanwhile, the Milan players wore warmups that carried the "Black Lives Matter" slogan on their fronts.

Report: Kyrie Irving petitioning NBA players to not resume season amid pandemic, racial tensions

Irving organized the call and has, apparently, experienced a change of heart: Irving is of the position that players should consider not playing.