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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

Dolphins WR Allen Hurns opts out of 2020 NFL season

Dolphins WR Allen Hurns has opted out of the 2020 NFL season scheduled to be held this fall amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Fulham clinch promotion to Premier League with win over Brentford

Fulham joined Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion, the two clubs that earned automatic promotion earlier this summer.

Pirates-Twins game briefly delayed by drone

You may make your Trevor Bauer jokes whenever you're ready. 

Jamal Crawford suffers hamstring injury six minutes into Nets debut

Brooklyn guard Jamal Crawford exited his debut outing for the club after six minutes of play due to a left hamstring injury.

Was Matthew Stafford’s COVID-19 test a false positive?

Detroit had placed the 32-year-old quarterback on its reserve COVID-19 list over the weekend. 

Non-playoff NBA bubble in doubt?

Instead, the NBPA may propose in-market bubbles for team minicamps.

Broncos All-Pro LB Von Miller considered opting out of NFL season

Miller battled the coronavirus earlier this spring, and his situation is made worse by the fact that he suffers from asthma.

Rafael Nadal to skip U.S. Open over coronavirus concerns

Nadal's announcement comes as no surprise to those who have followed his feelings on the subject throughout the summer.

Indianapolis 500 will occur without fans due to coronavirus concerns

The 104th running of the Indy 500 will be the first held behind closed doors and without spectators.

LSU's Travez Moore shares coronavirus warning after personal experience

The senior tweeted about his experience with the virus on Tuesday.

TCU coach Gary Patterson apologizes for repeating racial slur

Redshirt freshman linebacker Dylan Jordan documented Patterson's use of the slur during a Sunday practice.

Sun Belt to play eight conference games, up to four non-conference games

Sun Belt schools can schedule a non-conference game for Aug. 29 due to an NCAA decision that allows all major programs to begin seasons in what's referred to as "Week Zero."  

Angels' Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for at least 4-6 weeks due to injury

Angels pitcher and DH Shohei Ohtani will be out for at least a month with a grade 1-2 flexor strain.

Is WWE planning a shoot-style fight tournament?

Could WWE be bringing the Brawl for All back?

2020-21 Serie A start scheduled for Sept. 19

The Italian Serie A will begin the 2020-21 campaign on Sept. 19, one week later that originally scheduled and a week after the English Premier League intends to start its season.

Northwestern football pauses workouts after positive coronavirus test

The Northwestern Wildcats football program paused workouts on Monday after an unidentified player tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Trevin Giles learns of heart 'irregularities' after fainting spell

UFC middleweight Trevin Giles confirmed on Monday in an Instagram video that he has heart "irregularities" that have been linked with the fainting spell he experienced before Saturday's scheduled bout versus Kevin Holland

Canucks' Micheal Ferland fined for spearing Wild's Ryan Hartman

The NHL Department of Player Safety has a history of handing out fines instead of suspensions for spearing incidents. The league is also keen on avoiding suspensions for any player during the postseason.

Thunder's Dennis Schroder leaves bubble for birth of child

Per health and safety protocols, Schroder will undergo coronavirus testing while out of the bubble. He will have to quarantine for a to-be-determined period inside the bubble before he can return to team activities.

Did Mets know about Yoenis Cespedes opting out before Sunday's game?

Whatever the case, the story continues to be yet another black eye for the Mets. 

NHL reports zero positive coronavirus tests at bubble sites

In total, the league has conducted 7,013 tests since teams entered the bubbles on July 26.

Derek Jeter: Some Marlins had 'false sense of security' before coronavirus outbreak

Jeter added that teams around the league should view Miami's situation as a warning for what could happen if personnel don't follow the guidelines on and off the field.

Cardinals-Tigers series postponed due to worsening St. Louis coronavirus outbreak

The St. Louis Cardinals will remain idle for the next few days due to a worsening coronavirus outbreak within the squad.

Indians manager Terry Francona out with stomach issues for series at Cincinnati

Mandy Bell of the official MLB website reported that Francona missed Sunday's game versus the Minnesota Twins because of non-specific stomach issues. He underwent an examination at Cleveland Clinic on Monday afternoon.

Reds star 1B Joey Votto activated after coronavirus scare

The 36-year-old, six-time All-Star self-reported experiencing coronavirus symptoms on Sunday.