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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

Watch: Jessica Eye will still fight despite missing weight, scary weigh-in moment

Heading into Saturday evening, Eye sits at No. 12 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings. Calvillo is No. 10 at strawweight and making her flyweight debut. 

Report: Browns set to offer Myles Garrett massive contract extension

Garrett, selected by Cleveland with the first pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, tallied 30.5 sacks across his first 37 NFL appearances, and he seemed to get past the injury woes that slowed him during his rookie year.

Premier League to replace player names with 'Black Lives Matter' for restart

The English Premier League will permit players to offer in-game protests and demonstrations regarding social-justice matters in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Report: Lisbon could host shortened Champions League completion

Lisbon's Estadio da Luz and the Estadio Jose Alvalade could both be used to host the UCL quarterfinals and semifinals under a single-leg format.  

Shaquille O'Neal cutout to cheer on Northampton Town during League Two playoffs

In 2016, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal declared to the world that he is a supporter of English side Northampton Town, and now the club has found an interesting way to show appreciation of that support. 

Report: 14 of 22 NBA teams will be eliminated within 53 days

Some players may still balk at the idea of being away from spouses and children from mid-July through the end of August, but knowing that period is shorter than first feared may be enough to push the union across the finish line in final negotiations to begin training camps around July 9-11. 

Pete Carroll: An NFL team is interested in signing Colin Kaepernick

Pete Carroll told reporters on Thursday that somebody within the league linked to a franchise reached out to him about Kaepernick and is interested in signing the QB.

Report: Three more Alabama players test positive for COVID-19

According to a report, Auburn, Boise State, Florida State, Marshall, Oklahoma State and South Carolina are all among football programs that have received some positive coronavirus tests among personnel.

Poll finds Americans miss MLB most over other sports leagues

According to a poll conducted by Monmouth University and published on Wednesday, 25 percent of Americans who were asked said they miss baseball more than any other sport.

Sung Kang drains first hole-in-one of PGA Tour restart

The shot put an exclamation point on the return of the PGA Tour.

La Liga honors COVID-19 victims, Marcelo Campanal with moment of silence

Before Sevilla and Real Betis kicked off the resumption of the season, the clubs honored those lost to COVID-19 and also former player Marcelo Campanal.

U.S. Soccer president apologizes for policy on anthem protests

The United States Soccer Federation has reversed course on its rule allowing the ban of any players who didn't stand during the national anthem as a result of the changing stance in sports world towards protest.

Watch: Karsten Warholm breaks 300-meter hurdles world record at Impossible Games

The 24-year-old Norwegian clocked in at 33.78 seconds, 0.7 seconds faster than the mark that Britain's Chris Rawlinson had held since 2002.

Jim Nantz apologizes for profanity after Jon Rahm chip

Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz apologized if anybody was offended by the language. In fairness, though, swearing from athletes, coaches and fans heard on sports TV broadcasts is a tradition unlike any other. 

Report: NBA to allow 17 players per team for season restart

The NBA appears to be making adjustments so players feel safe and teams aren't left hanging should certain personnel feel uncomfortable playing during the pandemic.

Patriots RB James White says players will protest during NFL season

White is no stranger to protesting, and it sounds like he will once again be using his platform during the 2020 season.

Report: Premier League coverage by NBC will use EA Sports audio

The league and other competitions around the world suspended play in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Like other countries, England will conduct football matches without fans in stadiums.

Clemson players defend Dabo Swinney amid racism controversy

Current and former Clemson football players have come to the defense of head coach Dabo Swinney amid controversy regarding a 2017 incident where he didn't punish an assistant coach who used a racial slur.

Justin Thomas waves at no fans during resumption of PGA Tour

The Tour won't have to wait long before golfers can wave to actual spectators on a course. Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that fans will be welcomed to the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament in mid-July.

Indians star Francisco Lindor donates shoes to Cleveland healthcare workers

Through a video chat, Lindor offered his gratitude to those on the pandemic front lines. "I want to thank you guys for everything you guys are doing for the community of Cleveland," Lindor said.

Orlando City-Inter Miami scheduled for opening day of MLS tournament

The competition's opening day will see a pair of Florida clubs face each other for the first time.

NHL training camps to open July 10

The location of the two hub cities  where two collections of NHL teams will be placed to resume play hasn't yet been announced.

PGA Tour honors George Floyd with moment of silence

The competition honored George Floyd at 8:46 a.m. local time in Fort Worth, Texas.

Tottenham's Dele Alli suspended for coronavirus-related post

When Tottenham Hotspur return to action on June 19 to face Manchester United in a showdown between two Premier League clubs targeting Champions League places, they'll be without a key figure.