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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

Hawks GM: 2020-21 NBA season likely to be 'much more condensed'

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo were postponed to 2021 because of the virus outbreak. Those Games were rescheduled for July 23  through Aug. 8, but there remain concerns the Olympics could be cancelled. 

Dana White: Conor McGregor turned down UFC 249 fight, cost himself title bout

McGregor hasn't fought since he defeated Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds last January at UFC 246.

Malcolm Jenkins: NFL should apologize to Colin Kaepernick, assign him to a team

New Orleans Saints players Drew Brees and Malcolm Jenkins both made headlines last week when speaking about players potentially kneeling during renditions of the national anthem following the killing of George Floyd.

Bundesliga player: Empty stadium made me miss penalty

Niederlechner blamed the fact that fans aren't welcomed inside stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic for why his spot kick didn't hit the back of the net.

UFC boss Dana White: Stipe Miocic-Daniel Cormier III set for Aug. 15

It's possible White didn't announce a location for the Aug. 15 event because the promotion would like that show to be its first to welcome fans since the coronavirus pandemic altered its schedule earlier this spring. 

Dana White: Fight Island to be held in Abu Dhabi; Usman-Burns title bout headlines UFC 251

During an appearance on ESPN's "First Take" on Tuesday, UFC boss Dana White confirmed that news and said the first show held on Fight Island will occur on July 11.

Utah Utes suspend DC Morgan Scalley for racist text from 2013

The Utah Utes have suspended defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley after learning about a text message he sent in 2013 that included racist language. 

Roger Goodell: NFL was 'wrong' for not listening to players about racism

One player Goodell didn't mention was former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Jorge Masvidal asks for release from UFC on Twitter

The tradition of UFC fighters threatening to quit the promotion via Twitter amid the coronavirus pandemic continued on Friday afternoon when Jorge Masvidal tweeted that he wants out of his UFC deal. 

Ohio State welcomes football players back on June 8

Ohio State University has unveiled its protocols for how student-athletes will be welcomed back to school. Football players are allowed to return to facilities for voluntary workouts on Monday, June 8.  

FC Dallas suspends Jesse Gonzalez after alleged domestic abuse

On Friday afternoon, FC Dallas confirmed that it has suspended goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez, who has represented the United States Men's National Team, following alleged domestic abuse incidents. 

Families of NBA players allowed at Orlando bubble site?

NBA players and family members will reportedly be separated from others who are visiting the Disney resort during the summer.

President Trump defends Drew Brees over national anthem protests

While speaking on TNT Thursday evening, NBA legend and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley defended Brees. 

Adrian Peterson: Drew Brees 'should have thought more' about protest comments

Washington running back Adrian Peterson both defended Brees and wished the signal-caller would've thought more about the topic before discussing it in an interview this week.

Michael Jordan pledges $100M to African American organizations

The four police officers involved in the George Floyd incident have been arrested and charged. 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine welcomes fans to Memorial Tournament in July

On Friday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told reporters during his daily coronavirus pandemic briefing that spectators will be allowed to attend The Memorial, which is scheduled for July 13-19.

Report: MLB, MLBPA will figure out a deal for 2020 season

In March, owners and players agreed to pro-rated salaries for a shortened campaign, but the league retained the authority to determine the number of games played through the playoffs and World Series. 

Report: Former star P Matt Harvey may try to resurrect career in Korea

Korea Baseball Organization insider Daniel Kim tweeted that South Korea outlet SBS reported Harvey's camp reached out to the KBO about any available opportunities.

Linda Cohn, others blast Max Kellerman for saying 'no one really cares about hockey'

Max Kellerman was addressing the return of professional sports in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic when he made the remark.

Charles Barkley defends Drew Brees over national anthem protest comments

Brees found himself in hot water this week following controversial comments he made regarding NFL players potentially kneeling during the national anthem in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Alexander Gustafsson unretires, will face Fabricio Werdum at heavyweight on Fight Island

Gustafsson retired from mixed martial arts with an 18-6 professional record in June 2019 after he suffered a submission loss to Anthony Smith.

Dana White: UFC Fight Island will open July 11

While spoke with TMZ ahead of Saturday's UFC 250 card headlined by featherweight champion Amanda Nunes defending her belt against Felicia Spencer.

Police: Five people tried to set Indians' Progressive Field on fire

Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams explained a group of five people attempted to break into the ballpark with a fire starter "and intentions to destroy" during Saturday's events.

L.A. Galaxy part ways with Aleksandar Katai after wife's racist posts

Katai, who has featured for the Serbian National Team, apologized for his wife's post via Instagram.

Notre Dame football players to quarantine, live at hotel

Last month, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick made headlines when he said the 2020 college football season could begin without all conferences