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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

Copa del Rey Final postponed until fans can attend matches in Spain

The 2020 Copa del Rey Final between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad will only occur when concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic subside to the point that fans can again attend matches, even if that means waiting until 2021 to host the contest.

ESPN study: Fans want sports back even if they can't attend games

Per the study, 65 percent of the 1,004 fans surveyed said they approve of sports returning amid the coronavirus pandemic even if spectators aren't in the stands.

WWE superstar John Cena visits 7-year-old cancer patient

Cena, a future WWE Hall of Famer who has followed in The Rock's footsteps and branched out to Hollywood and other entertainment avenues, has granted over 600 Make-a-Wish requests as of last November. 

German Football League announces 10 individuals have tested positive for coronavirus

The German Football League announced a total of 1,724 tests had been conducted among footballers and other club personnel since last Thursday.

NFL cancels 2020 international games due to coronavirus

The NFL planned for the Jacksonville Jaguars to host two games at Wembley and two other contests to occur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the fall. Estadio Azteca in Mexico City was set to feature a game that involved the Arizona Cardinals as the home team.

Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson encountering coronavirus victims as Miami mortician

Dawson's second career is giving him an up-close look at the impact of the coronavirus.

Report: MLB may hold spring training in home ballparks

A sort of second spring training could take place at teams' home ballparks before a potential start to the MLB season.

Brett Favre says Aaron Rodgers feels like 'odd man out'

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback and Hall of Famer Brett Favre continues to speak out about his former club trading up and using a first-round draft pick on quarterback Jordan Love. 

Little League World Series canceled for first time in 74 years because of coronavirus

Another baseball tradition of the summer has been lost to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 2k20: March Madness 'Quarantourney' returns to YouTube

The coronavirus pandemic broke the hearts of a nation when college basketball executives canceled the 2020 NCAA Tournament, but sports fans can now get a virtual version of the event. 

Trust the process: Sam Hinkie raises $50 million for Silicon Valley venture capital firm

Former Philadelphia 76ers general manager and president Sam Hinkie has something new to process after raising a significant sum of money for a venture captial firm. 

National Women’s Soccer League to reopen on May 16

The league is set to take the first step towards resuming play.

Governor Ron DeSantis welcoming sports to Florida amid coronavirus pandemic

DeSantis is positioning his state to be at the forefront of the return to sports.

Sergio Aguero says players are 'scared' to return amid coronavirus pandemic

Count Sergio Aguero among Premier League soccer players who aren't embracing a rush back to stadiums amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NASCAR to return to racing on May 17

Sports fans in the United States will finally get some much-desired live action when NASCAR returns on May 17.

Report: Sky Sports may use CGI fans for Premier League matches

Before the shutdown, soccer matches occurred throughout Europe without fans in attendance, but it was an eerily quiet scene.

Paris Saint-Germain crowned Ligue 1 champions after season canceled

With 11 match days remaining on their schedule, the French giants held a commanding 12-point lead over Marseille. Both clubs will advance to the group stages of the 2020-21 Champions League competition.

Ken Burns criticizes 'The Last Dance' for involving Michael Jordan in production

Ken Burns makes the point that because of Michael Jordan's involvement, certain aspects that the former player may not want included in the series may not make it in.

Report: NBA could finish season at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando

Disney World is already the most magical place on earth, and the NBA could be calling it home for the remainder of the season.

Report: Agents say no Minor League Baseball season, MLB expanding rosters

On Wednesday evening, additional rumors that there will be no 2020 Minor League Baseball season because of the coronavirus pandemic emerged.

Report: Clay Matthews filing grievance against Rams for unpaid money

Earlier this month, running back Todd Gurley and linebacker Clay Matthews both took to Twitter to claim they were owed money by the Los Angeles Rams. Now, Matthews is taking a step towards recovering what he says he is owed. 

NHL memo: Players, teams might return to facilities in 'mid-to-later portion of May'

The coronavirus pandemic forced the National Hockey League to pause its 2019-20 season on March 12, but a step towards resuming things could be coming. 

Former Jaguars LB Telvin Smith arrested, charged with unlawful sexual activity with minors

On Wednesday afternoon, ESPN's Michael DiRocco ‏confirmed that former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith has been arrested in Jacksonville.

Mauricio Pochettino wants to return to Tottenham Hotspur in the future

Mourinho helped Tottenham right the ship after his appointment, but RB Leipzig unceremoniously bounced Spurs from the Champions League in March.