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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

NFL spokesperson: League schedule still on as scheduled despite coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic that halted the bulk of the sports world in March hasn't yet stopped the NFL. 

Saints QB Jameis Winston talks LASIK, vegan diet

Winston is making some big changes after getting cut loose by the Buccaneers and signing with the Saints to back up Drew Brees.

UEFA medical chief: 'Definitely possible' for 2019-20 seasons to finish amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus has already resulted in the Dutch Eredivisie and French football leagues canceling their seasons.

IOC official: 2021 Tokyo Olympics 'not contingent' on coronavirus vaccine

The coronavirus pandemic that's affected sports around the world caused the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo until 2021. Earlier this

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell voluntarily reduces salary to $0 amid coronavirus pandemic

On Wednesday, the NFL released a memo to teams about league executives accepting pay cuts and about Goodell eliminating his salary.

Browns GM: Cleveland 'happy' with Odell Beckham Jr. on the roster

Even before the 2019 Cleveland Browns plummeted to 2-5 en route to becoming arguably the most disappointing team of the season, rumors linking the Browns with trading wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. generated national headlines and made for interesting conversations among local sports talk hosts.

Italian sports minister: Serie A season restart 'getting ever narrower' amid coronavirus pandemic

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte gave the OK for Serie A clubs to resume training in May with the hope that the 2019-20 domestic season could be completed during the summer months. However, Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora poured cold water over that goal.

Jameis Winston on accepting Saints backup role: 'Humility comes before honor'

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston spoke with Charlie Ward on Instagram Live on Tuesday evening about signing with the Saints and serving as a backup behind future Hall of Famer Drew Brees. Here's what he has to say.

Steve Kerr says Golden State Warriors operating 'in offseason mode'

Whether the season resumes or not, Steve Kerr is ready to close the book on this season for the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports trolls Jameis Winston after he officially signs with Saints

Yahoo Sports didn't pull any punches as they announced Jameis Winston's arrival in New Orleans.

SBJ's John Ourand says MLB in the worst shape of U.S. sports leagues amid coronavirus pandemic

The virus outbreak halted the NBA and NHL seasons before March 13. Both leagues are hoping to complete some sort of postseason tournaments later this year. 

La Liga players can return to training on May 4

Spain's top soccer league may be able to get back in gear soon in a country ravaged by the coronavirus.

North Carolina governor planning for Coca-Cola 600 to run on May 24 without fans

North Carolina expects to host the NASCAR event, but without fans in attendance.

Report: MLB planning 100-game schedule with three 10-team divisions

In this plan, teams would play in their home ballparks, but fans would not be allowed to attend games. This would enable players to avoid quarantining from their families for several months.

Report: Japan will cancel Summer Olympics if they are unable to be held in 2021 due to COVID-19

Earlier this month, Japanese professor of infectious disease Kentaro Iwata said he doesn't believe the 2021 Games will take place.

Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid, Manchester derby linked to spikes in coronavirus deaths?

Several sporting events in England took place as the pandemic began to spread, leading to a spike in deaths.

MLB allows clubs to offer refunds due to coronavirus pandemic

With baseball on hiatus, there may be opportunities for some fans to get their money back for games they cannot attend.

FIFA Medical Committee chairman advises against football until September due to coronavirus

FIFA Medical Committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe echoed sentiments shared by a German virologist about fears regarding football seasons resuming play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus ends French Ligue 1, Ligue 2 seasons

French giants PSG haven't been informed if they will be crowned champions of a shortened season or if The Professional Football League and French Football Federation will push to void the campaign.

Bill Belichick praises retiring New England fullback James Develin

Not known for being a particularly flowery guy, Belichick offered high praise of retiring fullback James Develin.

Six-week period needed before college football season begins?

The season likely won't begin on time if students can't return to campuses by late July/early August.

Cleveland Browns rookie OT Jedrick Wills being mentored by Joe Thomas

The Cleveland Browns 10th selection Jedrick Wills Jr. appears to be receiving help from the NFL from a future Hall of Famer.

Chicago Blackhawks fire president and CEO John McDonough

In a bit of a surprise, the Chicago Blackhawks parted ways with president and CEO John McDonough after the team's precipitous decline since 2015.

Arsenal, West Ham, & Brighton players resume training; Tottenham to begin workouts on Tuesday

The virus outbreak that halted sports around the world in March left competitions in limbo on an indefinite basis, but there are positive signs 2019-20 seasons could be completed, in full, by the end of summer.

Video surfaces of Steve Kerr motivating Kevin Durant with Michael Jordan-John Paxson story

Even though Kerr didn't join the Bulls until 1993, he obviously learned about that discussion during his stint with the Chicago organization.