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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

Spanish nuns playing basketball during coronavirus lockdown is a hit

By 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, the original video had roughly 1.2 million views. 

Michael Jordan says 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season was 'a trying year'

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan says the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season featured in the upcoming ESPN documentary series "The Last Dance" was "a trying year."

Brandy Halladay, wife of Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay, responds to report of deadly plane crash

Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay did in a plane crash on Nov. 7, 2017. 

Report: Springtime college football 'becoming more and more likely' amid coronavirus pandemic

Earlier this week, ESPN's Chris Fowler reported that the idea of the 2020 college football season beginning in February 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic was "gaining momentum." 

Twitter reacts to death of legendary WWE announcer Howard Finkel

Finkel first debuted inside of a WWE ring at a Madison Square Garden event in 1977. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he was a wrestling voice of multiple generations linked with WrestleMania cards and other noteworthy and historic shows. 

Eli Manning donating Super Bowl MVP Corvette for coronavirus charity

The two-time Super Bowl champion is donating the 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Edition that he won after he earned Super Bowl XLVI honors for leading the Giants on a title-winning drive versus Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. 

PGA Tour set to return June 8 amid coronavirus pandemic

As with all rescheduling of sports events, this is subject to change per recommendations from local health authorities and other matters relating to the virus outbreak.

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman offers to fight NASCAR driver Kyle Larson over racist comment

Stroman took to Twitter to lash out at NASCAR driver Kyle Larson after Larson used a racial slur during a virtual race over the weekend.

Ray Allen discusses relationships with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett

Ray Allen was integral in helping Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce win their lone title with the Celtics, yet Garnett and Pierce seemingly shunned Allen after he left Boston for Miami.

Owner Mike Ashley reportedly set to sell Newcastle United

Ashley's relationship with Newcastle supporters was frequently on rocky ground, and many will be delighted in this news.

Chinese Basketball Association postponed until at least July

If executives in the NBA, NHL and MLB were looking to China for guidance on when games can occur in North America, they have even less clarity than they did at the start of the day. 

ESPN's Chris Fowler: College football could be played February through May

If college football doesn't begin until February 2021, the season would directly conflict with March Madness and also the scheduled NHL and NBA postseasons. 

Report: Dak Prescott won't participate in offseason program without new deal

If Prescott and the Cowboys are unable to come to terms on a contract before July 15, he'll have to play under the franchise tag for the season or hold out. 

Mel Kiper Jr.: Jalen Hurts 'will not get out of Round 2' of draft

Jalen Hurts started at two of the most accomplished college football schools in the country, and it sounds like his draft stock is rising as draft day nears.

Kyle Larson fired by NASCAR team after using racial slur during iRacing event

Multiple former sponsors had distanced themselves from Larson before Chip Ganassi Racing parted ways with the driver.

Major League Soccer 'unlikely' to resume in mid-May

Like pretty much the rest of the sporting world, the MLS continues to be on hold indefinitely.

New York Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner dies at age 63

Steinbrenner was battling an illness for some time. Hal, Hank's brother, assumed the role of primary owner of the Yankees in recent years. 

Survey: 88 percent of ADs want College Football Playoff expanded

It appears most athletic directors are in favor of either an eight-team or 16-team playoff format.

Mike Krzyzewski says Duke didn't recruit Michael Jordan despite evidence to the contrary

We can't say, with any certainty, that Coach K ever sat at a kitchen table with Jordan before His Airness soared while wearing Carolina colors, but he did send Jordan a letter in October 1980. 

Are Tua Tagovailoa's injury issues worse than previously believed?

With the NFL Draft approaching, new questions are bubbling to the surface regarding the health of Alabama standout QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Former All-Pro RB Chris Johnson seemingly responds to murder-for-hire allegation

A representative for Johnson denied the allegations when speaking with TMZ as well.

Black execs reportedly 'frustrated' 'by Bulls' front office search after hiring former Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas

According to one report, Chicago's attempts to interview Oklahoma City Thunder vice president of basketball operations Troy Weaver and Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster were denied by those franchises. 

NBA, NBPA announce plans for televised H-O-R-S-E game

Eight individuals will participate in an informal game of H-O-R-S-E that will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 12. 

Serie A working on return plan, may play games behind closed doors 'until Christmas'

Soccer-starved fans would welcome the return of any live games to their televisions, but there are still many questions to answer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Report: John Paxson could step away from Chicago Bulls

A clean break could be best for all involved, especially if it's decided the Bulls must get worse before they start improving.