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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

Austrian soccer club LASK loses league lead for violating training restrictions amid pandemic

The club was hit with a harsh punishment for ignoring league coronavirus protocols.

Eagles' Carson Wentz touches upon death of George Floyd

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz became the latest sports figure to address the killing of George Floyd.

Trevor Bauer, Kyle Lohse trade jabs over MLB-MLBPA negotiations, Scott Boras

On Wednesday, Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer tweeted that Boras should stay out of MLBPA business. That comment led to former pitcher Kyle Lohse responding to Bauer in defense of Boras.

Former Penn State player says Michigan stadium 'very overrated'

Stephon Morris doesn't think Michigan Stadium lives up to the hype.

Bucks co-owner: Vote on NBA season could come next week

Marc Lasry confirmed reports that Orlando's Walt Disney World Resort is the favorite to host teams and that games won't have fans inside venues because of the virus outbreak.

UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili challenges Rose Namajunas

UFC strawweight champ Zhang Weili wants a shot at former champ Rose Namajunas, who hasn't fought since suffering two COVID-19 deaths in her family.

Carolina Panthers sign cornerback Eli Apple

On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers announced the club has signed former New York Giants and New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple.

Blazers star Damian Lillard rips ESPN's Dan Orlovsky for 'entitled' comments

Even an apology from Orlovsky didn't soften Lillard's responses to Orlovsky or FS1's Skip Bayless: 

Danish Superliga match features fans in stadium via Zoom

Denmark's Superliga found an interesting way to involve fans in the action.

Dana White, Conor McGregor 'have not talked about fighting'

While McGregor has fielded plenty of challenges during the coronavirus shutdown, he hasn't yet discussed any potential bout with UFC boss Dana White.

Report: NHL training camps won't start before July 10

As the league works to resume play of the 2019-20 season, we learned Thursday that training camps won't open until at least July 10.

Report: Earthquakes assistant coach Benjamin Galindo hospitalized due to stroke

A former head coach for multiple Mexican sides, Galindo joined the Major League Soccer outfit as an assistant in 2018. 

Mike Tyson, Henry Cejudo, Rashad Evans, Vitor Belfort appear at All Elite Wrestling show

Some fighting legends attended an AEW show. Could they be teasing a match to come?

Texas governor says pro sports, with some fans, will return in June

Earlier this month, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith told reporters he believes up to 50,000 spectators could attend Buckeyes home games this fall if guidelines related to large gatherings are "relaxed" by state and local governments.

NFL extends Electronic Arts, 'Madden' deal through at least 2025

While 2K has been given the right to release games with NFL logos and trademarks, those titles will be more arcade in nature. 

Boston Marathon canceled, changed to virtual experience

As part of the virtual race, athletes will be able to print a finish line, winner's breaktape, and other items seen during a typical marathon.

Serie A to return June 20 amid coronavirus pandemic

The same day the Premier League announced it will return amid the coronavirus pandemic on June 17 with a pair of fixtures, Italy sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora confirmed his country's top-flight competition is set to resume play on June 20.

NFL tables proposed rule change for onside kick

One concern had by critics was teams could retain possession not by earning a first down but through a defensive penalty such as holding or pass interference.

2020 John Deere Classic canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

The PGA Tour is trying to replace that tournament only for 2020.

Premier League schedule released for the resumed 2019-20 season

Clubs have between nine and 10 fixtures remaining on their domestic calendars. Liverpool, 25 points clear of City, are the uncrowned champions of the Premier League. 

Scott Boras pleads with MLBPA not to 'bail out' MLB owners

Less than 24 hours after Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer ripped Scott Boras over negotiations between MLB and the MLB Players Association regarding the start of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, a letter the agent sent to clients was obtained by the Associated Press.

Will Conor McGregor battle Anderson Silva on the UFC Fight Island?

Two of the biggest legends and names in UFC history may be positioning themselves for a future bout on Fight Island amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: NBA sued for more than $1.25M over alleged unpaid rent on NYC store

Like other retail stores, the NBA was forced to close its NYC store. The landlord of the space is suing the league over alleged unpaid rent.

Trevor Bauer rips Scott Boras over MLB, MLBPA negotiations

The situation between MLB and the MLBPA is already testy. A war between one of the league's most prominent players and most powerful agents could only make it more awkward.