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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

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy won't rest starters during preseason

If there will be a preseason, Bears starters won't have their usual rest compared to past seasons according to their head coach.

47-year-old Bartolo Colon taking aim at Juan Marichal record

Colon wants to pitch 46 more innings on baseball's biggest stage in order to catch a Dominican legend.

Could Peyton Manning enter the commentary booth in 2021?

Even though Peyton turned down an offer to hop into the Monday Night Football booth earlier in the year, he hasn't counted out a possible career in the booth.

Rams Pro Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey won't hold out without extension

The Rams sent first-round draft selections for 2020 and 2021 and a 2021 fourth-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 25-year-old seen by many as one of the league's top shutdown cornerbacks. 

Joshua Kimmich chip takes Bayern Munich seven points clear of Borussia Dortmund

Barring an unforeseen collapse, Tuesday's result all but guarantees Bayern the Bundesliga crown.

NFLPA: Players haven't agreed to any reopening plan amid pandemic

Tretter said the coronavirus won't "kneel down to almighty football" and that players will need assurances they and their loved ones can remain as safe as possible if they begin the 2020 season on time this September. 

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale defends golf habit, likens himself to Stephen Curry

Bale talked about the health benefits that come from playing  golf, and the NBA fan mentioned that three-time Association champion and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry is no stranger to  the game.

Report: Vince McMahon not bidding to buy bankrupt XFL

McMahon, who owned the league through Alpha Entertainment and the WWE, allegedly lost a substantial amount of cash due to the springtime league suspending operations because of the uncontrolled virus outbreak.

Chelsea's N’Golo Kante had 'bad' coronavirus symptoms despite testing negative

When former Premier League and England footballer and current pundit Jamie Redknapp said last week that some Premier League players could temporarily quit

Cavs' Andre Drummond tips Florida waitress $1,000

Like many athletes since the pandemic set in worldwide, Drummond decided to step up for with his wallet.

Report: NBA players union gathering information about season restart

The NBA appears to be taking serious steps toward resuming its season.

Report: NHL Draft Lottery set for June 26

Those who are aware NHL Draft Lottery is scheduled for June 26, but there remains no date for this year's draft.

Three Denny Hamlin team members suspended after rules violation at Coca-Cola 600

Denny Hamlin and his team did not have the happiest of Memorial Days. It appears Hamlin's crew have been banned for four Cup Series points races through June 10.

Charles Barkley: '100 percent sure' NBA season will finish amid pandemic

In April, Barkley publicly supported the NBA canceling the 2019-20 NBA season.

Tampa Bay Rays open Tropicana Field for workouts

The Rays began preparations for the commencement of the MLB season by working out at Tropicana Field Monday.

'The Match' becomes most-watched golf event in cable TV history

"The Match" was a huge hit as it amassed the largest ever cable TV audience for a golf event.

Could Devonta Freeman decide to retire?

Freeman has reportedly turned down an offer from the Seattle Seahawks.

KBO suspends ex-Pirate Jung Ho Kang for one year for DUIs

Former Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang is facing suspension in the KBO League for repeat drunken driving offenses.

Report: Barcelona must sell players due to coronavirus pandemic

Barcelona were responsible for the largest wage bill in world football before the suspension of Spanish football.

Mike Tomlin: Incentivizing minority hires could fix 'broken' system

Last week, reports emerged that the NFL had tabled a proposal that could reward clubs with improved draft picks for hiring and keeping minority coaches,

MLS threatens disciplinary action over restart leaks

MLS is working with an investigative firm to locate league employees who have been chatty with outlets throughout the uncontrolled virus outbreak.

Premier League restart pushed back to June 26?

Earlier this month, Paul MacInnes and David Hytner of The Guardian reported that the English Premier League season suspended in March due to the coronavirus

UFC bolsters coronavirus testing, safety protocols ahead of Vegas return

UFC boss Dana White and the promotion came under intense scrutiny after the New York Times reported several individuals violated the organization's written safety protocols during UFC 249.

UFC strips Henry Cejudo of bantamweight championship

Soon after Henry Cejudo named himself the greatest combat sports competitor of all-time following his victory over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249, the reigning bantamweight champion retired from in-octagon action.