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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

ESPN ranks Michael Jordan over LeBron James in greatest NBA players list

We remind you that we had nothing to do with these rankings and, thus, direct you to retort to those responsible. 

Celtics center Enes Kanter to join WWE after NBA retirement

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter turns only 28 years old before the end of this month, but he's already committed to going to the World Wrestling Entertainment after his NBA career.

Report: UFC 249 broke multiple coronavirus safety protocols

Turns out, Dana White's UFC may not yet be the best role model for the sports world.

Governor Doug Ducey welcomes MLB, other sports to Arizona starting May 16

Arizona joins Florida in welcoming sports back to its state as pandemic-related restrictions will be lifted.

Illinois governor not a fan of MLB players 'holding out' amid coronavirus pandemic

MLB owners and the Players Union are at odds over salary considerations, and now the governor of Illinois has thrown his hat in the ring as well.

Armando Galarraga, umpire want MLB to recognize 2010 perfect game

Armando Galarraga pitched a perfect game ten years ago. He, along with umpire Jim Joyce, want MLB to officially recognize it.

Mark Teixeira urges MLB players to take deal to play 2020 season

Getting paid to play baseball is better than not playing baseball at all.

LeBron James, other stars want to resume 2019-20 NBA season?

Some of the biggest names in the NBA are willing to play as long as they feel their safety is ensured.

Cavaliers' Larry Nance campaigns for NBA to return amid pandemic

Even though his Cavs are not far from title contenders, Larry Nance Jr. wants to finish the suspended NBA season.

Could Browns steal OT Jason Peters from Eagles?

The Browns could look to target nine-time Pro Bowler Jason Peters to revamp their already-intriguing offense.

Alabama State names former NBA All-Star Mo Williams new head coach

Williams spent the last two college basketball seasons as an assistant at California State University at Northridge.

Police commissioner: 'Inconceivable' fans wouldn't flock to home Premier League matches

Just emptying the stadiums won't be enough to keep rabid fans from gathering in large crowds outside them in the event that the EPL season resumes. 

Jets QB Sam Darnold not worried about practicing, playing amid coronavirus pandemic

Darnold also touched upon the possibility of fans not being allowed in stadiums this year: "It would be a little bit different, obviously, not having the fans there. They're part of what makes this sport."

Dana White: Nurmagomedov-Gaethje title bout will happen on 'Fight Island' this summer

Nurmagomedov was originally scheduled to fight at UFC 249, but travel restrictions related to the pandemic kept him in Russia.

Former Browns QB Johnny Manziel literally falls off a cliff

Manziel flamed out of the NFL after 15 appearances with the Browns across the 2014 and 2015 seasons, and stints in the CFL and AAF didn't go much better.

ESPN analyst says coaches, ADs expect to play college football this year

Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, hinted to a Senate committee that he doesn't envision a treatment or vaccine protecting students by the start of fall terms.

Could MLS resume 2020 season in Orlando amid coronavirus pandemic?

Players and other club personnel would live under quarantine near Disney World. Matches would be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and they would occur without fans in attendance.

Conor McGregor teases July return to UFC

The UFC hasn't been back a full week, but drama surrounding the promotion is already in peak form. 

Did Dr. Fauci close the door on fall college football?

While speaking in front of a Senate committee on Tuesday, Dr. Fauci hinted that those hoping for a standard college football schedule this fall should pump the brakes regarding such thoughts.

Becky Lynch vacates Raw Women's Championship, announces pregnancy

WWE Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch vacated her title and announced her pregnancy in the opening segment of Monday's edition of "Raw." 

Jerry Krause defended Scottie Pippen regarding infamous 'migraine game' in unpublished memoir

Pippen's former GM had his back in regards to one of several unflattering moments that have been portrayed in "The Last Dance" documentary.

Scott Boras tells MLB players to reject proposal for 2020 season

The proposal the league will offer players on Tuesday includes the restart of spring training in June, a potential Opening Day on or around July 4, and a universal designated hitter.

Conor McGregor requests championship fight with Justin Gaethje in Twitter rant

Apparently, Conor McGregor is itching for a shot at Justin Gaethje, but he also has choice words for a rival who once humbled him.