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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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Would a coronavirus-related death cancel the NFL season?

It's apparently "the question" among NFL players and staff right now: what will Roger Goodell do if a player dies due to COVID-19?

Randall Cunningham becomes Las Vegas Raiders chaplain

Cunningham told ESPN that he's already spoken with multiple players via Zoom meetings.

ACC, Big 12 to decide on football, fall sports in late July

As SEC athletic directors reportedly plan to discuss options for college football and other fall sports next week, the ACC and Big 12 are embracing wait-and-see approaches. 

UConn reports zero positive coronavirus tests among student-athletes

The University of Connecticut reported zero positive coronavirus results out of 150 tests conducted on student-athletes since June 19.

Blue Jays' Travis Shaw: Summer bubble 'not an option'

Although Travis Shaw is fully on-board with mask-wearing and social distancing, he isn't a fan of changing what was originally reported to be a two-week "bubble" quarantine into an all-summer-long one.

NFLPA: No agreement on NFL coronavirus opt-outs yet

Everything on the existing NFL schedule is subject to change: 

Rangers' Joey Gallo returns to training after testing negative for coronavirus

Gallo first tested positive for the virus in late June, but the 26-year-old had a second test come back negative. Since that time, Gallo tested positive once and negative twice.

Reports: Sporting KC player tests positive for coronavirus in tournament bubble

A concern as it pertains to this unconfirmed situation is that all Kansas City players tested negative for the coronavirus upon arrivals to the Florida hub.

World Golf Championships in Memphis won't allow fans

The PGA's plans for having fans at events continue to be disrupted amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni headed to NBA bubble despite coronavirus risks

D'Antoni, who is 69 years old, passed necessary medical screenings required for NBA personnel deemed high-risk for COVID-19.

Big Ten commissioner 'very concerned' about college football season

After the Big Ten announced on Thursday that college football and other fall sports will have conference-only schedules if teams pla, league commissioner Kevin Warren offered a bleak outlook on things.

San Jose Earthquakes forward Danny Hoesen claims racist abuse on social media

Following the killing of George Floyd, more than 170 MLS players formed the Black Players for Change coalition. Roughly 100 of them stood in solidarity on the pitch ahead of Wednesday's tournament opener.

Court filing alleges Zion Williamson, stepfather took $400K while at Duke

Gina Ford, former marketing agent for New Orleans Pelicans rookie star Zion Williamson, claims the 20-year-old was ineligible while playing for Duke because Williamson and his stepfather accepted a $400,000 payment from a Canadian marketing agent in October 2018. 

Notre Dame athletic director: 'Less likely' college football starts on time

While Notre Dame had zero positive coronavirus results among more than 100 football players in its latest round of testing, Ohio State and North Carolina are two of a handful of universities that have experienced worrisome virus outbreaks.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow launches hunger relief fund

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback and first overall draft pick Joe Burrow hasn't yet taken a professional snap, but he's already making a difference.

Ohio State AD Gene Smith 'very concerned' there will be no college football

More and more people involved with college football are of the mindset there will be no fall season amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Hawks G League affiliate hires Tori Miller, league's first female general manager

The College Park Skyhawks promoted Miller to GM, making history in the process. 

Aston Villa troll after controversial decision leads to Manchester United penalty

The internet reacted to the controversial call, and Aston Villa's official page got in on the action.

Big Ten to play conference-only schedule for football, other fall sports

The likelihood of a normal college football season, let alone one at all, decreases with each passing day amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.  One

Philadelphia Union wear jerseys with names of Black victims killed in police violence

Philadelphia players entered the pitch wearing "Black Lives Matter" shirts. When they removed the shirts, names of Black people killed by police violence were visible on their club kits.

NFL players bash jersey-exchange bans amid pandemic

Banning athletes who spend hours playing a contact sport that involves tackling and breathing on each other seemed to touch a nerve with some players.

MLB umpires' union rebukes Joe West after controversial coronavirus comments

On Thursday, the Major League Baseball Umpires Association seemingly responded to controversial comments made by veteran umpire Joe West earlier this week.

Report: Texas official has serious doubts about high school football season

Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa told MSNBC's Garrett Haake that there may be no high school football in all of Texas this season due to the coronavirus.