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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

North Carolina football halts workouts after positive COVID-19 tests

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program is on pause for a minimum of one week after 37 student-athletes, coaches and staff members returned positive coronavirus tests. 

Amazon pulls Washington merchandise as pressure to change name grows

Amazon is the latest retailer to pull Washington's gear from its site. Nike, Target, Walmart and Dick's Sporting Goods have already scrubbed the team's gear and other items from their online stores. 

49ers RB Raheem Mostert requests trade

Mostert has two years left on a contract that could be worth $8.7 million, but he was a revelation for the 2019 NFC champions, as he averaged 5.6 yards per carry on 137 regular-season attempts. 

NHL still planning for Edmonton hub despite COVID-19 outbreak at hospital?

An outbreak at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital has killed three patients, infected 20 other patients and affected at least 15 staff members. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly responded to the news by saying that these events won't affect the league's schedule as of right now: 

Report: Ivy League cancels all fall sports amid coronavirus pandemic

No fall sports will be played until at least the start of the new year. The conference will provide an update on winter sports in "mid-July."

Patrick Mahomes' contract bans 'pretty much every physical activity'

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes realizes that he won't be taking too many risks as it concerns non-football-related fun. 

Toledo DL Jahneil Douglas shot and killed Tuesday night

 Douglas was shot and killed outside of a local pizzeria Tuesday night.

Indians welcome Franmil Reyes back to workouts after coronavirus testing

Francona confirmed Reyes underwent coronavirus testing before he returned to ballpark facilities.

Lazio defender Patric banned, fined for biting opponent

Two minutes into stoppage time, several players from the opposing sides gathered inside the Lecce penalty area. Donati extended his arms to separate opponents, and Patric responded by chomping on Donati.

2020 Northwestern-Wisconsin football game relocated from Wrigley Field

The historic stadium won't host Northwestern-Wisconsin in 2020 as uncertainty around the coronavirus continues.

Ravens limit attendance to under 14,000 fans amid coronavirus pandemic

On Wednesday, the Ravens announced via an email to season-ticket holders that season tickets for 2020 are deferred to at least 2021

Eagles’ Marquise Goodwin: 'The Jewish community is lashing out at me'

Goodwin is reportedly taking heat for a comment he left on a social media post by teammate DeSean Jackson.

Stanford cuts 11 varsity sports programs amid coronavirus pandemic

On Wednesday, Stanford University unofficially hinted that the school's football program may have to play games inside empty stadiums if it has a season at all amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Pelicans' Alvin Gentry cleared for NBA restart despite COVID-19 risks

Gentry was required to obtain the green light to travel from a physician because of his age.

Rangers' Joey Gallo tests both positive and negative for coronavirus

On Monday, Texas Rangers All-Star Joey Gallo was missing the start of spring training 2.0 sessions after he tested positive for the coronavirus. However, the test might have read the wrong results.

Felipe Martins 'happy' Zlatan Ibrahimovic is no longer in MLS

D.C. United player Felipe Martins fired a shot at legendary striker and former Major League Soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic after Ibrahimovic guided AC Milan to a 4-2 victory over uncrowned Serie A champions Juventus on Tuesday.

Report: Ryder Cup postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 Ryder Cup has been officially postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Nets' Taurean Prince out of NBA restart after positive coronavirus test

Prince will be the fourth Nets player to opt out of the 2020-2021 NBA season.

Chelsea manager: USMNT star Christian Pulisic 'on another level' after latest goal

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard heaped praise upon Christian Pulisic after the American netted his third tally in five league appearances.

After positive coronavirus test, Mike Brown reportedly won't corner Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251

Fellow ATT coach Gabriel de Oliveira also won't be in Abu Dhabi after he tested positive.

Report: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic tests negative for coronavirus, but misses flight to Orlando

Because Jokic missed the flight, he'll now have to receive another negative COVID-19 screening test before he rejoins the Nuggets.

76ers' Joel Embiid doesn't trust players will follow NBA bubble protocols

The 76ers enter the 22-team format in sixth place and guaranteed a spot in the Eastern Conference playoff tournament. Philadelphia opens this unique portion of the campaign against the Indiana Pacers on Aug. 1.

WNBPA wants team co-owner's ouster after Black Lives Matter comments

Kelly Loeffler, a U.S. Senator and part-owner of the Atlanta Dream, drew the ire of the players' union for her comments about Black Lives Matter.

Bubba Wallace leads NASCAR All-Star Race fan voting

Bubba Wallace is leading fan voting for the last slot in NASCAR's upcoming All-Star race.

Report: Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

It's anybody's guess if the 2020 MLB season will begin or finish in full amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the league is reportedly looking ahead to the 2021 campaign and, notably, one day in particular.