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

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May 22, 2020 | NBA

James Wiseman: 'I really don't care' about being drafted first overall

Wiseman, who turned 19 years old in March, appeared in only three games with Memphis before the 7-foot-1 center was suspended by the NCAA.

May 22, 2020 | MLB

Report: Rangers, Phillies will hold spring training at home ballparks

As of May 22, MLB owners and the Players Association haven't agreed to terms for the resumption of spring training activities.

May 22, 2020 | Houston Rockets

Charles Barkley: NBA title with the Rockets 'wouldn't even have counted'

The closest 'Sir Charles' came to winning a title was when he and the Phoenix Suns fell to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1993 NBA Finals.

May 22, 2020 | NFL

Jets reportedly sign Joe Flacco to one-year deal

The 35-year-old will likely enter training camp second on the Gang Green depth chart behind third-year pro Sam Darnold.

May 22, 2020 | Chicago Bulls

'The Jordan Rules' author Sam Smith: Michael Jordan told lies in 'The Last Dance'

The question remains: Did Jordan have the flu when he played in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, was he poisoned by bad pizza or was he suffering from a hangover?

May 22, 2020 | Tennis

Novak Djokovic to headline charity tennis tour in Balkans starting in June

While the ATP and WTA remain indefinitely suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 17-time major champion is doing his part for charity.

May 22, 2020 | College Football

College football players surveyed want to return to campus in the fall

As with athletes across professional sports, the college players mentioned concerns about what happens when one of their own tests positive for the coronavirus.

May 22, 2020 | College Football

SEC welcoming student-athletes back to campuses on June 8

As is the case for supervised training sessions in professional sports leagues such as the NBA and MLS, SEC workouts will occur under strict guidelines to ensure social-distancing standards are followed.

May 22, 2020 | NHL

Report: NHL players fear Carey Price, Patrick Kane in short playoff series

It appears NHL fans may be able to blame the players if the supposed 24-team model for the resumption of the 2019-20 season suspended on March 12 doesn't include best-of-three playoff showdowns.

May 22, 2020 | Cleveland Browns

Browns offer fans chance to script preseason plays for charity

According to the auction page, 100% of the proceeds go to the Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry organizations.

May 22, 2020 | Soccer

Liga MX cancels 2020 Clausura season amid coronavirus pandemic

Cruz Azul sat atop the league on 22 points, with Leon close behind on 21 points. Both clubs qualify for next season's CONCACAF Champions League competition.

May 21, 2020 | NASCAR

Chase Briscoe wins Xfinity Series race days after wife's miscarriage

To say Briscoe had an emotional week would be an understatement.

May 21, 2020 | Miami Dolphins

Could the Miami Dolphins trade Josh Rosen?

The Miami Dolphins have a surplus of talent at quarterback and that could lead to one young quarterback finding himself on the trade block for a second time in his career.

May 21, 2020 | Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie: 'Bubble site' NBA games begin July 15

While responding to a tweet on Thursday afternoon, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie said that games are scheduled to start back up on July 15.

May 21, 2020 | New York Jets

Report: Safety Jamal Adams, Jets hit 'stalemate' on contract extension

While it's unlikely the Jets would receive equal value in a trade because of Adams' talent, Gang Green wouldn't have to look long and far to shop him to bidders.

May 21, 2020 | NHL

Will some NHL coaches be out of a contract on June 30?

As the NHL and NHL Players' Association reportedly near an agreement that could involve a 24-team model and a round-robin competition leading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs amid the coronavirus pandemic, teams face an interesting conundrum regarding some employees.