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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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U.S. Open director admits tennis tournament could be canceled

Even though tennis players and other personnel are isolating in a "bubble" ahead of and during the U.S. Open, tournament director Stacey Allaster admitted the coronavirus pandemic could eliminate the anticipated event from the calendar.

Florida's Zachary Carter commits to play despite coronavirus concerns

Florida Gators defensive end Zachary Carter took to Twitter to announce that he will play college football this fall despite concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Tottenham star Harry Kane misses preseason start due to quarantine

Tottenham Hotspur and England superstar striker Harry Kane missed the start of the club's preseason training sessions because he was made to quarantine for 14 days following a holiday in the Bahamas with his family.  

Report: UFC 252 drew over 500,000 pay-per-view buys?

UFC 252, headlined by the trilogy fight of Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, reportedly generated over a quarter million pay-per-view buys.

Mets have coronavirus cases; games vs. Marlins, Yankees postponed

The New York Mets won't play the Miami Marlins on Thursday evening or the Yankees on Friday after two people associated with the Amazins tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Browns' Mack Wilson 'probably' out for season with knee injury

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson could be out for the season.

Fox Sports removes Thom Brennaman from NFL games after anti-gay slur

Fox Sports has removed Cincinnati Reds television announcer Thom Brennaman from the network's NFL broadcasts after he said an anti-gay slur over the air during Wednesday's game between the Reds and Kansas City Royals.

Watch: Phillies' Jose Alvarez carted off after taking line drive to groin

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarez was carted off the field after taking a line drive to the groin in the bottom of the fifth inning of Thursday's doubleheader opener versus the Toronto Blue Jays.  

Blues' Craig Berube hasn't picked goaltender for Game 6

St. Louis Blues coach Craig Berube hasn't yet selected a starting goaltender for Friday's must-win Game 6.

Luka Doncic says underdog Mavericks can 'fight' with Clippers

Second-year Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic wasn't hurting for confidence while speaking with reporters after his side's 127-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.

South Carolina RB MarShawn Lloyd suffers torn ACL, out for season

Lloyd, listed at 5-9 and 210 pounds, is a highly-touted ball-carrier hailed as the eighth-best tailback of his recruiting class by ESPN. 

Pittsburgh Pirates president tests positive for coronavirus

The Pittsburgh Pirates confirmed on Thursday that club president Travis Williams has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Notre Dame football reports five coronavirus cases, six more in quarantine

Five more Notre Dame players have tested positive for COVID-19, a day after the Irish temporarily paused workouts due to an on-campus outbreak.

Reds suspend broadcaster Thom Brennaman for anti-gay slur

The Cincinnati Reds have suspended television broadcaster Thom Brennaman for using an anti-gay slur while on the air during Wednesday's game versus the Kansas City Royals.

Yankees' Miguel Yajure makes history with debut roster number

22-year-old Venezuelan Miguel Yajure entered the history books with the New York Yankees even before the right-handed pitcher made his official MLB debut.  

Yankees option Miguel Andujar to alternate training site

The New York Yankees optioned infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar to the club's alternate training site on Thursday.

Mariners designate 2019 All-Star Daniel Vogelbach for assignment

First baseman and designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach enjoyed a career season in 2019 and made his first All-Star squad. Roughly 13 months after that exhibition game, the Seattle Mariners designated the 27-year-old for assignment. 

Oscar De La Hoya confirms he's coming out of retirement

De La Hoya hasn't competed in an official bout since December 2008, but he said he's not coming back for a gimmicky contest or a non-licensed event that won't count on his record. 

Big Ten's decision to postpone football, fall sports 'will not be revisited'

Amid online petitions and parent protests regarding the Big Ten postponing football and other fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, league commissioner Kevin Warren wrote that the decision is final. 

Blazers' Zach Collins out at least 2-4 games with left ankle stress reaction

Portland tweeted that forward Zach Collins is likely to miss at least the next three games due to a left ankle stress reaction.

Astros' Yordan Alvarez out for season, will undergo knee surgery

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed to reporters that slugger Yordan Alvarez will miss the rest of the year due to a partially torn patella tendon.

North Carolina temporarily suspends athletic activities due to on-campus coronavirus outbreak

North Carolina has reversed course regarding athletics programs following a coronavirus outbreak that led to the school shifting to full-time remote learning on Monday. 

Report: College basketball nonconference schedules will occur in bubbles

The idea of the NCAA adopting bubble formats for nonconference college basketball schedules later this year seems to be gaining momentum.

Lane Kiffin: Players facing postponed seasons should be able to transfer immediately

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin believes players from the Big Ten, Pac-12, and other idle conferences and universities should receive transfer waivers and become immediately eligible to play if they wish.