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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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Broncos All-Pro LB Von Miller under criminal investigation

No case had been presented as of Friday afternoon, and the nature of the investigation was not disclosed. 

Back-to-back Cavaliers-Wizards games postponed due to COVID-19 issues

The Washington Wizards will remain idle through the holiday weekend.

Yankees, Aaron Judge agree to one-year deal worth $10.175 million

When healthy and at his best, Judge has performed like an MVP candidate capable of carrying the Yankees through a deep postseason journey. However, he has missed considerable time the past several years.

Coach Kim Mulkey a game-day decision for No. 6 Baylor women's basketball return

Bill Brock served as interim Baylor head coach against TCU and would remain in that role if Mulkey can't attend the matchup against the Cyclones. 

Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino tests positive for COVID-19

PSG sit second in the Ligue 1 table on 39 points heading into Saturday's match at Angers (seventh, 30 points). Lyon are first on 40 points. 

Oklahoma State-Oklahoma men's basketball game postponed due to COVID-19

Oklahoma State is coming off an upset victory over the No. 6-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday that improved the Cowboys to 9-3 on the season.

Clemson RB Travis Etienne declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Etienne finished his four college seasons with 4,952 rushing yards, 102 receptions, 1,155 receiving yards, and 78 career touchdowns.

South Carolina coach Frank Martin tests positive for COVID-19 for second time

The 54-year-old announced in June that he tested positive for COVID-19 the previous month. Martin was sure to note on Friday that things were different and more challenging this time around. 

UFC boss Dana White teases meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Widely viewed as one of the greatest and most accomplished overall competitors in UFC history, Nurmagomedov retired minutes after he improved to 29-0 as a pro with a dominant victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

Chicago Sky sign coach/GM James Wade to four-year extension

The Chicago Sky announced on Thursday that they've signed head coach and general manager James Wade to a four-year contract extension that will keep him linked with the organization through the 2025 WNBA season.

Summit League moves basketball tournaments to smaller venue, bans fans from games

Summit League commissioner Tom Douple confirmed on Thursday that the men's and women's basketball conference championship tournaments will be relocated from the Denny Sanford Premier Center to the smaller Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota because of issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atlantic 10 men's basketball championship relocated from Brooklyn due to COVID-19

The Atlantic 10 confirmed on Thursday that the 2021 men's basketball championship tournament will be relocated from Barclays Center in Brooklyn to the campus of a conference member because of issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jaguars hire Urban Meyer as new head coach

Multiple reports surfaced on Thursday that it was only a matter of time before the Jacksonville Jaguars announced the hiring of three-time college football

Dolphins coach Brian Flores committed to QB Tua Tagovailoa

Even though Flores benched Tagovailoa in favor of popular journeyman veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick on multiple occasions, the coach is committed to the young prospect as he begins offseason evaluations.

Michigan State-Indiana men's basketball game postponed due to COVID-19

Michigan State confirmed on Thursday that Sunday's game between the Spartans and Hoosiers has been postponed. The news comes one day after head coach Tom Izzo told reporters that guard Steven Izzo, his son, and center Mady Sissoko tested positive for COVID-19. 

Saturday's Indiana Pacers-Phoenix Suns game postponed

The Phoenix Suns won't be returning to action on Saturday. The NBA confirmed that Saturday's matchup between the Suns and Indiana Pacers has been postponed because the Suns can't dress the required league-minimum of eight healthy and available players to compete. 

East Carolina pauses basketball activities, postpones two games due to COVID-19

Saturday's game against the Temple Owls and next Wednesday's showdown with the South Florida Bulls have been postponed.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson cleared after inconclusive COVID-19 test results

Williamson's absence was caused by inconclusive COVID-19 test results, and the 20-year-old should be good to go on Friday night. 

Athletics acquire reliever Nik Turley from Pirates

The Athletics sent Pittsburgh cash considerations in return.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Being fifth WR drafted in 2020 was 'disrespectful'

The 21-year-old made history by setting the new record for receiving yards recorded by a rookie with 1,400. 

Mets sign slugger Jose Martinez to one-year deal

Signing Martinez may be a mere blip on the radar for fans, but he could provide the Mets with some needed defensive depth and coverage.

Rams to start QB Jared Goff vs. Packers; John Wolford out with injury

Former Jacksonville Jaguars starter Blake Bortles, the third pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, will serve as Goff's backup at Green Bay. 

Raiders owner Mark Davis buys WNBA's Las Vegas Aces

Davis has become a fixture at events such as Aces games and contests hosted by the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights. Davis' Raiders have a working relationship with MGM.

MLB hires Theo Epstein as consultant

It's assumed Epstein will advise Manfred on issues such as pace-of-play and overall entertainment value, as well as how to improve the sport in the eyes of younger audiences.