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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Report: NFL planning for 20 percent capacity for Super Bowl LV

Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, won't be completely filled for Super Bowl LV if fans are allowed to attend the title game. 

MLB investigating Justin Turner for violations of COVID-19 protocols

MLB announced it is investigating the circumstances involving Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner returning to the field to celebrate the club's World Series victory after he was pulled from Game 6 due to returning a positive COVID-19 test. 

Jets try to silence Quinnen Williams trade rumors

Gang Green selling Williams now would be bad business unless a buyer went beyond his first-round valuation in a proposed transaction.

Falcons looking to trade DE Takkarist McKinley?

McKinley has mostly underwhelmed over the past two seasons. He has one sack and eight total tackles this year. 

Fans banned from German Bundesliga matches due to coronavirus outbreaks

Fans will be banned from attending matches from Nov. 2 through at least the end of the month. Supporters are permitted to attend games, at reduced capacities, through the upcoming weekend. 

Browns Pro Bowl RB Nick Chubb could return for Nov. 15 game vs. Texans

Chubb was averaging 5.9 yards per carry on 57 attempts and was on pace to potentially win a rushing title before the injury.

Browns try to squash theory they're better without Odell Beckham Jr.

Heading into Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Beckham is second on the team in receptions (23) and receiving yards (319) and tied for second in touchdown grabs (3).

TJ Finley likely to start for injured LSU QB Myles Brennan vs. Auburn

Brennan is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Auburn Tigers due to the undisclosed lower-body injury that sidelined him for last Saturday's 52-24 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Tiger Woods to skip Houston Open, prepare for Masters at home

This will be the 21st time Woods will skip the tournament completed the week before the Masters.

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo to miss clash with Barcelona, Lionel Messi

A hyped Champions League group stage clash featuring Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo taking on rival and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will have to wait.

Mississippi State RB Kylin Hill expected to opt out, prepare for 2021 NFL Draft

Mississippi State Bulldogs star running back Kylin Hill, a 2019 first-team All-SEC selection, is expected to opt out of the remainder of the college football season and begin preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft. 

2021 East-West Shrine Bowl canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Players selected for this year's edition will receive formal invites even although no actual game will be played until 2022 at the earliest. 

Cowboys trade Pro Bowl DE Everson Griffen to Lions

Protocols for completing the season amid the coronavirus pandemic will prevent Griffen from playing for Detroit in this Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Panthers release cornerback Eli Apple

Apple left the team's facility on Tuesday and was said to be dealing with a bad hamstring before Carolina released him.

Colorado Avalanche sign Devon Toews to four-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche confirmed on Tuesday that they've signed defenseman Devon Toews to a four-year contract that runs through the 2023-24 season.

Kiki Bertens to miss Australian Open following Achilles tendon surgery

Kiki Bertens, currently ranked No. 9 in the world, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that she underwent surgery on her left Achilles tendon.

Nets coach Steve Nash: 'We're playing for a championship'

New Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash isn't quite adopting a "title or bust" mantra this fall, but the Hall of Fame player realizes the high expectations for the team, which will head into the 2020-21 season with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving healthy.

QB Trevor Lawrence hints he could stay at Clemson one more season

A vast majority of mock drafts recently updated list Lawrence as the top pick of next year's class. The Jets, meanwhile, are the NFL's only winless team  and lead the race to "win" the right to draft the 6-foot-6 signal-caller.

Nick Foles to remain starter, Matt Nagy to keep calling plays

Foles is currently 27th among 31 eligible players in QBR (46.2).

Giants players to be dealt with 'internally' following maskless social gathering

Quarterback Daniel Jones was among the active Giants players caught on video dining without masks.

NFL confirms eight positive coronavirus results among players in latest testing round

Additionally, the league reported 11 positive COVID-19 test results among other personnel. 

Ravens sign three-time Pro Bowl WR Dez Bryant to practice squad

Bryant hasn't played an official NFL snap since the last day of 2017 when he was with the Dallas Cowboys.

Penn State RB Noah Cain will miss rest of season due to injury

Cain was seen using crutches and wearing a supportive boot on his left leg and foot while on the sidelines this past Saturday after he carried the ball three times versus Indiana.

Cowboys put Pro Bowl DE Everson Griffen on trade block?

Dallas is potentially a win over Philadelphia (2-4-1) away from sitting atop the division standings, but that apparently isn't stopping the Cowboys from shopping Griffen to a contender that desires a defensive rental. 

Khabib Nurmagomedov says he choked Justin Gaethje out to avoid injuring him

Khabib Nurmagomedov retired as the unbeaten UFC lightweight champion at 29-0-0 minutes after a dominant win over Justin Gaethje in the main event of Saturday's UFC 254 show.