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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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Atletico Madrid star Luis Suarez donates 1,000 Big Macs for charity

The Big Macs were donated to children from a youth league located in the Uruguayan city of Pando. 

Purdue star WR Rondale Moore won't play in season opener

Purdue Boilermakers star wide receiver Rondale Moore, the key man in the team's offense, won't play in Saturday's season opener against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

USMNT to play away game at Wales in November

After over nine months of sitting idle because of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Men’s National Team will be back in action next month.

2020 Army-Navy Game moved from Philadelphia to West Point

It's the first time since 1943 that the annual game between the programs will be played at a home site. 

Holiday Bowl canceled because of coronavirus pandemic

College football has lost another postseason event because of the worsening coronavirus pandemic.  The Holiday Bowl, scheduled to be played in San Diego,

Dallas Stars re-sign forward Denis Gurianov to two-year, $5.1 million deal

The Dallas Stars confirmed on Thursday that they've signed restricted free-agent forward Denis Gurianov to a two-year contract that runs through the 2021-22 season and carries an annual average value of $2.55 million.

NFL chief medical officer: League must 'double down' to prevent future COVID-19 outbreaks

With the NFL and NFL Players Association investigating a potential COVID-19 outbreak within the Las Vegas Raiders that caused the league to move Sunday's Las Vegas-Tampa Bay Buccaneers game from prime time to the afternoon, NFL chief medical officer Dr.

Shawn Kemp to open Seattle's first Black-owned cannabis dispensary

Former Supersonics star power forward Shawn Kemp is opening the first Black-owned dispensary in Seattle.

Devils sign defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to one-year, $1.15M contract

The New Jersey Devils announced on Thursday that they've signed defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to a one-year contract worth $1.15 million. 

Jets QB Sam Darnold: Trevor Lawrence speculation 'out of my control'

Jets QB Sam Darnold realizes more than a few fans and local sports-talk personalities out there want the team to finish dead last in the overall standings and earn the right to draft Clemson star signal-caller Trevor Lawrence next spring.

Saints All-Pro WR Michael Thomas not seen at practice, may not play vs. Panthers

New Orleans Saints All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas just can't get right this fall.

Calgary Flames sign forward Dominik Simon to one-year contract

The Calgary Flames announced on Thursday that they've signed former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Dominik Simon to a one-year contract worth $700,000.

Browns WR Jarvis Landry playing with broken rib

Jarvis Landry admitted he isn't 100 percent, explaining that he suffered a broken rib during the 32-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 11. 

NHL postpones 2021 Winter Classic, All-Star Weekend due to COVID-19 uncertainties

The NHL confirmed on Thursday the postponements of the 2021 Winter Classic and next year's All-Star Weekend because of uncertainties related to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

NFL flexes Buccaneers-Raiders to Sunday afternoon, Seahawks-Cardinals to Sunday night

The NFL announced on Thursday afternoon that it has shifted the Buccaneers-Raiders game from prime time to Sunday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Seahawks at Cardinals contest was flexed to the evening slot as a replacement. 

AHL understands Dec. 4 start date may not be 'realistic'

When the American Hockey League announced in late July that it planned to begin the 2020-21 season amid the coronavirus pandemic on Dec. 4, it felt overly optimistic at absolute best. 

Vikings DE Danielle Hunter undergoing season-ending surgery

The 25-year-old hadn't yet debuted this season because of the issue. It was originally hoped that he could play at some point during the fall, but the 1-5 Vikings now know they'll be without the edge rusher until 2021. 

NFL, NFLPA reviewing Raiders' COVID-19 issues

Tom Pelissero reported Trent Brown failed to consistently wear his tracking device before returning the positive test result and added that the review found videos of offensive linemen failing to properly wear face coverings during gatherings.  

2020 NBA Draft to be virtual experience on Nov. 18

Much like with this year's NFL Draft, the 2020 NBA Draft will be unlike any other because of concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Giants activate WR Sterling Shepard for Thursday game vs. Eagles

Shepard, 27, was set to be a top receiver for second-year quarterback Daniel Jones before the setback.

Marquette pauses basketball activities due to positive COVID-19 tests

While the school didn't disclose if any players tested positive, the official statement added that all who fall into "NCAA-defined Tier 1 team personnel" will quarantine for the 14-day period. 

Ottawa Senators sign forward Connor Brown to three-year contract

Brown finished second on the team in assists and points. According to the club's website, he hasn't missed a game he was eligible to play in since he made his NHL debut in March 2016. 

World Series Game 1 draws record-low viewers

An average of 9.195 million viewers tuned in to watch the Fox broadcast of Game 1 of the Fall Classic, an all-time low for a Series contest.

Toledo basketball program pauses activities due to COVID-19 outbreak

The Toledo Rockets men's basketball program confirmed on Wednesday that it is pausing in-person activities for at least two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak. 

Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers resigns after internal investigation

Penn State Nittany Lions basketball coach Patrick Chambers resigned on Wednesday following an internal investigation stemming from a story published by