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

Coaches, players to be penalized for approaching refs without masks

At least five coaches and their teams have, thus far, received fines for not correctly covering noses and mouths while on sidelines. 

Kansas State to host Little Apple Classic, Colorado, Drake, South Dakota State to play tournament

The Little Apple Classic replaces the Cayman Islands Classic, which was canceled in late September.

Bengals Pro Bowl DT Geno Atkins to make season debut vs. Ravens

The eight-time Pro Bowl selection twice named First-Team All-Pro missed the first four games of the campaign because of a shoulder injury. 

Cristiano Ronaldo victim of home burglary after garage door was left open

Ronaldo and his family spent much of the coronavirus-related lockdown at the Funchal residence. 

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson '100 percent,' will play vs. Bengals

Jackson heads into the weekend with a 3-0 career record over Cincinnati.

New York Yankees legend, Hall of Famer Whitey Ford dies at 91

Ford, affectionately known as the "Chairman of the Board," debuted in 1950 and pitched all 16 of his seasons with the Yankees.

Manchester United star Paul Pogba says he wants to play for Real Madrid

Manchester United star midfielder and 2018 World Cup champion Paul Pogba has admitted that he wants to play for manager Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.

Titans-Bills, Bills-Chiefs games moved due to Tennessee COVID-19 outbreak

Sunday's game between Tennessee and the Buffalo Bills has been moved to next Tuesday pending results of additional coronavirus testing within the Titans. Additionally, the Oct. 15 matchup involving the Bills and Kansas City Chiefs will be shifted to Oct. 18. 

New England Small Collegiate Athletic Conference cancels winter sports because of pandemic

The New England Small Collegiate Athletic Conference, a Division III league, announced on Thursday that it is canceling winter sports because of the coronavirus

Report: CB Prince Amukamara has deal with Arizona Cardinals

Veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara has an agreement to join the Arizona Cardinals pending the results of a coronavirus test.

Baylor suspends all football activities after positive COVID-19 test results

On Thursday, the Baylor Bears football program announced that it is temporarily suspending activities because of recent positive COVID-19 test results "and the completion of close contact tracing." 

'Mr. Game 7' Justin Williams retires from NHL

He earned his "Mr. Game 7" nickname by recording 15 points — seven goals and eight assists — in nine Game 7s, the most in NHL history for any player. 

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice again, but knee injury 'not serious'

Baltimore Ravens quarterback and reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson didn't practice for a second consecutive day, but a report suggests that the knee injury affecting the QB isn't serious.

Yankees bench slumping catcher Gary Sanchez yet again

In Tuesday's Game 2 against Tampa Bay, Sanchez went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He has only one hit this postseason. 

Rookie Justin Herbert to remain Chargers starting QB over Tyrod Taylor

As had been expected, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn confirmed on Thursday that rookie Justin Herbert will remain the team's starting quarterback.

Kansas football coach Les Miles tests positive for COVID-19

Kansas Jayhawks football coach Les Miles has tested positive for COVID-19.  The school confirmed the news on Thursday and included a statement from Miles.

Stars center Tyler Seguin likely to miss start of season due to torn labrum, hip surgery

Seguin led the Stars in points (50) and assists (33) during the regular season but tallied only two goals and recorded 11 assists in 26 postseason appearances. 

Brooks Koepka to return after two month absence, play in CJ Cup

Koepka hasn't made an official appearance since the Wyndham Championship in mid-August because of lingering knee and hip issues.

Errol Spence Jr. to defend welterweight title vs. Danny Garcia at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 5 in front of fans

Spence improved to 26-0 with a win over Shawn Porter in September 2019 but was involved in a serious car accident the following month.

Blackhawks let two-time champion goaltender Corey Crawford hit free agency

Crawford departs the Blackhawks as the only goaltender to win multiple Stanley Cups (2013, 2015) and multiple William M. Jennings Trophies (2012-13, 2014-15) in franchise history.

Conor McGregor tweets he wants to fight Dustin Poirier before 2020 ends

McGregor hasn't competed since he downed Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds back in January. Both White and Audie Attar, McGregor's agent, told ESPN last month that the former champ could return to the UFC in early 2021.

American Sofia Kenin to face teenager Iga Swiatek in French Open Final

American Sofia Kenin will have to crush a Cinderella run if she is to win her second Grand Slam title of 2020.

SEC threatens fines, suspensions for COVID-19 violations

The memo comes in the wake of multiple SEC coaches failing to properly wear masks or other face coverings on sidelines during games.

Lindsey Vonn says she wanted to race Formula One but didn't due to pregnancy rules

Three-time Olympic medalist and American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn might be competing in Formula One racing today if not for one rule she couldn't agree to at this point in her life.

Heat list Goran Dragic as doubtful for Game 5 of NBA Finals vs. Lakers

The Miami Heat likely will have to enter Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Los Angeles Lakers staring at elimination and without guard Goran Dragic.