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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

Chelsea, USMNT defender Matt Miazga joins Anderlecht on one-year loan

The 25-year-old spent the 2019-20 season with Championship side Reading on a year loan. 

Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell taking medical red shirt

McConnell has dealt with multiple physical setbacks, including a back injury. 

Broncos QB Drew Lock '50-50' to start vs. Patriots on Oct. 11

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock might be recovered enough from his ailing shoulder to start against the New England Patriots on Oct. 11. 

Hawaii Bowl, Bahamas Bowl canceled due to coronavirus

ESPN Events have canceled the Hawaii Bowl and Bahamas Bowl because of travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Ottawa Senators acquire defenseman Josh Brown from Florida Panthers

Florida selected Brown in the sixth round of the 2013 NHL Draft, and the 26-year-old made his NHL debut in January 2019. He has accumulated four goals and six assists in 93 career NHL games. 

Miami's Goran Dragic won't play in Game 2 vs. Lakers

Bam Adebayo will also miss Game 2 because of a shoulder injury. 

Liverpool confirm Sadio Mane has tested positive for COVID-19

Mane, 28, will miss at least this Sunday's match at Aston Villa ahead of the international break. 

Saints All-Pro WR Michael Thomas (ankle) won't play vs. Lions

Running back Alvin Kamara leads the Saints in catches (27), receiving yards (285), receiving touchdowns (3), and targets (31). 

QB Jimmy Garoppolo, RB Raheem Mostert won't play for 49ers vs. Eagles

Neither Niner played in last Sunday's blowout victory over the New York Giants at MetLife. 

Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo out for Game 2 with shoulder injury

Adebayo won't play on Friday and, instead, will attempt to get right for Sunday's Game 3. 

Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) will be a game-time decision vs. Panthers

Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be a game-time decision for Sunday's showdown with the Carolina Panthers as the 28-year-old continues to recover from an ankle injury. 

MLB, MLBPA announce 33 straight days without a player testing positive for coronavirus

In a joint statement released on Friday, MLB and the MLB Players Association announced that the league has gone 33 consecutive days and counting without a single player testing positive for the coronavirus. 

BBWAA removes Kenesaw Mountain Landis' name from MVP Awards

Landis served as the MLB head figure from 1920 until his death in 1944.

Usman Nurmagomedov, Brett Johns sign with Bellator

Nurmagomedov turned pro in 2017 and has compiled a perfect 11-0 record with 10 finishes across those contests. Johns, a 28-year-old bantamweight, won his last two UFC bouts.

USWNT star Alex Morgan could make Tottenham debut Sunday vs. Manchester City

Morgan joined Tottenham on what's been described as a short-term agreement from Orlando Pride last month.

Some Ohio State coaches not living at home to limit coronavirus risks

Ryan Day did say that coaches who are living away from home are seeing their families in outdoor settings with everyone wearing masks or other face coverings for safety. 

Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock told to isolate due to coronavirus outbreak

At least six Kilmarnock players have tested positive for the virus this week as of Friday afternoon.

Holly Holm, Irene Aldana make weight for UFC bantamweight fight

Holm was supposed to battle Aldana on Aug. 1 but had that fight scrapped after Aldana tested positive for the coronavirus.

Alex Perez replaces Cody Garbrandt for UFC title fight vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

Per Ariel Helwani of ESPN, Cody Garbrandt has withdrawn from his scheduled UFC flyweight title fight versus champion Deiveson Figueiredo due to a torn biceps.

Report: Patriot League to cancel nonconference basketball games in 2020

It's expected the Patriot League will conduct an 18-game conference schedule that begins in January.

Hurricanes working to sign Andrei Svechnikov to extension

Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell said the club is in contract extension discussions with 20-year-old top-line winger Andrei Svechnikov.

Carabao Cup quarterfinals confirmed, headlined by Arsenal vs. Man City

Arsenal will host 2018-19 top-flight champions Manchester City, while Everton will host Manchester United. Additionally, Stoke City will host Tottenham Hotspur, and Brentford will host Newcastle United. 

Justin Verlander has Tommy John surgery, will miss 2021 season

The Houston Astros confirmed on Thursday that ace right-hander Justin Verlander underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will miss the 2021 regular season.

Jets activate QB Joe Flacco for the first time

The New York Jets activated quarterback and one-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Joe Flacco to serve as the backup to Sam Darnold for Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos.