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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September 28, 2020

Indiana's Marcelino Ball lost for season with torn ACL

Ball's older brothers Marcus and Reggie Jr. both played in the NFL.

September 28, 2020 | New York Yankees

Yankees' Kyle Higashioka to catch Gerrit Cole vs. Indians

Aaron Boone announced on Monday afternoon that Kyle Higashioka will catch Gerrit Cole in Game 1 of the postseason series against the Indians.

September 28, 2020 | NFL

Report: Three-time All-Pro safety Earl Thomas likely to sign with Texans

The Ravens terminated Thomas' contract in August after he allegedly struck teammate Chuck Clark during an altercation.

September 28, 2020 | Los Angeles Clippers

Clippers part ways with head coach Doc Rivers

According to ESPN, Rivers is the only NBA coach in history to lose three playoff series after taking a 3-1 lead.

September 28, 2020 | NBA

LaMelo Ball on father LaVar: 'I'm my own man'

Future NBA guard and potential first overall draft selection LaMelo Ball isn't bothered by the idea that outspoken father LaVar Ball may think his son wouldn't be a good fit with the Golden State Warriors.

September 28, 2020 | Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers name recently retired Chris Stewart player development coach

He last played with the Flyers during the 2019-20 season.

September 28, 2020

Report: Colorado Rapids dealing with coronavirus outbreak

At least two players and nine staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since last Thursday.

September 28, 2020 | Tennis

Unnamed women's doubles player pulled from French Open due to coronavirus

An unnamed women's doubles player was removed from the French Open main draw because she had contact with a coach who tested positive for COVID-19.

September 28, 2020 | Soccer

Premier League confirms 10 positive coronavirus test results

This is the highest number of positive results for any round of Premier League testing since the pandemic first halted football leagues around the world in March.

September 28, 2020 | Tennessee Titans

Titans OLB coach Shane Bowen in coronavirus protocol

Mike Vrabel told reporters on Monday that he called defensive plays without having Bowen on the sideline.

September 28, 2020 | New York Jets

Boomer Esiason: Bradley McDougald missed tackle 'on purpose' in Jets' loss to Colts

Halfway through the third quarter of Sunday's blowout, Indianapolis rookie running back Jonathan Taylor found the end zone from a yard out after he evaded McDougald.

September 28, 2020 | Florida State Seminoles

Mike Norvell to coach Florida State Saturday after COVID-19 absence

Norvell nearly two weeks of in-person work due to testing positive for COVID-19.

September 28, 2020 | Chicago Bears

Bears confirm RB Tarik Cohen is out for season with torn ACL

Cohen suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta game as he was attempting to return a punt. He could put no weight on his right leg before he was helped off the field.

September 28, 2020 | Tennis

Serena Williams cruises to French Open first-round win

Williams next plays Tsvetana Pironkova, whom she defeated 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open.

September 28, 2020 | Denver Broncos

Report: Broncos Pro Bowl DT Jurrell Casey likely out for season with biceps tear

Across three games with Denver, Casey tallied 14 total tackles and three passes defended.

September 28, 2020 | Cleveland Browns

Browns returner JoJo Natson out for season with torn ACL

Natson appeared in all three of Cleveland's September games and returned a total of three punts and a single kickoff.

September 28, 2020 | College Football

North Carolina to play Western Carolina on Dec. 11

To account for the lost Sept. 19 game versus the Charlotte 49ers, the North Carolina Tar Heels announced on Monday that the program will host the Western Carolina Catamounts.

September 25, 2020 | Chicago White Sox

White Sox's Eloy Jimenez likely to miss weekend series with sprained foot

Jimenez has had a great season for the Pale Hose.

September 25, 2020 | New Orleans Saints

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

As was expected, the New Orleans Saints officially ruled All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas out for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.

September 25, 2020 | Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers' Corbin Burnes likely out for season with strained oblique

While the Brewers began the day still eligible to earn a postseason berth, manager Craig Counsell told reporters that it's doubtful Burnes, 25, would be available through at least the first two rounds of the playoffs.

September 25, 2020 | Tennis

Fernando Verdasco says 'false positive' coronavirus test cost him French Open spot

Spaniard and former top-10 player Fernando Verdasco took to Twitter on Friday to explain that what he believes to be a "false positive" coronavirus test caused him to be dropped from this year's French Open.