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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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Yankees' Miguel Yajure makes history with debut roster number

22-year-old Venezuelan Miguel Yajure entered the history books with the New York Yankees even before the right-handed pitcher made his official MLB debut.  

Yankees option Miguel Andujar to alternate training site

The New York Yankees optioned infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar to the club's alternate training site on Thursday.

Mariners designate 2019 All-Star Daniel Vogelbach for assignment

First baseman and designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach enjoyed a career season in 2019 and made his first All-Star squad. Roughly 13 months after that exhibition game, the Seattle Mariners designated the 27-year-old for assignment. 

Oscar De La Hoya confirms he's coming out of retirement

De La Hoya hasn't competed in an official bout since December 2008, but he said he's not coming back for a gimmicky contest or a non-licensed event that won't count on his record. 

Big Ten's decision to postpone football, fall sports 'will not be revisited'

Amid online petitions and parent protests regarding the Big Ten postponing football and other fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, league commissioner Kevin Warren wrote that the decision is final. 

Blazers' Zach Collins out at least 2-4 games with left ankle stress reaction

Portland tweeted that forward Zach Collins is likely to miss at least the next three games due to a left ankle stress reaction.

Astros' Yordan Alvarez out for season, will undergo knee surgery

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed to reporters that slugger Yordan Alvarez will miss the rest of the year due to a partially torn patella tendon.

North Carolina temporarily suspends athletic activities due to on-campus coronavirus outbreak

North Carolina has reversed course regarding athletics programs following a coronavirus outbreak that led to the school shifting to full-time remote learning on Monday. 

Report: College basketball nonconference schedules will occur in bubbles

The idea of the NCAA adopting bubble formats for nonconference college basketball schedules later this year seems to be gaining momentum.

Lane Kiffin: Players facing postponed seasons should be able to transfer immediately

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin believes players from the Big Ten, Pac-12, and other idle conferences and universities should receive transfer waivers and become immediately eligible to play if they wish. 

Tuukka Rask reportedly opted out due to medical emergency involving daughter

Some clarity has been given on Tuukka Rask's seemingly out-of-nowhere decision to opt out of the remainder of the NHL start.

Report: Chiefs' Bashaud Breeland facing four-game suspension

Breeland would miss outings versus the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots. 

Notre Dame pauses football practice due to on-campus COVID-19 outbreak

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have postponed football practice for at least Wednesday and possibly Thursday after an on-campus coronavirus outbreak caused the school to suspend in-person instruction on Tuesday.

Report: NFL open to bubble format for playoffs

Theoretically, the NFL could utilize separate hubs for the AFC and NFC playoffs leading up to Super Bowl LV, which is still scheduled to be held in Tampa, Fla., despite concerns related to COVID-19. 

Astros' Yordan Alvarez 'maybe' lost for year because of bad knee?

Just a day after confirming Yordan Alvarez was placed on the IL, Dusty Baker offered a grim update on the 2019 AL Rookie of the Year.

USC DT Jay Tufele opts out to prepare for 2021 NFL Draft

Tufele tallied 42 total tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2019, and he was named All-Pac-12 first team, AP All-Pac-12 second team and Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team.

Wake Forest WR Sage Surratt opts out of college football season

Wake Forest wide receiver Sage Surratt tweeted on Wednesday that he's opting out to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Will Patriots use Cam Newton in QB platoon?

Bill Belichick admitted that he could split in-game reps between the newly-signed Cam Newton, 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham, and journeyman Brian Hoyer.

Could Brooks Koepka miss U.S. Open with knee problem?

Koepka won't have long to get right and healthy. The U.S. Open held at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., begins Sept. 17.

Dana White reiterates Francis Ngannou will fight Stipe Miocic before Jon Jones

Francis Ngannou will have the next shot at Stipe Miocic for the world heavyweight crown, says Dana White.

Cubs' Kris Bryant out until at least Friday with wrist injury

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant may have returned to the lineup prematurely.

Michigan's Jalen Mayfield declares for 2021 NFL Draft

On Tuesday, the redshirt Michigan sophomore took to Twitter to announce he intends to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

Lazio director says he's lost respect for David Silva after move to Real Sociedad

Lazio sporting director Igli Tare had some strong words for David Silva after the former Man City star announced his contract with Real Sociedad.

Goldberg says he's signed with WWE through 2023 with two matches per year

It appears WWE living legend Bill Goldberg still has at least a handful of in-ring appearances left in the tank.

Mets place rookie LHP David Peterson on injured list with shoulder soreness

Meanwhile, manager Luis Rojas could remove southpaw Steven Matz from the rotation later this week.