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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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Notre Dame still cleared to play Boston College despite COVID-19 concerns

According to the school, two athletes who tested positive and two others deemed close contacts did not attend Saturday's victory over Clemson. 

Seton Hall basketball start in doubt due to coronavirus-related quarantines?

Current NCAA guidelines for basketball programs recommend 14-day quarantines for all Tier 1 personnel if any Tier 1 individual tests positive.

Panthers All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) could play in Week 11

McCaffrey tallied four touchdowns across the first two games but was sidelined due to a right ankle sprain that occurred in Carolina's Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay on Sept. 20. 

Reports: Raptors could relocate to Tampa if Toronto isn't an option

It's unknown when the Raptors would be welcomed back to Toronto or when Canadian quarantine restrictions may be relaxed for any travelers entering from the United States. 

Report: Texans RB David Johnson likely out against Browns

Johnson leads the Texans with 408 rushing yards, 103 carries, and three rushing touchdowns.

Could COVID-19 cancellations, postponements delay College Football Playoff?

Meanwhile, CFP executive director Bill Hancock told ESPN that nothing  has yet changed for the selection committee heading into the weekend.

Shane Bieber, Trevor Bauer earn Cy Young honors

Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber is the American League Cy Young award winner. Trevor Bauer of the Cincinnati Reds earned the National League Cy Young award with 27 of a possible 30 first-place votes.

Chiefs want NFL inquiry on unmasked union rep as Mecole Hardman goes on COVID-19 list

Hardman has 25 catches for 395 receiving yards with three touchdowns in nine games this season. 

Tim Duncan is stepping away from his full-time coaching role with Spurs

Duncan did serve as San Antonio acting coach during a 104-103 win over the Charlotte Hornets in March. Whether or not that will go down as his only victory in such a position is yet to be seen.

49ers RB Raheem Mostert ruled out for Saints game

Despite playing in only four games this year, Mostert leads the 49ers with 303 rushing yards on 51 attempts. 

Bengals claim DE Takkarist McKinley off waivers

Atlanta waived McKinley on Monday, ending a relationship that began in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft and ended both strangely and publicly.

Braves re-sign RHP Josh Tomlin to one-year, $1 million deal

Tomlin has made 68 appearances, six of which were starts, for Atlanta since joining the team ahead of the 2019 campaign.

Could Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz play against Michigan?

Mertz remains in the coronavirus protocol as of Wednesday afternoon but could be available to play at Michigan if he's cleared by the team's sports medicine staff.

Lamar Jackson: Defenses know Ravens' offensive plays ahead of time

Is a lack of creativity the biggest problem affecting Baltimore's offense in 2020? 

Stetson-Miami basketball game postponed due to COVID-19

Stetson added that it is unknown if the program's current situation will affect the schedule beyond the Miami contest.

Maryland-Ohio State game canceled due to COVID-19

Maryland improved to 2-1 on the year with an impressive 35-19 win at the Penn State Nittany Lions last Saturday. The Terrapins next play the Michigan State Spartans on Nov. 21. 

Masters chairman unsure if fans will be allowed at Augusta National next April

Augusta National and the PGA Tour announced in August that this year's Masters would be played without fans.

Ravens All-Pro CB Marlon Humphrey off COVID-19 list, can face Patriots

Humphrey announced that he tested positive for the coronavirus on Nov. 2, one day after Baltimore suffered a divisional loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 24-year-old missed last Sunday's 24-10 win over the Colts.

LSU Tigers QB Myles Brennan out for season?

Brennan tossed 11 touchdowns with only three interceptions and completed 79 of his 131 passes (60.3%) for 1,112 yards in his three starts this season.

Georgia-Missouri football game postponed due to COVID-19

Missouri reported one positive coronavirus test on Sunday, and contact tracing within a position group resulted in the team falling below the required number of student-athletes at that position.

Minnesota men's basketball program pauses activities due to COVID-19

The Minnesota Golden Gophers cannot stay clear of COVID-19 cases within their basketball programs.  The Minnesota men's basketball team announced on Tuesday that it is temporarily pausing activities due to at least one positive test.

Don Mattingly, Kevin Cash earn Manager of the Year honors

Cash is the second Rays manager to win the award, as Joe Maddon did so in 2008 and 2011. 

New owner vows Mets will act 'like a major market team'

Get excited, New York Mets fans. You're about to have some fun new toys.

Ravens sign veteran CB Tramon Williams

In other roster moves, Baltimore signed defensive back Nate Brooks and offensive tackle R.J. Prince to its practice squad. 

Eagles coach tests positive for COVID-19?

Earlier in the day, the NFL and NFL Players Association reported 15 new positive COVID-19 tests among players and 41 new positives among other personnel from Nov. 1-7.