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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

Padres-Mariners series relocated to San Diego due to air quality issues

To retain the fairness of Seattle having final at-bats in all three games, the Mariners will serve as the "home team" throughout the series. 

Conor McGregor planning early 2021 UFC comeback?

McGregor hasn't competed since he knocked out Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds in January.

UFC signs former Bellator champion Michael Chandler, makes him backup for title bout

Chandler, 34, held the Bellator lightweight championship on three occasions but last lost it to Patricio Freire in May 2019.

MAAC announces season formats for men's, women's basketball

Fans are not permitted to attend any MAAC games through at least Dec. 23.

Charlotte 49ers cancel game against North Carolina because of coronavirus

Three Charlotte football players have tested positive for the coronavirus over the past two weeks. Additionally, contact tracing led to the school send multiple offensive linemen into required quarantine periods. 

Arizona Coyotes announce Bill Armstrong as new general manager

Armstrong, 50, had worked as assistant general manager and director of amateur scouting for the St. Louis Blues the past two years. He first joined St. Louis as a scout in 2004. 

Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock tests positive for coronavirus

Warnock first reported symptoms ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup fixture against Barnsley that Middlesbrough lost 2-0. Warnock didn't attend that contest and will sit out at least another game out of caution.

49ers TE George Kittle could play vs. Jets even if he doesn't practice

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro tight end George Kittle likely won't practice this week because of the setback he suffered during Sunday's season opener. Nevertheless, Kittle expects to play against the Jets.

James Paxton goes to 45-day IL; Yankees tenure could be finished

The Yankees announced that it transferred James Paxton to the 45-day IL, a move that ultimately could signal the end of his tenure with the organization.

Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis wants to return to Buckeyes after opting out

Davis opted out at a time when Big Ten programs were idle due to the conference's Aug. 11 announcement to postpone football and other fall sports because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: College basketball seasons can start Nov. 25

While it remains largely unknown what men's and women's college basketball seasons held amid the coronavirus pandemic will look like, it appears there's a tentative start date for campaigns.

Bengals president Mike Brown to miss first-ever regular-season game

Cincinnati Bengals president Mike Brown said that he isn't traveling from Cincinnati to Northeast Ohio due to concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. 

FAU plans to play Georgia Southern despite COVID-19 outbreak

Florida Atlantic head coach Willie Taggart remains confident his team will still be able to open its season this weekend despite the virus outbreak.

Browns' Jarvis Landry could miss 'TNF' game vs. Bengals with hip injury

Cleveland receiver Jarvis Landry is dealing with a hip injury and is questionable for Thursday's game.

Pete Carroll, Bill Belichick to set record for oldest NFL head coaching matchup

This coming Sunday night, Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick will make history.

Orlando Pride believe Alex Morgan will return from Tottenham for 2021 NWSL preseason

Assuming coach Marc Skinner is correct, Morgan could leave Tottenham at the end of February or in early March.

Dodgers place OF Joc Pederson on family medical emergency list

Pederson must remain on the family medical emergency list for a minimum of three days per league rules.

Yankees reinstate Aaron Judge from injured list

The 28-year-old has twice completed stints on IL due to a right calf strain. Judge hasn't played since he aggravated the injury during an Aug. 26 game against the Atlanta Braves.

Ohio State CB Shaun Wade unsure if he'll opt back in for 2020 season

A relationship Wade has with an agent could strip him of his NCAA eligibility, but he has the option of going through the Student-Athlete Reinstatement process if he wishes to feature for the Buckeyes on Saturdays.

Rockies' Jon Gray likely done for season due to shoulder inflammation

It's believed Gray won't be available to start or come out of the bullpen if the Rockies qualify for the postseason.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to miss French Open, rest of 2020 due to injury

Tsonga has been out of action since a back injury forced him off the court during an Australian Open first-round matchup versus Alexei Popyrin.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson defends playing in fourth quarter of blowout win

Jackson took the field in the contest's last period with the hosts up by 32 points, and he was sacked once with the game's result determined.

Australian PGA Championship postponed until at least February 2021

A final decision on the new start date for the tournament will be reviewed and announced in December. 

Cowboys LB Sean Lee out until mid-October after hernia surgery

Lee, who entered the league via the 2010 NFL Draft, has battled numerous physical setbacks throughout his career and began the 2020 campaign on injured reserve.

Astros activate All-Star 2B Jose Altuve from injured list

In a corresponding roster move, Houston optioned right-handed pitcher Humberto Castellanos to the club's alternate training site.