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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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49ers sign former first-round pick DE Dion Jordan

The Miami Dolphins selected Jordan with the third pick of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Figueiredo-Garbrandt, Shevchenko-Maia championship bouts scheduled for UFC 255

A pair of flyweight championship fights will headline the UFC 255 show scheduled for Nov. 21.  

FCS playoffs postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

In total, eight of the 13 FCS conferences won't conduct seasons this fall.

Usain Bolt says he didn't get a fair chance as a pro footballer

The 33-year-old widely viewed as the greatest sprinter in history notched a brace in an October 2018 friendly, but then Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey couldn't promise Bolt first-team football.

Louisville men's soccer dismisses players for party linked with coronavirus outbreak

The Louisville men's soccer team has dismissed three players and suspended three others upon learning that they held a party linked with a coronavirus outbreak.

Clemson DE Xavier Thomas to miss bulk of 2020 season after bout with COVID-19

Promising Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas is likely to miss the majority of the 2020 season following bouts with COVID-19 and strep throat.

Packers won't permit fans at Lambeau Field for first two home games

The Green Bay Packers have reversed course as it concerns allowing fans to enter Lambeau Field for at least the first two games of the 2020 regular season.

Purdue WR Rondale Moore opts out of college football season

Purdue star wide receiver Rondale Moore has opted out of 2020 college football season scheduled to be held amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady admits learning new playbook is 'really tough'

For the first time since the 2000 NFL season, 43-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is learning a new playbook.  

No big names opt out of NFL season before deadline

It appears rumors suggesting that multiple NFL superstars could opt out of the 2020 season ahead of Thursday's 4 pm ET deadline to do so were exaggerated.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushing for Florida-Florida State football game despite scheduling conflict

Per the AP, Florida and Florida State have faced off every season since 1958.

Report: Penguins 'leaning' toward starting Tristan Jarry for must-win game

Murray started all three qualifier games in Toronto, but Jarry entered the bubble site with a better regular-season goals against average (2.43 to 2.87) and higher save percentage (.921 to .899).

Jimmy Butler misses second straight game with sore foot

Following Thursday's action, Miami will have four games left on its schedule before the postseason, so Spoelstra may elect to sit Butler ahead of a tournament that won't include home-court advantage with games played on neutral ground.

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, Ohio State's Ryan Day trade jabs during coaches call

The greatest rivalry in college football added an off-the-field tale to its overall story during a Monday Big Ten coaches call.

All-Pro Bills CB Tre'Davious White elects to play despite coronavirus concerns

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White has elected to participate in the 2020 NFL season conducted amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: FC Dallas, Nashville SC to resume MLS regular season

FC Dallas and Nashville SC, the two clubs that missed the MLS is Back tournament held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after suffering coronavirus outbreaks within their squads, will begin the resumption of the Major League Soccer regular season later this month. 

Indians manager Terry Francona out through weekend

The 61-year-old skipper missed his fourth game in a row on Wednesday evening due to a stomach issue similar to one that bothered him during spring training back in March.

Star Miami DE Gregory Rousseau opts out of 2020 season

Rousseau is widely seen as one of the top defensive prospects in college football and a sure-thing 2021 first-round draft selection.

Zinedine Zidane: Gareth Bale 'didn't want to play' vs. Manchester City

Real are keen on selling Bale this summer ahead of conducting other transfer business, but it's believed he'd have to accept a reduction in wages to find a new footballing home.

Washington Football Team removes former branding from facility

Among the phrases removed was a slogan that included the name and the #HTTR hashtag. 

Penn State star LB Micah Parsons opts out of season to prepare for NFL Draft

Parsons tallied 109 total tackles, five sacks and four forced fumbles during his final year at what's affectionately known as "Linebacker U." 

Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins can't earn top playoff seed

After losses to the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning during the round-robin portion of the 24-team format to crown a Stanley Cup champion, the Bruins can no longer earn one of the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

76ers star Ben Simmons' knee injury worse than first thought?

It was confirmed on Thursday that Simmons is suffering from a subluxation of the left knee cap and is out indefinitely.

Penn State football won't allow fans due to coronavirus pandemic

PSU football season ticket holders can convert their purchases into tax-deductible donations, shift tickets to the 2021 campaign or request full refunds. 

Report: MLB had zero positive coronavirus results in latest round of testing

Amid outbreaks within the Marlins and Cardinals, MLB has reported no new coronavirus cases from Tuesday.