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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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Marseille's Alvaro Gonzalez not punished for alleged racist abuse of Neymar

Olympique Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez has not been punished after Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar accused him of racial abuse following a match that occurred earlier his month. 

Twins eliminated after historic 18th straight playoff loss

Minnesota's playoff losing streak is the longest in MLB history and the history of professional sports in the United States.

LSU star CB Derek Stingley Jr. expected to play vs. Vanderbilt after brief hospitalization

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said that the cause for Stingley's illness is unknown but that it wasn't related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fernando Verdasco wants to sue French Open over 'false positive' coronavirus test

Spaniard and former top-10 player Fernando Verdasco has said that he wants to sue the French Open over the alleged "false positive" coronavirus test result that caused him to be dropped from this year's tournament. 

Report: College Football Playoff won't expand to eight teams for pandemic-altered season

CFP executive director Bill Hancock explained the decision to ESPN and added that the playoffs could be expanded down the road.

Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder III won't happen Dec. 19 because of football?

The new date for the fight could be "a little earlier in December," per promoter Bob Arum, or in early 2021. 

Seahawks sign veteran DB Damarious Randall to practice squad

Randall, who turned 28 in late August, was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 4 even though they owed him $1.5 million in guaranteed money.

Brewers' Devin Williams to miss series vs. Dodgers with arm issue

His status beyond the wild-card series is unknown.

Chiefs confirm rookie CB L'Jarius Sneed broke his collarbone

Kansas City selected Sneed in the fourth round of this year's draft, and the 23-year-old quickly became a defensive mainstay with Bashaud Breeland serving a four-game suspension.

Penn State star LB Micah Parsons won't opt back in for 2020 season

Penn State head coach James Franklin confirmed on Wednesday that Parsons will forgo one more collegiate season and continue to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Victoria Azarenka suffers upset loss in second round of French Open

Azarenka's best French Open finish remains an appearance in a 2013 semifinal match that she dropped to Maria Sharapova.

Report: Padres fear Mike Clevinger could miss entire playoffs with arm injury

San Diego acquired Clevinger from the Cleveland Indians ahead of the summer's trade deadline, and he was making only his fourth start for his new club when he was ultimately shut down through the end of September.

Patrick Mahomes, fiancee announce they're expecting first child

Patrick Mahomes announced alongside fiancee Brittany Matthews on Tuesday that the couple is expecting their first child.

U.S. international Sergino Dest in Barcelona ahead of expected transfer to Spanish giants

ESPN and other outlets confirmed on Tuesday that United States Men's National Team and Ajax fullback Sergino Dest is in Barcelona ahead of an anticipated move to the Spanish giants.

Lions to keep Adrian Peterson as lead running back for now

Back in June, Peterson hinted that he could try to remain active in the league through 2023. We wouldn't recommend betting against him. 

Georgetown's Dijon Williams arrested for alleged role in July homicide

Georgetown Hoyas senior wide receiver Dijon Williams was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Monday for his alleged role in a homicide that occurred in northwest Washington, D.C.

Chargers place four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Chris Harris Jr. on injured reserve

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that Harris will be sidelined at least a month and could be out for six weeks.

South Alabama pauses football workouts, postpones game vs. Troy

South Alabama fell to 1-2 following a 42-10 defeat to UAB last Thursday, and the Jaguars aren't scheduled to play again until an Oct. 17 home game against Texas State. Troy (1-1) is now idle until it faces Texas State on Oct. 10. 

Report: Texans decide Earl Thomas isn't 'a good fit'

After some confusion as to why the Texans canceled their visit with Thomas, it appears Houston decided against signing the three-time All-Pro.

NFL could move Titans-Steelers to Monday night due to coronavirus cases?

The Vikings haven't yet reported any positive test results. Minnesota plays at the Houston Texans on Sunday. 

Broncos to start QB Brett Rypien vs. Jets

The 0-3 Denver Broncos will start their third different quarterback of the season.

South Carolina LB Sherrod Greene out at least a month with fractured hip

Will Muschamp said that Greene currently does not require surgery to address the problem. 

Broncos 'top' NFL in injured reserve payroll

Following Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey joined noteworthy Denver players such as All-Pro linebacker Von Miller, Pro Bowl wide receiver Courtland Sutton and others currently on IR.

Cubs to start Kyle Hendricks in Game 1 vs. Marlins

Cy Young candidate Yu Darvish will take the bump for Game 2. Chicago will go to Jon Lester if the series gets to a third contest. 

Josh Donaldson left off Twins wild-card roster due to injured calf

Donaldson could potentially replace an injured player for Wednesday's Game 2 or Game 3 on Thursday (if necessary).