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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

NFL fines Sean Payton, Jon Gruden and respective teams for not wearing masks

It's believed the NFL could embrace a bubble format for at least a portion of the playoffs. 

USGA CEO Mike Davis to step down by end of 2021

Davis told his wife back in 2011 that he would only remain with the USGA for a decade before he shifted to a career focused on designing and building courses.

Bianca Andreescu won't play in French Open or rest of 2020 season

Despite her absence, Andreescu remains ranked No. 7 in the world. 

Colts place WR Parris Campbell, S Malik Hooker on injured reserve

Campbell is dealing with a MCL/PCL injury, while Hooker is out for the year with a torn Achilles.

Cincinnati Bearcats WR Alec Pierce out 'a few weeks' with knee injury

The knee injury that sidelined Cincinnati Bearcats junior wide receiver Alec Pierce for last Saturday's season-opening win over Austin Peay will keep him

Five Missouri players cleared for Alabama game after inconclusive COVID tests

Five Mizzou football players previously sidelined because of inconclusive COVID-19 tests have since returned negative tests and can play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's season opener for both programs. 

West Ham's David Moyes, two others test positive for COVID-19

All three are asymptomatic and have followed health and safety protocols, per West Ham. Assistant manager Alan Irvine guided the squad into Tuesday's knockout contest. 

Notre Dame-Wake Forest game postponed following positive COVID-19 tests

Notre Dame and Wake Forest are already working on rescheduling the fixture.

Major League Soccer sets 'Decision Day' for Nov. 8

The 2020 Major League Soccer regular season that was halted in March after two matchdays because of the coronavirus pandemic and then restarted in July via the MLS is Back tournament will conclude in November.

Game 1 of Storm-Lynx semifinal scheduled for Tuesday after COVID-19 postponement

Game 1 was originally scheduled for Sunday, but the WNBA postponed the fixture after multiple Seattle players returned inconclusive coronavirus test results. 

Atlanta Falcons to allow fans for Oct. 11 game vs. Carolina Panthers

Additionally, 500 "friends, family and associates" will be welcomed to this Sunday's game between the Falcons and Chicago Bears played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This is to serve as a test of health and safety protocols.

Notre Dame cancels practice after four players test positive for COVID-19

This isn't a first for Notre Dame, as the team paused football activities in mid-August after the discovery of positive coronavirus cases. 

NFL reports zero positive coronavirus tests among players, five positives among personnel

Via a Tuesday joint statement from the NFL and NFL Players Association, the bodies confirmed that 14,074 coronavirus tests administered to players from Sept. 13-19 returned zero positive results. 

Florida's Ethan White to miss season opener after knee surgery

Sophomore offensive lineman Ethan White will miss Saturday's season opener against Ole Miss after he underwent knee surgery. 

49ers' Nick Bosa lost for season with torn ACL

A Monday MRI confirmed the worst fears held by San Francisco 49ers personnel. Nick Bosa, the 2019 Defensive Rookie of the Year, suffered a torn ACL during

Higher-seeded team will receive World Series 'home-field advantage'

The highest seed playing in the World Series will serve as the "home team" and receive the final at-bats in Games 1 and 2 and, if necessary, Games 6 and 7.

Unnamed woman dropped from French Open field after positive coronavirus test

An unnamed woman was dropped from the French Open field on Monday after she tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the start of qualifying for the main draw.

Cubs will activate LHP Jose Quintana for Tuesday start against Pirates

Jose Quintana will return to the Chicago Cubs pitching rotation for the final week of the regular season. 

Mets place OF Jake Marisnick on injured list with hamstring tightness

The Mets recalled outfielder Guillermo Heredia from their alternate training site in a corresponding roster move. 

Free-agent RB Devonta Freeman visits New York Giants

Free agent and former Atlanta Falcons ball-carrier Devonta Freeman visited with Big Blue. 

Ravens' Tavon Young out for season with torn ACL

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that nickelback Tavon Young will miss the remainder of the year with a torn ACL.

Panthers' Christian McCaffrey sees 4-6 weeks diagnosis as a 'challenge'

Carolina Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is accustomed to beating would-be tacklers on the field. Now, he'll try to defy a diagnosis that has him out for at least a month due to an ankle injury.

MetLife Stadium turf cleared protocols before 49ers-Jets game?

The 49ers play the New York Giants at MetLife this coming Sunday. 

Indians won't have Terry Francona through at least Thursday

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona won't rejoin the club through the team's midweek series against the Chicago White Sox due to health issues.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell doesn't know how he contracted COVID-19

Deputy head coach Chris Thomsen is serving as Norvell's temporary replacement through the upcoming weekend.