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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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Rice delays football practices due to COVID-19

Rice is scheduled to start the campaign versus Marshall on Oct. 3.

Manchester City confirm Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte tested positive for coronavirus

COVID-19 continues to affect every sport in one way or another.

England drop Mason Greenwood, Phil Foden for quarantine violations

Greenwood and Foden reportedly brought women back to their Reykjavik hotel following Saturday's 1-0 victory over Iceland.

NBA might allow guests for coaches, other personnel during conference finals

It looks like the NBA heard the complaint made by Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone about coaches not being allowed guests inside of the NBA bubble.

Still no timetable for Terry Francona to return to Indians

Former Cleveland catcher and current first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. has served as interim manager during Francona's absences.

Cowboys' Randy Gregory conditionally reinstated by NFL

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory has been conditionally reinstated by the NFL.

TCU-SMU football game postponed due to positive coronavirus tests

The TCU Horned Frogs won't open the 2020 college football season versus SMU on Sept. 11.

Watch: Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits record-tying leadoff home run

During Friday's doubleheader opener versus the Washington Nationals, Acuna went deep in the bottom of the first for the 17th leadoff home run of his Atlanta career.

Blues assistant Marc Savard stepping away, won't coach in 2020-21

The Blues added Savard, a veteran of 13 NHL seasons, as an assistant in July 2019. He's returning to his family in Ontario.

Clippers' Montrezl Harrell wins Sixth Man of the Year Award

Clippers players have now earned the honor in five of the last seven years.

Nationals' Juan Soto scratched for doubleheader opener with elbow soreness

The Washington Nationals announced Friday afternoon that left fielder Juan Soto had been pulled from the lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader versus the Atlanta Braves due to left elbow soreness.

Broncos surprisingly cut starting LB Todd Davis

Davis led the Broncos in total tackles last year with 134. 

Watch: Nuggets' Michael Malone blasts policy that doesn't permit coaches guests in NBA bubble

Going into the second round of the playoffs, players and refs were allowed guests in the bubble, but coaches were not. Nuggets coach Michael Malone is upset with this policy.

Yankees place Gio Urshela on injured list with bone spur in elbow

Urshela is hitting .272 with six home runs, 23 RBI, seven doubles and a .873 OPS across 31 games.

Reports: Raiders cut safety Damarious Randall despite guaranteed deal

The Raiders are expected to go with Erik Harris, Lamarcus Joyner and Jeff Heath in Randall's place.

Ryan Succop wins Buccaneers job, Matt Gay waived

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named 33-year-old Ryan Succop the club's starting placekicker and waived 2019 fifth-round draft pick Matt Gay.

Bill Belichick won't confirm Cam Newton will start for Patriots

Despite the obvious staring everyone in the face, it's hardly a surprise Belichick is keeping his cards close to his chest.

Michelle Waterson vs. Angela Hill named new UFC on ESPN+ 35 main event

UFC on ESPN+ 35 will occur at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nev., behind closed doors and without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Twins OF Max Kepler goes to injured list with adductor strain

It's the first time Kepler, 27, has ever been placed on the IL since he made his big-league debut in 2015.

Report: Astros star 2B Jose Altuve day-to-day after knee scare

It seems that an MRI showed nothing overly concerning, but the Astros nevertheless could give him a few days off to further examine the issue.

UFC's Alistair Overeem would be 'honored' to fight Jon Jones

Overeem tossed his hat in the figurative ring for Jones' debut in the heavyweight division. 

Report: Colts make Ryan Kelly highest-paid center in NFL

The Indianapolis Colts confirmed on Thursday that the club has agreed to a contract extension with center and 2016 first-round pick Ryan Kelly.

Florida Gators reduce home capacity to 17,000 due to pandemic

The Florida Gators announced on Thursday that the capacity for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will be reduced from 88,548 to 17,000 to meet physical distancing requirements during a season held amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Grizzlies' Ja Morant runaway NBA Rookie of the Year winner

The 21-year-old officially won the award, as expected, via a decision that wasn't all that close. Morant earned 99 out of 100 first-place votes and finished on 498 points:

Astros' Jose Altuve getting MRI due to right knee injury

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed that second baseman Jose Altuve will undergo an MRI to examine a right knee injury he suffered during Thursday's game versus the Texas Rangers.