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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 personnel with COVID-19 symptoms must isolate even if they test negative

Sills said sick players will be evaluated on a "case by case basis" regarding when they can return to team facilities if they produce negative coronavirus test results during an illness. 

Alabama coach Nate Oats battled coronavirus in July

Oats' comments came roughly 24 hours after Alabama football head coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne announced they recently tested positive for the virus.

Matt Ryan on Falcons future: 'We rent these lockers; we don't own them'

After Falcons owner Arthur Blank parted ways with coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff earlier this week, he refused to fully commit to Ryan as his franchise QB beyond 2020. 

Report: Multiple SEC schools to receive conference revenue reductions for COVID-19 violations

Several SEC coaches have been spotted on sidelines improperly wearing masks or other face coverings during games.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in 'great spirits' after horrific season-ending injury

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott took to Instagram on Thursday to provide an update on his status for the first time since undergoing surgery.

Senators sign forward Evgenii Dadonov to three-year, $15 million contract

Dadonov, who turned 31 years old in March, scored 28 goals for the Florida Panthers in both the 2017-18 and 2018-19 regular seasons.

Bengals place DE Sam Hubbard on IR with elbow injury

It's been a rough week for the defensive line of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Internet sensation Joaquin Buckley to fight Jordan Wright at UFC 255

Buckley has won three of his last four contests. The unbeaten Wright, meanwhile, stopped Ike Villanueva in the first round on Aug. 22. 

Tennis player Sam Querrey accused of fleeing Russia after positive COVID-19 test

The 33-year-old player currently ranked 49th in the world was told to isolate in a hotel room with his family but did not open the door when doctors arrived to evaluate them.

Cincinnati-Tulsa game postponed to Dec. 5 due to positive COVID-19 tests

This is the second game for Tulsa to be affected by COVID-19.

Conference USA pushes football title game back to Dec. 18

Jumping out in front of what could've become a hectic situation later in the year, Conference USA announced on Wednesday that its football championship game has been pushed back from Dec. 5 to Dec. 18.

Conor McGregor 'accepts' fight with Dustin Poirier for Jan. 23; wants it at AT&T Stadium

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor (22-4-0) tweeted on Wednesday that he accepts a proposed fight versus Dustin Poirier (26-6-0) on Jan. 23, 2021.

Canadiens sign forward Brendan Gallagher, goaltender Jake Allen to extensions

The Montreal Canadiens announced a pair of noteworthy contract extensions on Wednesday afternoon. 

Alabama football coach Nick Saban, athletic director Greg Byrne test positive for COVID-19

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, who has guided teams to national titles on six occasions, confirmed on Wednesday that he tested positive for COVID-19. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne also tested positive.

Clayton Kershaw likely to start Game 4 of NLCS for Dodgers

The Dodgers are expected to turn to a bullpen game if Kershaw can't throw on Thursday. 

Washington sends QB Dwayne Haskins home with illness

Ron Rivera referred to Haskins' condition as a gastrointestinal problem.

Panthers DT Kawann Short having season-ending shoulder surgery

It's yet another brutal early-season exit for Short, who missed the final 14 games of the 2019 campaign after he went down with a partially torn rotator cuff during a Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Report: Cam Newton rejoining Patriots practice on Thursday

Cam Newton is back, as it's being reported that the one-time regular season Most Valuable Player and current New England Patriots starting quarterback will return to the practice field on Thursday.

Report: Titans trading linebacker Kamalei Correa to Jaguars

Tennessee signed proven defensive veterans Jadeveon Clowney and Vic Beasley Jr. in the offseason. They, along with others on the depth chart, made Correa surplus to requirements. 

White Sox to interview Tony La Russa about managerial opening

La Russa has held executive roles within MLB and multiple clubs since he initially retired as a manager. It's unknown if he'd accept the White Sox position if offered. 

Syracuse safety Andre Cisco opts out to enter 2021 NFL Draft

The preseason First-Team All-American suffered a lower-body injury in a collision with a teammate and subsequently missed Syracuse's last two contests before announcing his decision.

Brian Ortega vs. Chan Sung Jung named 'No. 1 contender fight' for UFC featherweight title

Dana White explained that Saturday's main-event featherweight bout between Brian Ortega (14-1-0) and Chan Sung Jung (16-5-0) will be for more than prize money and bragging rights.

Saturday's Florida-LSU football game postponed to Dec. 12 because of coronavirus outbreak

Florida-LSU is the second SEC game of the season and the week rescheduled because of positive tests and quarantines.

Dana White offers Conor McGregor Jan. 23 fight vs. Dustin Poirier

McGregor hasn't fought since he defeated Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds back in January.

USMNT, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie tests positive for COVID-19

All Serie A players who test positive for the coronavirus must quarantine for a minimum of 14 days and return negative test results before they're cleared to resume footballing activities.