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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

QB Jimmy Garoppolo, RB Raheem Mostert won't play for 49ers vs. Eagles

Neither Niner played in last Sunday's blowout victory over the New York Giants at MetLife. 

Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo out for Game 2 with shoulder injury

Adebayo won't play on Friday and, instead, will attempt to get right for Sunday's Game 3. 

Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) will be a game-time decision vs. Panthers

Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be a game-time decision for Sunday's showdown with the Carolina Panthers as the 28-year-old continues to recover from an ankle injury. 

MLB, MLBPA announce 33 straight days without a player testing positive for coronavirus

In a joint statement released on Friday, MLB and the MLB Players Association announced that the league has gone 33 consecutive days and counting without a single player testing positive for the coronavirus. 

BBWAA removes Kenesaw Mountain Landis' name from MVP Awards

Landis served as the MLB head figure from 1920 until his death in 1944.

Usman Nurmagomedov, Brett Johns sign with Bellator

Nurmagomedov turned pro in 2017 and has compiled a perfect 11-0 record with 10 finishes across those contests. Johns, a 28-year-old bantamweight, won his last two UFC bouts.

USWNT star Alex Morgan could make Tottenham debut Sunday vs. Manchester City

Morgan joined Tottenham on what's been described as a short-term agreement from Orlando Pride last month.

Some Ohio State coaches not living at home to limit coronavirus risks

Ryan Day did say that coaches who are living away from home are seeing their families in outdoor settings with everyone wearing masks or other face coverings for safety. 

Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock told to isolate due to coronavirus outbreak

At least six Kilmarnock players have tested positive for the virus this week as of Friday afternoon.

Holly Holm, Irene Aldana make weight for UFC bantamweight fight

Holm was supposed to battle Aldana on Aug. 1 but had that fight scrapped after Aldana tested positive for the coronavirus.

Alex Perez replaces Cody Garbrandt for UFC title fight vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

Per Ariel Helwani of ESPN, Cody Garbrandt has withdrawn from his scheduled UFC flyweight title fight versus champion Deiveson Figueiredo due to a torn biceps.

Report: Patriot League to cancel nonconference basketball games in 2020

It's expected the Patriot League will conduct an 18-game conference schedule that begins in January.

Hurricanes working to sign Andrei Svechnikov to extension

Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell said the club is in contract extension discussions with 20-year-old top-line winger Andrei Svechnikov.

Carabao Cup quarterfinals confirmed, headlined by Arsenal vs. Man City

Arsenal will host 2018-19 top-flight champions Manchester City, while Everton will host Manchester United. Additionally, Stoke City will host Tottenham Hotspur, and Brentford will host Newcastle United. 

Justin Verlander has Tommy John surgery, will miss 2021 season

The Houston Astros confirmed on Thursday that ace right-hander Justin Verlander underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will miss the 2021 regular season.

Jets activate QB Joe Flacco for the first time

The New York Jets activated quarterback and one-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Joe Flacco to serve as the backup to Sam Darnold for Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos.

Philadelphia 76ers hire Doc Rivers as head coach

Doc Rivers didn't remain available for long. 

Tennessee Titans bus driver also drove Houston Astros to playoff series

The bus driver who drove the Tennessee Titans to their game versus the Minnesota Vikings last weekend also drove the Houston Astros to their playoff series against the Minnesota Twins. 

Oilers' Oscar Klefbom could miss 2020-21 NHL season due to surgery

Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said on Thursday that No. 1 defenseman Oscar Klefbom could miss the entire 2020-21 NHL season.

Stanford CB Paulson Adebo opts out to prepare for 2021 NFL Draft

Stanford Cardinal cornerback Paulson Adebo announced on Thursday that he is opting out of the upcoming Pac-12 football season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Lightning believe Steven Stamkos will be ready for 2020-21 season

Lightning superstar Steven Stamkos missed 24 of 25 playoff games during the team's Stanley Cup title run, but GM Julien BriseBois said the 30-year-old center should be good to go whenever the 2020-21 season starts. 

Colorado Rapids-Portland Timbers match postponed to Nov. 4 due to coronavirus outbreak

Major League Soccer confirmed on Thursday that Saturday's match between the Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers has been postponed to Nov. 4 because of the coronavirus outbreak within the Rapids.

Appalachian State-Louisiana postponed to Dec. 4 or 5 due to coronavirus

Appalachian State did not disclose how many players and/or staff members tested positive. The school explained those who tested positive are isolating and that students and others exposed to the virus are quarantining. 

Isabella Mir, daughter of former UFC champion Frank Mir, to make pro MMA debut

Mir will face Danielle Wynn in a 135-pound fight for Ikon Fighting Federation in Mexico.