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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

Premier League confirms 10 positive coronavirus test results

This is the highest number of positive results for any round of Premier League testing since the pandemic first halted football leagues around the world in March.

Titans OLB coach Shane Bowen in coronavirus protocol

Mike Vrabel told reporters on Monday that he called defensive plays without having Bowen on the sideline.

Boomer Esiason: Bradley McDougald missed tackle 'on purpose' in Jets' loss to Colts

Halfway through the third quarter of Sunday's blowout, Indianapolis rookie running back Jonathan Taylor found the end zone from a yard out after he evaded McDougald.

Mike Norvell to coach Florida State Saturday after COVID-19 absence

Norvell nearly two weeks of in-person work due to testing positive for COVID-19.

Bears confirm RB Tarik Cohen is out for season with torn ACL

Cohen suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta game as he was attempting to return a punt. He could put no weight on his right leg before he was helped off the field. 

Serena Williams cruises to French Open first-round win

Williams next plays Tsvetana Pironkova, whom she defeated 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open.

Report: Broncos Pro Bowl DT Jurrell Casey likely out for season with biceps tear

Across three games with Denver, Casey tallied 14 total tackles and three passes defended.

Browns returner JoJo Natson out for season with torn ACL

Natson appeared in all three of Cleveland's September games and returned a total of three punts and a single kickoff.

North Carolina to play Western Carolina on Dec. 11

To account for the lost Sept. 19 game versus the Charlotte 49ers, the North Carolina Tar Heels announced on Monday that the program will host the Western Carolina Catamounts.

White Sox's Eloy Jimenez likely to miss weekend series with sprained foot

Jimenez has had a great season for the Pale Hose.

Saints All-Pro WR Michael Thomas (ankle) won't play vs. Packers

As was expected, the New Orleans Saints officially ruled All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas out for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. 

Brewers' Corbin Burnes likely out for season with strained oblique

While the Brewers began the day still eligible to earn a postseason berth, manager Craig Counsell told reporters that it's doubtful Burnes, 25, would be available through at least the first two rounds of the playoffs.

Fernando Verdasco says 'false positive' coronavirus test cost him French Open spot

Spaniard and former top-10 player Fernando Verdasco took to Twitter on Friday to explain that what he believes to be a "false positive" coronavirus test caused him to be dropped from this year's French Open. 

Maple Leafs hire former Senators head coach Paul MacLean as assistant

MacLean won the 2013 Jack Adams Award with Ottawa after he was voted the league's best coach that season. 

MAC announces six-game football season that begins Nov. 4

It took about a week longer than expected, but the MAC officially is back.

Lions Pro Bowl WR Kenny Golladay hopes to play through hamstring injury vs. Cardinals

Golladay practiced on a limited basis in each of the past three days.

Report: Nationals extend manager Dave Martinez through 2023

Martinez, who turns 56 years old on Saturday, guided the Nationals to the franchise's first World Series title in 2019.

SEC basketball to start in late December

Men's teams will begin league schedules on Dec. 29 and 30, while women's programs will start conference seasons on Dec. 31. 

Georgia State-Charlotte game postponed due to COVID-19

The Charlotte 49ers football team will remain idle for at least a second consecutive week. 

Conor McGregor in 'serious talks' to fight Manny Pacquiao in Middle East?

McGregor last fought in January when he toppled Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds at UFC 246.

Jaguars linebacker Leon Jacobs out for season with torn ACL

It's the second time Jacobs has landed on injured reserve. A quadriceps injury sidelined him in December 2018 after he had appeared in 12 games as a rookie. 

Amanda Nunes, Nina Ansaroff announce birth of daughter

Nunes and Ansaroff's new baby is named Raegan Ann Nunes.

Victoria Azarenka 'nervous' about fans attending French Open

French Prime Minister Jean Castex declared that the Roland-Garros site can only permit 1,000 spectators a day after the tournament previously planned for 5,000 fans.

49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle (knee) won't play vs. Giants

Kittle, 26, tweaked his knee in the first half of the Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

John Calipari: Kentucky not interested in playing Louisville at neutral site

It does not sound like Calipari and Louisville coach Chris Mack are on the same page.