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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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French Open capacity reduced again, dropped to 1,000 due to pandemic

Tournament organizers had hoped to welcome 11,500 spectators per day weeks ago but then decreased that to 5,000 fans last Friday.

Pac-12 to begin seven-game football season on Nov. 6

Nearly three weeks after the Pac-12 announced a partnership with Quidel Corp. for daily coronavirus testing with rapid results, the conference will start a seven-game league-only football season on Nov. 6.

Golfer Mark Calcavecchia: Having COVID-19 was 'the worst I ever felt'

1989 Open Championship winner Mark Calcavecchia played a round of golf on Thursday for the first time since he tested positive for COVID-19 on Sept. 6. He described his ordeal battling the coronavirus.

Braves believe ace Max Fried (ankle) can start playoff opener

Ace southpaw and Cy Young candidate Max Fried should be ready to go for Game 1 of the upcoming playoffs after the 26-year-old tweaked his ankle fielding a bunt in the first inning of Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Miami Marlins.

Rams place left guard Joe Noteboom on injured reserve with calf strain

The Rams announced on Thursday that starting left guard Joe Noteboom has gone on injured reserve due to a calf strain he suffered in last Sunday's win over the Eagles. 

Purdue WR Rondale Moore opts back in, will play this fall

Add Purdue Boilermakers star wide receiver Rondale Moore to the list of players who have returned to collegiate programs and will participate in the fall football season held amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Brewers' Devin Williams having one of most dominant reliever seasons ever

Heading into the final games of the pandemic-shortened regular season, Milwaukee Brewers right-handed relief pitcher Devin Williams is chasing history.

Mets' Michael Conforto out for season with hamstring injury

Conforto first suffered the injury on Sunday and then aggravated the issue during Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

NHL teams can reopen training facilities for voluntary workouts Oct. 15

The NHL unveiled protocols for offseason training ahead of the 2020-21 regular season.

Marc-Andre Fleury wants to stay with Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wants to stay with the organization even if the 35-year-old remains a backup to playoff starter Robin Lehner. 

Heat expect Bam Adebayo to play in Game 5 vs. Celtics

Adebayo has excelled in Miami's first four contests against Boston, averaging 21.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 2.0 steals.

Former All-Pro DT Damon Harrison to meet with Seahawks

A 2016 First-team All-Pro, Harrison could join the unbeaten Seahawks after they lost edge rusher Bruce Irvin to a season-ending torn ACL Sunday night.

Jaguars WR DJ Chark out for Thursday night game vs. Dolphins

Chark tallied seven catches for a team-best 109 receiving yards with one touchdown in Jacksonville's first two games of the campaign. 

Vikings sign veteran LB Todd Davis

Davis, 28, was a surprising cut by the Denver Broncos as part of the franchise's final roster trimmings earlier this month.

Colorado football, all athletics shut down for two weeks because of coronavirus

Colorado is a member of the Pac-12, the conference that postponed football and other fall sports on Aug. 11 due to the coronavirus pandemic but could announce a fall football calendar later on Thursday.

Tennessee, coach Jeremy Pruitt agree to two-year extension

Under Pruitt, Tennessee closed the 2019 campaign with six consecutive wins and finished with a 5-3 conference mark and an overall record of 8-5.

Scottish Open reverses course, won't allow fans due to coronavirus pandemic

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared that supporters may not be allowed to attend events until next March because of concerns related to the health crisis.  

Barcelona confirm Luis Suarez move to Atletico Madrid

Among his many honors, Suarez won La Liga on four occasions and hoisted the Champions League trophy once. In total, he won 14 trophies in six seasons.

New Kings general manager commits to Luke Walton as coach

New general manager Monte McNair, announced by the Kings last Thursday, reiterated that Luke Walton's job is safe.

USF-FAU football game postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

It's the second consecutive week FAU has lost a potential season opener.

Padres' Mike Clevinger leaves game vs. Angels after one inning

The Padres have already clinched a playoff berth but are looking to secure home-field advantage for the wild-card round. Their magic number to do so was two before Clevinger took the bump. 

Actors Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds interested in buying fifth-tier Wrexham AFC

The two high-profile Americans offered some commentary on their interest on social media.

Undrafted rookie Brandon Wright to kick for Jaguars vs. Dolphins

Jacksonville Jaguars undrafted placekicker Brandon Wright won't have long to prepare for his official NFL debut.

Chargers to start Justin Herbert vs. Panthers

Herbert made his NFL debut against the Chiefs last week.