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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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49ers likely to start Nick Mullens at QB vs. Giants

Mullens hasn't started under center since a Dec. 30, 2018 showdown with the Los Angeles Rams.

North Texas-Houston game postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests

North Texas returned four positive COVID-19 results in its latest round of testing.

Wrestling legend Joe Laurinaitis, known as Road Warrior Animal, dies at 60

Laurinaitis and Mike Hegstrand, better known as Road Warrior Hawk, formed the tag team that went by The Road Warriors in several promotions and the Legion of Doom in WWE.

South Florida Bulls pause football activities due to possible coronavirus spread

No. 7 Notre Dame trounced South Florida 52-0 on Saturday, but the Fighting Irish were in headlines on Tuesday after the university confirmed multiple positive virus tests among players.

Report: American investment group may purchase Premier League club Burnley?

Burnley punched above their weight during the 2019-20 season drastically altered by the coronavirus pandemic and finished 10th in the Premier League table.

Notre Dame-Wake Forest game moved to Dec. 12 after COVID-19 postponement

Along with Notre Dame-Wake Forest, the ACC previously shifted a Virginia-Virginia Tech game from last Saturday to Dec. 12.

St. Louis Cardinals shut Dakota Hudson down for season

In corresponding roster moves, the Cardinals activated rookie relief pitcher Kodi Whitley and optioned fellow right-handed reliever Junior Fernandez to their alternate training site. 

Angels' Andrelton Simmons opts out with five games remaining

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has begun his offseason early. With Los Angeles on the brink of elimination from playoff contention, the

Report: Seahawks' Phillip Dorsett out until at least Week 7 with sore foot

Phillip Dorsett has been placed on injured reserve because of the sore foot that caused him to miss the first two weeks of the season.

Chicago Bulls hire Billy Donovan as next head coach

Donovan compiled a career regular-season record of 243-157 with Oklahoma City before the two sides mutually parted ways earlier this month.

NFL fines Sean Payton, Jon Gruden and respective teams for not wearing masks

It's believed the NFL could embrace a bubble format for at least a portion of the playoffs. 

USGA CEO Mike Davis to step down by end of 2021

Davis told his wife back in 2011 that he would only remain with the USGA for a decade before he shifted to a career focused on designing and building courses.

Bianca Andreescu won't play in French Open or rest of 2020 season

Despite her absence, Andreescu remains ranked No. 7 in the world. 

Colts place WR Parris Campbell, S Malik Hooker on injured reserve

Campbell is dealing with a MCL/PCL injury, while Hooker is out for the year with a torn Achilles.

Cincinnati Bearcats WR Alec Pierce out 'a few weeks' with knee injury

The knee injury that sidelined Cincinnati Bearcats junior wide receiver Alec Pierce for last Saturday's season-opening win over Austin Peay will keep him

Five Missouri players cleared for Alabama game after inconclusive COVID tests

Five Mizzou football players previously sidelined because of inconclusive COVID-19 tests have since returned negative tests and can play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's season opener for both programs. 

West Ham's David Moyes, two others test positive for COVID-19

All three are asymptomatic and have followed health and safety protocols, per West Ham. Assistant manager Alan Irvine guided the squad into Tuesday's knockout contest. 

Notre Dame-Wake Forest game postponed following positive COVID-19 tests

Notre Dame and Wake Forest are already working on rescheduling the fixture.

Major League Soccer sets 'Decision Day' for Nov. 8

The 2020 Major League Soccer regular season that was halted in March after two matchdays because of the coronavirus pandemic and then restarted in July via the MLS is Back tournament will conclude in November.

Game 1 of Storm-Lynx semifinal scheduled for Tuesday after COVID-19 postponement

Game 1 was originally scheduled for Sunday, but the WNBA postponed the fixture after multiple Seattle players returned inconclusive coronavirus test results. 

Atlanta Falcons to allow fans for Oct. 11 game vs. Carolina Panthers

Additionally, 500 "friends, family and associates" will be welcomed to this Sunday's game between the Falcons and Chicago Bears played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This is to serve as a test of health and safety protocols.

Notre Dame cancels practice after four players test positive for COVID-19

This isn't a first for Notre Dame, as the team paused football activities in mid-August after the discovery of positive coronavirus cases. 

NFL reports zero positive coronavirus tests among players, five positives among personnel

Via a Tuesday joint statement from the NFL and NFL Players Association, the bodies confirmed that 14,074 coronavirus tests administered to players from Sept. 13-19 returned zero positive results. 

Florida's Ethan White to miss season opener after knee surgery

Sophomore offensive lineman Ethan White will miss Saturday's season opener against Ole Miss after he underwent knee surgery.