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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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Stanford offensive tackle Walker Little declares for 2021 NFL Draft

The tackle earned All-Pac-12 First Team honors for 2018 and was expected to be a candidate for the 2020 Outland Trophy, awarded to the nation's most outstanding interior lineman.

Report: Penguins could trade Matt Murray to Oilers

The Pens want a first-round draft pick for the 26-year-old who was relegated behind Tristan Jarry during Pittsburgh's brief stay in the 2019-2020 postseason.

Predators hire Dan Hinote as assistant coach

Hinote, who won a Stanley Cup as a player with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001, spent the previous two campaigns as an associate coach for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program.

NCAA men's, women's hockey seasons delayed due to coronavirus pandemic

Yet another sport has been delayed due to COVID-19.

White Sox place former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel on injured list with back spasms

The 32-year-old exited Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals with lower back stiffness after five innings of work.

Premier League to replace 'Black Lives Matter' with 'No Room for Racism' on kits

Premier League clubs replaced player names on shirts with "Black Lives Matter" for opening fixtures of the domestic restart in June.

Napoli confirm president Aurelio De Laurentiis has tested positive for coronavirus

De Laurentiis was involved in a Serie A assembly alongside other Italian club officials on Wednesday before the positive test was confirmed.

Oregon's Thomas Graham Jr. declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Per the official Oregon website, Graham was set to begin the 2020 campaign as the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision active leader in passes defended (40) and pass breakups (32).

Penn State pauses some team activities due to coronavirus outbreak

Penn State has temporarily paused team activities for "several" athletics programs due to the discovery of positive coronavirus cases.

Report: Wildfires not yet affecting 49ers-Cardinals game

The wildfires currently ravaging California will apparently not have an effect on the 49ers-Cardinals Week 1 matchup at Levi's Stadium.

Vikings place Pro Bowl pass-rusher Danielle Hunter injured reserve

The Minnesota Vikings confirmed on Wednesday that the club has placed two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter on injured reserve.

Doris Burke to make history with NBA Finals radio calls

ESPN's Doris Burke will make history during the NBA Finals held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex bubble site.

Report: Mets' Robert Gsellman done for season due to fractured rib

Gsellman took the bump during Tuesday's blowout loss for a stint as a long reliever. He tossed 76 pitches before he abruptly left the game in the eighth inning with what was first described as a left oblique injury.

Jose Ramirez back in Indians lineup despite lingering thumb issue

Ramirez leads the Indians in home runs (9), RBI (26), runs scored (31) and stolen bases (9). 

Report: Pacers to interview Becky Hammon for coaching vacancy

It is only a matter of time before an NBA organization makes current Spurs assistant Becky Hammon the first woman to serve as a head coach in the Association.

Brooks Koepka withdraws from U.S. Open after dealing with injury setbacks

After Kopeka missed the cut at the Wyndham Championship in mid-August, he withdrew from the following weekend's Northern Trust at TPC-Boston.

Oregon CB Deommodore Lenoir declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Lenoir tallied five interceptions across the last three seasons.

Serena Williams rallies to earn berth in U.S. Open semifinals

Williams, who turns 39 years old later this month, appeared in danger of remaining stuck on 23 Grand Slams after she fell to Pironkova in the opening set.

Could Buccaneers WR Mike Evans miss season opener vs. Saints?

Either Scotty Miller and Justin Watson would be tasked with lightening Chris Godwin's load versus the New Orleans Saints if Evans can't go on Sunday.

Nationals' Howie Kendrick heads to injured list with strained hamstring

Across 25 games this season, Kendrick is batting .275 with two home runs and 14 RBI.

LSU reduces stadium capacity to 25% due to pandemic

LSU is requiring that all customers wear face coverings, such as masks, except when they are actively eating or drinking. Social distancing protocols will be strongly enforced, including for restroom and concession lines.

Braves activate 2B Ozzie Albies after monthlong absence

Atlanta will hope that setback was the reason for his early-season woes at the plate. Across 11 games this summer, Albies hit .159 with one home run, six RBI and 13 strikeouts.

Report: Real Madrid will pay half of Gareth Bale's wages to assist exit from club

Bale publicly fell out of favor with coach Zinedine Zidane, who left the Welsh wonder out of his team for a Champions League clash with Manchester City in August.

Randy Gregory gets one-year extension, signing bonus with Cowboys

Four days after Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory learned he'd been conditionally reinstated by the NFL, the Cowboys have reportedly provided him with some cash and job security.