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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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Lane Kiffin: Players facing postponed seasons should be able to transfer immediately

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin believes players from the Big Ten, Pac-12, and other idle conferences and universities should receive transfer waivers and become immediately eligible to play if they wish. 

Tuukka Rask reportedly opted out due to medical emergency involving daughter

Some clarity has been given on Tuukka Rask's seemingly out-of-nowhere decision to opt out of the remainder of the NHL start.

Report: Chiefs' Bashaud Breeland facing four-game suspension

Breeland would miss outings versus the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots. 

Notre Dame pauses football practice due to on-campus COVID-19 outbreak

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have postponed football practice for at least Wednesday and possibly Thursday after an on-campus coronavirus outbreak caused the school to suspend in-person instruction on Tuesday.

Report: NFL open to bubble format for playoffs

Theoretically, the NFL could utilize separate hubs for the AFC and NFC playoffs leading up to Super Bowl LV, which is still scheduled to be held in Tampa, Fla., despite concerns related to COVID-19. 

Astros' Yordan Alvarez 'maybe' lost for year because of bad knee?

Just a day after confirming Yordan Alvarez was placed on the IL, Dusty Baker offered a grim update on the 2019 AL Rookie of the Year.

USC DT Jay Tufele opts out to prepare for 2021 NFL Draft

Tufele tallied 42 total tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2019, and he was named All-Pac-12 first team, AP All-Pac-12 second team and Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team.

Wake Forest WR Sage Surratt opts out of college football season

Wake Forest wide receiver Sage Surratt tweeted on Wednesday that he's opting out to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Will Patriots use Cam Newton in QB platoon?

Bill Belichick admitted that he could split in-game reps between the newly-signed Cam Newton, 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham, and journeyman Brian Hoyer.

Could Brooks Koepka miss U.S. Open with knee problem?

Koepka won't have long to get right and healthy. The U.S. Open held at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., begins Sept. 17.

Dana White reiterates Francis Ngannou will fight Stipe Miocic before Jon Jones

Francis Ngannou will have the next shot at Stipe Miocic for the world heavyweight crown, says Dana White.

Cubs' Kris Bryant out until at least Friday with wrist injury

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant may have returned to the lineup prematurely.

Michigan's Jalen Mayfield declares for 2021 NFL Draft

On Tuesday, the redshirt Michigan sophomore took to Twitter to announce he intends to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

Lazio director says he's lost respect for David Silva after move to Real Sociedad

Lazio sporting director Igli Tare had some strong words for David Silva after the former Man City star announced his contract with Real Sociedad.

Goldberg says he's signed with WWE through 2023 with two matches per year

It appears WWE living legend Bill Goldberg still has at least a handful of in-ring appearances left in the tank.

Mets place rookie LHP David Peterson on injured list with shoulder soreness

Meanwhile, manager Luis Rojas could remove southpaw Steven Matz from the rotation later this week.

Report: Cowboys release DT Gerald McCoy after injury

The Dallas Cowboys have released defensive tackle Gerald McCoy via an injury waiver a day after the Pro Bowler suffered a devastating, season-ending quad injury.

Indians without Terry Francona for at least another three games

The Cleveland Indians will be without manager Terry Francona for the second time this season. Per Mandy Bell of MLB.com, the Indians confirmed on Tuesday that the two-time American League Manager of the Year didn't travel with the club for a three-game series at the Pittsburgh Pirates because he has a "scheduled procedure" this week.

Astros' Yordan Alvarez on injured list with knee discomfort

Yordan Alvarez continues to suffer through a brutal sophomore season following an American League Rookie of the Year campaign.

Barcelona say Lionel Messi will stay amid exit rumors

Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu will pair to-be manager Ronald Koeman with superstar Lionel Messi if everything goes according to plan.

Rangers' Gibaut, Woodward suspended for Tatis grand slam fallout

MLB has come down on the Rangers amid the fallout from Monday's game, where Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam while the Padres were up big over Texas.

Kentucky coach John Calipari in favor of basketball nonconference bubble

Different than some other proposals floated out there this summer, Calipari suggested that Kentucky, Michigan State, Duke and Kansas form a temporary bubble for the annual Champions Classic event. 

Browns' Nick Chubb enters concussion protocol

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb entered the concussion protocol on Tuesday following an unfortunate collision with a teammate during a Monday practice. 

Miami's Avantae Williams, nation's No. 1 safety recruit, to miss freshman season with medical issues

Diaz didn't specify the medical issues that will keep Williams off the field this fall.

Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko out for rest of first round with injured shoulder

Blues general manager Doug Armstrong told reporters that the club won't have an update on Tarasenko's status until next Monday.