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What happened the last time Novak Djokovic played at the Basel Open…
Packers running back Josh Jacobs leaves the commissioner exempt list Monday, though the league's investigation is ongoing; Novak Djokovic also takes a Basel wildcard.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on Best of BBNPublished
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- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “What happened the last time Novak Djokovic played at the Basel Open in 2011 as he accepts wildcard”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 4:26 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell.
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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorJosh Jacobs, running back for the Packers, is cleared to return to practice and games starting Monday while the league continues its investigation.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOh, that's nice. Does everyone get a turn on the exempt list, or is it a reward?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's not a reward, Chip. It's a waiting room with a helmet.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDoes the waiting room have a gift shop?
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