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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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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: 'I'm not playing my best ball' amid 'slump'

The Dallas Cowboys improved to 9-4 on the season via last Sunday's 27-20 win over the Washington Football Team, but Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott largely failed to impress and tossed two interceptions in that contest.

Panthers' Cam Newton on splitting snaps: 'I trust in the coaches' plan'

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said last week that veteran quarterback Cam Newton and former XFL star P.J. Walker would both get snaps in what became last Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and that's what occurred.

Reports: Browns QB Case Keenum, others positive for COVID-19

The Cleveland Browns began Thursday with 17 players, head coach Kevin Stefanski, and a running backs coach on reserve/COVID-19 lists ahead of Saturday's still-scheduled home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Canadiens hosting Flyers without fans due to COVID-19 spikes

Thursday's Flyers-Canadiens game will be held in an empty arena.

Pelicans HC Willie Green: Zion Williamson setbacks 'frustrating,' 'tough'

Williamson received a biologic injection in his right foot to help the healing process, but he won't be re-evaluated for four-to-six weeks.

NFL updates COVID-19 protocols; vaccinated individuals can 'test out' of protocols sooner

Requiring fully vaccinated players and staff members who are asymptomatic to produce a pair of negative COVID-19 tests at least 24 hours apart to return to team activities ahead of 10-day periods wasn't working, and neither was shying away from enhanced coronavirus protocols for all clubs.

Ohio State-Kentucky men's basketball game canceled due to COVID-19

No. 15 Ohio State confirmed Thursday afternoon it won't play against No. 21 Kentucky on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic because of coronavirus setbacks affecting the Buckeyes.

Bulls hope to resume activities, host Lakers Sunday after COVID-19 pause

The Chicago Bulls had two games postponed by the NBA Monday after 10 players, total, had entered the league's health and safety protocols related to COVID-19.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson receives injection in foot, out at least another four to six weeks

Williamson is now seemingly closer to making his post-2020-21 debut in the fall of 2022 than at any point during the current campaign.

Lions Pro Bowl TE T.J. Hockenson has season-ending thumb surgery

Hockenson, a 2019 first-round draft pick selected to his first Pro Bowl squad last year, is on track to fully recover from this setback by the start of the offseason program. 

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson expected to be game-time decision vs. Packers due to ankle injury

Following two consecutive defeats, the 8-5 Ravens hold only one-game leads in the division standings over the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals heading into the weekend. 

Report: Premier League clubs want shutdown through early January

Clubs are pushing for a pause amid rising coronavirus cases throughout the league. 

UCLA coach Mick Cronin out vs. Alabama State due to COVID-19 protocols

UCLA confirmed via a statement that head coach Mick Cronin isn't working Wednesday's game in-person due to COVID-19 protocols.

Red Wings-Hurricanes on as scheduled despite COVID-19 concerns

Despite the Hurricanes' COVID issues, Carolina's game versus Detroit is still on. 

Saints HC Sean Payton 'under the weather,' negative for COVID-19

Sean Payton appears to be dealing with a non-COVID illness.

Roger Goodell: No discussion about postponing Browns-Raiders game despite COVID-19 issues

The 7-6 Cleveland Browns began the week with tight end David Njoku, punter Jamie Gillan and linebacker Anthony Walker on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Since

Maple Leafs, Senators, Raptors have arena capacities reduced amid COVID-19 spread

The NHL's Maple Leafs and Senators, along with the NBA's Raptors, have had arena capacities reduced to 50% for home games starting this Saturday.

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence on drama: 'You can't always be in the headlines' to win

Things have not gone as planned for the Jacksonville Jaguars and rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence under first-year head coach Urban Meyer this season.

Bills QB Josh Allen: Foot sprain 'quite a bit better'

Allen spoke with the media and hinted he's planning as if he'll be able to play this weekend.

Report: NHL reverts to enhanced COVID-19 protocols through at least Jan. 7

The NHL is turning the clock back to a time before the existence of COVID-19 vaccines to deal with coronavirus outbreaks impacting the league and other

Jaguars' Marvin Jones Jr. on exchange with Urban Meyer: 'We handled it like grown men'

The Jaguars' leading receiver spoke with reporters about his argument with head coach Urban Meyer on Wednesday. 

Flames have fourth game postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak

Calgary confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Saturday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets has been postponed.

Giants considering shutting QB Daniel Jones down due to neck injury?

Ongoing rumors claiming the strained neck that sidelined New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones over the past two games could keep him out through the rest of the season had, thus far, been denied by head coach Joe Judge.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh: QB Lamar Jackson 'day-to-day' with sprained ankle

The 8-5 Ravens lead the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, both 7-6, in the AFC North standings by one game.