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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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Giants optimistic QB Daniel Jones can play vs. Cowboys in Week 15?

Joe Judge and company remain optimistic Daniel Jones can be back in the lineup as soon as next week ahead of a home matchup versus the Cowboys on Dec. 19. 

Report: Packers WR Randall Cobb might miss rest of regular season after core muscle surgery

Green Bay hopes Cobb will be available for the playoffs next month, which indicates the 31-year-old likely won't play again before the postseason. 

Daughter says Pele will be home before Christmas after colon tumor treatment

News broke in September that world football living legend Pele spent time in an intensive care unit following successful surgery to treat a colon tumor.

Report: Vikings Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook playing vs. Steelers, will see 'regular workload'

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook is back ahead of schedule.

Titans claim former Texans LB Zach Cunningham off waivers

Zach Cunningham was surprisingly waived by the Houston Texans on Wednesday.

Panthers QB Cam Newton accepts some blame for Joe Brady's firing

Rhule surprised some when he dismissed offensive coordinator Joe Brady, and Newton admitted he accepts some responsibility for that decision. 

Russell Wilson focused on Seahawks, not offseason trade speculation

A report recently surfaced that Wilson would be willing to accept an offseason trade to the New York Giants, Denver Broncos or New Orleans Saints

Giants HC Joe Judge: Report QB Daniel Jones first hurt neck vs. Buccaneers 'completely inaccurate'

It's been rumored since last Friday Jones is unofficially done for the remainder of the season.

Chargers could have Mike Williams, Chris Harris Jr. vs. Giants?

Williams and Harris Jr. were deemed unvaccinated high-risk close contacts of receiver Keenan Allen, who reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.

Canucks hire Jim Rutherford as president, will lead GM search

Rutherford also assumes the role as interim GM until Vancouver hires a new person for the role.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon expects to play vs. Lions despite hip injury

Denver Broncos star running back Melvin Gordon missed out on last Sunday's 22-9 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hip issue that sidelined him coming off a win over the Los Angeles Chargers the previous weekend.

Blues fourth-string goaltender Charlie Lindgren could start next three games

Lindgren hasn't made an NHL start since March 2020 and before the league temporarily shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham-Brighton & Hove Albion postponed amid Spurs' COVID-19 outbreak

The worrisome COVID-19 outbreak at Tottenham Hotspur has once again disrupted their schedule. Logic suggests this is only the beginning.

Did Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy guarantee win over WFT?

History shows opponents have used such suggested guarantees as bulletin-board material heading into matchups. McCarthy had an answer for this type of response. 

Report: Giants QB Daniel Jones has 'structural damage' in injured neck

Big Blue currently has 2020 fifth-round draft pick Jake Fromm serving as QB1 during practices with backup Mike Glennon working his way through the NFL's concussion protocol.

Saints' Taysom Hill preparing to start at QB despite finger injury

Some have wondered if the Saints could go back to Trevor Siemian as QB1 for this Sunday's game at the Jets, but Hill said he's planning as if he'll get the nod. 

Patriots' Bill Belichick betting favorite to win coach of year

The Patriots' winning streak has vaulted Belichick to the top of the list of Coach of the Year candidates.

Chargers' Mike Williams, Chris Harris Jr. on COVID-19 list as close contacts

The 7-5 Los Angeles Chargers may be without their leading two wide receivers for Sunday's home game against the 4-8 New York Giants. 

Penguins forward Jake Guentzel week-to-week with upper-body injury

Guentzel has been enjoying a fantastic season.

Barcelona lose 3-0 to Bayern Munich, crash out of Champions League

Barcelona's nightmare 2021 included one final humiliation.  Barcelona fell to Bayern Munich 3-0 on Wednesday and have crashed out of the UEFA Champions League due to Benfica beating Dynamo Kiev to finish second in the group.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley dealing with new ankle injury?

The New York Giants have delivered more worrisome news regarding injuries ahead of this Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Chargers.

Tottenham-Stade Rennais called off; Spurs paused amid COVID-19 outbreak

Tottenham's pause comes as the Lilywhites sit fifth in the Premier League.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers doesn't regret telling Bears fans 'I still own you'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had some fun at the expense of jeering Chicago Bears fans during the 24-14 win back on Oct. 17.

Hurricanes' Ian Cole fined $5,000 for kneeing Jets' Mark Scheifele

Cole avoided what some would've deemed a justifiable suspension for his actions in Tuesday's 4-2 win at the Winnipeg Jets.