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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

Adrian Peterson's father upset Vikings didn't reach out to son

Peterson's return to Minnesota could've made for a nice homecoming story this holiday season, but it would've made little sense as it pertains to on-the-field production and need. 

MLB players troll league with silhouettes amid lockout

The league website scrubbed player photos for current athletes and replaced them with generic and faceless silhouettes.

Giants QB Daniel Jones a game-time decision vs. Dolphins?

Jones seemed hopeful he'd be in the lineup against Miami as of Wednesday, and senior offensive assistant and play-caller Freddie Kitchens suggested on Thursday the third-year pro is on track to play.

Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington out at least 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19

St. Louis now doesn't know when Binnington will next take the ice. 

Christian Eriksen training at Danish club amid cardiac rehab

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has been prohibited from returning to Inter Milan because he was fitted with a defibrillator after he suffered cardiac arrest during the UEFA European Championship in June. 

UFC president Dana White, family positive for COVID-19

UFC president Dana White may not be able to attend this Saturday's "Fight Night" event in Las Vegas.

Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) limited in practice, expected to play vs. Jaguars

McVay said he believes OBJ should be good to go by Sunday's home game against the 2-9 Jaguars. 

Seahawks sign RB Adrian Peterson to practice squad

For the second time this season, veteran running back and future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson is back.

Reports: Suns All-Star Devin Booker out 'a few games' with hamstring injury

Booker leads the Suns with 23.2 points per game and is also contributing 4.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. 

Report: Saints to start Taysom Hill at QB vs. Cowboys

The change at quarterback was first expected when it was learned Monday Hill was getting first-team practice reps ahead of the Dallas game.

Report: Patriots S Kyle Dugger tests positive for COVID-19

Dugger was one of four NFL players who produced new positive COVID-19 test.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry could miss late-December game if wife is in labor

Henry's wife Parker is due to give birth to the couple's first child in late December.

Report: Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown out at least two more weeks

Brown continues to deal with an ankle injury suffered in Week 6. 

Bulls guard Coby White tests positive for COVID-19

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White missed the start of the 2021-22 NBA regular season after having offseason shoulder surgery surgery and is now unavailable for a different reason. 

Bears' Justin Fields practices, but Andy Dalton takes first-team reps

Chicago sits at 4-7, so Nagy understandably has little reason to risk the long-term health of who is hoped to be a future franchise quarterback at this stage of the season.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts 'ready to go' for Jets game despite ankle injury

Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered an ankle sprain in this past Sunday's disappointing 13-7 loss at the New York Giants that dropped the Eagles to 5-7 on the season. 

Islanders cleared to return from COVID-19 pause, host Sharks Thursday

The NHL postponed two of New York's games and paused the club's season through the end of November due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad.

Cowboys activate star WR Amari Cooper off reserve/COVID-19 list

Cooper heads into Thursday night second on the Cowboys with 583 receiving yards and five touchdown catches. He's third with 44 receptions on 65 targets.

Joe Judge doesn't rule out Daniel Jones for Dolphins game despite strained neck

Judge said that his QB1 is set to practice through Friday.

Browns GM Andrew Berry: QB Baker Mayfield 'healthy enough to win games'

It's public knowledge Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Baker Mayfield has been dealing with a significant injury to his non-throwing shoulder he suffered in Week 2 back on Sept. 19.

Lakers' LeBron James in health and safety protocols, could be out at least 10 days

The Los Angeles Lakers sit at 11-11 overall on the NBA season heading into Tuesday's game at the Sacramento Kings but generated headlines before that matchup

Report: Giants QB Mike Glennon to start at Dolphins; Daniel Jones has strained neck

It appears the New York Giants will lose out on some valuable time to further evaluate third-year quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of what's become another lost season.

Report: NBA recommending COVID-19 boosters, vaccines after study

It was reported earlier this month that the NBA and National Basketball Players Association were recommending players and all other personnel get COVID-19 booster shots by Dec.

Packers place star LB De'Vondre Campbell on COVID-19 list

Green Bay confirmed some bad news Tuesday by announcing that star linebacker De'Vondre Campbell has been placed on the reserve COVID-19 list.