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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

Broncos not benching Teddy Bridgewater despite 'business decision' against Eagles

Perhaps Teddy Bridgewater will at least pretend to slow the ball-carrier down if he's on the field for another turnover this season. 

Avalanche forward J.T. Compher out one month with upper-body injury

Logan O’Connor will likely replace Compher on the top line. 

Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson out 'multiple weeks' with ankle sprain?

He has tallied a team-high 303 rushing yards, and he also leads the Falcons with five touchdown receptions. In total, he's recorded 39 catches for 473 yards. 

Report: Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick positive for COVID-19

Fitzpatrick joins quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as members of the team who have tested positive. 

Texas RB Bijan Robinson out for season with dislocated elbow

Robinson leads the Longhorns with 1,127 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground.

Cam Newton to start for Panthers against Washington?

Newton will get the majority of first-team practice reps during the week. This will put the 32-year-old on track to start for Sunday's matchup against the 3-6 Washington Football Team ahead of former XFL star P.J. Walker.

Washington Pro Bowl DE Chase Young out for rest of season with leg injury

Young suffered the setback in the second quarter of Sunday's win as he attempted to sack Tom Brady.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield day-to-day with knee injury

Mayfield has no ligament damage, which suggests the 26-year-old should not miss any time.

Roger Federer unlikely to play at Australian Open?

It was learned over the summer that tennis living legend Roger Federer required a third surgery on his knee, would miss the U.S. Open and would ultimately

Details on Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract with Rams

Many have suggested Beckham will struggle for targets, as he did with Cleveland, as part of a passing attack that features Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, Van Jefferson and Tyler Higbee. Rams general manager Les Snead isn't worried. 

Cardinals GM on if QB Kyler Murray will play vs. Panthers: 'It's really in his hands'

Kyler Murray is hopeful he'll play in this Sunday's home game against the  Panthers.

Browns' Myles Garrett ready to protect himself from Patriots' Mac Jones

Jones made headlines when he twisted the ankle of defensive end Brian Burns during an alleged attempt to make a tackle. Garrett now knows to be prepared for such actions. 

Canucks' Tucker Poolman banned two games for high-sticking Avalanche's Kiefer Sherwood

Some may feel that Poolman got away with merely a slap on the wrist after he was assessed a match penalty. 

Bills TE Dawson Knox (hand) to return at Jets

Knox still leads the Bills with five touchdown receptions even though he was sidelined the past two weeks. He's also contributed 21 catches for 286 yards. 

Saints rule All-Pro RB Alvin Kamara (knee) out vs. Titans

The Saints have had a tough year when it comes to injuries.

NBA urging players, other personnel to get COVID-19 booster shots ASAP

Individuals who elect against receiving one of the safe and available boosters by Dec. 1 could be subject to game-day testing depending on when they were originally vaccinated and also the type of vaccine they initially received.  

Packers expect Aaron Rodgers to clear COVID-19 protocols for Seahawks game

Team doctors will have to clear Rodgers before he's eligible to take the field for Sunday's home game against the 3-5 Seattle Seahawks.

Former Raiders HC Jon Gruden sues NFL, Roger Goodell over loss of job

This lawsuit could ultimately reveal exactly who leaked the emails and also the reasoning for doing so.

QB Cam Newton returned to Panthers 'to win football games'

There's a chance Netwon could face the Cardinals in some capacity on Sunday.

NC State forward Manny Bates out for season with dislocated shoulder

Bates missed the 2018-19 college basketball season after undergoing shoulder surgery the previous summer, and he went down in the first minute of Tuesday's campaign-opening 88-70 win over the Bucknell Bison with a new shoulder issue.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, WR DeAndre Hopkins game-time decisions vs. Panthers

The Arizona Cardinals improved to 8-1 via last Sunday's win at the San Francisco 49ers and did so without star quarterback Kyler Murray (left ankle) and All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) in the lineup. 

Broncos 'strongly encourage' fans to wear masks in all indoor areas of stadium

The Broncos added they will shift policies down the road if deemed necessary by local health officials, the local government and/or the NFL.

Panthers officially place Sam Darnold on IR with shoulder injury

Darnold definitely will miss contests against the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Football Team and Miami Dolphins before Carolina's bye.

Panthers OC Joe Brady teases QB Cam Newton could play at Cardinals

Newton is a veteran who has seen everything an NFL defense can throw his way and also possesses size and athleticism that could make him a useful asset in short-yardage and certain red-zone situations.