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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

Giants HC Joe Judge sees 'growth' despite losing record

A report surfaced Monday the New York Giants are set to keep Joe Judge as head coach even though they're 4-9 on the season and 10-19 overall under Judge's tenure.

Bills QB Josh Allen day-to-day with foot sprain, could play vs. Panthers

Bills head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that QB Josh Allen has a foot sprain and is considered day-to-day.

Justin Verlander's Astros contract approved by MLB

It was reported last month that two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander had come to terms on an agreement to stay with the Houston Astros on a one-year contract worth $25 million that includes a $25 million player option for a second season.

Report: NFL records 37 positive COVID-19 tests on Monday

The NFL has thus far avoided schedule disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic this season. That trend may be in jeopardy ahead of Christmas.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers to rest hurting toe ahead of Ravens game?

Rodgers has played through a fractured pinkie toe the past four games.

Giants HC Joe Judge to keep job despite 10-19 record?

Logic suggests Judge will now be able to make a decision on whether or not the Giants should pick up the fifth-year option attached to the rookie contract of quarterback Daniel Jones.

Patriots' Bill Belichick: Cardinals' Kliff Kingsbury should win Coach of the Year

Kingsbury told the Cardinals' official website last week he believes Belichick should earn the honor each year.

John Harbaugh 'plans' for Lamar Jackson to play vs. Packers despite ankle injury

Harbaugh provided what he referred to as "good news" regarding his signal-caller on Monday.

Browns don't expect RB Kareem Hunt to play vs. Raiders

Hunt has struggled to remain healthy this fall, missing a total of five games because of a calf problem.

Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians: No decision yet made about Antonio Brown after suspension

Arians said the Bucs will "talk as an organization" about the receiver's future.

Phillip Lindsay becomes third Dolphins RB positive for COVID-19

The team's running back room has been hit hard.

New COVID-19 cases threatening Tottenham's match vs. Leicester City on Thursday?

Matt Law of the Telegraph reports one new first-team Tottenham player tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and also that the club's under-23 squad is dealing with "a large outbreak."

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu positive for COVID-19, out of Mubadala World Tennis Championship

Raducanu will miss the event as the Australian Open approaches.

Manchester United confirm COVID-19 cases, game vs. Brentford in doubt

Manchester United defeated Norwich City 1-0 on Saturday and currently sit fifth in the Premier League table on 27 points but may find themselves temporarily shut down ahead of Christmas.  United confirmed Monday they've closed their training ground for a minimum of 24 hours due to an undisclosed number of COVID-19 cases.

Saints star RB Alvin Kamara returns vs. Jets following four-game absence

Both Kamara and head coach Sean Payton said Friday afternoon that the four-time Pro Bowl selection probably could've played against Dallas on Dec. 2 but that neither party wanted to risk any additional setback. 

Giants QB Mike Glennon cleared to start at Chargers; Jake Fromm will be backup

Glennon has cleared the concussion protocol and will start for the Giants this Sunday at the Chargers. Jake Fromm will serve as Glennon's backup. 

Dolphins RB Myles Gaskin positive for COVID-19, could play vs. Jets in Week 15

With the Dolphins on a Week 14 bye, there's a chance Gaskin doesn't miss any game aciton.

Lions add Jamaal Williams to COVID-19 list with D'Andre Swift out vs. Broncos

The Lions will be without their top two rushers on Sunday.

Chargers' Keenan Allen out vs. Giants; Mike Williams, Chris Harris Jr. on track to play

Brandon Staley confirmed Friday Allen is out through the weekend, but the head coach seemed confident Williams and Harris will be activated by kickoff.

Browns CB Greg Newsome II out vs. Ravens after suffering concussion in practice

Newsome II fell and hit his head on the last play of Friday's practice.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman: Coyotes 'committed' to Arizona

The Coyotes have been going through a tumultuous period off the ice but commissioner Gary Bettman reaffirmed the clubs commitment to Arizona.

Texans QB Davis Mills: 'Being named a starter for an NFL franchise is pretty cool'

Mills spoke with reporters Friday about being given the keys to Houston's offense for more than a test drive ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

QB Sean Clifford returning to Penn State for 2022 college season

Clifford has completed 593-of-973 passes (60.9%) for 7,644 yards with 61 touchdowns, 22 interceptions, 851 rushing yards and 10 scores on the ground during his Penn State career.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (toe) returns to practice ahead of Bears game

Rodgers practiced for the first time in three weeks. 

Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt has surgery, could return before end of season

The Buffalo Sabres fell to 8-14-3 on the season via Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Anaheim Ducks and experienced an all-too-familiar setback during that defeat.