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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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Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) activated ahead of Saints game

Dallas elevated star defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's prime-time clash with the Saints. 

Buccaneers' Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards suspended three games for misrepresenting COVID-19 vaccination status

Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards and John Franklin III have been suspended three games without pay for misrepresenting their vaccination statuses. 

Raiders WR DeSean Jackson likely to play vs. Washington despite 'minor' calf issue?

Jackson was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday because of a calf injury and wasn't spotted during the portion of Thursday's session open to media members.

Bucks' Brook Lopez out indefinitely after back surgery

Lopez tallied eight points, five rebounds, three blocks and a steal in his one and only appearance, to date, this season. He averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 2020-21. 

Mike Houston signs extension through 2026 with East Carolina

Houston joined East Carolina in December 2018 and holds an overall record of 14-19 during his tenure.

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.