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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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Clemson star WR Justyn Ross out against Wake Forest with foot injury

Dabo Swinney said Ross will likely undergo a procedure Thursday to have a screw placed in the foot.

New Yankees coach Luis Rojas learned of Mets status after season

Rojas reportedly interviewed with the San Diego Padres about their managerial vacancy last month but will instead stay in New York.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers: Mystery toe injury will be 'OK'

The reigning Most Valuable Player offered no specifics about how he suffered the setback while isolating away from the team during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday.

Cowboys' Jerry, Stephen Jones not thrilled with Dak Prescott's rushing TD late in blowout

Understandably, the Cowboys want to keep Prescott as healthy as possible for January and the upcoming postseason tournament. 

Sidney Crosby: Penguins need 'to find some desperation'

Crosby spoke with reporters Tuesday ahead of an evening home game against the 6-6-2 Buffalo Sabres and didn't hold back about what he expects from the squad moving forward. 

Illinois coach Bret Bielema to miss Iowa game after positive COVID-19 test

Assistant George McDonald will handle Illinois head-coaching duties at Iowa.

Rangers forward Sammy Blais out rest of regular season with torn ACL

Blais suffered the injury on Sunday following an unfortunate and controversial collision with Devils defenseman P.K. Subban in the third period of that contest.

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy charged with two additional counts of rape

The 27-year-old was originally arrested in August and charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault regarding alleged incidents said to have occurred between October 2020 and August 2021.

Packers cut 2014 first-round pick Blake Bortles again

The Green Bay Packers originally acquired veteran quarterback and 2014 first-round draft pick Blake Bortles in May when reigning Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers was away from the organization during the offseason.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley returns to practice after recovery from ankle injury

The Giants entered their bye week at 3-6 following a win over the Raiders on Nov. 7, a victory they notched without having star RB Saquon Barkley as he continued his recovery from an ankle injury he initially suffered last month.

Yankees hire ex-Mets manager Luis Rojas as third-base coach

Former Mets manager Luis Rojas is indeed staying in New York, but differently than many expected around the end of September. 

Ravens DE Derek Wolfe likely out for rest of season

The Baltimore Ravens have encountered yet another injury setback as they prepare to play at the Chicago Bears this coming Sunday.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (finger) on track to start vs. Jets

The second-year pro also added a rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Miami's second straight victory that improved the club to 3-7.

Timberwolves fined $250,000 for player activities in September

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been handed an expensive reminder of what can and cannot happen as NBA teams prepare for seasons.  On Monday, the Association

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray to be game-time decision at Seahawks?

It sounds as of the start of the midweek that Kyler Murray will be a game-time decision for the third straight Sunday, this time at the 3-6 Seattle Seahawks.

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