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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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Coach Dan Campbell says Lions aren't claiming Odell Beckham Jr.

With the top spot on the waiver priority list, the Lions could have Beckham Jr. if they chose to.

Panthers QB Sam Darnold to have MRI on shoulder

Darnold tossed three interceptions in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the New England Patriots, and Rhule confirmed Monday the signal-caller is set to have an MRI to examine a shoulder injury he suffered prior to Carolina's latest defeat. 

Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton has meniscus tear, will have 'extended absence'

The Cavs will be without their leading scorer for quite some time.

Novak Djokovic wants to coach after retiring as player

Djokovic spoke about his post-playing intentions after he defeated Daniil Medvedev to win the Paris Masters on Sunday.

Sean Payton: Saints don't have enough cap space to claim Odell Beckham Jr.

If OBJ goes unclaimed, he is free to sign with any team.

Kyler Murray will start only if he can play at 'high level' from pocket

If Kliff Kingsbury and/or team doctors rule Murray out, veteran journeyman Colt McCoy will get the nod in San Francisco.  

RB Adrian Peterson 'excited' to help Titans with Derrick Henry hurt

Peterson seems more concerned with helping the Titans earn wins than with bolstering his personal stats this fall and early winter. 

Did Browns make it easier for Odell Beckham Jr. to hit free agency?

Cleveland increased the likelihood Beckham clears waivers and will be able to join any team he wants next week.

Jets safety Marcus Maye out for season with torn Achilles tendon

Maye suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the third quarter of Thursday's loss at the Indianapolis Colts and won't play again this season. 

Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev suspended two games for illegal check

Sergachev will forfeit $48,000 of his salary per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. That cash goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. 

Browns GM: It's 'unfortunate' Odell Beckham Jr. didn't work out in Cleveland

Browns GM Berry also expressed regret over how the relationship between OBJ and club ended. 

Matt LaFleur 'most likely' won't listen to controversial Aaron Rodgers interview

Backup signal-caller Jordan Love will get his first real snaps as QB1 in Kansas City. 

Falcons put WR Calvin Ridley on non-football injury list, must miss at least three weeks

Ridley won't be eligible to return until the Nov. 28 game at the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Ohio State QB Jack Miller suspended after OVI arrest

The Ohio State Buckeyes will be without reserve redshirt freshman quarterback Jack Miller, perhaps for the rest of the season.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) out vs. Raiders

The Giants sitting Barkley on Sunday was likely regardless of his test-related absences, as Big Blue is on its bye next week and, truth be told, is already out of the playoff picture.

Star goaltender Carey Price to return to Canadiens Monday

Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme said Price will need time to get back into game shape.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski 'disappointed' he didn't 'get the most out of' Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham leaves the Browns with just 17 catches for 232 yards and no touchdowns this season.

Unvaccinated Packers QB Aaron Rodgers admits he broke NFL COVID-19 protocols throughout season

Per NFL rules, both the Packers and Rodgers could be hit with massive fines for the quarterback's actions throughout the season that include the 37-year-old not wearing a mask during multiple indoor news conferences.

76ers resume fining Ben Simmons for missing games

As the 76ers did when they owed Simmons $8.25 million at the beginning of October, they will place any of his docked salary into an escrow account. 

Chelsea fan sentenced to eight weeks in prison for anti-Semitic tweets aimed at Tottenham supporters

The anti-Semitic tweets aimed at Tottenham Hotspur fans included "photos of Auschwitz and a man doing a Nazi salute," per the story.

Report: WR Odell Beckham Jr. requested trade from Browns last offseason

Whatever the case, Beckham and the Browns have broken up, and each entity will have opportunities to prove the other wrong moving forward. 

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb doesn't practice ahead of Broncos game due to ankle injury

Lamb did not practice Thursday, and his status for the weekend is up in the air. 

Report: Browns not split, believe in Baker Mayfield amid Odell Beckham Jr. drama

The Browns sit at 4-4 heading into a pivotal divisional game Sunday afternoon and, simply put, cannot afford to be consumed by any distractions with their season in danger of collapsing before Thanksgiving Day. 

Former Pro Bowl WR DeSean Jackson clears waivers, becomes free agent

The Los Angeles Rams and veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson both hoped to find a buyer interested in paying a price for the three-time Pro Bowl selection ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, but no such transaction occurred before the Rams decided to release the 34-year-old.