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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

Chargers' Mike Williams, Chris Harris Jr. on COVID-19 list as close contacts

The 7-5 Los Angeles Chargers may be without their leading two wide receivers for Sunday's home game against the 4-8 New York Giants. 

Penguins forward Jake Guentzel week-to-week with upper-body injury

Guentzel has been enjoying a fantastic season.

Barcelona lose 3-0 to Bayern Munich, crash out of Champions League

Barcelona's nightmare 2021 included one final humiliation.  Barcelona fell to Bayern Munich 3-0 on Wednesday and have crashed out of the UEFA Champions League due to Benfica beating Dynamo Kiev to finish second in the group.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley dealing with new ankle injury?

The New York Giants have delivered more worrisome news regarding injuries ahead of this Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Chargers.

Tottenham-Stade Rennais called off; Spurs paused amid COVID-19 outbreak

Tottenham's pause comes as the Lilywhites sit fifth in the Premier League.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers doesn't regret telling Bears fans 'I still own you'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had some fun at the expense of jeering Chicago Bears fans during the 24-14 win back on Oct. 17.

Hurricanes' Ian Cole fined $5,000 for kneeing Jets' Mark Scheifele

Cole avoided what some would've deemed a justifiable suspension for his actions in Tuesday's 4-2 win at the Winnipeg Jets.

Giants QB Jake Fromm on possibly starting: 'It’s like preparing for a final test and you didn’t show up for any of the classes'

Realistically, Fromm probably needs at least another week with the playbook before he should see any snaps against a live defense.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield: 'We still have everything in front of us'

Mayfield spoke with reporters Wednesday and, per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk, commented that he's "confident where I’m at, where we’re at, and where we’re headed" going into what most would consider to be a must-win clash.

Report: Giants QB Daniel Jones 'likely' out vs. Chargers with neck injury; Mike Glennon could clear concussion protocol

Giants head coach Joe Judge said Jones hasn't yet been ruled out for the rest of the season and also that he's "optimistic" signal-caller Mike Glennon will be available by Sunday afternoon.

Aaron Rodgers not practicing, Kurt Benkert taking reps at QB for Packers

Green Bay backup signal-caller Jordan Love is on the reserve/COVID-19 list after he reportedly tested positive for the virus Monday, leaving third-string option Kurt Benkert as the team's only active player at the position on Wednesday.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy to return from COVID-19 absence Thursday

Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn served as interim head coach for last Thursday's victory at New Orleans. McCarthy, meanwhile, has been staying at a hotel since Nov. 26 and will remain there a little longer.

Bulls guard Matt Thomas enters health and safety protocols, out Wednesday vs. Cavaliers

Thomas is on track to miss multiple games. Assuming Thomas has to isolate for a minimum of 10 days, he will be sidelined for at least four total contests.

Eight Tottenham players, five staff members test positive for COVID-19

Tottenham remain scheduled to face Stade Rennais in a critical Europa Conference League match Thursday night despite the club's coronavirus crisis.

Saints waive WR Kenny Stills after drop in Cowboys loss

Stills appeared in 10 contests during his second stint with the organization this fall and recorded only five catches for 64 yards and one touchdown across those outings.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson weighs around 330 pounds?

Considering the 21-year-old is listed at 6-foot-6 and 284 pounds on his official NBA profile page, this is alarming for multiple reasons. 

Michigan's Josh Gattis wins Broyles Award as top assistant coach

Gattis beat out Baylor offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning, Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and Wake Forest offensive coordinator Warren Ruggiero for the Broyles Award. 

Buccaneers' Tom Brady likely to become NFL all-time leader in completions vs. Bills

Brady will enter this coming Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills just 18 regular-season completions away from breaking the all-time record for that category.

Titans activate star safety Kevin Byard from reserve/COVID-19 list

It appears Byard is on track to take the field this weekend. 

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) limited; WR Adam Thielen (ankle) doesn't practice

Dalvin Cook was a limited participant for Tuesday's practice session due a shoulder injury, and wide receiver Adam Thielen did not practice because of a high-ankle sprain.

Pitt offensive coordinator Mark Whipple resigns

It's unknown who will call offensive plays for Pitt in the Peach Bowl.

Patriots QB Mac Jones on not speaking with Peyton Manning: 'We were just focused on the game'

Belichick and company have left no doubt that Jones will be doing the bare minimum as it pertains to press obligations up until he takes the final snap of his rookie campaign. 

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers: 'I'm not going to miss any games' because of toe injury

The reigning NFL Most Valuable Player admitted he could go under the knife at some point before the playoffs if the injury worsens.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger: Shoulder hurts more than elbow ahead of Vikings game

Roethlisberger also seemed to hit out at a schedule format that forces teams to play a game on a Sunday and then do so again the subsequent Thursday night.

MLS commissioner Don Garber: 'No practicality' to biennial World Cup

Critics note hosting a World Cup every two years could negatively impact domestic competitions by over-saturating markets with international football and also by stripping players of offseason time.