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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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Report: Packers QB Jordan Love positive for COVID-19

The Packers placed backup quarterback Jordan Love on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. Love is fully vaccinated, so this development indicates he tested positive for the coronavirus. 

COVID-19 outbreak hits Tottenham Hotspur?

Tottenham Hotspur sit fifth in the Premier League table and are just two points off the crucial Champions League places with a game in hand following Sunday's 3-0 win over Norwich City.

Giants QB Daniel Jones (neck) likely out vs. Chargers; Jake Fromm could start?

The Giants now sit at 4-8 but still need to evaluate Jones before determining what to do about the fifth-year option attached to his rookie contract.

Washington TE Logan Thomas avoids torn ACL, could still miss rest of season

Thomas was hurt Sunday when defensive end Yannick Ngakoue hit him low as he attempted to block for a run up the middle. 

Matt Rhule: Firing OC Joe Brady 'in the best interest of us moving forward'

Carolina is 29th in total offense (3,704 yards) and 24th in points scored (19.7) in the NFL. 

Browns could play RBs Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt together vs. Ravens

Making life easier for Mayfield this month is a must if the Browns are to right the figurative ship beginning with Sunday's pivotal showdown on the shoreline of Lake Erie. 

Packers HC Matt LaFleur: QB Aaron Rodgers not planning on having toe surgery

Rodgers said during last Tuesday's appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he was "hoping to avoid surgery" and that rest ideally would help him recover to the point that he wouldn't have to go under the knife to fix the issue.

United States staging diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Last month, President Joe Biden told reporters he was "considering" a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing from Feb. 4-20 as

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski believes Baker Mayfield will find best form coming off bye

Mayfield continues to receive organizational support. 

Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians dealing with inflamed Achilles tendon

Arians suffered the injury while running as part of his exercise routine.

Texans QB Tyrod Taylor week-to-week with wrist injury, Davis Mills to start

Mills started earlier this season when Taylor was sidelined and is on track to do so again for at least this coming Sunday's matchup versus the 4-8 Seattle Seahawks. 

Mohamed Salah: 'I want to stay in Liverpool'

Amid reported interest from Barcelona, Salah confirmed his desire to remain with Liverpool.

Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns out at Nets with back injury

X-rays showed that Towns suffered no alarming back injury, but the 26-year-old has been ruled out for Friday's matchup at the 15-6 Brooklyn Nets

Wesley Matthews returning to Milwaukee Bucks

In a corresponding roster move, the Bucks are waiving Georgios Kalaitzakis. The second-round draft pick appeared in nine games this fall and averaged 1.8 points and 5.3 minutes. 

Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf week-to-week with lower-body injury

Going by just a seven-day timeline, Getzlaf is on track to miss at least three more games.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy hopes to return from COVID-19 absence 'sooner than later'

Dallas sits atop the NFC East standings and holds three-game leads in the win column over both Washington and the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Oregon offers Mario Cristobal extension amid Miami links?

Cristobal is in his fourth full season in charge at Oregon and holds a 35–12 record during his tenure with the university.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon (hip) doubtful at Chiefs; Javonte Williams likely to be RB1

Williams is second on the Broncos this fall with 568 rushing yards and 117 carries, and he's second among Denver running backs with two touchdowns on the ground. 

Bruce Arians wants NFL to examine more COVID-19 vaccination statuses?

In reality, Arians has three specific people to blame for Thursday's developments.

Report: Saints QB Taysom Hill to avoid surgery, play through finger injury

Now the question is whether Hill remain under center or go back to a do-it-all weapon.

Bears QB Andy Dalton to start vs. Cardinals; Justin Fields likely out

Dalton started in Fields' place for the Thanksgiving Day game at the Detroit Lions and completed 24-of-39 passes for 317 yards with one touchdown and an interception in the 16-14 victory that improved the Bears to 4-7. 

Rams HC Sean McVay expects WR Odell Beckham Jr. to play vs. Jaguars

Beckham sat out Thursday's practice, and a report emerged earlier on Friday that OBJ's status for the Jacksonville clash was "up in the air" heading into the weekend.

Could Buccaneers cut Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards for violations of COVID-19 protocols?

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was visibly annoyed to find himself discussing the subject Friday ahead of Sunday's matchup at the Atlanta Falcons. 

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts questionable vs. Jets with ankle injury

Backup Gardner Minshew will start if Hurts can't play but won't be able to make up for what Philadelphia would lose in its rushing attack against Gang Green.

Vikings Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook out vs. Lions with injured shoulder

Initial reports claimed Cook was dealing with a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum that would keep him out for at least two contests.