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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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49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo not practicing again ahead of Cardinals game

Garoppolo suffered a calf contusion in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Lakers, Clippers to be impacted by L.A. COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Just as with New York and San Francisco, the Los Angeles mandate applies only to Lakers and Clippers players and not to "non-resident performers" competing in road games against those clubs.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater limited in practice, could play vs. Steelers

Bridgewater continues to work toward clearing the concussion protocol following the nasty hit he endured in this past Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens that dropped the Broncos to 3-1 on the season.

Tom Brady: Buccaneers are 'still learning each other'

As Brady and company prepare to face the 1-3 Miami Dolphins this Sunday, the seven-time champion signal-caller reminded everybody Thursday the Bucs are still a work in progress. 

Louisville freshman Mike James lost for season with torn Achilles tendon

Fans of the Louisville Cardinals men's basketball program won't get to see freshman guard/forward Mike James in action during the upcoming season.

Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez on roster for ALDS vs. Rays

Martinez suffered somewhat of a freak sprained left ankle in this past Sunday's regular-season finale at the Washington Nationals when he tripped on second base while running out to patrol right field.

Texans owner: 'We’ll see' if Deshaun Watson is traded before deadline

Unless Watson's legal issues are sorted out by the first Tuesday of November, he'll be on track to sit through the entire season.

Canadiens star netminder Carey Price enters NHL player assistance program, out at least 30 days

Angela Price, the netminder's wife, cited mental health in a post she shared on Instagram.

Vikings Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook to play 'through pain' vs. Lions

Cook does not intend to take any time off with the campaign in danger of spiraling out of control.

NBA players again won't randomly be tested for marijuana

The NBA will continue to test for "drugs of abuse and performance-enhancing substances."

Giants' Daniel Jones hits out at critics of OC Jason Garrett

It's hardly surprising Jones would publicly back his coaches, but he and his teammates must continue to consistently get into end zones.

White Sox's Jose Abreu negative for COVID-19, game-day decision vs. Astros

The Chicago White Sox received some good news regarding slugger and first baseman Jose Abreu but don't yet know if the reigning AL MVP will be available for Thursday's AL Division Series opener at the Houston Astros. 

Bengals RB Joe Mixon misses practice with ankle injury

Mixon leads the Bengals with 353 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Minor league players reportedly will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for 2022 season

MLB is finalizing a policy that will require all minor leaguers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus to report to spring training next year. 

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo doesn't practice, but calf is getting 'better'

Lance, next up on the depth chart, is taking first-team practice reps while Garoppolo is sidelined. 

Padres fire Jayce Tingler after second-half collapse

Tingler was offered an opportunity to remain with the organization in a different role, but it's unknown if he plans to accept it.

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence on Urban Meyer: 'I still respect him'

On Wednesday, Jaguars rookie quarterback and first-overall draft pick Trevor Lawrence went to bat for embattled head coach Urban Meyer. 

Coyotes sign Alex Galchenyuk to one-year deal

Forward Alex Galchenyuk is back with the Arizona Coyotes.

Alabama LB Drew Sanders likely out for Texas A&M game after hand surgery

Saban suggested Sanders may be sidelined beyond the upcoming weekend. 

Kylian Mbappe talking with Paris Saint-Germain about new deal?

Mbappe has reportedly rejected previous opportunities to extend his PSG contract beyond the season.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield wearing harness on non-throwing shoulder

While the Browns won their third straight contest to improve to 3-1, Mayfield was wildly inaccurate versus Minnesota and completed only 15-of-33 passes for 155 yards with no touchdowns but also zero interceptions.

Panthers star RB Christian McCaffrey returns to practice ahead of Eagles game

McCaffrey's status for this Sunday's matchup against the 1-3 Philadelphia Eagles will likely remain up in the air until it's known how the 25-year-old responds to completing on-the-field work.

Matt Nagy names Justin Fields Bears starting QB over Andy Dalton

"He’s grown to this point," Nagy said of Fields. "He’s earned it. He’s worked hard. And now he has this opportunity." 

LSU star CB Derek Stingley Jr. out indefinitely after foot procedure

A potential top-10 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft may not play again this college football season.

Mets not hiring Theo Epstein for front office role

It was learned Tuesday that the New York Mets, specifically team owner Steve Cohen, planned to speak with former Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs executive Theo Epstein, perhaps as soon as this week.