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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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Hurricanes defenseman Ethan Bear positive for COVID-19

Carolina announced Monday that defenseman Ethan Bear tested positive for COVID-19 in San Jose and, thus, has entered the league's coronavirus-related protocol.

Zinedine Zidane could take Paris Saint-Germain job if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United?

Paris Saint-Germain may already have a big-name replacement for Mauricio Pochettino in mind if he is considering a return to Manchester United.

Report: Cardinals signing QB Trace McSorley off Ravens practice squad

Arizona is adding another arm to the active roster, as Cardinals starting quarterback Kyler Murray continues to miss time after suffering a sprained left ankle on Oct. 28.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers (toe) to start vs. Rams; may not practice beforehand

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Monday Rodgers is on track to be in the lineup for this coming Sunday's contest against the 7-3 Los Angeles Rams ahead of Green Bay's bye. 

Canadiens' Carey Price hasn't been on ice in a week

Montreal head coach Dominique Ducharme told reporters last week Carey Price had skated at the team's practice facility, but Ducharme has now confirmed the 34-year-old hasn't been on the ice since last Monday. 

Lions QB Jared Goff (oblique) limited Monday ahead of Bears game

As of the beginning of the midweek, it appears the Thanksgiving afternoon matchup between the 0-9-1 Detroit Lions and 3-7 Chicago Bears will be a battle of backup quarterbacks.

Saints' Taysom Hill signs unique four-year extension

How much Hill ultimately earns will depend on where he spends the majority of his time as an offensive weapon for the Saints.

Ravens 'very hopeful' QB Lamar Jackson will participate in Tuesday walkthrough

The 2019 NFL Most Valuable Player was surprisingly inactive Sunday.

Bears 'gathering the facts' on Justin Fields' rib injury ahead of Lions game

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields went down early in the third quarter of what became Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, leaving his status for Thanksgiving Day's matchup with the Lions in question.

Falcons WR Calvin Ridley to remain out through Jaguars game?

Ridley is eligible to come of the non-football injury list but head coach Arthur Smith said he has no update on the receiver's status. 

Buccaneers' Rob Gronkowski, Sean Murphy-Bunting to play Monday vs. Giants?

The defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be getting impact players on both sides of the football on Monday.

Baker Mayfield responds to being booed, throws jab at fans

Mayfield was booed during the Browns' narrow victory over the winless Lions on Sunday.

Wild's Ryan Hartman fined $4,250 for slew-footing Lightning's Ross Colton

Some will say that Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman got away with a slap-on-the-wrist punishment for an infraction worthy of a suspension.

England manager Gareth Southgate signs extension through 2024

Southgate was earning £3 million per year before Monday's development, but his new deal is worth approximately £5 million annually and also includes performance clauses and bonuses following the team's successes under his guidance over the past five years.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) practices, to start vs. Bears

Jackson was back on the practice field Friday and carries no injury designation, meaning he's on track to start when the 6-3 Ravens play at the 3-6 Chicago Bears. 

Senators-Devils rescheduled for Dec. 6 after Ottawa COVID-19 outbreak

The Senators will have plenty of ground to make up once they're back in action, as they began Friday night at 4-10-1 and in dead last in the Atlantic Division standings.

Sharks' Kevin Labanc banned one game for slew-footing Blues' Tyler Bozak

Labanc is not a repeat offender, but Bozak's proximity to the boards at the time of the incident left the league little choice but to act. 

Seahawks RB Chris Carson to have season-ending neck surgery

Alex Collins has emerged as Seattle's leading ball-carrier in Carson's absence with 345 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground on 84 attempts. 

Report: Cowboys WR Amari Cooper positive for COVID-19 as unvaccinated player, out two games

Cooper must isolate away from team activities for a minimum of 10 days, which makes him ineligible to return in time to participate in the Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Packers' Aaron Rodgers (toe) practices, will play vs. Vikings

Rodgers practiced Friday and is on track to start for the 8-2 Packers at Minnesota. 

Report: Buccaneers' Antonio Brown obtained alleged fake COVID-19 vaccine card from teammate

Faking or doctoring a COVID-19 vaccination card is a federal criminal offense and also violates the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin tests positive for COVID-19

Montreal confirmed Friday that general manager Marc Bergevin has tested positive for COVID-19 and, thus, will enter the NHL coronavirus-related protocol. 

Steelers' T.J. Watt, Joe Haden, Minkah Fitzpatrick ruled out vs. Chargers

All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, All-Pro pass-rusher T.J. Watt and veteran cornerback Joe Haden all won't play this weekend.

Lions QB Tim Boyle 'ready to go' ahead of Sunday's tilt vs. Browns

Thus far, Boyle has thrown only four total passes in meaningful NFL games. He completed three of those attempts for 15 yards but could find himself starting a second straight contest.

Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown (hamstring) out Friday vs. Lakers

The Celtics have confirmed that All-Star guard Jaylen Brown will remain out through at least Friday because of the hamstring strain that cost him the previous six games.