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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

Women's NCAA basketball tournament to be held at one site, likely San Antonio

On Monday, the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee announced that the 2021 women's 64-team basketball tournament will be held at one location.

Columbus Crew acquire goalkeeper Evan Bush after winning MLS Cup

Less than 48 hours after the Columbus Crew secured the MLS Cup title with a dominant 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night, the champs were back to work. 

Former UFC middleweight Yoel Romero to sign multifight deal with Bellator

Former UFC middleweight Yoel Romero did not remain unsigned for long.

Texas Longhorns LB Joseph Ossai declares for 2021 NFL Draft

On Monday morning, Texas Longhorns linebacker Joseph Ossai announced via Twitter that he will forgo his senior season, opt out of the remainder of the current campaign and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Dana White to meet with Khabib Nurmagomedov about potential UFC return

UFC boss Dana White has reiterated previous comments that he believes  former unbeaten UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0-0)  will return to the octagon.

Pittsburgh Panthers opt out of bowl game, end season at 6-5

On Friday, the Pitt Panthers officially became the second team to decline any upcoming invite to a bowl game for 2020. 

Report: Rangers sign one-time All-Star OF David Dahl to one-year deal

The Rangers and Dahl have agreed to a one-year contract worth around $3 million.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott questionable but expects to play through calf injury

The Cowboys officially listed Elliott as questionable roughly 24 hours after he declared that he's playing in Cincinnati.

Ohio State leading scorer E.J. Liddell out indefinitely with illness

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann confirmed that Liddell is out indefinitely due to an illness that is not related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Browns TE Austin Hooper (neck) doesn't practice; status for 'MNF' in question

Austin Hooper did not practice on Friday because of a neck injury the  26-year-old might have suffered during Thursday's workout. Hooper's  status for the Baltimore game is unknown at the start of the weekend.

Texans RB David Johnson placed on reserve/COVID-19 list, out vs. Bears

Houston confirmed that David Johnson has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list and won't be available for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

Lions interview three internal candidates for GM opening

Whoever lands the GM job will be tasked with determining the future of starting quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Panthers activate three from reserve/COVID-19 list; WR DJ Moore likely out

The Panthers activated wide receiver Curtis Samuel,  linebacker Shaq Thompson, and rookie defensive tackle Derrick Brown off the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver  Broncos. Fellow receiver DJ Moore remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list and is expected to miss at least Sunday's contest. 

Washington RB Antonio Gibson (toe) out vs. 49ers

After Gibson went down on Monday, Peyton Barber received the bulk of his team's carries but tallied a paltry 23 yards on 14 attempts. Barber did, however, rush for a score in the winning effort. 

Eagles' Jason Peters to undergo season-ending toe surgery

It's possible Peters has played his last game with the Eagles and in the NFL.

Steelers activate All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey from reserve/COVID-19 list

The 31-year-old went on the list hours ahead of the divisional clash against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 2 and also missed Monday's game versus the Washington Football Team that Pittsburgh lost 23-17 to fall to 11-1.

Giants QB Daniel Jones to be game-time decision vs. Cardinals?

Veteran Colt McCoy, who helped the Giants notch a surprising 17-12 win at the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, will start again if Judge sits Jones another week.

Liberty football coach Hugh Freeze tests positive for COVID-19 amid outbreak

Liberty improved to 9-1 on the season with a 45-0 win over the UMass Minutemen on Nov. 27 but then paused all activities ahead of the Coastal Carolina game due to COVID-19 issues impacting the program.

Xavier men's basketball pauses, postpones Big East opener

On Friday, Xavier confirmed that it is temporarily halting activities after at least one Tier 1 person associated with the team tested positive for COVID-19.

Oregon-Washington football game canceled due to COVID-19

The game won't be rescheduled and will be ruled a no contest. 

Duke men's basketball cancels remainder of nonconference schedule

Krzyzewski announced the cancellation of the remainder of the team's nonconference schedule. 

Baylor football closes facilities but still hopes to play Oklahoma State

The Baylor Bears are temporarily shutting down their football facilities but still hope to be cleared to play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday night.

Broncos DC Ed Donatell expects to return for game against Carolina after COVID-19 bout

Donatell said that he experienced a fever, body aches and insomnia due to COVID-19.

Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald updated his will during COVID-19 battle

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald did not have an easy time shaking COVID-19.