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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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Utah-UCLA football game canceled due to COVID-19 issues within Utes

Saturday's game between the Utah Utes and UCLA Bruins has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases and subsequent quarantines within the Utah program. 

Chargers DE Joey Bosa, RB Justin Jackson out vs. Dolphins

The Los Angeles Chargers will be light on both sides of the football for Sunday's game at the Miami Dolphins.

Report: UFC planning Thiago Santos-Aleksandar Rakic fight for March 6

It will be a three-round bout and, thus, won't serve as the card's main event.

49ers WR Kendrick Bourne cleared to play vs. Saints after COVID-19 scare

The strange COVID-19 saga involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne can hopefully be put to bed once and for all.  On Friday, the Niners

Ravens' Calais Campbell out vs. Patriots, snaps streak of 98 straight starts

This will be the first regular-season start he misses since 2014 when he was with the Arizona Cardinals.

Report: Packers' John Lovett out for season with torn ACL

The 24-year-old appeared on the injury report with an unspecified knee issue on Wednesday and was then downgraded the following day.

Report: SEC to use Dec. 19, day of league title game, for make-ups

The news comes in the wake of the postponements of four conference games scheduled for Saturday because of COVID-19 issues within multiple programs.

Coastal Carolina-Troy football game postponed due to COVID-19

The Sun Belt Conference is working with the schools to reschedule. However, the teams don't share an open date, as Troy is set to face the South Alabama Jaguars in a previously postponed game on Dec. 12. 

Browns' Jarvis Landry dedicates rest of season to injured Odell Beckham Jr.

Jarvis Landry told reporters on Thursday that he's playing to both help the 5-3 Browns make the playoffs and honor his teammate. 

Cal State Northridge women's basketball team cancels season due to opt-outs

Cal State Northridge announced on Thursday that its women's basketball team won't participate in the 2020-21 season after six players voluntarily opted out amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Ivy League cancels basketball, all winter sports; delays spring sports due to pandemic

Once again, the Ivy League has jumped out ahead of its peers and made a difficult decision amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Pittsburgh-Georgia Tech football game postponed to Dec. 12 due to coronavirus

The ACC has confirmed that Saturday's football game between the Pitt Panthers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets has been postponed and rescheduled to Dec. 12 because of positive COVID-19 tests and subsequent quarantines affecting both programs. 

Giants WR Golden Tate could miss Eagles game due to knee injury?

Tate suffered an unspecified knee injury late in Thursday's practice that put his status for the weekend in doubt. 

Dolphins add DT Christian Wilkins, LB Kyle Van Noy to reserve/COVID-19 list

In a corresponding move, Miami activated wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. off the reserve/COVID-19 list. 

Alistair Overeem vs. Alexander Volkov to headline February UFC Fight Night

UFC boss Dana White said that Alistair Overeem (47-18) will battle fellow heavyweight Alexander Volkov (32-8) in the main event of a Fight Night card on Feb. 6. 

Browns expect Pro Bowl RB Nick Chubb back for Texans game

The Cleveland Browns remain on pace to have their Pro Bowl ball-carrier back in the lineup for the start of their most pivotal stretch of the season. 

Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson says NFL needs more refs on the field

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is still salty about being flagged for DPI in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins, but he also offered a solution. 

Iona men's basketball's first four games in jeopardy due to COVID

Legendary and controversial college basketball coach Rick Pitino may have to wait until December to make his official debut guiding the Iona Gaels.  According

UConn could miss season start after player tests positive for COVID-19

UConn has suspended men's basketball activities for two weeks.

White Sox avoid comment on Tony La Russa DUI case until it's resolved

The 76-year-old introduced as Chicago's next manager in late October was charged one day before his official hiring.

Notre Dame still cleared to play Boston College despite COVID-19 concerns

According to the school, two athletes who tested positive and two others deemed close contacts did not attend Saturday's victory over Clemson. 

Seton Hall basketball start in doubt due to coronavirus-related quarantines?

Current NCAA guidelines for basketball programs recommend 14-day quarantines for all Tier 1 personnel if any Tier 1 individual tests positive.

Panthers All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) could play in Week 11

McCaffrey tallied four touchdowns across the first two games but was sidelined due to a right ankle sprain that occurred in Carolina's Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay on Sept. 20. 

Reports: Raptors could relocate to Tampa if Toronto isn't an option

It's unknown when the Raptors would be welcomed back to Toronto or when Canadian quarantine restrictions may be relaxed for any travelers entering from the United States. 

Report: Texans RB David Johnson likely out against Browns

Johnson leads the Texans with 408 rushing yards, 103 carries, and three rushing touchdowns.