The Saints can't activate Kamara off the reserve/COVID-19 list until Sunday at the earliest, meaning that the electric 25-year-old won't be available to practice even once before the game.
It's believed this will be the first time that members from competing teams will wear masks while on the court.
It's not all bad news for Tampa Bay fans, however, as wide receiver Mike Evans may be able to play against Washington after an MRI showed no structural damage to the knee that he injured during the win over Atlanta.
It's possible Krzyzewski could be cleared to coach in this coming Saturday's contest against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as long as he continues to test negative for the virus.
Cam Newton finished his first and, likely, only season with the New England Patriots failing to recapture the electric play of his prime, but the one-time MVP has stated he's not quite ready to accept a role coming off the bench in 2021.
The men's basketball program of the Villanova Wildcats announced on Monday that it is going back on pause because of COVID-19 issues.
It appears the NFL won't be altering the Week 17 schedule before 2020 comes to an end.
New York Jets starting quarterback Sam Darnold isn't hurting for confidence several days before what could be his last game with the franchise that selected him via the third pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.
The women's basketball program of the Pittsburgh Panthers is among the latest teams pressing the figurative pause button ahead of the new year.
The Cleveland Browns may be staring at a legitimate COVID-19 crisis.
Like many out there, the Los Angeles Rams likely can't wait to welcome 2021 and a fresh start as quickly as possible.
Trask set Gators records by tossing 43 touchdowns and throwing for 4,283 yards. The Heisman Trophy finalist went for 408 passing yards and three touchdowns against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship Game.
It's a disappointing end to a frustrating season for the 27-year-old who made his first Pro Bowl squad a year ago when he led the NFL with 11 touchdown receptions.
The Miami Dolphins will be without some magic for the regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills that could become a must-win game for Miami.
Whatever happens during the winter and spring months, it's a safe bet Green will eventually retire as a member of the Bengals.
Comeback Player of the Year candidate Alex Smith was back on the practice field and taking first-team reps on Thursday as he works to return from the calf strain that kept him out of the past two games, contests Washington dropped.
Smith has been with the Ravens since they used the 27th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft to secure his services, and he played a massive role in Baltimore's Super Bowl XLVII victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Cavani didn't appeal the punishment, and Dawson added that United have requested the FA use the player's fine to fund projects meant to battle racism in football.
It's worth noting the Browns aren't out of the woods yet, as contact tracing could force additional players onto the reserve/COVID-19 list before Thursday ends.
FGCU announced on Wednesday that a home series against the North Alabama Lions scheduled for Friday and Saturday and a series versus the Liberty Flames set for Jan. 8-9 have been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result and subsequent contact tracing within the Tier 1 group.
The Detroit Mercy Titans men's basketball team confirmed that back-to-back games against the UIC Flames scheduled for Friday and Saturday have been canceled "due to the Detroit Mercy program pausing activities for a week due to the mental health and well-being of its student-athletes."
Damon Harrison will be having his snacks in Green Bay.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has confirmed that Bulldogs ball-carrier James Cook won't participate in Friday's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl showdown with the Cincinnati Bearcats following the death of his father, James Cook Sr.
Nixon earned Big Ten defensive player of the year honors and became an Outland Trophy finalist.