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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

Patriots QB Cam Newton dealing with sore neck after win over Jets

The Patriots have Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer on the depth chart, and both have seen action this season. It seems unlikely, as of Tuesday afternoon, that Newton won't be able to start against Baltimore.  

Mets likely to keep Luis Rojas as manager

The New York Mets have a new owner and team president, but the club's manager seems set to keep his job through the start of next season. 

Report: Neymar wants to sign extension with Paris Saint-Germain

Neymar's stint in France has been a roller-coaster ride filled with ups and downs, but he became a fan favorite last season as he helped PSG qualify for the Champions League Final following the competition's restart.

Auburn pauses football activities due to 12 positive COVID-19 tests

At least nine players and three staff members tested positive for the virus.

Report: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier booked for UFC 257 in January

 UFC boss Dana White offered McGregor a January fight versus Poirier last month shortly after the eccentric Irishman tweeted that he'd accept a rematch of the September 2014 contest that he won.

Duke won't allow fans at basketball games because of coronavirus

Only personnel deemed essential for completing and broadcasting games will be allowed inside the arena. Parking lots will be closed on game days. Duke previously banned spectators for fall sports seasons.

Raiders owner Mark Davis calls COVID-19 fines 'draconian'

The Las Vegas Raiders have been fined multiple times since the start of the season for breaches of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols. Team owner Mark Davis is none too happy with the punishments.

Kevin Holland replacing Darren Till to fight Jack Hermansson on Dec. 5 UFC show

Holland may be unranked, but the 28-year-old will enter Dec. 5 on a  four-match winning streak, with each of those victories coming in 2020.

Saints All-Pro WR Michael Thomas expected to play vs. Buccaneers

Thomas is set to make a much-anticipated return to the field for the first time since he suffered a high ankle sprain in the Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Packers' Jordan Love, Krys Barnes placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

Barnes received a positive test result on Friday morning but is experiencing no symptoms. Love shares an apartment with Barnes and is deemed a "high-risk close contact." 

Dolphins RB Matt Breida out for Cardinals game with hamstring injury

Miami ruled Matt Breida out for Sunday with a hamstring injury. Breida was set to enter the weekend as the team's top available ball-carrier with 128 yards on 37 attempts this season. 

49ers players permitted to come off reserve/COVID-19 list

The saga involving Kendrick Bourne returning a positive COVID-19 test and three other players going on the reserve/COVID-19 test and three other players going on the reserve/COVID-19 list as "high-risk close contacts" took a turn.

Mets clean house, part ways with GM Brodie Van Wagenen, others

Shortly after the New York Mets confirmed the transfer of club ownership to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen, the new owner cleaned house. 

Lions WR Kenny Golladay won't play vs. Vikings because of hip injury

Golladay enters the weekend Detroit's leader in receiving yards with 338. He has 20 catches and two touchdowns on the campaign.

Arizona Wildcats-Utah Utes football game canceled due to COVID-19

It's unknown how many Utah players tested positive or are isolating out of precaution. 

Dolphins enter intensive COVID-19 protocol but expect to play Cardinals

COVID-19 continues to spread among NFL clubs.

Cowboys Pro Bowl RB Ezekiel Elliott doubtful vs. Steelers with hamstring strain?

Second-year pro Tony Pollard is second on the Cowboys with 149 rushing yards and a touchdown on 38 attempts and would shift up the depth chart if Elliott isn't available against Pittsburgh. 

Joe Namath on if Trevor Lawrence could force trade from Jets: 'Why would it shock anybody?'

Lawrence recently hinted he could stay at Clemson for one more season without offering a reason for why he'd pass on pro football and the millions upon millions of dollars he'd earn.

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic doubtful for USMNT games due to hamstring injury

Pulisic first suffered the setback in the FA Cup Final loss to Arsenal in August and has mostly been a spectator since the start of the current campaign.

WWE: Undertaker to make 'Final Farewell' at Survivor Series

Undertaker held seven world championships and seven tag-team titles during his WWE tenure that has spanned 30 years.

Did 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne violate NFL COVID-19 protocols?

The NFL is investigating if Bourne properly wore masks or other face coverings at the team's facility prior to his positive test.

Report: Falcons' Takkarist McKinley fined for trade tweets

The Falcons have fined defensive end Takkarist McKinley an undisclosed amount of cash for Twitter outbursts claiming that the team turn down multiple trade offers for him.

Blue Jackets sign defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to three-year deal

On Thursday afternoon, Columbus announced the signing of defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a three-year contract worth $8.4 million.

North Texas-Louisiana Tech football game postponed due to COVID-19 cases

The North Texas Mean Green announced on Thursday that this weekend's home contest versus the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs has been postponed because of active COVID-19 cases and subsequent quarantines.