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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

Rams QB Jared Goff out for Cardinals game after thumb surgery?

Former Alliance of American Football signal-caller John Wolford, who has never appeared in an NFL game, is in line to start in place of Goff. 

Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ankle) wants to play vs. Vikings

Logic suggests that Stafford should begin 2021 as a spectator with both Detroit and Minnesota eliminated from the playoffs.

Seahawks waive former All-Pro DT Damon Harrison

Harrison does not wish to be claimed off waivers but wants to join a different team, presumably ahead of the playoffs.

Bills place WR John Brown on reserve/COVID-19 list

While the news is disappointing, it's also business as usual for a Buffalo side that hasn't had Brown in the lineup since a loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 15.

NBA fines 76ers' Daryl Morey for tweet about James Harden

Morey found himself in hot water in October 2019 when he tweeted an image in support of a Hong Kong protest movement. 

Eagles will start Jalen Hurts at QB vs. Washington

Hurts will continue to start under center ahead of Carson Wentz through Week 17.

Rams RB Darrell Henderson unlikely to play vs. Cards due to high ankle sprain?

Assuming both Henderson and Cam Akers won't be able to go next Sunday, veteran Malcolm Brown would likely become the Rams' first-choice back against Arizona.

Nets' Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving won't play vs. Grizzlies

The Brooklyn Nets somewhat surprisingly fell to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday for their first loss of the season. In expected news, Brooklyn superstars

Browns could activate players off reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday

The Cleveland Browns were without a pair of linebackers and wide receivers Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and KhaDarel Hodge for Sunday's game against the formerly 1-13 New York Jets because of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.

Chiefs likely to rest Patrick Mahomes, starters in season finale

With nothing left to gain in next Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Chargers, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is planning to sit quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other starters for at least portions of that game. 

Florida WR Kadarius Toney opts out of bowl game to focus on NFL Draft

Florida Gators star wide receiver Kadarius Toney joined teammate Trevon Grimes by announcing on Monday that he won't play in Wednesday's Cotton Bowl Classic against the Oklahoma Sooners and is instead choosing to focus on entering the 2021 NFL Draft.

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson working as coach amid recovery

The recovery of Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson continues to be the top positive story of a college basketball season unlike any other.  On Monday

Florida WR Trevon Grimes opts out of bowl game to focus on NFL Draft

Grimes announced on Monday via Twitter that he is opting out of participating in Wednesday's Cotton Bowl Classic against the Oklahoma Sooners, forgoing his final year of eligibility, and entering the 2021 NFL Draft.

Buccaneers won't sit starters, will 'play to win' vs. Falcons

“We’re going to play to win,” Arians told reporters on Monday when speaking on whether he would rest quarterback Tom Brady and other starters to keep his first-choice players healthy for meaningful January games, per Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. 

Free agents concerned about where Blue Jays will play in 2021

The Toronto Blue Jays don't know where they will play home games during the 2021 MLB season. This is understandably making recruiting free agents just that much harder for Toronto. 

Raiders QB Derek Carr could miss at least one game with groin injury

Derek Carr will be sidelined for 10-14 days due to the groin injury he suffered in the first quarter of Thursday's prime-time contest. This timeline puts Carr's status in doubt for the Dec. 26 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Washington opts out of bowl consideration due to medical reasons

Add the Washington Huskies to the growing list of schools withdrawing from college football postseason play. 

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson thanks fans for support in video

Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson thanked everyone for their best wishes via a video he shared on Friday as he continues to recove  following his collapse to the court during last Saturday's game against the Florida State Seminoles.

Browns RG Wyatt Teller out for Giants game with ankle injury

Teller remains the highest-rated guard for 2020 per Pro Football Focus even though he previously missed a few outings because of a Grade 2 calf strain. 

Report: UFC planning Cory Sandhagen-Frankie Edgar fight for Feb. 6

Sandhagen will have to go through a UFC veteran and former champion to get his wish of another title bout.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford, C Frank Ragnow questionable vs. Titans

Quarterback Matthew Stafford and starting center Frank Ragnow of the Detroit Lions are dealing with two very different injuries but are both listed as questionable heading into Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.

Virginia Tech LT Christian Darrisaw declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Virginia Tech Hokies star left tackle Christian Darrisaw announced that he won't return for his senior season and will instead declare for the 2021 NFL Draft/

Wake Forest star DE Carlos Basham Jr. declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Carlos Basham Jr. exits as the team leader on the season with five sacks and 39 sack yards. He also  contributed 28 total tackles, a forced fumble, and one pass defended. In  total, he recorded 20.5 career sacks with Wake.

Giants QB Daniel Jones questionable for 'SNF' game vs. Browns

It appears the bulk of the football community won't know who the New York Giants will start at quarterback for Sunday's prime-time showdown with the Cleveland.