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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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DePaul pauses basketball activities, pushes season start back again

The men's basketball program of the DePaul Blue Demons cannot get its season underway.

Ravens QB Trace McSorley has sprained knee but no serious injury

McSorley's status for Sunday's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars is unknown, and Baltimore could activate undrafted rookie Tyler Huntley from the practice squad.

Frisco Bowl canceled after SMU withdraws; UTSA moves to First Responder Bowl

Last week, the 7-3 SMU Mustangs accepted an invitation to play in this year's Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl held at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

Purdue, Indiana mutually agree to cancel game due to COVID-19

The Boilermakers and Hoosiers have faced off each campaign since 1920 prior to this season's cacnellations.

Drew Brees had 'significant pain' last week; status unknown for Chiefs game

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees hasn't played since he suffered serious rib and lung injuries during the 27-13 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 15, and his status for the team's upcoming game vs. Kansas City remains up in the air.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel likely out for regular season with hamstring strain

San Francisco will attempt to get back to .500 without wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who went down to a hamstring strain after one play against Washington in the 49ers' loss on Sunday.

Bill Belichick sticking with Cam Newton as starting QB

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton had a night to forget against the Los Angeles Rams in the Patriots' 24-3 loss, but head coach Bill Belichick isn't ready to make a change at the position for the time being.

NFL not planning for COVID-19 vaccines before Super Bowl

With reports circulating that the NHL is planning for private purchases of available COVID-19 vaccines, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has told reporters that his league won't be pursuing any vaccinations before Super Bowl LV occurs on Feb. 7.

Vanderbilt-Georgia football game canceled, ruled no contest

A rescheduled game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Georgia Bulldogs is officially off for good.  The Southeastern Conference confirmed on Monday that this coming Saturday's matchup has been canceled and ruled a no contest because Vanderbilt's squad and position availability are below the minimum requirements to compete per league rules.

Matthew Stafford questionable vs. Titans after X-rays on ribs come back negative

Chase Daniel replaced the injured Stafford against Green Bay and completed three of six passes for 29 yards. 

Grandfather: Florida forward Keyontae Johnson was in medically-induced coma

Johnson was stretchered off the court after he collapsed following a first-half timeout during Saturday's contest and taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.

Washington evaluating Alex Smith injury, Dwayne Haskins 'ready' to play

Haskins filled in for Smith against San Francisco and completed seven of 12 passes for 51 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. 

Royals re-sign reliever Greg Holland to one-year contract

Kansas City Royals veteran reliever Greg Holland isn't going anywhere.

Jim Harbaugh committed to Michigan beyond 2021

Harbaugh and athletic director Warde Manuel have both recently mentioned Harbaugh extending his contract, but no agreement has happened yet.

Mike McCarthy to remain Cowboys coach in 2021

It is, however, possible that the front office could require McCarthy to make changes to his defensive staff. 

Oregon replaces Washington in Pac-12 title game vs. USC

COVID-19 issues impacting the Washington Huskies will prevent Washington from facing the USC Trojans in the Pac-12 title game.

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.