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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

Jaguars to start rookie QB Jake Luton vs. Texans

With the Jaguars closer to earning the first pick of next year's draft and the right to select Clemson Tigers superstar QB Trevor Lawrence than to a playoff berth, Marrone giving a rookie the keys to the offense makes sense.

Ole Miss tight end DaMarcus Thomas airlifted to hospital after injury in practice

Kiffin, who was visibly shaken during his media availability, didn't want to speak about Thomas' potential return to a football field. 

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo out indefinitely with ankle sprain

Additionally, All-Pro tight end George Kittle is expected to miss up to eight weeks with a broken bone in his foot. 

Report: Tim Means replacing Robbie Lawler to fight Mike Perry at UFC 255

Means won two of his last three fights, the most recent being a victory over Laureano Staropoli via unanimous decision in August. The 36-year-old will be competing in the Octagon for the third time this year.

Browns expect to have Myles Garrett for Nov. 15 game vs. Texans

The Cleveland Browns could've lost more than just a game to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon, as star pass-rusher Myles Garrett limped through what was later reported to be a knee injury.

Browns meeting remotely after player reports COVID-19 symptoms

November is starting poorly for the Cleveland Browns.  Less than 24 hours after the Browns dropped a home game to the Las Vegas Raiders to fall to 5-3

Could MLS legend Robbie Keane be the next LA Galaxy manager?

The LA Galaxy may be looking to their past to right the ship. Four days after the Galaxy parted ways with Guillermo Barros Schelotto, a familiar face has popped up as a possible candidate to helm the team.

Report: Packers rookie RB AJ Dillon out for Thursday after positive COVID-19 test

ESPN's Rob Demovsky is reporting that Green Bay Packers rookie running back AJ Dillon will miss Thursday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers after

Pitt safety Paris Ford opts out of remainder of college season

Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi confirmed on Monday that star safety Paris Ford is opting out of the remainder of the college football season.

Reports: 11 Ajax players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of Champions League clash

Dutch Eredivisie side Ajax will be without 11 players for Tuesday's Champions League match at Midtjylland after they tested positive for COVID-19.  Per

Raptors comment on alleged assault by Terence Davis

Toronto Raptors guard Terence Davis was arrested in New York City on Tuesday after a 20-year-old woman said to be Davis' girlfriend alleged he hit her in the face following a verbal altercation. 

Injured Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar wants to play for Brazil in November

Paris Saint-Germain star forward Neymar could miss up to a month of action because of a groin injury. However, the 28-year-old wants to feature for Brazil in next month's World Cup qualifiers

Jason Pierre-Paul: 'I'm going to destroy the Giants'

Jason Pierre-Paul has not forgotten about being traded by the New York Giants in March 2018. He's ready to face his former employer in East Rutherford on Monday evening.

Vikings Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook (groin) expected to play vs. Packers

Cook is officially listed as questionable heading into the weekend but should be Minnesota's lead back barring a last-second setback. 

Bengals WR John Ross tweets about trade request, story he doesn't like football

A first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Ross has accumulated 51 receptions for 733 yards and 10 touchdowns in 27 regular-season games.

Owners meetings, MLB winter meetings now remote experiences due to pandemic

As coronavirus cases increase throughout the country, it's unknown if spring training sessions or the 2021 season will begin on time. 

Saints All-Pro WR Michael Thomas out for Bears game

Thomas hasn't been in the lineup since he suffered a high ankle sprain in the season-opening victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13.

Rangers decline $18M option on two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber

As had been expected since even before the end of the season, the Texas Rangers are letting veteran right-hander and two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber go. 

Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. breaks silence, calls ACL tear 'really tough'

Beckham prematurely ends the campaign second on the Browns in receptions (23) and receiving yards (319), and tied for second in touchdown catches (3) with rookie tight end Harrison Bryant. 

Miami forward Sam Waardenburg suffers season-ending foot injury

Waardenburg will still hold one more year of college eligibility due to an NCAA ruling that provides winter sports athletes with an additional year.

Packers RB Aaron Jones (calf) out vs. Vikings

Jones tweaked the calf late last week and missed all midweek practice sessions leading up to the game against Minnesota. Without Jones, Jamaal Williams led the Packers with 77 rushing yards and a score against Houston.

Juventus announce Cristiano Ronaldo has recovered from COVID-19

Ronaldo first tested positive on Oct. 13 and hasn't played for club or country since. Without the 35-year-old, Juve managed to notch only Serie A draws with Crotone and Hellas Verona.

Reports: MLB owners approve Mets sale to Steve Cohen

Previous reports valued the sale at a record $2.42 billion, surpassing the $2.15 billion that Guggenheim Baseball Management reportedly paid to acquire the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012. 

Could Andy Dalton play for Cowboys vs. Eagles?

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy isn't yet ready to rule veteran Andy Dalton out for Sunday's divisional showdown. 

Tigers hire former Astros skipper A.J. Hinch as manager

Detroit finished the pandemic-shortened 2020 season with a 23-35 record and dead last in the American League Central standings.