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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

Aston Villa-Newcastle Premier League match postponed due to COVID-19

It's the first Premier League game postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic since "Project Restart" and the resumption of the 2019-20 season in June. 

Jets head coach Adam Gase still committed to Sam Darnold as starting QB

Former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and veteran Joe Flacco will remain Darnold's backup for at least another week

Ravens RBs J.K. Dobbins, Mark Ingram could be cleared to face Steelers

Noteworthy Ravens starters such as quarterback Lamar Jackson and tight end Mark Andrews are among those expected to be sidelined through at least Wednesday evening. 

Marlins trade for reliever Adam Cimber, designate Jose Urena for assignment

The AP projected Urena was slated to earn an MLB salary of approximately $4 million for 2021. 

Texans WR Will Fuller confirms he is suspended six games for PED violation

With the Texans sitting at 4-7 heading into their final five games of the campaign, it's possible Fuller has played his final snap with the organization that acquired him via a first-round draft pick back in 2016. 

Thunder won't allow fans at start of NBA season

The Thunder will continue to monitor developments to determine when paying customers will be welcomed for NBA games.

NFL postpones Ravens-Steelers to Wednesday night

The NFL has postponed the AFC North divisional showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers for a third time.

Colts 'optimistic' Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly will play vs. Texans

One reason for Indianapolis' offensive woes vs. the Titans was that Kelly missed the contest because of a neck injury.

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs sprained ankle, could play vs. Jets

The injury initially looked worse than tests confirmed, and the 22-year-old could be available for next Sunday's matchup at the winless New York Jets.

Oklahoma State OT Teven Jenkins opts out to focus on NFL Draft

Jenkins missed the game against Texas Tech due to lingering back pain. The senior suffered an injury in the 41-13 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Nov. 21.

Alabama's Nick Saban expects to coach vs. LSU

Southeastern Conference coronavirus protocols mandate that a coach who tests positive for the virus must isolate away from team activities for at least 10 days.

Report: Giants QB Daniel Jones avoided major injury, has 'outside chance' of playing at Seattle

Jones tweaked his right hamstring in the third quarter versus Cincinnati but tried to play through discomfort multiple times.

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller named co-SEC Special Teams Player of the Week

Fuller delivered a pinpoint squib kick meant to prevent a Missouri return at the start of the third quarter of Saturday's contest.

Indiana QB Michael Penix Jr. out for season with torn ACL

It's the same ligament Penix tore in 2018 as a true freshman.

Browns expect Myles Garrett back for Titans game

The Cleveland Browns notched two straight victories without their best defensive player in the lineup. It appears they won't be without him on the first Sunday of December. 

Minnesota-Northwestern game canceled due to COVID-19

The Golden Gophers haven't taken the field since a 34-31 win over the Purdue Boilermakers on Nov. 20.

Kentucky down 18 players, 10 staff members ahead of Florida game

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops confirmed while speaking with reporters on Wednesday that he's without 18 players and 10 staff members due to positive coronavirus test results, subsequent quarantines, and injuries. 

Report: Ravens discipline strength and conditioning coach for COVID-19 violations

The Ravens have disciplined a strength and conditioning coach for violations of the league's health and safety guidelines installed to prevent coronavirus outbreaks.

Minnesota star WR Rashod Bateman opts out to prep for NFL Draft

Bateman explained via a post shared on social media that a recent COVID-19 outbreak at Minnesota caused him to rethink his future and, ultimately, begin concentrating on the 2021 NFL Draft

Bengals RB Giovani Bernard misses practice with concussion

His status for Sunday's home game against the New York Giants is unknown heading into Thanksgiving.

Patrick Mahomes: I'm not yet on same level as Tom Brady

Despite the fact that Mahomes is already on pace toward enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he realizes he has a ways to go before he flirts with catching up to six-time Super Bowl champion. 

Oklahoma-West Virginia game postponed to Dec. 12 due to COVID-19

Oklahoma has temporarily paused organized team activities following the discovery of positive coronavirus test results and subsequent quarantines that left the Sooners unable to meet conference COVID-19 thresholds. 

Texas State DB Khambrail Winters shot and killed

Texas State Bobcats defensive back Khambrail Winters was shot and killed in San Marcos, Texas, on Tuesday evening. 

Lions' Kenny Golladay, Danny Amendola, Jeff Okudah won't  play vs. Texans

The Detroit Lions will be without three key figures for their Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Houston Texans.

Vanderbilt football could use women's soccer player as placekicker

Vanderbilt women's soccer starting goalkeeper Sarah Fuller practiced with the men's football team on Tuesday because many of its specialists are quarantined due to COVID-19 protocols.