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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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Eagles TE Zach Ertz likely out 3-4 weeks; RB Miles Sanders may miss Giants game

The Philadelphia Eagles lost more than just a game to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, with two major offensive contributors set to miss time due to injury.

Tennessee fires defensive-line coach/co-defensive coordinator Jimmy Brumbaugh

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt confirmed on Monday that he fired defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator Jimmy Brumbaugh following Saturday's 34-7 home loss to the Kentucky Wildcats.

Andy Murray out indefinitely with pelvic injury setback

Former world No. 1 Andy Murray confirmed on Sunday that he has withdrawn from the bett1HULKS Championships held in Cologne, Germany that got underway Monday due to an injury.

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm tests positive for COVID-19, will miss season-opener vs. Iowa

Offensive coordinator Brian Brohm will serve as interim head coach until Jeff Brohm recovers. 

Kansas forward Silvio de Sousa opts out, leaves basketball program

Kansas Jayhawks forward Silvio de Sousa announced via Twitter that he is opting out of the college basketball season and leaving the program to "focus all my energies on some personal issues." 

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo says ankle is 'feeling great' ahead of game vs. Rams

Jimmy Garoppolo is feeling much better about his sore right ankle heading into Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams than he did last weekend.

Andy Dalton wants Cowboys offense 'exactly how' Dak Prescott had it

Dalton was a Most Valuable Player candidate in 2015 when he tallied 3,250 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a 106.2 passer rating. 

Joe Thornton signs one-year, $700K deal with Toronto Maple Leafs

For the first time since November 2005, 41-year-old forward Joe Thornton will have an NHL home that isn't the San Jose Sharks. 

Alabama coach Nick Saban tests negative, could coach vs. Georgia

Saban must produce additional negative test results on Friday and Saturday while isolating before he's permitted to return to football activities.

Broncos QB Drew Lock likely to start vs. Patriots; RB Melvin Gordon questionable with illness

While Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock looks ready to return to action for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, running back Melvin Gordon continues to go through a week he'd probably prefer to forget. 

Rookie RB La'Mical Perine to see larger role with Jets?

Rookie back La'Mical Perine has tallied only 15 carries for 56 yards in the opening third of his debut NFL season. Head coach Adam Gase said everyone could see more of Perine moving forward.

Flames re-sign Andrew Mangiapane to two-year, $4.85 million contract following career year

Mangiapane, who turned 24 years old last April, enjoyed a breakout year during the pandemic-altered 2019-20 season.

Cardinals to host 1,200 fans for Week 7 game vs. Seahawks

The Arizona Cardinals announced on Friday that up to 1,200 fans will be permitted to enter State Farm Stadium for the Oct. 25 home game against the Seattle Seahawks. 

Falcons Pro Bowl WR Julio Jones set to play vs. Vikings

Jones missed last Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, which Atlanta dropped for its fifth consecutive loss.

Browns' Myles Garrett 'past' 2019 Steelers drama, wants 'clean, fair game'

While the Steelers are 4-0 for the first time since 1979, Cleveland started a year 4-1 for the first time since the 1994 season.

SEC schools can be fined up to $1 million for violations of COVID-19 protocols

Fines reportedly start at $100,000 and then increase by $100k for each offense.

Saints, Pelicans owner Gayle Benson victim of alleged attempted car theft

Police aren't classifying the act as an attempted carjacking because it's believed the subject was unaware of Benson's presence. No suspects have yet been named. 

AELTC plans to have 2021 Wimbledon with or without fans

The AELTC provided an update on plans for next year and explained that fans should expect some kind of comeback for the event scheduled to occur from June 28-July 11.

UFC 254: Cynthia Calvillo replaced by Liliya Shakirova after testing positive for COVID-19

It's rough luck for Calvillo, as the 33-year-old hasn't lost since suffering a defeat to Carla Esparza back in December 2017.

Southern Mississippi postpones game at UTEP due to rise in COVID-19 cases

It's the second consecutive week Southern Miss football will sit idle because of coronavirus-related issues.

Kansas head coach Les Miles won't travel for West Virginia game despite receiving clearance

Kansas tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator Joshua Eargle will coach with Miles out.

Legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden released from hospital after bout with COVID-19

Legendary former Florida State Seminoles head coach Bobby Bowden, widely revered as one of the greatest coaches in the history of college football, has been released from the hospital less than two weeks after he told ESPN he tested positive for COVID-19. 

RB Le'Veon Bell signing with Kansas City Chiefs

Veteran running back Le'Veon Bell didn't remain available for long.  Two days after the winless New York Jets announced that they were parting ways with

Report: John Lucas becoming favorite to land Rockets' head coaching job

Star players James Harden and Russell Westbrook, along with new Rockets general manager Rafael Stone, are keen on the club promoting Lucas and that Lucas is "gaining steam" in the race to win the job. 

Could Nick Saban still coach Alabama vs. Georgia despite positive COVID-19 test?

University of Alabama team physician Dr. Jimmy Robinson confirmed on Thursday that Saban remains asymptomatic and continues to undergo daily testing in the hopes that he can coach on Saturday night.