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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

Seahawks RB Chris Carson likely out for 'TNF' game against Cardinals?

It's not all bad news for Seattle, however, as coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Wednesday that Carlos Hyde should return to the backfield for the first time since he hurt his hamstring in the Oct. 25 matchup. 

Report: Injured Saints QB Drew Brees out at least two weeks

Per a report, Brees will be out a minimum of two weeks, meaning the signal-caller will miss this Sunday's divisional showdown with the Atlanta Falcons and the Nov. 29 game against the Denver Broncos. 

UNLV-Colorado State football game called off; Rams could face Wyoming in rematch

The UNLV Rebels confirmed on Wednesday that they won't face the Colorado State Rams on Saturday because of positive COVID-19 tests and subsequent contact tracing, and the Mountain West could have Colorado State face Wyoming.

76ers trade Al Horford, picks to Thunder for Danny Green, Terrance Ferguson?

The transaction provided the Thunder with even more assets ahead of Wednesday evening's draft.

49ers claim DE Takkarist McKinley off waivers

The San Francisco 49ers were awarded McKinley, an Oakland native, off waivers. The Cincinnati Bengals waived the 25-year-old on Tuesday after he failed a team physical. 

Maryland doesn't practice again; Michigan State game in doubt

An official announcement on Saturday's contest is expected by Thursday evening. 

Report: Majority of Raiders defensive starters put on reserve/COVID-19 list

The game remains on, as scheduled, as of Wednesday afternoon. 

Kansas-Texas game postponed to Dec. 12

The winless Kansas Jayhawks will have to wait a few weeks for a shot to upset the No. 22-ranked Texas Longhorns.

Ohio State bans family members from next home game

Ohio State is scheduled to host the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 12, and a decision on whether or not family members can attend that game will be announced at a later time. 

MLS teams could face playoff forfeits due to future COVID-19 outbreaks

COVID-19 continues to throw a wrench in sports calendars.

Giants fire OL coach Marc Colombo after verbal confrontation with head coach Joe Judge

Colombo reportedly felt undermined by the hiring of Dave DeGuglielmo to help with the line play.

Louisiana-Central Arkansas game canceled because of COVID-19

Thirty-three of Louisiana's student-athletes are in the coronavirus safety protocol as a result of contact tracing, isolations, quarantines and recovering cases.

Browns place RT Jack Conklin, PK Cody Parkey on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Cleveland Browns continue to deal with COVID-19 issues ahead of Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles.  

Report: Second opinions confirm QB Drew Brees has multiple rib fractures, collapsed lung

The Saints will roll with Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill under center for the foreseeable future.

Houston-SMU game postponed due to COVID-19 issues

Houston and SMU are both working with the American Athletic Conference to possibly reschedule the game.

USF-Navy game postponed due to COVID-19

Both programs are working with the American Athletic Conference to reschedule the contest. 

Texas A&M men's hoops team out of Crossover Classic due to COVID-19 concerns

Texas A&M will now host the New Orleans Privateers on Nov. 29 to start the campaign.

Kyle Shanahan 'expects' Jimmy Garoppolo to be 49ers starter in 2021

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remains out indefinitely with the second high right-ankle sprain he suffered this season, the latest occurring during a 37-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Nov.

Broncos' Drew Lock doesn't have rib fracture but could still miss Dolphins game

The good news for Broncos starting QB. Drew Lock is that he didn't suffer a rib fracture during this past Sunday's 37-12 loss to the Raiders. The bad news is that he still isn't guaranteed to take the field for this coming Sunday's showdown with the Dolphins. 

Packers activate WR Allen Lazard ahead of Colts game

This weekend could be the first time that Rodgers has Lazard, Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling healthy and in the lineup together since Adams was temporarily sidelined by a hamstring issue he initially felt in the Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions.

Ole Miss basketball coach Kermit Davis tests positive for COVID-19

Assistant Ronnie Hamilton will serve as interim coach as Davis isolates away from all team activities. 

Ken Griffey Jr. joins ownership group of MLS club Seattle Sounders

Seattle Mariners legend and National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum inductee Ken Griffey Jr. has a new role in the sports world: Major League Soccer club owner.

Jets release veteran CB Pierre Desir

According to the Around the NFL staff, Desir allowed completions on 74.5% of his targets, which ranks among the worst for players at his position. 

Max Holloway to face Calvin Kattar in main event of Jan. 16 UFC show

The UFC is giving fans a tasty featherweight fight between two top contenders early in 2021.

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence cleared to face Florida State

Before testing positive for the virus, Lawrence completed 135-of-191 passes (70.7%) for 17 touchdowns with only two interceptions this year. He also rushed for four scores.