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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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Packers claim former All-Pro DT Damon Harrison off waivers

Damon Harrison will be having his snacks in Green Bay.

Georgia RB James Cook out of Peach Bowl due to father's death

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has confirmed that Bulldogs ball-carrier James Cook won't participate in Friday's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl showdown with the Cincinnati Bearcats following the death of his father, James Cook Sr.

Iowa DT Daviyon Nixon entering 2021 NFL Draft

Nixon earned Big Ten defensive player of the year honors and became an Outland Trophy finalist.

Zdeno Chara parts ways with Bruins, signs with Capitals

Chara, who entered the league via the 1996 NHL Entry Draft and who turns 44 years old in March, has put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals.

NBA, NBPA say zero players have tested positive for COVID-19 since Dec. 24

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association offered a positive  report regarding their health and safety protocols following the first  week of the 2020-21 season.

Virginia-Louisville game postponed due to COVID-19

Previously, Virginia had a matchup against the Virginia Tech Hokies scheduled for Dec. 20 scrapped because of coronavirus-related issues.

Tennis player Sam Querrey punished for violation of COVID-19 protocols

The punishment remains suspended and could be lifted as long as Querrey does not again violate health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus pandemic throughout a six-month probationary period.

Colts to hide scores of playoff rivals before, during Jaguars game

The Dolphins, Ravens and Browns start their contests at 1 p.m. ET, while the Colts and Titans won't get underway until 4:25 p.m. ET.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray says he will play vs. Rams

Murray suffered the setback on his final play of Saturday's 20-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers but returned to the practice field on Wednesday.

Saint Louis University men's basketball pauses, postpones two games

Saint Louis remains scheduled to play against the La Salle Explorers on Jan. 6. However, multiple men's and women's programs that previously paused activities remained idle for two weeks.

College Football Playoff sets makeup dates for potential coronavirus-related postponements

The College Football Playoff still hopes to play the semifinals on Friday and the national championship on Jan. 11 but is also ready to adapt, if necessary. 

Jaguars RB James Robinson to miss finale with ankle injury, fall short of undrafted rookie record

Robinson will come just 35 yards short of breaking an NFL record.

Coastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell wins AP Coach of the Year

Chadwell becomes the first Sun Belt Conference coach to earn the AP honor and the third coach from a non-Power Five school to win it.

Washington LB Thomas Davis Sr. retiring after 2020 season

It's been a tumultuous couple of weeks for Washington.

Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis working toward January return

Porzingis, who missed a year and a half of action after he tore the ACL  in his left knee in February 2018 while with the New York Knicks, suffered this latest setback during the opening game of the playoff  series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Aug. 17.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant out 3-5 weeks with Grade 2 ankle sprain

Memphis sits at 1-2 heading into Wednesday's contest at the Boston Celtics. 

Tennessee women's basketball halts activities, postpones two games

Tennessee defeated the Lipscomb Lady Bisons on Monday to improve to 6-1 on the season.

Browns add Harrison Bryant, Andrew Sendejo to reserve/COVID-19 list

Cleveland could be shorthanded for the second straight week.

2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins goes unclaimed, becomes free agent

Haskins twice violated COVID-19 protocols while with Washington and struggled on the field, falling down the depth chart.

Rams place WR Cooper Kupp on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Los Angeles Rams cannot catch a break ahead of a crucial Week 17 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium.

Twins sign former Angels closer Hansel Robles to one-year deal

The Angels non-tendered Robles earlier this month and also traded for Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias.

TCU-Arkansas Texas Bowl showdown canceled due to COVID-19, other issues

The Horned Frogs end the campaign with a 6-4 record, while Arkansas concludes at 3-7.

49ers star TE George Kittle wants QB Jimmy Garoppolo back for 2021

Add San Francisco 49ers All-Pro tight end George Kittle to the growing list of people associated with the franchise who want to see Jimmy Garoppolo return as the team's starter next season.

Rams QB Jared Goff could return for first playoff game?

Goff will be sidelined through the first weekend of January 2021 after he underwent surgery to repair the broken thumb on his throwing hand he suffered in this past Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks.