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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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Giants place Kyler Fackrell on IR, activate three from reserve/COVID-19 list

It wasn't all bad news for Giants fans on Tuesday, however, as Big Blue also activated tight end Kaden Smith, offensive tackle Matt Peart and wide receiver/returner Dante Pettis off the reserve/COVID-19 list. All can participate in Wednesday's practice and could play against Seattle this Sunday. 

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane won't resign after Shakhtar loss

Real can save face in Europe's biggest club competition next week.

Seattle Kraken in 'no rush' to hire head coach

The Kraken won't take the ice until the start of the 2021-22 campaign.

Richmond pauses activities, cancels game against Charleston due to COVID-19

Charleston added that it will either attempt to reschedule the Richmond game or find a new opponent and date. 

Mets sign reliever Trevor May to two-year deal

While May isn't the type of big-name signing Mets fans hope Steve Cohen will gift them this holiday season, he bolsters a bullpen that has routinely failed New York starting pitchers and the team's lineup in recent years.

Report: Leon Edwards won't face Khamzat Chimaev at Dec. 19 UFC show due to COVID-19

Edwards is on an eight-fight win streak but hasn't competed in the Octagon since a victory over Rafael Dos Anjos in July 2019.

Stanford to spend next two weeks on road due to health order

The health order could also affect San Jose football and multiple college basketball programs through the holiday season.

Greg Vanney steps down as Toronto FC head coach, technical director

Toronto search for Vanney's replacement begins immediately. 

Ohio State resumes activities ahead of Michigan State clash

Due to a conference rule for the shortened season, the Buckeyes will need to play against Michigan State and versus the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 12 to be eligible for the league title game.

Sarah Fuller to remain on Vanderbilt roster ahead of Georgia game

Fuller made history for the 0-8 Commodores this past weekend when she served as their placekicker during a loss to the Missouri Tigers and, in the process, became the first woman to play in a Power Five football game.

Browns activate DE Myles Garrett, add Ronnie Harrison to IR

The Cleveland Browns continue to mix good news with unfortunate updates regarding their defense during the second half of the regular season.

Colorado men's basketball pauses, postpones game at Arizona due to COVID-19

Additional contact tracing and testing are required before the school can announce a decision on the statuses of other upcoming games.

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.