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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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Jets QB Sam Darnold out indefinitely with shoulder injury, won't play vs. Chargers

Darnold first suffered a sprained AC joint during the Oct. 1 loss to the Denver Broncos and missed two games because of the setback.

Dolphins waive former Pro Bowl RB Jordan Howard

Howard never found momentum during his brief stint with the Dolphins. He averaged a paltry 1.2 yards per carry on 28 attempts.

Actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney cleared to buy fifth-tier Wrexham AFC

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are superheroes in the eyes of one set of club supporters. 

Texas A&M LB Anthony Hines III entering NFL Draft

Due to a rule for the college campaign held amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Hines could have two years of eligibility remaining if he reverses course and returns to the program.

Texas A&M-Ole Miss game postponed due to COVID-19

The Aggies had this past weekend's game versus the Tennessee Volunteers scrapped because of positive coronavirus tests and subsequent quarantines.

Louisville RB Javian Hawkins opts out to prepare for NFL Draft

Louisville Cardinals running back Javian Hawkins has played his last down of collegiate football. 

Panthers could be without Christian McCaffrey, Teddy Bridgewater vs. Lions?

The injuries to key players continue to ravage teams across the NFL.

Browns have new positive COVID-19 test, close facility once again

It's the second consecutive Monday the Browns have gone through this process, with last week's positive test occurring after the team's bye week.

Canadian health official: Raptors playing in Toronto 'tough on everyone involved'

Officials such as Canada's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo are concerned about the Raptors traveling back and forth between the two nations during the serious health crisis. 

Is Arizona State's next scheduled football game already in doubt?

After a game between the Utah Utes and UCLA Bruins was canceled because of coronavirus-related issues hindering the Utes, the Pac-12 added Cal-UCLA to the schedule on short notice. That matchup kicks off at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET on Sunday. 

Bears' Matt Nagy passes play-calling duties to OC Bill Lazor

The Bears enter the weekend dead last in rushing yards per game (82.3) and 29th in points per game (19.8). Foles is 28th in total QBR (48.6) among eligible players. So perhaps the change will help.

Texans' David Johnson, Senio Kelemete ruled out vs. Browns

Both Johnson and Kelemete are recovering from concussions.

Pac-12 schedules Cal-UCLA game for Sunday

Additionally, the Pac-12 shifted UCLA's game against the Oregon Ducks from next Friday night to Saturday, Nov. 21.

Major League Soccer wants to start 2021 season in early March

MLS president and deputy commissioner Mark Abbott said the plan is to start the 2021 campaign in early March due to schedule congestion caused by multiple international tournaments and dates. 

Browns re-open facility after positive test, on pace to host Texans

Cleveland also placed offensive lineman Chris Hubbard on the reserve/COVID-19 list but could not immediately say if he is the player who tested positive per an agreement between the league and union. 

Utah-UCLA football game canceled due to COVID-19 issues within Utes

Saturday's game between the Utah Utes and UCLA Bruins has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases and subsequent quarantines within the Utah program. 

Chargers DE Joey Bosa, RB Justin Jackson out vs. Dolphins

The Los Angeles Chargers will be light on both sides of the football for Sunday's game at the Miami Dolphins.

Report: UFC planning Thiago Santos-Aleksandar Rakic fight for March 6

It will be a three-round bout and, thus, won't serve as the card's main event.

49ers WR Kendrick Bourne cleared to play vs. Saints after COVID-19 scare

The strange COVID-19 saga involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne can hopefully be put to bed once and for all.  On Friday, the Niners

Ravens' Calais Campbell out vs. Patriots, snaps streak of 98 straight starts

This will be the first regular-season start he misses since 2014 when he was with the Arizona Cardinals.

Report: Packers' John Lovett out for season with torn ACL

The 24-year-old appeared on the injury report with an unspecified knee issue on Wednesday and was then downgraded the following day.

Report: SEC to use Dec. 19, day of league title game, for make-ups

The news comes in the wake of the postponements of four conference games scheduled for Saturday because of COVID-19 issues within multiple programs.

Coastal Carolina-Troy football game postponed due to COVID-19

The Sun Belt Conference is working with the schools to reschedule. However, the teams don't share an open date, as Troy is set to face the South Alabama Jaguars in a previously postponed game on Dec. 12. 

Browns' Jarvis Landry dedicates rest of season to injured Odell Beckham Jr.

Jarvis Landry told reporters on Thursday that he's playing to both help the 5-3 Browns make the playoffs and honor his teammate. 

Cal State Northridge women's basketball team cancels season due to opt-outs

Cal State Northridge announced on Thursday that its women's basketball team won't participate in the 2020-21 season after six players voluntarily opted out amid the coronavirus pandemic.