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Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90.

Cam Newton suggests he's Patriots' starting QB in Instagram post?

The former MVP posted a series of photos, but the third picture is the  most interesting one. "QB #1" is written on the image with an arrow pointing to the No. 1 on Newton's jersey.

Javier Baez explains why Mets use thumbs-down celebration after big hits

Javier Baez said that the thumbs-down celebration is being used in response to Mets fans.

Joe Burrow gets standing ovation from Bengals fans in return to field

When Cincinnati opens the regular season against the Minnesota Vikings  on its home turf next month, Burrow will surely get a much larger standing ovation from the crowd.

Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. to miss start of season with meniscus injury

Smith was preparing for a breakout season with the Vikings now that he's the team's top tight end.

Jets land edge-rusher Shaq Lawson from Texans for 2022 sixth-round pick

The 27-year-old boosts a Jets defense that was counting on Carl Lawson to be a game-changer in the pass rush.

All-Pro safety Harrison Smith signs four-year, $64 million extension with Vikings

Smith led the Vikings in both interceptions (five) and pass deflections (10) last season to go along with 89 total tackles.

MRI confirms Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins suffered season-ending torn ACL

An MRI on the left knee of Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins confirmed he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Saturday's 37-3 win over the Washington Football Team.

Sharks forward Evander Kane claims wife assaulted him, obtains restraining order

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was granted a temporary restraining order against his estranged wife after claiming she punched him in the face.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Dak Prescott 'good to go' for Week 1 against Buccaneers

With Prescott back on the field in 2021, the Cowboys have a solid chance to win the division and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2018.

Three-time All-Star outfielder George Springer 'hopeful' for return to Blue Jays' lineup Monday

Springer is considered day-to-day with a Grade 1 left knee sprain. He was injured when he ran into the outfield wall while chasing a ball in Seattle on Aug. 14 and hasn't played since.

Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard tests positive for COVID-19

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard is dealing with a breakthrough case of COVID-19.

Colts LT Sam Tevi out for season with torn ACL

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Sam Tevi is out for the 2021 season with a torn ACL.

Lionel Messi to make Paris Saint-Germain debut Sunday against Reims

Messi joined PSG earlier this month after his new contract with Barcelona fell through. He agreed to a two-year deal with The Parisians. 

Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo tests positive for COVID-19

The news comes just two days after Arroyo was placed on the COVID-related injured list as a close contact to utility man Enrique Hernández, who also tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Ravens fear J.K. Dobbins suffered season-ending knee injury

The Baltimore Ravens reportedly fear that J.K. Dobbins suffered a season-ending knee injury in Saturday's 37-3 win over the Washington Football Team.

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering unspecified injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering an unspecified injury during Wednesday's practice.

Tiger Woods' backup putter from 2002 sells for $393K at auction

Tiger Woods' 2002 Scotty Cameron backup putter sold for a record $393,300 at Golden Age Golf Auctions on Sunday.

James McCann uncertain when he'll return to Mets' lineup

The Mets signed McCann to a four-year, $40 million deal in the offseason, and his first year in Queens has been disappointing. In 99  games, he's hitting .240 with nine home runs and 35 RBI.

QB Sam Ehlinger suffers sprained knee, out five to six weeks for Colts

Ehlinger suffered the injury in the first half of the Colts' preseason finale against the Detroit Lions on Friday.

Lakers emerge as front-runners for Rajon Rondo after veteran agrees to buyout with Grizzlies

Rondo will clear waivers on Monday, and the Lakers will likely sign him to fill one of their final roster spots. 

LAPD releases footage of officer placing knee onto neck of NBA's Jaxson Hayes

Body camera footage released by the Los Angeles Police Department Friday showed an officer placing his knee onto the neck of Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes

Giants LB Ryan Anderson suspended six games for violating NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy

Anderson will be eligible to return on Monday, Oct. 18, after the Giants' Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Rams. 

Buccaneers DL Ndamukong Suh added to reserve/COVID-19 list

Suh is the fourth Bucs player this week to be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, joining kicker Ryan Succop and offensive linemen Nick Leverett and Earl Watford. 

Dolphins reportedly emerge as front-runners in Deshaun Watson sweepstakes

The Dolphins have been tied to Watson since the day it became clear he wanted out of Houston.

Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie gets COVID-19 vaccine after receiving NFL mask fine

McKenzie was fined $14,650 on Thursday for repeatedly not wearing a mask at the Bills facility.