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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.

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos out for Game 4 vs. Stars

Lightning head coach Jon Cooper told reporters that Stamkos has been deemed "unfit to play" Game 4. However, he hasn't been ruled out for the remainder of the series. 

Senators place Masterton winner Bobby Ryan on waivers for purpose of buyout

Ryan was awarded the Masterton Trophy for his efforts this season and will now look for a new NHL home.

Nick Mullens to start at QB for 49ers vs. Giants

Jimmy Garoppolo has been ruled out with a high ankle sprain.

Adam Gase rules out Breshad Perriman, Jamison Crowder for Week 3 matchup vs. Colts

Perriman has gotten off to a rough start with the Jets after they signed him in free agency to replace Robby Anderson. The 27-year-old has just five receptions for 29 yards on the season.

Mohamed Sanu reveals why he didn't find success with Patriots

Sanu had surgery on his ankle during the offseason, but was released by the Patriots before Week 1 after a disappointing training camp.

Kevin Garnett cites reasons why Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay with Bucks

Garnett knows a little thing or two about remaining loyal to a club with little playoff success. He spent 12 seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves before requesting a trade.

Nuggets' Michael Malone says he'll talk with NBA about free-throw imbalance

Malone's comments were in response to Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, who said Wednesday that the team had talked to the NBA about LeBron James' lack of free-throw attempts in the Western Conference Finals. 

Charles Barkley: 'We need to stop that defund or abolish the cops' talk

Instead of defunding the police, Barkley says the solution is in police and prison reform. 

Report: Rangers 'likely' to buy out netminder Henrik Lundqvist

Over the last two seasons, Lundqvist owns a 3.11 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. He has just 28 wins in his last 78 starts

Lebron James requested to guard Jamal Murray late in Game 4

Murray finished with a team-high 32 points in the loss and caused the Lakers a slew of problems throughout the night.

Jaguars' Cam Robinson ejected after making contact with official

The foul occurred after Robinson attempted to recover a fumble made by quarterback Gardner Minshew. Robinson and official Danny Short were on the ground after the Dolphins recovered the ball.

Lionel Messi unhappy with Luis Suarez exit to Atletico Madrid

Suarez had said he'd take a bench role to remain at Camp Nou this season, but eventually agreed to leave when it became clear that Ronald Koeman had no plans of using him.

Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz arrested after fatal crash in Dominican Republic

Cruz was riding in a Jeep down the highway when it came up from behind and hit a motorcycle. The outlet reports the bike, which had three people on it, didn't have lights on.

Report: Eagles to place Jalen Reagor on injured reserve with UCL tear

Reagor, 21, has five receptions for 96 yards this season. Against the Los Angeles Rams last week, he reeled in four catches for 41 yards. 

Julio Jones' status for Week 3 vs. Bears uncertain due to hamstring injury

The 31-year-old admitted after the game that his injured hamstring affected his ability to run and factored in on a dropped pass from Russell Gage that could have been a game-changing play.

Joe Judge on Devonta Freeman: 'I think he's got some juice left in the tank'

With Freeman now on their roster, Judge now has some depth in the backfield. Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman were the only two running backs the team had available following Barkley's injury. 

Report: MAC presidents will vote Friday on fall football season

With the Big Ten Conference returning to action, other conferences are beginning to re-evaluate their fall football seasons. 

Former Selke winner Ryan Kesler: Pain medication use led more health problems

He's now calling for the NHL to educate players on the effects of taking too much medication.

Lightning coach Jon Cooper: Steven Stamkos 'inching closer' toward return

The 30-year-old captain hasn't played a game since the regular season was halted in March.

Report: Team doctor punctured Tyrod Taylor's lung with pain-killing injection

The NFL is looking into the unfortunate incident.

Senators moving on from goaltender Craig Anderson

After finishing his two-year, $9.5 million deal with the Senators this season, Anderson now will enter free agency at 39 years old.

Bill Belichick praises Raiders TE Darren Waller ahead of Week 3 matchup

Belichick admitted that it would be a "challenge" for his squad to contain the fifth-year player.

Mic'd up Rory McIlroy discusses love for Domino's pizza

McIlroy's love for the "deluxe" pizza with "extra sausage and extra whatever" even got the attention of the national chain who responded, "you got it."

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Gardner Minshew exchange facial hair jabs ahead of Week 3 matchup

After the barbs exchanged between the two, expect both players to be on their game when they meet at TIAA Bank Field on Thursday. 

Nuggets' Michael Malone dubs Jamal Murray a 'superstar' after Game 3 performance

Jamal Murray wants it to be known that Nikola Jokic isn't the only star on the Denver Nuggets roster. The 23-year-old guard helped lift the Nuggets to