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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.

Rangers trade All-Star left-hander Mike Minor to Athletics

While he's struggled this season, Oakland hopes it can get the All-Star 2019 version of Minor.

Report: Raiders release veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara

The Raiders initially brought in Amukamara with hopes that he could teach young cornerbacks Trayvon Mullen and Damon Arnette. 

Bruce Arians won't rule out possibility of Leonard Fournette joining Buccaneers

The Buccaneers had discussions with the Jaguars about acquiring Fournette but ultimately decided to not make a move and instead add a running back via the draft.

Report: Indians trade Mike Clevinger to Padres

Clevinger has caused some problems in the Cleveland clubhouse since putting his teammates at risk for coronavirus infection, so it's not necessarily a surprise that he's being dealt.

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski says he deserved to win Ballon d'Or this year

Lewandowski was the favorite to take home the award this year, but it was canceled in June by organizers who said the coronavirus impact on football made it unfair for judging. 

Mavericks' Luka Doncic: I don't want to deal with players like Clippers' Marcus Morris

Doncic was driving to the hoop with 1:07 remaining in the first quarter when Morris swiped and smacked him in the side of the head, causing Doncic to hit the floor.

Jaguars' Doug Marrone: 'We couldn't get anything' for Leonard Fournette

Fournette spent three seasons with the Jaguars, racking up 2,631 yards and 17 touchdowns. Fournette's 2019 campaign was his best since being drafted by Jacksonville fourth overall in 2017.

Bill Belichick not ready to name starting QB: 'When we're ready to do it, we'll do it'

Newton certainly would love to become New England's starter in the post-Tom Brady era, but he wasn't guaranteed the position when he signed a one-year, up to $7.5 million deal with the club.

Jaguars officially waive running back Leonard Fournette

Fournette and the Jaguars haven't necessarily been on the best terms as of late, which led to the club declining his fifth-year option.

Legendary Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson Jr. dies at 78

Thompson was named Big East coach of the year three times and was enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 1999. His cause of death is unknown. 

Report: Lionel Messi needs to go on strike to push Barcelona departure

Amid disputes, Messi skipped Barca's coronavirus testing this weekend and preseason training on Monday in order to send a message that he truly wants to depart the club. 

Bruins will be without Chris Wagner in do-or-die Game 5 vs. Lightning

The Boston Bruins will be without one of their best fourth-liners in a do-or-die Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. 

Bolts' Barclay Goodrow: Nick Ritchie's hit on Yanni Gourde was 'pretty dirty'

Boston Bruins forward Nick Ritchie was heavily criticized for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Yanni Gourde during Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup on Saturday.  

Could Dodgers add All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor during the offseason?

Although Francisco Lindor's name has come up in "preliminary" trade discussions, it appears the All-Star shortstop is more likely to be dealt this winter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are seen as the favorites to land him, bolstering their already-deep roster. 

Report: Indians, White Sox discussing Mike Clevinger trade

If Clevinger were to go the White Sox, he'd join a rotation that includes Lucas Giolito, Dallas Keuchel and Dylan Cease.

MLS announces Dell Loy Hansen has decided to sell Utah Soccer Holdings

Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake, NWSL's Utah Royals and the USL's Real Monarchs are going to be sold. 

Report: Indians' Francisco Lindor mentioned in 'preliminary' trade discussions

Cleveland Indians star Francisco Lindor probably won't be traded by the club this season. However, there's always a slight chance that he could be moved if the club likes the return. 

Report: Rangers' Lance Lynn 'increasingly likely' to be traded

The Texas Rangers may not necessarily want to trade Lance Lynn, but the potential return for the veteran right-hander could be enough for the club to pull the trigger.

Red Sox trade Mitch Moreland to Padres in exchange for two prospects

Boston has been vocal about no player being untouchable in trade discussions, and the Moreland trade likely marks the first of a few bigger moves coming from the Red Sox organization. 

Lionel Messi follows through with threat, misses Barcelona's COVID-19 testing

At this point, we'll just have to wait and see where Messi ends up, though it appears he's definitely set his sights on leaving Barca.

Carmelo Anthony hoping to be back with Trail Blazers next season

Anthony isn't quite the player he used to be, though he did average 15.4 points, 1.5 assists and 6.3 rebounds this season while shooting 43 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. 

Athletics-Astros Sunday game postponed; A's have positive COVID-19 test

The Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros will not be playing at Minute Maid Park on Sunday afternoon. 

Report: Orioles trading pitcher Tommy Milone to Braves

The Atlanta Braves are in need of starting pitching, and it sounds like they intend on solving that problem at the trade deadline. 

Raptors' Kyle Lowry available to play Game 1 vs. Celtics

Lowry's status initially was questionable after he suffered a left ankle sprain during Game 4 of Toronto's first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets last week.

Jaguars trade disgruntled DE Yannick Ngakoue to Vikings

It appears that the disgruntled Yannick Ngakoue will be moving on from the Jacksonville Jaguars after all.