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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.

Cardinals RHP Jack Flaherty returns to injured list with shoulder strain

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Wednesday.

Damian Lillard: 'I'm not leaving' Trail Blazers, 'not right now at least'

For now, it appears Trail Blazers fans can breathe a sigh of relief as their superstar appears ready to stay put. 

All-Star Nick Castellanos likely to opt out of deal with Reds, become free agent

Nick Castellanos signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds in 2020. It appears he intends on breaking that pact early.  According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Castellanos will likely opt out of the remainder of his contract to test free agency.

Jets DE Vinny Curry out for season after being diagnosed with rare blood disorder

Curry signed with the Jets in March after eight years with the Philadelphia Eagles and a year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Astros ace Justin Verlander won't return this season amid Tommy John recovery

The 38-year-old will become a free agent at the end of the season. It's unclear if the Astros have any plans to re-sign him or allow him to walk.

Veteran guard JJ Redick reportedly prefers to play for Knicks or Nets

Redick currently resides in Brooklyn and has a desire to play closer to his family.

Warriors star Stephen Curry spoke to Buccaneers QB Tom Brady about longevity

Curry will likely only play until he's 45 if he believes he's still a championship-caliber player, which is Brady's mindset as he enters each season. 

No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence officially named Jaguars starting quarterback

Lawrence will make his NFL regular-season debut vs. the Texans.

Giants All-Star catcher Buster Posey day-to-day with knee injury

Posey is in the midst of a resurgent season, hitting .314/.408/.517 with 15 home runs and 39 RBI in 84 games. He earned his first All-Star selection since 2018, his seventh overall.

Two-time All-Star 3B Alex Bregman returning to Astros' lineup Wednesday against Royals

Bregman has been out since June 16 with a left quadriceps strain. He worked out at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday after playing a rehab game for Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday night.

WR Robby Anderson: I want to be with Panthers for my future

Anderson had the best season of his career in 2020, his first with the Panthers.

Paris Saint-Germain rejects Real Madrid's €160 million offer for Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe's contract at PSG expires next summer, and he has made it clear that he has no intention of renewing his contract with the club.

Harry Kane confirms he will stay at Tottenham: I'm focused on helping the team achieve success

Kane has been training on his own after returning later for preseason than his teammates, and he played for the first time this season as a second-half substitute in Tottenham's 1-0 win over the Wolves on Sunday. 

Giants activate two-time Pro Bowl TE Kyle Rudolph off PUP list

Rudolph underwent offseason foot surgery after an issue showed up in his physical when he signed with the Giants.

Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask shares encouraging update following hip surgery

It's unclear when the native of Finland suffered the hip injury. However, he played through it during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs and led the Bruins into the second round, where they were defeated by the New York Islanders.

Serena Williams withdraws from U.S. Open amid recovery from hamstring injury

Williams retired from her first-round match at Wimbledon in June after slipping on Centre Court. It was just the second time in her career she has retired from a match at a major. 

Patriots trade RB Sony Michel to Rams for two late-round conditional draft picks

Michel gives the Rams some much-needed depth at running back after Cam Akers tore his Achilles while working out before training camp.

Cardinals activate five-time All-Pro DE J.J. Watt off PUP list

After joining the Cardinals in March, Watt participated in Arizona's offseason program, but when he began experiencing hamstring tightness late last month, the franchise opted to sideline him for a few weeks to open training camp. 

Colts QB Carson Wentz donates $250K to Haiti's earthquake relief fund

Wentz has been involved with Haiti since 2017. The veteran signal-caller helped build a sports complex and had his former Philadelphia Eagles teammates travel to the country with him for charitable work. 

Liverpool won't allow Mo Salah to play for Egypt in World Cup qualifiers due to COVID-19 restrictions

Liverpool also refused to release Salah to play in the Olympics. 

Report: Saints expected to name starting QB before final preseason game

It's unclear if the New Orleans Saints are leaning toward starting Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill in 2021.

Former NHL winger Jimmy Hayes dies at age 31

Hayes, a second-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, played seven seasons in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils. 

Arsenal open to offers for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?

It appears Arsenal are prepared to part ways with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang less than one year after signing him to a long-term contract.  According to

Patriots QB Cam Newton out until Thursday because of COVID protocol misunderstanding

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will be sidelined until Thursday after unknowingly violating the NFL's COVID-19 testing policy.

Former Bengals All-Pro DT Geno Atkins visiting with Seahawks

Former Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive tackle Geno Atkins is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks Monday.