Yardbarker

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.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin undergoes surgery on left elbow

It was announced Monday that Evgeni Malkin underwent successful surgery on his left elbow. 

Falcons to play first two 2020 home games without fans

The Atlanta Falcons aren't expecting to have fans attend home games to start the 2020 season.

Sixers, Devils owners pledge $20 million in fight for equality

The owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils are joining the fight against racial inequality in the United States.

Cowboys DT Gerald McCoy ruptures quad tendon, will miss entire 2020 season

New Cowboy defensive tackle Gerald McCoy suffered a devastating, season-ending injury in the teams first padded practice of training camp.

Browns owners support Baker Mayfield, any players who decide to kneel during anthem

Browns QB Baker Mayfield has stated his intention to kneel during the anthem to protest inequality and police brutality, and his bosses say they and the organization will give him and his teammates their full support.

Bruins' David Pastrnak to miss third straight, ruled out for Game 4 vs. Hurricanes

The Boston Bruins will be without their star winger once again on Monday night against the Carolina Hurricanes.  

Report: Mike Clevinger on 'thin ice' with Indians, but team not committed to trading him

Though Mike Clevinger reportedly angered many teammates when he went out with teammate Zach Plesac, Cleveland is not committed to dealing the right-hander.

CFL cancels 2020 season amid pandemic due to financial issues

The coronavirus pandemic has hit sports hard, and now a professional league in Canada has canceled their 2020 season.  According to TSN's Matthew Scianitti, the CFL has canceled the 2020 campaign due to financial issues.

Report: Jayson Tatum 'complaining' about not getting star treatment from refs

Tatum, who earned his first All-Star selection this season, finished the year ranked 15th in the league with 23.4 points per game. He also averaged just 4.7 free-throw attempts per game.

Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov ruled out for Game 4 vs. Bruins

Svechnikov has been one of Carolina's best players this postseason. While the 20-year-old didn't record a point in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Boston, he has seven points (four goals, three assists) in six games.

Report: Poor choices made by Mike Clevinger, Zach Plesac caused divide within Indians clubhouse

The team felt that both pitchers violated their trust. Although Clevinger and Plesac haven't tested positive for COVID-19, the potential exposure of the team to the virus was enough to frustrate them.

Tom Brady reveals thought process behind signing with Buccaneers

It certainly was surprising that Brady decided to choose a club that went 7-9 last season and has failed to make the playoffs in over a decade.

FSU's Warren Thompson apologzies for comments about how school is handling COVID-19

Thompson, a sophomore, slammed the program in an Instagram post last week after another wide receiver on the team tested positive for COVID-19.

Report: Dez Bryant to work out with Ravens this week

 Bryant hasn't played in the NFL since 2017, but based on his Instagram videos, it appears he's been working hard on making a comeback. 

LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes headline list of athletes who signed letter to fight voter suppression

More Than A Vote is a nonprofit organization focused on getting more African Americans to vote. It was formed in response to acts of racial injustice and police brutality following the death of George Floyd.

Lakers' Rajon Rondo clears quarantine, no timetable for court return

Rondo fractured his right thumb about five weeks ago. He discovered the injury on July 12 during training camp. The 34-year-old then left the team and underwent surgery on July 16.

Red Sox executive Chaim Bloom acknowledges that team will likely be sellers at deadline

Bloom's comments come after the Sox dropped their seventh straight game on Sunday night. 

Derrius Guice in more trouble, accused of reckless driving

Washington released Guice earlier this month after he was arrested on several domestic violence charges, including felony strangulation. 

Washington Football Team hires Jason Wright as NFL's first Black team president

Wright will be responsible for leading the organization's business divisions, which includes operations, finance, sales and marketing. 

Broncos' Melvin Gordon admits he's 'struggling' with Denver altitude

Last season with Los Angeles, Gordon rushed for 612 yards and eight touchdowns while adding 296 yards and one touchdown receiving.

Browns hoping to have 20 percent capacity at home games in 2020

Other teams, such as the Las Vegas Raiders, announced they won't be allowing fans to attend games.

Braves place Ronald Acuna Jr. on injured list with sore wrist

The 22-year-old hasn't played since Monday because of inflammation in his left wrist.

Aaron Judge begged Yankees not to put him on injured list

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list last week with a mild calf strain, and he wasn't too happy about it.

Alex Rodriguez group seen as favorite to purchase Mets?

The Wilpon family has been looking to sell the Mets since late last year when it began negotiations with Steve Cohen and had verbally agreed to a deal until it fell through.