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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.

Report: 'Pretty significant disconnect' exists between George Kittle, 49ers in contract negotiations

Kittle, who was just voted the seventh-best player in the NFL by his peers, could potentially reset the tight end market. However, some believe he could be paid similarly to a wide receiver. 

Dallas Cowboys still world's most valuable sports franchise at $5.5 billion

Dallas has taken the top spot in five of the 11 years that Forbes has been compiling the list. Jones bought the Cowboys in 1989 for $150 million.

CC Sabathia to throw out first pitch at Yankees' home opener

C.C. Sabathia, who played 11 seasons for the Yankees and formally announced his retirement from baseball in February, will be throwing out the first pitch, the team announced early Friday afternoon.

Dodgers think Joe Kelly's eight-game suspension is too harsh

Joe Kelly's eight-game suspension caused outrage from Major League Baseball fans, but they're not the only ones displeased with the ruling. The Los Angeles

Report: Marlins using bus to bring coronavirus-infected players back to Florida

The Marlins have had 20 members of their organization test positive for the coronavirus. Their season is suspended through the weekend. 

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo slams MLB for lack of player safety

Major League Baseball's player safety protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic need some adjustments, and Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo is encouraging the league to take notice. 

Astros owner Jim Crane on sign-stealing scandal: 'It weighs on all of us every day'

The Houston Astros and their World Series title in 2017 will always be linked the sign stealing scandal. Astros owner Jim Crane admitted that cheating is something everyone on the team regrets. 

Liverpool CEO Peter Moore to step down in August

Managing director Billy Hogan will replace Moore at the beginning of September. Hogan has played a major role in changing Liverpool's commercial fortunes under Fenway Sports Group.

LeBron James on kneeling: I hope we made Colin Kaepernick 'proud'

LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers teammates all took a knee during the national anthem before tip-off against the Clippers on Thursday, and it was a special moment.  

Report: Cardinals player tests positive for COVID-19; game vs. Brewers postponed

There's been no word on which Cardinals player tested positive for the coronavirus, and more than one player could be infected. 

New MLB rules allow discipline for electronic sign stealing

Beginning on Saturday, monitors and TV's in the clubhouse can only show a single video angle of the field to track game action.

Travis Kelce thinks Patrick Mahomes' No. 4 ranking is ridiculous

In 14 games last season, Mahomes went 11-3, throwing for 4,031 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Jamal Adams says he wants to retire with the Seahawks

Adams was sent to the Seahawks for first-round picks in the next two drafts, a 2021 third-round selection and safety Bradley McDougald.

Angels place Mike Trout on paternity leave

The limit for paternity leave is three days, and Trout will continue to be tested for COVID-19 while he's away from the team.

Nick Markakis changes mind, will return to Braves after opting out

The 36-year-old went through a reinstatement process with Major League Baseball and is ready to return to the field.

Report: Phillies visiting clubhouse worker tests positive for COVID-19

However, all Phillies players and on-field staff have reportedly tested negative for COVID-19 for the second straight day. 

Celtics star Jayson Tatum's Orlando jersey reads 'Black Lives Matter'

The NBA season is set to resume tomorrow, and with that players are honoring various social justice causes with their jerseys.

Blackhawks ban headdresses from arena after discussing issues with Native American groups

The club also unveiled that it's working to establish a new wing at Trickster Cultural Center that will include Native American artifacts from the Chicago Field Museum of Natural History to allow students to educate themselves on Native American history.

Lions share photos of socially distant locker room with plexiglass dividers

From the photos, it appears some lockers are more socially distant than others, but all stalls have plexiglass dividers between them.

Lamar Jackson hoping Ravens sign wide receiver Antonio Brown

Jackson worked out with Brown in April and confirmed later in the month that he was interested in having the seven-time Pro Bowler join the Ravens. 

Buffalo woman's obituary describes hatred of Tom Brady

Bills fans aren't too fond of Brady. The Patriots went 32-3 against Buffalo with Brady at the helm of their offense and one of those losses came when New England sat the quarterback in the second half.

NBA announces zero positive coronavirus tests since July 20

The NBA and NBPA announced Wednesday that of the 344 players tested for COVID-19 since July 20, zero have tested positive for the virus. 

Pistons purchase Suns' G League team, will move it to Detroit

It's not clear how the Suns plan to replace their G League affiliate. 

Nationals' Juan Soto cleared to play after testing positive for COVID-19 on Opening Day

Soto may be available in time for the Nationals' series against the New York Mets next week, and general manager Mike Rizzo sees no reason why he wouldn't be. 

Jets player: Jadeveon Clowney told team to 'come get him'

Does Jadeveon Clowney want to play for the New York Jets? It seems that way.