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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.

Jaguars place DE/LB Josh Allen on COVID-19 list

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without one of their key pass rushers for at least Monday's preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. 

Titans WR A.J. Brown expected to be ready for Week 1 despite knee injury

Despite missing practice time Brown is expected to be ready for the season-opener. 

Vikings expected to sign veteran pass-rusher Everson Griffen

The four-time Pro-Bowler is expected to return to his original NFL home. 

Raiders contacted Bears about trade for edge rusher Khalil Mack?

The Raiders drafted Mack fifth overall in 2014 and traded him to Chicago before the 2018 season in exchange for a package including two first-round picks.

Packers pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith could miss Week 1 with back injury

Smith had been on the non-football injury list until last Monday when he was activated and began to practice on a limited basis.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick: Someone has to play better than Cam Newton to start over him

Belichick's comments come after offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said over the weekend that Newton "certainly is the starter now."

Jimmy Garoppolo 'not too worried about' 49ers quarterback competition

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan would not name Jimmy Garoppolo the team's starting quarterback for Week 1 after Sunday's 15-10 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady hoping 2021 will be his 'best year'

Brady's goal isn't so farfetched. He played the 2020 season with new coaches, teammates, playbook and a torn MCL. He capped off the year with his seventh Super Bowl title.

Chelsea reportedly submit €9.5M bid for Revolution winger Tajon Buchanan

The Revolution are first in the Eastern Conference with a 15-4-3 record  and lead MLS with 49 points. So, it's no surprise Buchanan doesn't want to comment on a potential move away from the club.

After AJ McCarron suffers torn ACL, Falcons in the market for QB

The Falcons open the regular season Sept. 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Colts' Carson Wentz, Quenton Nelson to return to practice Monday

Both Wentz and Nelson were expected to miss five to 12 weeks after undergoing foot surgeries earlier this month.

Despite Ja'Marr Chase's struggles, Bengals not discouraged with WR

According to Joe Danneman of Fox19 Now in Cincinnati, Chase saw extra reps with the quarterbacks during the special teams' portion of Sunday's practice.

Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera joins exclusive 500-homer club

Cabrera is also just the ninth player in MLB history with 500-plus home runs and a .300-plus batting average.

Jets reportedly looking to acquire pass-rusher after Carl Lawson's season-ending injury

Losing Carl Lawson to a season-ending Achilles tear created a huge hole in the Jets defense, and Gang Green will seek to fill that void.

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel tests positive for COVID-19

Vrabel announced the news Sunday. 

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels: Cam Newton 'certainly is the starter now'

Why rush Jones, the 15th overall pick in this year's draft, when New England could take a more conservative approach and potentially name him the starter in 2022?

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly asks for Juventus transfer

If Ronaldo does want to move on from Juventus, only a few clubs could currently afford to sign him.

Rays place slugger Nelson Cruz on COVID-19 injured list

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed slugger Nelson Cruz on the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

Ravens fear linebacker L.J. Fort suffered season-ending knee injury against Panthers

Baltimore Ravens linebacker L.J. Fort exited Saturday's game against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter due to a knee injury, and the initial prognosis is not good. 

Justin Fields wants Bears fans to support Andy Dalton: 'Cheer for who is out there'

Fields appreciates the support but wishes fans would take a different approach when his teammate is on the field. 

Bengals rookie DE Joseph Ossai to undergo season-ending knee surgery

The loss of Ossai, a third-round pick, is unfortunate for Cincinnati as he was a breakout star during training camp and in the team's first preseason game against the Buccaneers. 

Jayson Tatum: Bringing an NBA title to Celtics is first on my list

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum just won a gold medal with Team USA at this summer's Tokyo Olympics and now has his sights set on another accomplishment. 

Falcons QB Feleipe Franks has 'full confidence' he can be Matt Ryan's backup

AJ McCarron was slated to back up Matt Ryan this season, but his loss leaves the Falcons with undrafted rookie Feleipe Franks as the only other quarterback on the roster. 

Falcons QB AJ McCarron 'heartbroken' after suffering knee injury against Dolphins

Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron will undergo an MRI on Sunday after suffering a right knee injury against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday but McCarron and the team are expecting bad news. 

Celtics to retire Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett's number in March

Garnett helped lead the Celtics to an NBA title during the 2007-08 season alongside Paul Pierce and Ray Allen.