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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.

David Njoku's agent says TE 'would love' to sign long-term contract with Browns

The 25-year-old has 112 catches for 1,279 yards and 11 touchdowns in four seasons (49 games) in Cleveland. The Browns drafted him 29th overall in 2017.

Patriots TE Jonnu Smith suffered low left ankle sprain during practice

The injury that knocked Jonnu Smith out of Sunday's practice early reportedly isn't considered serious. 

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer to undergo third knee surgery, will be out 'many months'

Federer announced that he will miss the U.S. Open and be sidelined for "many months" because he needs a third operation on his right knee. 

Padres place right-hander Yu Darvish on IL with lower-back injury

Darvish was removed from his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday after 2.2 innings with lower-back tightness. He threw 74 pitches and gave up five runs on six hits and a walk. 

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to start Monday against Angels after battling COVID-19

Before landing on the COVID-19 injured list, Cole had been New York's best pitcher this season.

Red Sox claim infielder Travis Shaw off waivers from Brewers

Shaw returns to Boston, where he played two seasons to start his career. 

Packers QB Jordan Love unlikely to miss time after MRI comes back clear

Love and the Packers got some good news Sunday morning after an injury scare. 

Jets rookie QB Zach Wilson 'felt comfortable' in preseason debut

Wilson made his much-anticipated preseason debut Saturday against the New York Giants and completed six of nine passes for 63 yards in a 12-7 win. 

Jaguars rookie QB Trevor Lawrence admits he was nervous in preseason debut

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence made his highly anticipated NFL preseason debut Saturday against the Browns.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan saw 'some good and some bad' in Trey Lance's preseason debut

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance had an up-and-down preseason debut Saturday.

Legendary Bayern Munich striker Gerd Muller dies at 75

Legendary Bayern Munich and West Germany striker Gerd Muller died Sunday at the age of 75. 

Tennis star Naomi Osaka to donate prize money to Haitian earthquake relief efforts

Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced Saturday night that she will donate her winnings from the Western and Southern Open to relief efforts in Haiti.

Washington Football Team releases former Pro Bowl RB Lamar Miller

Washington signed Miller off the Bears practice squad in December 2020, and he agreed to a one-year deal with the team in March 2021. 

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer day-to-day with ankle injury

Springer was Toronto's biggest offseason addition, agreeing to a six-year, $150 million contract.

After feeling shoulder tightness, Yanks' Luis Severino to visit doctors

The Yankees are also missing Gerrit Cole and Jordan Montgomery, who are  on the COVID-19-related injured list, and Corey Kluber and Domingo  German, who are on the IL.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott progressing in shoulder-injury rehab?

The hope is that Prescott will take part in Dallas' final preseason game on Aug. 29 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Cowboys DT Neville Gallimore out six to eight weeks with dislocated elbow

The 24-year-old went down in the first quarter of Friday's game after  his arm appeared to get caught in a pile that included teammate Brent  Urban on a four-yard run by Chase Edmonds.

Dave Roberts: Justin Turner is expected to return to Dodgers lineup Sunday

The Dodgers are 3-1 in Turner's absence, with wins over the Philadelphia Phillies and Mets. 

Former Eagles All-Pro OT Jason Peters signs one-year deal with Bears

The Arkansas product said in March that he had plans to play an 18th NFL season, particularly to help young players develop. 

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith considered day-to-day with knee injury

The Eagles selected Smith 10th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Lakers star LeBron James: Bears QB Justin Fields 'is so special'

Fields completed 14-of-20 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown. He had also ran for 33 yards and a score. 

Drew Lock in 'driver's seat' to be Broncos starting quarterback in 2021

Drew Lock will open the preseason as the Denver Broncos starting quarterback, and it seems he's in a good position to win the starting job over Teddy Bridgewater.

Jack Coan named Notre Dame's starting quarterback for 2021 season

Coan entered the transfer portal in December 2020 after throwing for 3,278 yards and 23 touchdowns against eight interceptions in his three-year career with Wisconsin. 

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov signs with Russian soccer club

Nurmagomedov (29-0) announced his retirement from UFC following his second-round submission win against Justin Gaethje in October at UFC 254.

Michael Thomas joins Saints for preseason game as tensions have reportedly improved

Thomas will reportedly join the team for Saturday's preseason opener as the parties work to rebuild a damaged relationship.