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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.

Carter Hart, Flyers reportedly closing in on three-year contract extension

Hart, a restricted free agent, has been between the pipes for Philadelphia since the 2018-19 campaign. The Flyers selected him 48th overall in the 2016 draft. 

Giants Pro Bowl RB Saquon Barkley expected to begin practicing this week

The Giants have been cautious with Barkley during his recovery from a season-ending knee injury suffered during the 2020 campaign. The 24-year-old tore his ACL in addition to sustaining meniscus damage. 

All-Pro WR Michael Thomas suggests Saints 'tried to damage' his reputation?

Thomas is expected to miss the beginning of the 2021 season, and it's unclear when he might return to the field. 

Barcelona's Sergio Aguero to miss 10 weeks with calf injury

Aguero joined Barcelona from Manchester City on a two-year contract in June. He spent 10 years at City, becoming the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 260 goals in 390 games.

Rockies investigating after fan directs racial slur at Marlins' Lewis Brinson

Microphones on the Bally Sports Florida broadcast picked up a fan yelling the N-word multiple times during Brinson's at-bat during the ninth inning of Colorado's 13-8 win.

Kyle Kuzma addresses his mentality entering 2021-22 season with Wizards

During the 2020-21 season, the Michigan native averaged 12.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 36.1% from deep. 

Damian Lillard tried to recruit Kelly Oubre Jr. to Blazers after 2020-21 season?

Oubre ended up signing with the Charlotte Hornets on a two-year deal worth more than $26 million.

Wizards-Pacers summer league game postponed due to health and safety protocols

Washington is scheduled to play on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. It's unclear when its game against Indiana will be made up. 

Mets' Javier Baez exits Sunday's game vs. Phillies with apparent hip injury

J.D. Davis took Baez's place in the lineup, and Jonathan Villar shifted from third base to shortstop as Davis took over at the hot corner. 

Boston's Kyle Schwarber suffers setback in rehab from hamstring injury?

In 72 games with the Nationals this season, Schwarber hit .253/.340/.570 with 25 home runs and 53 RBI. He earned his first All-Star selection this year.

Jaguars WR DJ Chark has surgery for broken finger, expected to be ready for Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark had surgery to repair a broken finger on his right hand, but head coach Urban Meyer said the 24-year-old should be ready to return for Week 1.

Lane Kiffin says Ole Miss football program has reached 100 percent vaccination rate

All SEC teams that reach 85% vaccination will not have to undergo the COVID-19 protocol and regular testing. 

Mavericks among teams interested in Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen?

Markkanen posted career-worst averages of 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game last season

Patriots HC Bill Belichick: Peyton Manning is best QB I've coached against

Even though Manning and Belichick were considered enemies, it's no surprise the two have mutual respect because both are fierce competitors and wildly successful. 

Packers WR Devin Funchess apologizes for anti-Asian remark

Devin Funchess apologized Sunday morning after he used an anti-Asian slur and gesture during a news conference Saturday night. 

Yankees slugger Anthony Rizzo tests positive for COVID-19

Rizzo testing positive will prevent him from playing in the Field of Dreams game on Thursday and playing in Chicago next weekend. 

Red Sox ace Chris Sale to return from Tommy John surgery, make 2021 season debut Saturday against Orioles

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced some exciting news Sunday morning before the team's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays.  

Colts make Darius Leonard NFL's highest-paid ILB with five-year, $99.25 million deal

Leonard has been arguably the best linebacker in the league during his three NFL seasons and now he is paid like it. 

All-Pro CB Xavien Howard, Dolphins agree to restructured contract

Howard requested a trade from the Dolphins last month due to his contract status, saying he didn't feel valued or respected by the club, but the situation has been resolved.

Lionel Messi to reportedly sign two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi said goodbye to Barcelona in an emotional news conference Sunday and is expected to make a move to France. 

Michael Thomas ghosted Saints this offseason following ankle injury?

When the three-time Pro Bowler returned to the Saints in June, he wasn't fully recovered and was forced to undergo surgery on his ankle. 

Birmingham Barons batboy sues Omar Vizquel for sexual harassment

The shortstop played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball, spending most of his career with Cleveland.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott facing $1M lawsuit for another alleged dog attack

The 26-year-old was also sued earlier this summer when a pet resort employee claimed one of Elliott's dogs bit him in March 2021.