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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.

NBA investigating Kyle Lowry, Lonzo Ball deals for possible tampering

Lowry was sent to the Heat from the Raptors earlier this week in a sign-and-trade agreement. Ball, meanwhile, left the Pelicans for the Bulls in a similar deal.

Patriots LB Raekwon McMillan out for 2021 season with torn ACL

Raekwon McMillan suffered a significant knee injury during a recent practice and will miss the entire 2021 campaign with a torn ACL.

Francisco Lindor excited to play with Javier Baez when he returns to Mets' lineup

Lindor is looking forward to getting back in the lineup and playing with Baez. 

Yankees place closer Aroldis Chapman on 10-day injured list with elbow inflammation

Chapman is 5-3 this season with a 3.63 ERA, 1.336 WHIP and 68 strikeouts in 39.2 innings. 

Red Sox place All-Star slugger J.D. Martinez on COVID-19 injured list

The Boston Red Sox announced Saturday that All-Star slugger J.D. Martinez has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list after he reported to the club that he was not feeling well.

Head coach James Borrego, Hornets finalizing multiyear contract extension

Borrego has been head coach of the Hornets since the 2018-19 campaign, going 95-124 in his three seasons at the helm.

Michigan hospital cuts ties with Vikings QB Kirk Cousins after COVID-19 vaccine comments

Cousins had been partnered with the hospital's sports medicine program since 2017.

Chelsea close to signing Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan for €115 million

Playing under Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly one of the driving forces behind Lukaku's desire to return to the Premier League. 

Free-agent center Aron Baynes could miss entire 2021-22 NBA season with severe nerve damage in his neck

Free-agent center Aron Baynes is hospitalized and could miss the entire 2021-22 NBA season with severe nerve damage in his neck.

Jimmy Butler signs four-year, $184 million extension with Heat

Butler averaged 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game last season while shooting 49.7% from the field.

Raptors plan to retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey when his career ends

The Toronto Raptors plan to honor Kyle Lowry with a permanent position in the rafters when his career ends.

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly ready to offer Lionel Messi three-year contract

Paris Saint-Germain are the frontrunner to sign Lionel Messi this summer, and it appears a deal is close.

Wide receiver James Washington requests trade from Steelers

Washington reportedly wants out of Pittsburgh because of his lack of playing time last season and in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Bengals RB Joe Mixon 'ready to roll' after injury-riddled 2020 season

Mixon hopes to set the tone for the offense and allow the team to feed off him.

Brian Flores: Dolphins don't want to trade Pro Bowl CB Xavien Howard

Flores said last month that he believes continuing to have discussions with Howard can lead to a solution for both parties. 

Report: Celtics engaged in contract discussions with Dennis Schroder

The Boston Celtics need a point guard after trading Kemba Walker to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Reggie Jackson to return to Clippers on two-year, $22 million deal

Jackson averaged 10.7 points, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds last season while shooting 45% from the field and 43.3% from deep.

Pro Bowl QB Josh Allen, Bills agree to six-year, $258 million contract extension

Allen now has an average annual value of $43 million, making him the second-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL behind Patrick Mahomes.

Islanders sign defenseman Adam Pelech to eight-year, $46 million contract

New York selected Pelech 65th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft. He has 75 points (16 goals, 59 assists) in 303 career NHL games and 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) in 48 career playoff games. 

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts not expecting Clayton Kershaw back until September

The veteran left-hander is on the 10-day injured list with forearm inflammation in his pitching arm. He has not pitched since July 3, when he allowed three runs in four innings against the Washington Nationals.

2015 NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala returns to Warriors on one-year deal to finish career in Golden State

Igoudala played six of his 17 NBA seasons with the Warriors from 2013-19, winning three titles with Golden State in that span.

Zach Fulton becomes third Giants player to retire from NFL in four days

Fulton joined veteran offensive lineman Joe Looney and linebacker Todd Davis among the Giants to hang up the cleats. Tight end Kelvin Benjamin also retired from football after being released by the Giants last week. 

Lauri Markkanen wants to leave Bulls: 'I want a fresh start to my NBA career somewhere else'

The Bulls made a $9 million qualifying offer to Markkanen, making him a restricted free agent this summer.

Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City's interest in signing Harry Kane

Kane has spent the last nine seasons with Tottenham, scoring 162 goals in 220 starts. It was reported that he would demand a transfer if the Spurs missed the Champions League in 2020-21, which they did.