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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.

Pirates sign No. 1 pick Henry Davis with reported $6.5M bonus

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis.

Padres manager Jayce Tingler 'proud' of players for leading fans to safety after shooting outside Nationals Park

Several Padres players guided fans into the dugout after a shooting outside Nationals Park. 

Two athletes living in Tokyo Olympic Village test positive for COVID-19

Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19.

Suns' Chris Paul takes a shot at Giannis Antetokounmpo's free throws

The Bucks lead the Suns 3-2 and will have the opportunity to win their first NBA title since 1971 on Tuesday. 

Bucks' Jrue Holiday reacts to clutch steal, alley-oop in Game 5 win over Suns

Holiday's clutch plays helped the Bucks seal a Game 5 win. 

At least three injured in shooting outside Nationals Park

Saturday's game between the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres was suspended in the sixth inning after a shooting outside Nationals Park. 

Blues leave Vladimir Tarasenko unprotected in the expansion draft?

The 29-year-old has scored 30-plus goals in five of his nine NHL seasons and has 442 points (218 goals, 224 assists) in 531 games.

Mets place Francisco Lindor on injured list with right oblique strain

Lindor left Friday's 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning with soreness on his right side. He appeared to suffer the injury on a swing.

Rangers acquire Barclay Goodrow from Lightning for seventh-round pick

Before being traded to the Lightning during the 2019-20 season, Goodrow spent five and a half seasons with the San Jose Sharks. 

Wizards hire Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr. as new head coach

Unseld replaces Scott Brooks, who parted ways with the Wizards in June after his five-year contract came to an end.

Flyers acquire Ryan Ellis in three-team trade with Predators, Golden Knights

Ellis had spent his entire 10-year career in Nashville. The 30-year-old amassed 270 points (75 goals, 195 assists) in 562 games. 

Mural painted in support of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Bukayo Saka vandalized in England

A mural painted in support of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, who are all Black, has been vandalized in Darlington, England.

Kraken expected to select Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger in expansion draft

The Seattle Kraken are expected to select Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger in next week's expansion draft.

All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn, White Sox agree to two-year, $38 million extension

Fresh off an All-Star appearance, Lynn has inked a deal to extend his stay in Chicago. 

Stars sign defenseman Miro Heiskanen to eight-year, $67.6 million extension

Heiskanen has 95 points (28 goals, 67 assists) in 205 games, including 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) in 55 games last season. 

German men's soccer team exits Olympic tuneup after player alleges racial abuse

The team walked off the pitch after one of its players was allegedly the victim of racial abuse. 

Colts, Washington Football Team have NFL's lowest vaccination rates at under 50 percent

The clubs are the only two in the league to have not reached the 50 percent mark.

Report: Pistons 'highly likely' to hold onto No. 1 pick, draft Cade Cunningham

Cunningham is considered the top available prospect in the draft. The 19-year-old averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game during his freshman season.

Report: Blue Jackets will leave Max Domi unprotected for expansion draft

As NHL teams begin putting the final touches on their protected lists, the Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly expected to leave Max Domi unprotected heading into the expansion draft. 

Report: Tyler Bozak, Blues have 'strong mutual interest' on new deal

Tyler Bozak has spent the last three seasons of his career with the St. Louis Blues. He doesn't want that to change entering the 2021-22 campaign.  Bozak's three-year, $15 million deal with the Blues expired after the 2020-21 season.

Olympic Village resident tests positive for COVID-19 less than one week before Games begin

The Olympic Village in Tokyo will house 11,000 athletes during the Games and thousands of other staff members. 

Suns star Chris Paul not dwelling on turnover woes against Bucks

Paul's unusual turnover issues were highlighted by a key giveaway late in Game 4 against the Bucks. 

Bulls, Clippers reportedly among teams interested in Pelicans' Lonzo Ball

Chicago has been heavily linked to Ball over the last several months.

Phillies reportedly interested in Twins outfielder Byron Buxton

Buxton is currently on the injured list with a fractured left hand. He has been hampered by injuries since being drafted in 2012 and has played more than 100 games in a season just once in his seven-year career. 

NBA, NBPA agree to extend play-in tournament through 2021-22 season

While this year's tournament saw high viewership, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Lakers great LeBron James were among players to express disdain with the format.