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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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

Nationals' Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave after alleged domestic violence incident

Castro was placed on the restricted list one month ago due to what manager Davey Martinez said was a "family matter."

Damian Lillard to address future with Trail Blazers after Friday's Team USA practice

Lillard is reportedly keen on joining the New York Knicks or Miami Heat if traded by the Blazers this summer. 

Report: Cubs working on extensions for Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo before trade deadline

Baez and Rizzo, both key contributors to the 2016 World Series-winning team, are set to become free agents after the 2021 campaign. 

Keldon Johnson, JaVale McGee replace Bradley Beal, Kevin Love on Team USA roster

McGee gives the Americans some much-needed size, while Johnson brings talent and conditioning. 

Bruins reportedly not in on Vladimir Tarasenko sweepstakes

Tarasenko requested a trade earlier this summer because he's reportedly unhappy with how the Blues handled his multiple shoulder surgeries.