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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.

Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani hits rare upper deck home run at Mariners' T-Mobile Park

Ohtani's impressive season continued with a monster home run in Seattle. 

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty beats Karolina Pliskova to clinch first Wimbledon title

Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty has won the Wimbledon women's singles title.

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas happy to see White Sox SS Tim Anderson selected for All-Star Game

Thomas expressed happiness that the Anderson got the nod. 

Texans QB Deshaun Watson training with Justin Fields, Jordan Love

NFL training camps are slated to open later this month, and all three quarterbacks have a lot of work to do leading up to that point. 

Mets star Francisco Lindor happy to be getting some positive reactions from fans

Lindor was booed regularly as he struggled to start the season, but as his bat has warmed up so have the fans. 

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov lands Bud Light sponsorship after wild press conference

Kucherov chugged several Bud Lights during his postgame presser after winning the Stanley Cup for a second straight year.

Report: Timberwolves not willing to include D'Angelo Russell in Ben Simmons trade talks

The Timberwolves reportedly view Russell as a crucial part of their core and "want to keep it that way."

Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry explains why eyes were bloodshot during playoffs

Fans took notice of his bloodshot eyes, which looked like something straight out of a horror movie.

Patriots QB Cam Newton: 2016 shoulder injury affected him for years

Newton re-signed with the Patriots for the 2021 season and is expected to be the starter. However, rookie quarterback Mac Jones could take over if he struggles or suffers yet another injury. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo backs struggling Jrue Holiday

Holiday has struggled to score through two games, totaling just 27 points on 11-of-35 shooting (31.4%).

Islanders interested in Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko?

New York would have to shed major salary to fit Tarasenko's contract under the salary cap.

16-year-old Jalen Lewis joins Overtime Elite, becomes youngest pro basketball player in U.S. history

With the addition of Lewis, the league now has 10 prospects under contract.

Report: Stephon Gilmore, Patriots to have contract discussions closer to training camp

Gilmore is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, winning the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award with a career-high six interceptions and 20 pass breakups. 

Jed Hoyer admits to harsh reality that Cubs will sell at trade deadline

The Cubs are two games below .500 and enter Friday 9.5 games behind the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Hoyer added that the Cubs are taking calls and want to focus on building for the future. 

Mets reportedly interested in Pirates All-Star 2B Adam Frazier

Frazier is enjoying a breakout season with the Pirates and was voted as the National League's starting second baseman at next week's All-Star Game in Denver. 

Padres rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hits grand slam off Nationals ace Max Scherzer

The left-hander then stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth, hitting a 1-2 fastball into the right-field stands for his first MLB hit.

Knicks willing to part with RJ Barrett in potential trade for Damian Lillard?

Barrett had a breakout year during the 2020-21 season, averaging 17.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and three assists per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 40.1% from deep. 

Devin Booker: Suns treating every game like it's Game 7

Booker has arguably been Phoenix's best player through two Finals games. The 24-year-old is averaging 29 points, 3.5 rebounds and six assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the field and 35.4% from deep. 

Celtics star Jayson Tatum honored to wear Kobe Bryant's No. 10 for Team USA

Bryant won gold medals with Team USA at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Tatum is now hoping to honor Bryant's legacy by donning No. 10.

Suns' Dario Saric out indefinitely with torn ACL suffered in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Saric left in the first quarter of Game 1 due to the injury.

Celtics add former NBA PG Damon Stoudamire to Ime Udoka's coaching staff

At his introductory press conference, Udoka suggested that he would be interested in bringing in his own staff to replace the coaches Brad Stevens had last season. 

White Sox reportedly 'confident' Yasmani Grandal will return this season despite knee surgery

Grandal suffered the injury during Monday's 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He checked his swing during a sixth-inning at-bat and hit the ground in pain. 

Cleveland places outfielder Eddie Rosario on 10-day IL with abdominal strain

Rosario suffered the injury running out a grounder in the second inning of Monday's 9-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.