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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.

Former NFL defensive back Phillip Adams' brain will be studied for CTE

Adams family has authorized a search for CTE.

Brad Stevens: Jayson Tatum was 'super special' in 53-point night vs. Timberwolves

Jayson Tatum put together the best game of his young Boston Celtics career on Friday night.

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski to have hernia surgery, miss remainder of season

The 23-year-old has been one of the Blue Jackets' best defensemen since entering the league in 2016. He finishes the 2020-21 season with seven goals and 13 assists in 35 games. 

Washington Football Team waives TE Thaddeus Moss

Moss signed with Washington ahead of the 2020 campaign after going undrafted out of LSU. He spent the season on injured reserve after getting hurt in training camp.

Dodgers place Cody Bellinger on IL with calf contusion

The 25-year-old suffered the injury during Monday's 10-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. He was spiked by A's reliever Reymin Guduan while beating out an infield single in the ninth inning.

Yankees place Gio Urshela on COVID injured list due to side effects from vaccination

Urshela has had a decent season at the plate thus far, slashing .261/.292/.304 with one RBI on six hits in six games. 

Nationals reinstate several players ahead of series vs. Dodgers

The Nationals were forced to postpone their first four games of the season due to the outbreak and returned to play earlier this week against the Atlanta Braves. 

Mookie Betts ruled out for Dodgers' home opener with back stiffness

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Betts is day-to-day because of the injury.

LeBron James among athletes to pay respects to DMX after rapper's death

The sports world is honoring legendary rapper DMX, who died Friday at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack at his home on April 2.

Devils place Nikita Gusev on waivers for contract termination

Gusev went unclaimed on waivers on April 1 and the Devils have been unable to trade him due to his $4.5 million cap hit.

Police report: Tiger Woods believed he was in Florida after car accident

The 45-year-old is doing well, according to updates made via his Twitter account, but he has not spoken publicly since the wreck.

JuJu Smith-Schuster: Chiefs were his second choice in free agency

Kansas City's recruiting effort included Andy Reid texting Smith-Schuster a photo of the Lombardi Trophy, but the USC product ultimately wanted to return to Pittsburgh for another season alongside Ben Roethlisberger. 

Report: Bruins 'for sure' looking at Mike Hoffman ahead of trade deadline

The Bruins have been linked to Hoffman since the 2019-20 campaign and were reportedly among the teams "most interested" in the Ontario native before the start of the 2020-21 season. 

Panthers' David Tepper listed as NFL's richest owner with net worth of $14.5 billion

Although the Panthers' revenue declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tepper's hedge funds have done well during this period of time. 

Draymond Green responds to Megan Rapinoe's criticism: 'I'm on their side'

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green said Thursday that he believes his tweets about women's sports and the pay gap with male athletes were misinterpreted,

Bills QB Josh Allen would 'love to be locked down in Buffalo for a very long time'

Allen had an MVP-caliber season in 2020, leading the Bills all the way to the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Judge rules that reported victim of Deshaun Watson must identify herself

Twenty-two women have filed lawsuits against Watson, alleging he inappropriately touched them, exposed himself or forcibly kissed them during massage appointments. 

Max Muncy to honor Tommy Lasorda with custom cleats at Dodgers' home opener

The two-time Manager of the Year winner was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997 in his first year of eligibility and also had his No. 2 jersey retired by the Dodgers. 

Brad Marchand praises Bruins rookie goaltender Jeremy Swayman: 'He's as advertised'

The young netminder has been stellar in back-to-back starts for the Bruins, stopping 40-of-42 shots in his debut 4-2 win over the Flyers on Tuesday and turning aside 31-of-33 shots on Thursday in a 4-2 win over the Capitals. 

Andre Drummond on first full game with Lakers: 'It felt good being out there'

L.A. signed Drummond after he was bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He provides the Lakers with some much-needed depth with Anthony Davis and LeBron James still sidelined with injuries. 

Report: Multiple suspicious baseballs from Dodgers' Trevor Bauer sent to MLB for inspection

The balls reportedly had markings and were sticky. Bauer pitched 6.2 innings in the loss, giving up two runs on three hits in his second start of the 2021 campaign. 

Report: Kawhi Leonard expected to re-sign with Clippers 'barring a dramatic turn of events'

Kawhi Leonard has a $36 million player option for the 2021-22 season and is expected to decline it in search of a larger contract. However, it doesn't sound like he intends on leaving Los Angeles. 

Report: Baylor star Davion Mitchell declaring for 2021 NBA Draft

Mitchell averaged 14.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game this season while shooting 51.1% from the field and 44.7% from deep.

White Sox place star SS Tim Anderson on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

The move comes after Anderson left in the first inning of Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He strained his left leg while running out a ground ball.