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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.

J.J. Watt's Peloton profile reveals Packers, Browns, Bills are his top destinations?

Watt has received offers in the $15 million to $16 million range. It's unclear which teams have made offers, but if that is his Peloton profile, he's definitely having some fun and keeping fans on their toes this offseason.

Tigers Woods' injury worse than one suffered by WFT's Alex Smith?

Woods underwent emergency surgery at Harbor-UCLA after his rollover car crash on Tuesday. It's unclear how long the 45-year-old will remain in the hospital. It's also unclear how long it will take him to recover.

Report: 49ers called Panthers about trade for Teddy Bridgewater

Bridgewater went 4-11 as a starter last season, completing 69.1% of his passes for 3,733 yards and 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He also ran for 279 yards and five TDs. 

Report: Washington to part ways with Alex Smith in the coming days

Smith made his return to the field for Washington in October after suffering a life-threatening leg injury in 2018. In six starts, the three-time Pro Bowler went 5-1.

Report: Ravens, Lamar Jackson have not started negotiating new contract

It's not surprising that Jackson is due for a raise. The 24-year-old is 30-7 as a starter for the Ravens and has thrown for over 7,000 yards with 68 touchdowns in three seasons.

Luka Doncic rookie card sells for record $4.6 million

The autographed 2018-19 National Treasures Logoman card is the most expensive basketball card ever sold and the second-most expensive sports card behind a 1952 Mickey Mantle card that reeled in $5.2 million. 

Report: Anfernee Simons, Cassius Stanley expected to enter Slam Dunk Contest``

The NBA is continuing the trend of highlighting younger players during the Slam Dunk Contest. This year's event will take place at halftime of the All-Star Game on March 7 in Atlanta.

Tom Brady: Listening to pre-draft scouting report still gets me fired up

The 43-year-old's scouting report put emphasis on his poor build, lack of physical strength and getting knocked down easily. Brady fell to the 199th pick in the 2000 NFL Draft.

Tua Tagovailoa hopes Dolphins select Najee Harris in 2021 draft

Most teams don't use their premium first-round picks on running backs, so Harris will likely be taken toward the end of the first round or into the second round.

NFL considering two Christmas Day games in 2021?

There have only been 22 Christmas Day games in the NFL's history.

Report: Victor Oladipo turned down two-year, $45.2 million extension from Rockets

The 28-year-old is reportedly pursuing a longer-term deal, which is something Houston can't offer him until the offseason due to the current CBA.

Orioles' Trey Mancini gets standing ovation in return from colon cancer

Trey Mancini missed the pandemic-shortened season last year as he was battling colon cancer, and he returned to the diamond on Sunday for the Orioles' first Grapefruit League game of spring training. 

Heat could sign Victor Oladipo in free agency?

The Miami Heat were linked to Victor Oladipo earlier this season as a target via trade or free agency.

Kobe Bryant's childhood basketball hoop sold for more than $37K

The house recently sold for $810,000 and the seller wanted a boatload of money for the backboard and rim, but the buyer wasn't interested. As a result, the hoop was dismounted and the seller struck gold by putting it up for auction. 

Seattle mayor to New Orleans mayor: 'Keep your eyes off Russell Wilson'

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell couldn't help but recruit Wilson to the city once she found out it was among his preferred destinations. 

Report: Nuggets rookie R.J. Hampton expected to enter NBA's health and safety protocols

Hampton is averaging 2.5 points, two rebounds and 0.5 assists per game while shooting 41.4% from the field and 27.8% from deep.

76ers HC Doc Rivers blames COVID-19 for Seth Curry's struggles

Seth Curry started the 2020-21 season on a high note, but then he tested positive for COVID-19 in January and hasn't been the same since. Doc Rivers said he blamed the coronavirus for Curry's recent struggles. 

Mike Trout's MLB debut jersey expected to fetch at least $1 million at auction

The future Hall of Famer's first game-worn Major League Baseball jersey has hit the auction block at Lelands and is expected to fetch at least $1 million.

PGA Tour golfers wear red in honor of Tiger Woods at WGC-Workday Championship

Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, Tommy Fleetwood, Cameron Champ, Sebastian Munoz, Patrick Reed, Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas were among the golfers to wear red on Sunday. 

Padres' Tommy Pham says he's lucky to be alive after stabbing in October

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham admitted Sunday that he's lucky to be alive after getting stabbed outside a strip club in October. 

Lance McCullers Jr. wants extension with Astros: 'I'm a legitimate big-league starter'

In five seasons with the Astros, McCullers is 32-25 with a 3.70 ERA and 1.262 WHIP. He helped lead Houston to a World Series title in 2017 and was named an All-Star that same year. 

Report: Bills in the mix for J.J. Watt as DE narrows list to three to five teams

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Buffalo Bills are in the mix for Watt as he has narrowed his list between three and five teams. 

Report: Browns interested in Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David

David has spent his entire nine-year career with the Buccaneers. If he hits the open market, the Browns likely won't be the only team to pursue the 31-year-old. 

Raptors' game against Bulls postponed due to COVID-19 protocols

The Raptors do not have a minimum of eight players available for the game to go on as scheduled due to COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. 

Report: Bucks expect Jrue Holiday to return Sunday after 10-game absence

Holiday has missed the past three weeks while in the NBA's health and safety protocols. Milwaukee has struggled without the 30-year-old, going 5-5 in the games he has missed.