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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.

Report: Several Saints coaches test positive for COVID-19

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said in July that the team had a vaccination rate over 90%. However, that still leaves room for a COVID-19 outbreak among the team

Mitch Marner: Maple Leafs 100% vaccinated entering 2021-22 season

The NHL Players Association is encouraging players to get vaccinated and warned about potential pay losses during the upcoming season if they don't get the shot.

Saints CB Marshon Lattimore reportedly week-to-week after thumb surgery

Lattimore was questionable for the Saints' Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury. He ended up playing but suffered a thumb injury in New Orleans' 38-3 win. 

Robert Griffin III tells Washington Football Team to 'make the call' after Ryan Fitzpatrick injury

It appears Robert Griffin III is interested in a reunion with the Washington Football Team.

Patriots veteran Matthew Slater praises rookie QB Mac Jones: He has 'gifts' as a leader

Slater, a 14-year veteran and nine-time special teams Pro Bowler, has been a Patriots captain for each of the last 11 seasons. So when he says Jones is already blossoming into a great leader, that's undoubtedly a good sign.

Former 49ers, Saints LB Parys Haralson dies at 37

Haralson played for the 49ers from 2006-12. San Francisco selected him in the fifth round of the 2006 draft out of Tennessee

Raiders HC Jon Gruden: TE Darren Waller 'the best player I've ever coached'

It's no surprise Waller is one of Carr's favorite targets. He draws comparison to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and San Francisco 49ers veteran George Kittle.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson angry at himself over two lost fumbles: 'That ticked me off'

Baltimore has a short week to figure things out, and it doesn't get any easier for the club. The Ravens are slated to face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

Raiders HC Jon Gruden on win over Ravens: 'I was like a cat; I had multiple lives today'

The Las Vegas Raiders pulled off a 33-27 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night and it was a back-and-forth battle, to say the least.  

Watch: Patriots rookie QB Mac Jones throws first career TD pass vs. Dolphins

The Patriots selected Jones 15th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and named him their starting quarterback earlier this month after releasing veteran signal-caller Cam Newton. 

Cardinals DE Chandler Jones has five sacks in season opener vs. Titans

Sunday's game was Jones' first since recovering from a torn biceps that limited him to five games in 2020. 

Lions CB Jeff Okudah to undergo MRI to find extent of potential Achilles injury

Okudah suffered the injury early in the fourth quarter and did not return. 

49ers believe CB Jason Verrett tore his ACL against Lions

Verrett went down in the fourth quarter with a non-contact injury and immediately reached for his right knee. He was carted off the field and did not return. 

Rays place right-hander Chris Archer on IL with hip discomfort

Although Archer is headed to the IL, the Rays are getting two players back from injury, including right-hander Nick Anderson and outfielder Brett Phillips. 

Ohio State Buckeyes fall to No. 9 in latest AP Top 25 poll; Oregon Ducks soar to No. 4

The Ohio State Buckeyes' loss to Oregon cost them in the rankings, but the Ducks sure did benefit.

49ers RB Raheem Mostert exits against Lions with knee injury

Mostert exited Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions with a knee injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. 

Jets OT Mekhi Becton suffers potentially serious knee injury against Panthers

The Jets need Becton to be healthy this year as Wilson's blind-side protector.

Report: Texans rejected offer of three first-round picks, three third-round picks for Deshaun Watson

No team is interested in meeting Houston's asking price for Watson unless conditions are attached to draft picks included in a deal due to the quarterback's legal issues.

WFT quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick suffers hip injury in season opener against Chargers

Ryan Fitzpatrick exited Sunday's in the second quarter after he was hit by Chargers edge-rusher Uchenna Nwosu on an incomplete pass attempt, and the veteran QB would not return.

Broncos reportedly could make 'substantial offer' for Aaron Rodgers after 2021 season

The Broncos were interested in trading for Rodgers before the 2021 season, but he reworked his contract with the Packers and agreed to remain with the franchise this year. 

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said he '100 percent' considered retirement this offseason

Rodgers admitted that he did consider playing elsewhere this season or retiring altogether.

Watch: 49ers rookie QB Trey Lance tosses first career touchdown pass

The San Francisco 49ers have already begun their transition to rookie quarterback Trey Lance. 

Texans reportedly keeping Deshaun Watson away from rest of team

Deshaun Watson is still working out at the facility but is separated from the rest of the team. 

Urban Meyer's temper reportedly rubbed Jaguars players, coaches 'the wrong way'

Meyer reportedly has "lashed out at his staff" and even questioned their job security before the regular season.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell: Seminoles' loss to Jacksonville State 'totally unacceptable'

The last time Florida State lost to a non-major opponent was in 1961 against Southern Miss.