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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.

Doug Pederson 'leaning toward' taking 2021 season off

If Pederson does sit out the 2021 campaign, he should receive multiple interviews during the offseason for the 2022 season. After all, he did win the Super Bowl in 2018. 

Philip Rivers retiring from NFL after 17 seasons: 'It's just time'

2020 marked the seventh time in River's career that he made it to the postseason. However, he never made it to a Super Bowl. 

Report: Blue Jays targeting Michael Brantley after George Springer deal

Springer and Brantley also share an agent, being represented by Excel Sports Management.

Sean McDermott on Bills trading Patrick Mahomes pick: 'I think both teams fared awfully well'

The Bills and Chiefs are set to meet in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, and Buffalo can further prove that passing up on Mahomes in 2017 was a good move by the franchise by making it to the Super Bowl.

Stephen Jackson says Kyrie Irving bought home for George Floyd's family

Irving remains arguably the NBA's most mysterious -- and possibly misunderstood -- player.

Panthers WR Robby Anderson: I 'was losing my love for football' with Jets

Anderson called his decision to sign with the Panthers "one of the best decisions I made."

Buccaneers designate Vita Vea for return from injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be getting a huge piece back just in time for the NFC Championship Game against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.

Report: Patriots OC Josh McDaniels a 'prime candidate' for Eagles HC job

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels met with Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in Florida on Sunday to interview for the team's vacant head coaching position.

Bruce Arians: Antoine Winfield Jr. deserves Defensive Rookie of the Year

Winfield Jr., the Bucs' 2020 second-round pick, has 11 solo tackles, two tackles for a loss and a fumble recovery in Tampa's two playoff games. 

Deshaun Watson asks fans to cancel march in support of him due to COVID-19

Houston Texans fans are not happy with the franchise for how it's handling the ongoing Deshaun Watson situation. With the star quarterback reportedly on the verge of requesting a trade, some fans are planning to take action.

Report: Cavaliers expected to move on from Kevin Porter Jr. after outburst

Porter has not played a game yet this season due to personal reasons and became angry when he realized the Cavaliers gave his old locker to Taurean Prince.

Ohio State QB Justin Fields declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Multiple teams in the draft could use a new quarterback, and Fields is one of the best.

Marcus Morris on Clippers' early-season success: 'Guys are buying in'

A change in attitude can be related to the play of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, who have finally begun to build chemistry with not only each other, but with the rest of the players on the team. 

Kevin Stefanski on Rashard Higgins' fumble: 'Our rule there is not to reach the ball out'

A majority of teams tell players not to reach for the end zone because of the rule. Maybe the NFL will revise the rule during the offseason with players, coaches and fans showing outrage on Sunday, but it's unlikely.

Report: Dodgers eyeing Marcus Semien as Justin Turner backup plan

Semien struggled during the pandemic-shortened campaign after coming in third in American League MVP voting in 2019. He slashed .223/.305/.374 with seven home runs and 23 RBI.

Report: Reds planning to hold on to Luis Castillo

Castillo has spent his entire career with the Reds. He went 4-6 during the pandemic-shortened season with a 3.21 ERA, 1.229 WHIP and 89 strikeouts in 70 innings. 

Browns' Myles Garrett on Patrick Mahomes injury: Nobody on team was head hunting

Mahomes completed 21-of-30 passes for 255 yards and one touchdown before exiting. He also had three carries for 14 yards and a score.

Tom Brady: Drew Brees an incredible player and competitor

Multiple reports have stated that Brees had plans to retire after the 2020 season. However, the veteran quarterback told reporters after the game that he would take his time to reach a decision regarding his future. 

Panthers 'in the mix' for Texans star QB Deshaun Watson?

Watson is reportedly unhappy with the franchise for how it handled the general manager search, leaving him out of the process after promising to include him and take his opinion into account.

Watch: Tom Brady shares special postgame moment with Drew Brees and his family

If Brees truly does retire, he'll go out as the all-time leader in passing yards (80,358) and second all-time in passing touchdowns (571).

NBA releases COVID-19 PSA with legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

While NBA players aren't the first in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, they'll have the opportunity to get vaccinated at some point in the near future.

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller to take part in Joe Biden's presidential inauguration

The Vanderbilt women's soccer team's goalkeeper was recruited as a kicker after members of the Commodores football team had to quarantine due to COVID-19 policies. She tried out and did well enough to make the team.

Browns victims of 'worst rule in football' in unlucky first half vs. Chiefs

What made the call even worse was that Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen initiated contact with his helmet and should've been called for a penalty, but the officials missed it. The penalty isn't reviewable.