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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: Bills looking to sign Josh Allen to 'massive' contract extension

Josh Allen is going to be a Buffalo Bill for a very long time. At least, the franchise hopes so. 

Report: Tom Brady 'preparing to play' in 2021 at age 44

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady put together one of his best statistical seasons in 2020, and he isn't thinking about retirement. 

Report: A 'real possibility' Taylor Heinicke starts against Buccaneers

Alex Smith's calf injury hasn't responded, leaving his game status in question. 

Report: Blue Jays were runners-up in Francisco Lindor sweepstakes

Tt sounds like the Blue Jays just missed out on the four-time All-Star.

Titans WR A.J. Brown vows to play against Ravens despite knee, hand injuries

Brown has spent much of the 2020 season on the injury report. However, he only missed two games this season after suffering a bone bruise ahead of Tennessee's Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Packers' Matt LaFleur: Davante Adams resting, no reservations for playoff game

The Packers held a few practices this week, and Adams didn't attended any of them.

Report: 76ers expected to have 'multiple players' miss time due to contact tracing

It's unclear which players beyond Curry will miss time, though it's likely Joel Embiid will be required to isolate after sitting right next to the 30-year-old on the bench. Assistant coach Sam Cassell also had contact with Curry.

Texans GM Nick Caserio: Deshaun Watson is our quarterback

It would be a mistake for the Texans to trade Watson. If he were made available in discussions, the franchise would likely be looking for a top draft pick in exchange for the QB. 

Stars' season opener postponed after six players test positive for COVID-19

The NHL released a statement Friday announcing that the team's season opener will not be played until Jan. 19 at the earliest following the positive tests. 

Corey Crawford 'taking an indefinite leave of absence' from Devils

There is no timeline for Crawford's return, and the Devils will have to prepare to begin the season without him. New Jersey will likely rely on Mackenzie Blackwood and one of Gilles Senn or Evan Cormier.

Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield finish season with NFL's highest-selling jerseys

Quarterbacks represented the six best-selling jerseys of the season.

Legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda dies at 93

According to a statement released by the Dodgers, Lasorda suffered a "sudden cardiopulmonary arrest" at his home before being transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

Gerrit Cole, Justin Verlander named among pitchers in lawsuit involving ball-doctoring substances

None of the pitchers Harkins mentioned in the suit have released a statement on the matter. However, it's likely they do so soon.

Report: Tristan Thompson, two other Celtics facing seven-day quarantine

Thompson, Grant and Robert Williams have been a huge factor in the Celtics' success this season. Thompson is averaging 8.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game while shooting 52.9% from the field.

Report: Stars cancel practice due to COVID-19 issues

According to the NHL's health and safety protocols, if someone within the organization tested positive and is asymptomatic, they must isolate for 10 days since their first positive test.

Browns facility closed Friday morning as team awaits COVID-19 test results

The players, Stefanski and the assistant coaches will not be on the sideline for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

JuJu Smith-Schuster provides Browns with bulletin board-material ahead of playoffs

It's unclear if Smith-Schuster's comments will have the same effect on the Browns, though it's probably safe to say the Cleveland defense won't be too kind to the receiver when Sunday rolls around. 

Report: Jaguars to discuss head coaching vacancy with Urban Meyer

With the Jaguars holding the first-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the franchise must select a head coach who will work well with Trevor Lawrence, who is projected to be Jacksonville's selection. 

LeBron James on riots at U.S. Capitol: 'We live in two Americas'

The four-time NBA champion openly wondered what would have happened if the rioters were Black and blamed Trump for the chaos.

Report: 76ers guard Seth Curry tests positive for COVID-19

Curry did not play on Thursday due to left ankle soreness, though he was on the bench throughout the first quarter before the 76ers were made aware of his positive test.

Ravens' Calais Campbell heaps praise on Titans' Derrick Henry

Campbell acknowledged Henry's accomplishments and even went as far as to say that he's one of the best running backs ever to play the game. 

Report: Angels interested in trading for Cubs catcher Willson Contreras

Contreras is under contract for two more seasons. He's been one of the best catchers both at and behind the plate, hitting .265 with 74 home runs and 253 RBI in five seasons with the Cubs. 

Report: Texans only team with HC opening to not request interview with Eric Bieniemy

Bieniemy is in his eighth season with the Chiefs and third as offensive coordinator. He previously served as the team's running backs coach from 2013-17. 

Lamar Jackson 'trying to erase' narrative he can't win in playoffs

With back-to-back playoff losses, questions have arisen about Baltimore's chances of winning in the postseason with Jackson at quarterback.

Zdeno Chara: 'It was exciting to put the Washington Capitals jersey on'

Chara thanked the Bruins organization in an Instagram post before traveling to D.C. for Capitals training camp this week.