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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.

January 6, 2021  |  Toronto Blue Jays

Report: Blue Jays made strong bid for Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano

Sugano has been one of Japan's best pitchers since 2013, when he joined the Giants at 23 years old. He won the Sawamura Award, equivalent to MLB's Cy Young Award, in 2017 and 2018.

January 6, 2021  |  Boston Bruins

Tuukka Rask on playoff exit: My head was spinning after ambulance called for daughter

Rask was one of the best goaltenders in the NHL last season, going 26-8-6 with a 2.12 goals-against average and .929 save percentage.

January 6, 2021  |  WNBA

LeBron James, Mookie Betts want to buy WNBA's Dream from Kelly Loeffler

Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler, a Republican who recently lost her United States Senate seat in Georgia, has been feuding with the players over social activism issues.

January 6, 2021  |  New Orleans Saints

Saints head coach Sean Payton remains silent on status of Michael Thomas

While Payton's comments on Thomas were bland, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that the three-time Pro Bowler will practice on Wednesday in a limited capacity before ramping up activity later this week.

January 6, 2021  |  NFL

Bruce Arians throws shade at Dwayne Haskins ahead of playoff matchup against WFT

Dwayne Haskins won't be on the field when the Washington Football Team hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend in the NFC Wild Card Round. That didn't stop Bucs head coach Bruce Arians from throwing shade at the former WFT quarterback.

January 6, 2021  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Report: Buccaneers optimistic Mike Evans can play against WFT

On Sunday, Evans recorded his seventh consecutive season of 1,000-plus yards to start his career before exiting the game, passing the previous record set by Randy Moss.

January 6, 2021  |  Clemson Tigers

Trevor Lawrence announces he's leaving Clemson, declares for NFL Draft

Jacksonville Jaguars fans can officially get excited about the possibility of the franchise drafting Trevor Lawrence.

January 6, 2021  |  Miami Dolphins

Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey resigns following 2020 season

Miami hired Gailey to reunite him with veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who played for him in Buffalo and New York. The reunion worked well for Fitzpatrick.

January 6, 2021  |  New York Giants

Report: Giants to keep GM Dave Gettleman despite three losing seasons

The Giants have gone 15-33 since Gettleman became general manager in 2018. Only the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets have worse records since New York hired the 69-year-old.

January 6, 2021  |  Detroit Pistons

Report: Pistons rookie Killian Hayes suffers labral tear in hip

The Pistons selected Hayes with the seventh-overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. In seven games this season, the 19-year-old is averaging 4.6 points, 1.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

January 6, 2021  |  NHL

USA Hockey upsets Canada, captures gold at World Junior Championship

Team USA upset Canada in the gold medal round of the World Junior Championship on Tuesday, winning the final game of the tournament 2-0.  

January 4, 2021  |  MLB

Report: Red Sox, Yankees among teams interested in Yasiel Puig

Former Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig is hoping to return to Major League Baseball in 2021 after not playing in 2020. He'll have options,

January 4, 2021  |  San Francisco 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo not thinking about trade rumors: 'I'm a 49er'

People around the NFL believe the San Francisco 49ers will move on from Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason if they can find a better solution at quarterback,

January 4, 2021  |  Boston Bruins

Bruins winger Brad Marchand plans to be ready for season opener

Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand opened training camp on Monday sporting a red, non-contact jersey after undergoing hernia repair surgery during the offseason.

January 4, 2021  |  Ohio State Buckeyes

Ryan Day expects Justin Fields to be ready for CFP title game

The Ohio State Buckeyes will face Alabama in the national title game next week, but quarterback Justin Fields might not be 100% for the matchup. 

January 4, 2021  |  Houston Texans

Deshaun Watson: Texans need culture shift, discipline

The Houston Texans finished off a disappointing season with a 41-38 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, and quarterback Deshaun Watson is looking for a fresh start with new leadership for the 2021 season.

January 4, 2021  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

MRI reveals no structural damage to Buccaneers WR Mike Evans' knee

He's considered day-to-day and could end up playing in the team's wild-card round matchup against the Washington Football Team on Saturday.

January 4, 2021  |  Jacksonville Jaguars

Report: Urban Meyer looking for $12 million per year to coach in NFL

It has been reported that the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching job will go to Urban Meyer if he wants it. However, the Jags will have to pay up in order to bring him on board.

January 4, 2021  |  College Football

Alabama considering Adam Gase, Bill O'Brien for offensive coordinator?

The Crimson Tide are in need of a new offensive coordinator after Steve Sarkisian became head coach at Texas over the weekend.

January 4, 2021  |  Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers fire Anthony Lynn after back-to-back losing seasons

Lynn finishes his career in Los Angeles with a 33-31 record.

January 4, 2021  |  New York Mets

Report: Mets out of Tomoyuki Sugano sweepstakes

Sugano has been one of Japan's best pitchers since 2013, when he joined the Giants at 23 years old. He won the Sawamura Award, which is equivalent to MLB's Cy Young Award, in 2017 and 2018.

January 4, 2021  |  Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry has career night after taking exception to criticism: 'Cue the Jordan meme'

Curry notched a career-high 62 points with five rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes on the floor against Portland. His previous career-high was 54 points against the New York Knicks in 2013.

January 4, 2021  |  NFL

Report: Jets request to interview Chiefs OC 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.

January 4, 2021  |  NFL

WFT rookie Chase Young has simple message for Tom Brady ahead of Wild Card clash

The odds are stacked against Washington, though they have been throughout the season. Veteran quarterback Alex Smith returned from a life-threatening leg injury and could end up surprising the Bucs in the postseason. 

January 4, 2021  |  NFL

Report: Texans request to interview Patriots' Nick Caserio for open GM position

Caserio started his career with the Patriots in 2001 as a personnel assistant. He then rose the ranks and became the team's director of player personnel in 2008.