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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.

Dez Bryant opens up about facing Cowboys for first time since 2018 release

Dallas released Dez Bryant in 2018 to some acrimony, and the now-Baltimore Ravens WR opened up about the split for the first time since it happened.

Vikings RB Alexander Mattison undergoes surgery for appendicitis

Alexander Mattison underwent successful surgery for appendicitis. He has  been ruled out this weekend and could end up missing next weekend's  game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, too.

Ravens reveal 'at least' four strains of COVID-19 were found in team facility

Details about the Baltimore Ravens' COVID-19 outbreak continue to be revealed. 

Russell Westbrook: Opportunity to win championship with Wizards is 'really high'

Westbrook is joining a squad that hasn't won an NBA title since the 1977-78 season.

QB Josh Allen takes shot at NFC East while discussing Bills' record

The New York Giants lead the NFC East at 4-7, while Josh Allen's Bills sit at 8-3.

Lions RB D'Andre Swift doubtful to play vs. Bears with illness

Swift has been the Lions' second option behind Adrian Peterson. If he misses Sunday's game, Kerryon Johnson will likely see more snaps for Detroit. 

Panthers' Jeremy Chinn fined more than $5K for dunking ball over crossbar

Players should be able to show off their personalities after scoring a touchdown, but sometimes the league sees certain celebrations as excessive. In this case, Chinn's celebration was seen as unnecessary. 

Report: Patriots plan to sign WR Donte Moncrief off practice squad

The Patriots plan to fill one of the spots on their 53-man roster by signing Moncrief off the practice squad.

NBA outlines expanded health and safety guidelines, including ban on bars

The NBA avoided COVID-19 issues during its resumption at Walt Disney World last season, but with no bubble environment in place for the upcoming campaign, teams will have to be far more vigilant when it comes to protecting themselves.

Ravens activate Mark Ingram, Calais Campbell from reserve/COVID list

The Ravens announced Saturday they have activated running back Mark Ingram and defensive ends Calais Campbell and Jihad Ward from the reserve/COVID list. 

DeMar DeRozan on confronting home invader: 'I've been through worse'

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan confirmed the reports that his Los Angeles-area home was broken into last month, but his take on the whole ordeal was decidedly nonchalant.

Yankees' Gio Urshela out three months after elbow surgery

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela might miss some of spring training after having surgery on his elbow. 

Steelers activate DE Stephon Tuitt from reserve/COVID list

Pittsburgh announced Saturday that Tuitt has been activated from the reserve/COVID list after being placed on it last month. 

Gonzaga-Baylor game canceled due to COVID-19 issues

One of the best college basketball matchups of the season — No. 1 Gonzaga vs. No. 2 Baylor — has been canceled due to COVID-19 issues. 

Former Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict arrested on battery charge

Free-agent linebacker Vontaze Burfict was arrested Saturday in Nevada on a misdemeanor battery charge.

DeMar DeRozan chases off home intruder who intended to break into Kylie Jenner's house

In September, Hall of Famer Joe Montana was forced to confront a kidnapper who broke into his Malibu home. This time, DeMar DeRozan was the victim of a home break-in in mid-November.

Three-time Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount announces retirement

After nine NFL seasons and three Super Bowl championships, LeGarrette Blount has called it a career.

Anthony Davis admits to key reason behind signing long-term deal with Lakers

Anthony Davis will remain with the Lakers for at least the next five years after agreeing to a $190 million max extension earlier this week. Davis explained why he bucked the recent trend of superstars signing shorter max deals.

Falcons WR Julio Jones, RB Todd Gurley questionable vs. Saints

Jones is dealing with a hamstring injury while Gurley is recovering from a knee injury.

Pete Carroll: Seahawks 'thrilled' to have Josh Gordon back

In five games for Seattle last season, Gordon reeled in seven catches for 139 yards. He hasn't had much of a home these past two seasons, bouncing from the Cleveland Browns to the New England Patriots and then to Seattle. 

Texas high school football player facing assault charges after hitting referee

Duron also was punished for a similar incident during the 2019-20 soccer season, which likely will factor in on the punishment decision.

Fans not happy Tom Brady's TB12 brand received $960K PPP loan

Brady's TB12 brand currently has locations in Foxborough, right next to Gillette Stadium, Boston and Tampa Bay. The six-time Super Bowl champion had plans to expand his business to other locations across the country.

Kevin Durant's return to Bay Area set for Feb. 13 when Warriors host Nets

Durant spent three seasons with the Warriors from 2016-19, helping the team win back-to-back NBA titles in 2017 and 2018. During both of those championship runs, Durant was named Finals MVP. 

Revolution head coach Bruce Arena: 'I don’t think anyone expects us to be in the MLS Cup'

The Revolution are the lowest-seeded team in the conference semifinals but have played like the best team in Major League Soccer through three rounds of the playoffs.

Priests angry about Napoli renaming stadium in honor of Diego Maradona

The priests believe the team should preserve the Catholic faith and even offered a suggestion for the stadium name: "Stadio San Paolo-Maradona."