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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: Celtics were looking for reunion with Avery Bradley

The Boston Celtics signed point guard Jeff Teague to a one-year deal on Saturday but, apparently, he wasn't who they were originally targeting.  The Celtics were interested in a reunion with Avery Bradley.

P.J. Walker to start for Panthers vs. Lions; Teddy Bridgewater inactive

P.J. Walker will start for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Starting QB Teddy Bridgewater was listed as questionable all week with a knee injury.

Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew out vs. Steelers with thumb injury

Minshew is continuing to recover from multiple fractures and a strained ligament in his right thumb. 

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa could make history with win over Broncos

If he gets his fourth win on Sunday against the Denver Broncos, Tagovailoa will make history. 

Sean Payton struggled with decision to start Taysom Hill over Jameis Winston?

It sounds like head coach Sean Payton had a difficult time making the decision to start his "Swiss Army knife" over Jameis Winston, who is more proven at quarterback. 

Lions QB Matthew Stafford expected to start despite thumb injury

The Detroit Lions will look to even their record on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Luckily, their starting quarterback is expected to take the field despite being questionable all week. 

Carmelo Anthony re-signs with Trail Blazers out of loyalty to franchise

Melo's decision to stay with the Trail Blazers comes out of loyalty to the franchise that gave him a shot last season following a yearlong absence from the NBA.

Bruce Arians not surprised Saints chose to start Taysom Hill over Jameis Winston

When asked about Payton's decision to start Hill over Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians revealed that he wasn't surprised.

Rajon Rondo agrees to two-year, $15 million deal with Hawks

The Hawks' signing of Rondo makes it very clear that they're trying to get better defensively while also preserving their offense for star guard Trae Young.

Michael Jordan called Gordon Hayward Friday to close $120M deal

Jordan called Gordon Hayward on Friday night in order to close the four-year, $120 million deal he signed with the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. 

Pat Connaughton returning to Bucks on three-year, $16 million deal

Connaughton spent the last two seasons with the Bucks. During the 2019-20 campaign, he averaged 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 33.1 percent from deep. 

Report: Celtics 'at the top' of Paul Millsap's list in free agency

The 14-year veteran, who will be 36 in February, would slot in as Boston's sixth man, which was Hayward's role before he declined his player option and elected for free agency. 

Titans place Jadeveon Clowney on IR with knee injury

The Titans announced Saturday that they have placed Clowney on injured reserve with a knee injury that he has been dealing with for weeks. He'll now miss a minimum of three games. 

Bengals WR Tee Higgins fined $9K for dunking ball over crossbar

Higgins has been solid in his first NFL season, reeling in 40 receptions for 603 yards and four touchdowns alongside rookie quarterback Joe Burrow. 

Bengals place RB Joe Mixon on IR with foot injury

Mixon last played during Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts. He had 18 carries for 54 yards and one touchdown during that game. 

Hornets to waive Nic Batum to create cap space for Gordon Hayward

The Hornets will use the NBA's stretch provision to spread the cap implications of Batum's remaining $27 million contract over three seasons.

Report: NBA, NBPA set Dec. 1 as opt-out deadline for 2020-21 season

The NBA and NBPA have set Dec. 1 as the date players must notify the league if they have intentions to opt out of the season. 

Avery Bradley signs two-year, $11.6 million deal with Heat

Avery Bradley is going from one title contender to another.  The former Los Angeles Lakers guard is signing a two-year, $11.6 million deal with the Miami Heat.

Gordon Hayward to sign four-year, $120 million deal with Hornets

Hayward has signed a four-year, $120 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The news comes after Hayward declined his $34.2 million player option with the Celtics for the 2020-21 season. 

Texans DB Michael Thomas to miss remainder of season with torn pec

Michael Thomas might have played his last game for the Houston Texans. 

Fred VanVleet agrees to four-year, $85 million deal with Raptors

Despite interest from multiple teams around the league, VanVleet has decided to remain with the Toronto Raptors.

D.J. Augustin agrees to three-year, $21 million deal with Bucks

The Bucks have signed D.J. Augustin to a three-year, $21 million deal. The news comes moments after Milwaukee signed Bobby Portis to a two-year, $7.5 million deal.  

Bucks loading up, sign Bobby Portis to two-year, $7.5 million deal

Portis averaged 10.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game last season while shooting 45 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from beyond the arc. 

Kris Dunn agrees to two-year, $10 million deal with Hawks

Kris Dunn is joining a new squad after the Chicago Bulls did not extend a qualifying offer to him ahead of free agency.  

Chris Bosh didn't believe LeBron James when he texted about leaving Heat

Bosh added that it took him months to get over James leaving the Heat, but the two have since put aside their differences and are back on good terms.