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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.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'does not appear' to require ankle surgery?

If he is sidelined for the next month or so, Garoppolo will miss  matchups against the New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo  Bills.

Report: Jets rejected multiple inquiries for Quinnen Williams

The Jets received multiple inquiries for Quinnen Williams, but they rejected them all. New York believes the 22-year-old defensive end is too valuable and plays too important a position to deal away. 

Giants declined multiple trade offers for Evan Engram?

The Giants decided that Engram had more value to them than another  team's draft picks and decided to hold onto him unless they were offered  a first-round pick.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht: 'No risk' in signing Antonio Brown

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht sees the potential for high reward and little risk with Brown, who has been receiving help from veteran quarterback Tom Brady for months.

Pete Carroll agrees to multiyear extension with Seahawks

Carroll has agreed to a multiyear extension with the Seahawks. The deal is reportedly for five years and will make Carroll one of, if not the highest-paid coaches in the NFL. 

Keenan Allen negative for COVID-19, will play vs. Raiders despite illness

Keenan Allen has continued to test negative for COVID-19 and will play on Sunday despite dealing with an illness. The Chargers initially listed him as questionable for Sunday's matchup with a sore throat.

Browns place QB Baker Mayfield on reserve/COVID list

Mayfield has not tested positive for the virus, and he could return to practice as soon as Wednesday if he continues to test negative. 

Red Sox reached out to Jackie Bradley Jr. regarding new contract?

Jackie Bradley Jr. is a free agent for the first time in his career, but the Boston Red Sox are hoping to hold onto the defensive stalwart for the 2021 season and beyond. 

Florida's Kyle Trask joins elite company with 22nd passing TD of season

There's still plenty of season left to be played, but Trask certainly is making a name for himself this season. 

Watch: Georgia DB Lewis Cine ejected for targeting Florida's Kyle Pitts

Since Cine's ejection came in the first half of Saturday's game, he will not be automatically suspended for next week's game against the Missouri Tigers. 

Chargers' Keenan Allen listed as questionable vs. Raiders with illness

Keenan Allen has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game with an illness. 

Ravens elevate Dez Bryant to active roster ahead of game vs. Colts

With Baltimore's passing game struggling, the Ravens are hoping Bryant can help fix some of the team's issues. They currently rank 31st in passing yards and 17th in passing touchdowns.

Saints' C.J. Gardner-Johnson fined $5K for squabble with Bears' Javon Wims

The NFL fined Gardner-Johnson $5,128 for unsportsmanlike conduct for his part in the squabble with Wims last weekend/

Lions QB Matthew Stafford activated off reserve/COVID list

The Detroit Lions have a big game coming up against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, and they'll have their starting quarterback in the lineup after he

Cowboys might be without Ezekiel Elliott vs. Steelers?

Running back Ezekiel Elliott is listed as questionable against the Steelers with a hamstring injury, but the Cowboys are planning to play without him.

Report: Robbie Ray agrees to one-year, $8 million deal with Blue Jays

Robbie Ray agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal to remain with Toronto. 

Chiefs' Travis Kelce fined for dunking ball over crossbar after TD vs. Jets

Kelce extended Kansas City's lead to 20-9 on a shovel pass from Patrick Mahomes, and he couldn't help but dunk the football over the crossbar in celebration. That celebration cost him.

Jets QB Sam Darnold doubtful for 'MNF' vs. Patriots with shoulder injury

Darnold won't practice on Saturday and is doubtful for "Monday Night Football" because of a shoulder injury, Jets head coach Adam Gase announced. Joe Flacco is in line to start in Darnold's absence.

Adam Wainwright's son convinced him to play one more MLB season

Adam Wainwright could soon retire, but he had some help in deciding to make a return to the field in 2021. 

Steelers announce first positive COVID-19 test since opening of training camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, which marks the first from the organization since the opening of training camp. 

Giants' Golden Tate won't play vs. Washington due to 'overall issues with effort and performance'

Judge held Tate out of Wednesday's practice, and it didn't take long for him to make a ruling on the matter. The wide receiver reportedly won't make the trip to Washington for Sunday's game due to "overall issues with effort and performance."

USWNT star Alex Morgan returns to field after pregnancy, makes Tottenham debut

United States Women's National Team star Alex Morgan returned to the field on Saturday, making her debut for Tottenham Hotspur. 

Georgia WR George Pickens to miss second straight game

Pickens has been dealing with an upper-body injury and also did not play in last week's win over Kentucky. The sophomore has 13 catches for 140 yards with two touchdowns this season. 

Athletes share thoughts on Joe Biden winning presidency

While many athletes already have voiced their political opinions on social media over the past several months, they reiterated their stances on Saturday.

Cowboys plan to start Garrett Gilbert vs. Steelers

Gilbert, 29, has never started an NFL game. However, he's appeared in six games — three for the Carolina Panthers in 2018 and three for the Cleveland Browns in 2019.