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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.

Le'Veon Bell: 'Got a lot to prove' after release from Jets

Since signing a four-year, $52.5 million deal with New York last year, Bell has averaged just 3.3 yards per carry, which ranks 51st out of 53 qualifying runners in the NFL during that span.

NFL to 'reimagine' Pro Bowl amid coronavirus pandemic

Fans will still be able to vote their favorite players to the Pro Bowl beginning on Nov. 17, but no game will be played.

Hurricanes examining trade options for Jake Gardiner?

Gardiner has three years remaining on his contract worth $4.05 million annually. The 30-year-old signed a four-year deal with Carolina last offseason. 

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon cited for DUI

Gordon is slated to appear in Denver County Court for arraignment on Nov. 13, a day before the Broncos are scheduled to fly to Las Vegas to face the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. 

Jets to start Joe Flacco against Dolphins as Sam Darnold still injured

Flacco was rusty during Sunday's 30-10 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. The 35-year-old completed 18-of-33 passes for 195 yards and just one touchdown.

Dirk Nowitzki shares why he declined Nets offer

Nowitzki said he wasn't sure if he could coach anywhere but in Dallas, where he played his entire 21-season career and won an NBA title.

Hal Steinbrenner apologizes to Yankees fans for another early playoff exit

It's been 11 years since the Yankees last won the World Series.

Bills' Sean McDermott: 'We beat ourselves' in pitiful loss to Titans

McDermott's team will have to reset quickly and prepare for the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.

All-Pro defender Chandler Jones to have season-ending biceps surgery

Jones, who suffered the injury during Week 5 against the New York Jets, had previously been seeking non-surgical options to address the issue. 

Knicks considering trading down from No. 8 in draft?

The Knicks could potentially trade the eighth-overall selection in a package with Dennis Smith Jr. to the Orlando Magic, who have been interested in the guard.

Anthony Davis jokes Lakers could boycott playing in Orlando after leaving bubble

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers, who had an extended stay in the Walt Disney World bubble, are in no rush to return to the Orlando property. During

Bruins among teams 'most interested' in free agent Mike Hoffman?

Hoffman is the market's top remaining left-shot left winger. He's tallied 22-plus goals in each of his six full NHL seasons. If the Bruins were to land him, he'd likely slot in on the second line alongside David Krejci. 

Ultra-rare Honus Wagner card expected to fetch over $1 million at auction

The Wagner card on the auction block now features a portrait of Wagner with a "Sweet Caporal" cigarette ad on the back. They only made around 50 cards, and this one is in pretty good condition.

Derrick Henry on stiff-arming Josh Norman: 'Been doing too many curls'

Henry finished the game with 19 carries for 57 yards and two touchdowns while adding one reception for six yards on two targets.

Ryan Tannehill: Titans 'ticked off' about how they've been treated since COVID-19 outbreak

The Titans played their first game since Sept. 27 on Tuesday and stomped the Buffalo Bills 42-16 behind a hot Tannehill.

NBA targeting Martin Luther King Jr. Day for start of 2020-21 season?

MLK Day has become an important event on the NBA calendar, and it presents an easy way for the league to turn opening night into something memorable.

Corey Seager: Dodgers 'up to the challenge' despite 0-2 NLCS hole

Only 13 of 85 teams who have faced an 0-2 hole have come back to win a best-of-seven series, and the Dodgers have three of those series wins.

76 people arrested as fans celebrated Lakers' title outside Staples Center

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti discouraged people from publicly gathering after the win due to the coronavirus pandemic, but his efforts, quite clearly, weren't successful.

Adam Gase considering giving up role as Jets' play-caller?

At this point, it appears the Jets could try anything to get themselves out of this rut they're stuck in, so it wouldn't be surprising to see them shake things up. 

LeBron James on Lakers' championship: 'Are you not entertained?'

James broke his social media silence on Monday following the Lakers' first championship win since 2010.

Canadiens, Tyler Toffoli agree to four-year, $17 million deal

Toffoli notched 24 goals and 20 assists for 44 points in 68 games played this past season.

Baker Mayfield believes he can play through rib injury

Mayfield was injured when he was hit after making a throw in the second half. He exited the field and was checked out by the team's medical staff but returned without missing a snap. 

Tom Brady congratulates LeBron James on NBA title with hilarious tweet

The Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA title on Sunday night with a 106-93 win over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Finals, and it had a lot to do with the performance of LeBron James.  James, who won his fourth NBA title and fourth NBA Finals MVP award, notched 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in the final game of the series.

Report: Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott out four to six months

While Dak Prescott's brutal ankle injury guaranteed that the Dallas Cowboys quarterback would miss time, we now have a clearer picture of just how long he'll be missing from the field.

Anthony Davis to remain with Lakers? 'We're gonna run it right back'

It's pretty hard to imagine Davis not returning to defend the Lakers' title alongside LeBron James. While Davis is expected to opt out, he could return to the Lakers next season on a deal worth up to $32.7 million per year.