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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.

Giants designate former All-Star Jeff Samardzija for assignment

Right-hander Jeff Samardzija is no longer with the San Francisco Giants organization.

Former Giants OF Hunter Pence announces retirement from baseball

At 37-years-old, Hunter Pence is content finishing up his professional baseball career.

Buccaneers reveal plans to host fans at Raymond James Stadium for 2020 season

The Buccaneers revealed plans on Saturday to host fans for the remainder of the 2020 season at Raymond James Stadium.

Falcons place cornerback A.J. Terrell on reserve/COVID list

The NFL did not have a positive test in its latest round of testing, and it's currently unclear if Terrell tested positive or came into contact with the virus.

Five Stars players ruled out for Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final vs. Lightning

Stars head coach Rick Bowness revealed ahead of Saturday's game that Ben Bishop, Radek Faksa, Blake Comeau, Roope Hintz and Stephen Johns have all been deemed "unfit to play." 

Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting Kansas City postponed due to positive COVID-19 results

Major League Soccer announced that the Rapids' game against Kansas City has been postponed after one player and three staff members of Colorado's team tested positive for the coronavirus. There's no word on when the match will be made up.

Cam Newton jersey on display in Patriots Hall of Fame at Gillette Stadium

Newton has looked terrific through two games in New England, and if he keeps it up, then more of his game-worn items likely will be put on display at the Patriots Hall of Fame.

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos out for Game 5 vs. Stars

After winning Game 4 against the Dallas Stars 5-4 in overtime, theLightning have the opportunity to win the Stanley Cup on Saturday night.  The Bolts, though, will once again be without captain Steven Stamkos for Game 5.

Watch: Jaylen Brown blows kiss to Heat bench after hitting back-to-back threes

Brown drained back-to-back threes, and after the second one, he blew a kiss to the Heat bench. 

Nationals' Howie Kendrick considering retirement after rough 2020 campaign

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick was set to retire after this season, but now he isn't sure he wants to after suffering a hamstring injury that ended his year. 

Ole Miss, Florida kneel before kickoff in moment of unity

The Rebels and Gators took a knee before the opening kickoff in a showing of unity.

LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr. hospitalized with illness unrelated to COVID-19

Derek Stingley Jr. was hospitalized overnight on Friday with an illness unrelated to COVID-19, and he will miss LSU's game on Saturday.

Rob Manfred: MLB will do everything possible for Blue Jays to play in Toronto next season

The Toronto Blue Jays have clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2016, but they did so while playing their home games in Buffalo and not Rogers Centre. Rob Manfred wants that to change next season.

Dana White says Jon Jones vs. Israel Adesanya fight could still happen

Could the beef between Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya still be settled? It seems that way. 

Chris Paul enrolls at Winston-Salem State University

Paul announced that he enrolled in a class at Winston-Salem State University. The historically Black school is located in his hometown of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 

Ronald Koeman addresses Luis Suarez departure following Lionel Messi blast

Koeman addressed Suarez's departure on Saturday and tried to place more blame on the management than on himself.

Bam Adebayo takes blame for Heat's Game 5 loss to Celtics

While his shooting was subpar, Adebayo also acknowledged that his defense wasn't great either. He admitted that he felt a step behind. 

Raiders rookie WR Henry Ruggs ruled out for Week 3 vs. Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders will travel to Gillette Stadium this weekend to take on somewhat of a new-look New England Patriots squad. While they currently boast

Matt LaFleur: Davante Adams 'doubtful' for 'SNF' matchup vs. Saints

Adams tweaked his hamstring during the Packers' Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions and hasn't practiced all week.

Thom Brennaman resigns from Reds, Fox Sports after slur incident

Brennaman was with the Reds for 14 seasons and has been suspended since Aug. 19 for his comments.

Canadiens sign Jeff Petry to four-year, $25 million extension

Petry's current contract, which is worth $5.5 million annually, was set to expire after next season. His new deal begins in 2021-22 and runs through the 2024-25 campaign. 

Heat's Tyler Herro has NBA's top-selling jersey after Game 4 heroics

Over the Heat's last two games against the Celtics, Herro is averaging 29.5 points per game. He was a difference-maker in the fourth quarter of Game 4, scoring 17 of his 37 points in the final 12 minutes of the game. 

Mookie Betts has most popular MLB jersey of 2020

Betts' popularity is clearly still high in Los Angeles.

Rob Gronkowski on role with Buccaneers: 'I came here to block baby'

As the season rolls on, both Brady and Gronkowski likely will continue to get more comfortable in Arians' system.

Ravens defensive coordinator thinks Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes is underpaid

The Ravens have given up 350 yards passing just three times since Martindale took over, and two have come against Mahomes.