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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.

Wild announce they will not re-sign captain Mikko Koivu

The native of Finland was drafted sixth overall by Minnesota in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Koivu debuted with the Wild in 2005 and has served as the team's captain for the last 11 seasons. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo wins second consecutive MVP Award

Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, one steal and one block this season while shooting 55.3% from the field and 30.7% from three-point range. 

Report: Celtics' Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown had 'heated confrontation' after Game 2 loss

Smart and Brown also reportedly threw things around the locker room in their frustration. No physical altercation took place as teammates stepped in to settle things down. 

Kendrick Perkins thinks Celtics are playing selfish offensively

If they want any chance at beating Miami in Game 3, they'll have to start playing like a team. However, after going down two games to none, it appears like Boston is imploding.

Could Gordon Hayward return for Celtics in Game 3 vs. Heat?

Hayward suffered a Grade 3 right ankle sprain during Game 1 of Boston's first-round series against Philadelphia and hasn't played since.

Report: Saints' Michael Thomas 'felt fantastic' at practice, not ruled out for 'MNF'

The 27-year-old suffered a high ankle sprain in the Saints' 34-23 Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Thomas limped off the field just before the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter.

LeBron James: 'Respect level is out of this world' for Nuggets after comeback against Clippers

Teams have only come back from a 3-1 series deficit just 13 times in NBA history, and the third-seed Nuggets are responsible for two of them.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, cites hamstring soreness

Tennis fans will have to endure this month's French Open without one of the most talented competitors in the world.  Naomi Osaka announced via Twitter

New York congressman blasts Knicks owner James Dolan, tells him to sell the team

The Knicks have been in a rut for the last two decades and probably won't leap out of the hole during the 2020-21 season.

Report: Knicks expected to offer Fred VanVleet deal worth over $22M per year

It was reported last month that New York is "all-in" on signing VanVleet, and the team could have upward of $40 million in cap space this offseason. However, the Knicks are just one of many teams expected to pursue the 26-year-old's services.

Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis headline 2020 All-NBA First Team

Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been named to the All-NBA First Team alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic. 

Ben Roethlisberger after return in Week 1: 'I feel like I was just in a car accident'

The 38-year-old quarterback, who is returning from elbow surgery, revealed that his arm was just about the only body part that wasn't sore after the Steelers' 26-16 Week 1 win over the New York Giants on Monday night. 

Allen Robinson plans to finish season with Bears

The 27-year-old made headlines on Tuesday after he cleared his social media accounts of any references to the Bears.

Buccaneers place Chris Godwin in concussion protocol

Godwin hadn't experienced symptoms on either Monday or Tuesday, but he could've suffered the concussion when he took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Saints safety D.J. Swearinger on Sunday. 

Report: Bill Armstrong to become general manager of Coyotes

Armstrong has been with the St. Louis Blues organization since 2004, earning the role of assistant general manager in 2018.

Chelsea's Timo Werner: Rejecting Liverpool was 'best decision'

The 24-year-old had the opportunity to join Liverpool with coach Jurgen Klopp over the summer, and even though they won the Premier League title, Werner is still convinced he made the right decision to join Chelsea. 

Wildfires, state restrictions complicating Pac-12 football season

The Pac-12 is waiting for government restrictions in California and Oregon to be lifted before finalizing a return-to-play plan, and there's no telling when that may be. 

Dez Bryant blasts Mike Ditka over latest anti-protest comments

Ditka has been very outspoken about NFL players' protests, first telling TMZ in July that anyone who does anything but stand for the national anthem should "get the hell out of the country." 

Report: 49ers placing Richard Sherman on injured reserve with calf strain

While he's out of the lineup, Sherman will miss road games against the New York Jets and Giants and a home matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Report: Broncos likely to place A.J. Bouye on injured reserve with dislocated shoulder

The 29-year-old suffered the injury in the closing minutes of the first half when he dove to defend a pass intended for Titans wide receiver Corey Davis along the Broncos' sideline. 

Brett Favre: Bruce Arians made mistake by bashing Tom Brady after Week 1 loss

It wasn't surprising that Arians publicly bashed one of his players -- he frequently does so after poor performances.

President Donald Trump fired up about Big Ten football's return

The news of the season's reinstatement comes after the conference decided to postpone all fall sports on Aug. 11 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Maya Moore married to Jonathan Irons, man she helped free from wrongful conviction

The 31-year-old met Irons when she was just 18-years-old and over the last 13 years, the two have developed a strong friendship while embarking on the journey to get him released from prison. 

Doc Rivers takes blame for Clippers blowing 3-1 series lead vs. Nuggets

The blame can't be solely placed on Rivers, though. In the biggest game of the 2019-20 campaign, both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were nearly invisible.

Big Ten announces October return for college football

Big Ten was the first major conference to postpone fall athletics and now are the first to reverse it.