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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.

Bam Adebayo says he's not 100 percent physically after COVID-19 bout

"Mentally I feel like I'm ready. Physically my body says otherwise sometimes," he Adebayo.

MAC postpones all fall sports, including football, due to COVID-19

According to Stadium's Brett McMurphy, the MAC has canceled the college football season due to the coronavirus. 

Report: Josh Doctson to use opt-out year to do humanitarian work in Africa

Josh Doctson is using his opt out year in a very special way. 

NBA considering delaying start of 2020-21 season to allow fans?

The NBA originally planned for the 2020-21 season to begin on Dec. 1, but now the league is reconsidering that date.  

English soccer players could face 12-match ban for racism under new FA guidelines

Players in English football could face a 12-match ban for discriminatory conduct under new Football Association guidelines.

A's players, staff support coach after anti-Semitic gesture

An Oakland Athletics bench coach is under fire for a gesture used during Thursday night's win over the Texas Rangers. Manager Bob Melvin supported Christenson and said the bench coach didn't have any malicious intent.

Trevor Lawrence considered opting out of 2020 college football season due to COVID-19 concerns

What would've happened if Trevor Lawrence opted out of the 2020 college football season? Luckily, we won't find out.  

Juventus fire manager Maurizio Sarri after Champions League knockout

Juventus is in the market for a new manager. 

Ex-MLB player says anti-Semitism is very alive in pro baseball

One former Major League Baseball player, who is Jewish, wasn't surprised to see Ryan Christenson throw up a Hitler salute on Thursday.

Report: Florida Panthers moving on from general manager Dale Tallon

Tallon was hired by the Panthers in 2010 as a replacement to Randy Sexton. Since Tallon was hired, the Panthers have not won a playoff series.

Senators have three 2020 first-round picks after Islanders' win

As a result of the Islanders moving on, the conditional 2020 first-round pick sent to the Senators in the Jean-Gabriel Pageau trade became official.

Report: Panthers' Russell Okung considering retirement due to coronavirus concerns

Okung missed 10 games last season with a pulmonary embolism due to blood clots and likely is at higher risk of coronavirus infection. 

Former Angels employee indicted for distributing fentanyl to Tyler Skaggs

Skaggs, 27, died in his Texas hotel room on July 1, 2019, ahead of the Angels matchup against the Rangers. He was discovered on his bed with no signs of trauma. 

Everett Fitzhugh hired by Kraken as first Black full-time NHL play-by-play announcer

Fitzhugh spent the past five seasons with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL doing radio play-by-play and working as the team's director of media relations.

Giants' DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery with firearm, faces minimum of 10 years in jail

Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party in Miramar, Fla., in May

Report: Cardinals game vs. Cubs postponed due to more positive COVID-19 tests

St. Louis was set to return from their coronavirus quarantine on Friday with a three-game series against the Cubs, but it's now unlikely that they play at all this weekend.

Coach Jon Cooper confirms Lightning captain Steven Stamkos out indefinitely

Stamkos suffered a lower-body injury during Phase 2 of the NHL's return-to-play plan. Although he remains out of play, he's been able to join the team for a few practices and workouts since his injury. 

Cam Newton: Joining Patriots 'a breath of fresh air'

When the Panthers signed Teddy Bridgewater to replace Newton, the 31-year-old wasn't happy, and he even admitted that Carolina releasing him was motivating, more than anything. 

Penguins to start Tristan Jarry over Matt Murray in critical Game 4 vs. Canadiens

Although Jarry has yet to start a game this series, he went 20-12-1 during the regular season with a 2.43 goals against average and .921 save percentage.

Report: NFL considering use of virtual fans in stadiums for 2020 season

The league adopted the practice during the 2020 NFL Draft, and the NBA has found success in bringing in virtual fans for the season resume at Walt Disney World. 

SEC announces coronavirus protocols ahead of 2020 season

Now that the protocols are in place, it'll be up to all coaches, players and staff to follow them.

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder sues for false sex trafficking stories

Snyder took the case to federal court on Friday in order to obtain information on a company titled "New Content Media," which operates meaww.com.

Texas Tech fires women's basketball coach after abuse allegations

 Marlene Stollings no longer is with Texas Tech. The women's basketball coach was fired by the school on Thursday just one day after abuse allegations

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott petitions for Oklahoma man's freedom

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and the NBA's Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin, Trae Young and Buddy Hield also are advocating for Jones.