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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.

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic nominated for Premier League Young Player of the Year

Pulisic enjoyed a fantastic debut season in the Premier League after being moved from Borussia Dortmund. He helped the Blues secure a top-four finish.

Oakland A's bench coach apologizes for 'unintentionally' making Nazi salute

The bench coach claims he was trying to adapt the elbow bump that teams now do in place of high fives due to coronavirus concerns.

Joe Maddon says Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch again in 2020

On Monday, Ohtani was diagnosed with a Grade 1-2 strain of the flexor pronator mass, which stabilizes the elbow. 

Nationals' Juan Soto doesn't believe he actually had coronavirus

If Soto's positive test really was false, it only adds to this frustration with his quarantine.

Watch: Bucs GM Jason Licht's children pretend to be Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski

The hype surrounding Brady and Gronkowski in Tampa Bay is very real.

Capitals' Tom Wilson says Bruins' David Pastrnak lost bet that led to wild tweet

While Pastrnak tallied 48 goals, Wilson didn't do so bad for himself either. The 26-year-old, who is largely considered one of the NHL's tough guys, had a career year with 44 points and 21 goals.

Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown advocates for Ravens to sign cousin, Antonio Brown

Brown reportedly was drawing interest from multiple NFL clubs this offseason, including the Ravens and Seattle Seahawks.

Ex-teammate unsure how Cam Newton will handle criticism from Bill Belichick

If Newton and Belichick don't get along, it's going to be a long season for both. However, if things go smoothly, then the Patriots will have a shot at keeping their dynasty alive. 

Bills All-Pro CB Tre'Davious White unsure if he'll play in 2020

While he did report to training camp, White says it's because he's evaluating the team's health and safety protocols to be sure they're keeping their players health in best interests. 

Derek Carr to wear arm sleeve honoring Kobe Bryant this season: 'He meant so much to me'

It appears Carr is the first NFL player to publicly announce that he'll be honoring Bryant this season. He probably won't be the only one. 

Allen Iverson: 'As much as I love Michael Jordan, LeBron James is the one'

Iverson, an 11-time All-Star, knows a little thing or two about being great. He's a four-time scoring champion and averaged 26.7 points per game in his 14-year NBA career. 

Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin out for remainder of series vs. Blue Jackets

Muzzin's injury is unspecified, though it appears he suffered a neck/head injury when watching the video of the collision. 

Donald Trump slams NBA players for anthem protests: 'When I see them kneeling I just turn off the game'

In the interview, Trump also claimed that the NBA's television ratings are way down, which isn't the case at all.

Vanessa Bryant against venue change in helicopter lawsuit

Island Express Helicopters and the estate for Zobayan had asked the court to move the case from L.A. to Orange County because they couldn't get a fair trial in the city where Kobe Bryant played in the NBA for 20 years.

Hurricanes hope to have Dougie Hamilton back for Game 1 of first round of playoffs

Hamilton broke his left leg in January and was sidelined until the NHL season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, he did return for the beginning of training camp in July.

Big Ten announces football season starting in September will have conference-only games

The league also announced that medical protocols will include twice-weekly coronavirus testing. They'll be using a third-party laboratory to conduct testing. 

Report: Lakers' Rajon Rondo will rehab close to NBA's Orlando bubble

Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is hoping to get Rondo back in time for the first or second round of the playoffs, though an updated timeline was not given.

UConn cancels 2020 football season due to coronavirus pandemic

UConn's decision comes after multiple Division I schools reported double-digit numbers of positive coronavirus cases in June.

NHL's Seattle Kraken have 51,000 fans on season-ticket holder waitlist

the Kraken report that since their name was revealed, they have a 35 % increase in their season ticker-holder waiting list. The total, originally at 39,000 fans, has skyrocketed to 51,000 on the wait list.

Lou Williams: 'I probably could have made a better-quality decision' while away from bubble

Williams, who was grieving the loss of a mentor, laid everything out on the table following his seven-point, six-assist night against the Phoenix Suns.

Report: NFL opt-out deadline will be Thursday or Friday

With the deadline to opt out being moved up, New England Patriots star Devin McCourty slammed the league, saying league is only moving up the deadline so players don't continue to opt out. 

Teddy Bridgewater 'honored' to follow in Cam Newton's footsteps

The Panthers gave Bridgewater a three-year, $63 million deal in March after a solid stint with the New Orleans Saints in 2019.

Ron Rivera doesn't 'want an atmosphere where people are afraid to tell the truth'

The Washington head coach wants to change the environment following the team's name change and sexual assault allegations. 

Saints renting hotel to create optional bubble for training camp

No Saints players have tested positive for the coronavirus since testing began last week. Players began strength and conditioning training on Monday. 

LeBron James authors children's book titled 'I Promise'

This children's book is only the start of James' writing career. According to TMZ, he's working on a "middle grade" book that is set to be revealed in 2021.