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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.

Paul Maurice not happy about Matthew Tkachuk's hit on Mark Scheifele: 'It was intentional'

Jets head coach Paul Maurice was livid that Tkachuk didn't receive a penalty, and he sounded off on the Flames forward for making what he claims to be an intentional, dirty play.

Rob Manfred on remainder of MLB season: 'There is no reason to quit now'

Manfred doesn't see a reason to cancel the remainder of the baseball season despite a rising number of coronavirus cases across the league. 

Meyers Leonard discusses decision to remain standing during national anthem

As his teammates and opponents knelt during the national anthem, Meyers Leonard remained standing. 

Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer to MLB: 'Figure it the f— out'

Trevor Bauer is voicing his frustration amid the constant schedule changes being implemented by Major League Baseball. 

Jets LB C.J. Mosley opts out of 2020 season, cites family health concerns

According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley has opted out of the 2020 season, citing family health concerns as his biggest reason. 

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic leaves FA Cup final with hamstring injury

American soccer star Christian Pulisic was injured in the second half of the match and needed to be helped off the field. The 21-year-old appeared to have suffered a hamstring injury and was taken out of the match for Pedro. 

Colts share first photo of Philip Rivers in Indianapolis uniform

Indianapolis Colts fans finally have their first look at what Philip Rivers will look like wearing the team's uniform.

Brewers OF Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 season amid COVID-19 concerns

Major League Baseball is in some major trouble. As a result of the coronavirus spreading through multiple clubhouses, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo

Oklahoma state rep warns Thunder players against kneeling during anthem

Republican state representative Sean Roberts issued a statement on Friday warning Oklahoma City Thunder players against kneeling during the national anthem and even threatened to reevaluate the team's tax benefits if players kneel.

Master P says J. Cole wants to pursue career in NBA

Cole is one of the best celebrity basketball players in the country, though he'll have to work much harder if he plans to have a career in the NBA. 

Drew Brees: Reaction to national anthem comments 'broke my heart'

Drew Brees' comments about kneeling during the national anthem and disrespecting the flag of the United States caused outrage across the country in June.

Cardinals players disregarded MLB's safety protocols and went to a casino?

Some Major League Baseball players don't appear to be following the health and safety protocols put into place by the league.  

Report: Jets 'have no interest' in signing Jadeveon Clowney

Jadeveon Clowney heading to the New York Jets is unlikely.  

Four to six more members of Cardinals organization have tested positive for COVID-19

One day after a couple of positive coronavirus tests, at least four additional members of the St. Louis Cardinals organization have tested positive for COVID-19.

Marlins IF Isan Diaz opts out of 2020 season amid team's COVID-19 outbreak

Diaz confirmed on his Instagram story that he is opting out of the remainder of the season and wished the rest of his teammates good luck in finishing the campaign.

Marlins players didn't follow safety protocols while in Atlanta?

MLB's investigation into the Marlins' coronavirus outbreak found that the team didn't follow health and safety protocols while in Atlanta during a preseason road trip.

Report: No new Marlins tested positive for coronavirus on Friday

The news comes after 18 players and two coaches tested positive for COVID-19 in the span of a week. 

WR Marqise Lee is seventh Patriots player to opt out of 2020 season

Lee becomes the seventh Patriot to opt out, joining Dont'a Hightower, Patrick Chung, Brandon Bolden, Marcus Cannon, Najee Toran and Dan Vitale. 

Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle will likely have Tommy John surgery

With Kahnle out, other relievers will have to rise to the occasion for the Yankees moving forward. Adam Ottavino, Chad Green and Zack Britton will specifically need to up their game. 

Bill Belichick confirms Patriots will have QB competition in training camp

Although it'll be hard for Stidham to beat out a former MVP in Newton, Belichick essentially confirmed that the two will be battling for the starting position. 

Nick Madrigal to make MLB debut after White Sox promote prospect

The 23-year-old finished the 2019 season with Chicago's Triple-A affiliate where he slashed .331/.398/.424 with one home run 12 RBI in 29 games.

Conor McGregor's used gear from UFC 246 up for auction

Conor McGregor's used fight gear could be yours. The gloves, hand wraps, fight shorts and Irish flag he used during his UFC 246 showdown with Donald Cerrone now are up for auction with Fanatics.

JJ Redick responds to Donald Trump: 'I don't think anybody in the NBA cares' if he watches basketball

Trump has been against kneeling during the anthem for as long as it has been happening. He consistently calls out athletes, organizations and team owners on his Twitter page for kneeling or allowing players to kneel.