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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.

Magic's Wes Iwundu enters NBA concussion protocol

Orlando Magic forward Wes Iwundu will be out for at least a little while. 

NHL legend Dale Hawerchuk's cancer returns after final treatment in April

Dale Hawerchuk's fight against cancer isn't over.  The NHL legend's son Eric revealed Sunday morning via Twitter that his father's cancer has returned. 

Giants release former Pro Bowl kicker Aldrick Rosas after hit-and-run

The New York Giants will be in the market for a new kicker. 

Mike Zimmer claims Dalvin Cook will report to camp, but agent denies it

Dalvin Cook's future with the Minnesota Vikings is highly uncertain. Reports suggest he plans to hold out unless he receives a contract extension. He's

Clippers' Lou Williams admits to going to strip club away from NBA bubble

Lou Williams was excused from the NBA's Orlando bubble due to a family matter, but the Los Angeles Clippers guard got himself into some trouble while away from the Walt Disney World campus.

NFL legend Mike Ditka against kneeling during anthem: 'Get the hell out of the country'

Mike Ditka is completely against kneeling during the national anthem.

Texans' J.J. Watt tweets support for Alex Smith's clearance to return

It's no surprise that Watt probably felt relieved to hear the news about Smith's clearance. The five-time Pro Bowler was one of the Texans involved in the sack that broke Smith's leg in 2018.

Jets' Le'Veon Bell takes shot at Jamal Adams after trade to Seahawks

Le'Veon Bell and Jamal Adams probably won't be staying friends after the safety was traded to Seattle.

Knicks finalizing five-year deal to make Tom Thibodeau next head coach

Thibodeau will become the 10th full-time head coach the Knicks have had this century. He'll replace interim coach Mike Miller, who was another candidate for the permanent job. 

Liberty, Storm hold 26-second moment of silence for Breonna Taylor before tipoff

The New York Liberty and Seattle Storm held a 26-second moment of silence ahead of the opening tipoff to honor the life of Breonna Taylor.

Nationals catcher Tres Barrera tests positive for PED, suspended 80 games

Barrera, who was on Washington's 40-man roster, appealed the suspension, but it was upheld by an arbitrator. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci jokes about horrible first pitch at Yankees-Nationals game

No one will ever forget Dr. Anthony Fauci's horrendous first pitch attempt, but the doctor has a good sense of humor about it.

WNBA courts honor Black Lives Matter movement for 2020 season

Much like the NBA, the women's league is honoring the Black Lives Matter movement by painting the words on all courts being used for the season. 

PSG's Kylian Mbappe doubtful for Champions League match vs. Atalanta in August

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is a "major doubt" to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Aug. 12.

NFL reportedly will eliminate Pro Bowl pay this season

Pro Bowl pay for the 2020 campaign has been eliminated. Players on the winning team typically receive $74,000, while players on the losing side get $37,000. 

Six former NFL players charged in health care fraud conspiracy

Two-time Pro Bowl running back Clinton Portis, Darrell Reid, Antwan Odom, Anthony Montgomery, Tamarik Vanover and Robert McCune were charged on Friday in a superseding indictment in connection with fraudulent charges made to a health care benefit program for retired NFL players.

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo explains decision to give Brewers' Orlando Arcia hand sanitizer at first base

This definitely seems like something we'll be seeing more of in Major League Baseball as games continue, but Rizzo explained why he did it, and it appears he was just messing around.

Bam Adebayo, Kendrick Nunn return to practice after coronavirus quarantine

The Miami Heat are getting two members of their lineup back at a critical point in time. 

Zion Williamson reenters NBA's Orlando bubble after family matter

The New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward returned to the NBA campus on Friday night after leaving the bubble on July 16 to attend to an emergency family matter.

Chiefs' Laurent Duvernay-Tardif becomes first NFL player to opt out of season

Lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has opted out of the 2020 campaign, he announced on Twitter, and is the first NFL player to officially announce that he won't suit up this year. 

Cam Newton shares odd video of workout with YouTube star Logan Paul

Paul isn't necessarily who you'd want to see Newton working out with at this point in the offseason, though the video certainly will, and has, caused a stir on social media. 

Michael Jordan's shattered backboard sneakers valued at $850K up for auction

The Air Jordan 1 High "Chicago" sneakers are one of 11 pairs of Jordan game-worn and player exclusive shoes being auctioned off by British auction house Christie's.