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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.

Warriors star Steph Curry not a fan of NFL's Black anthem idea

Curry would prefer to see more impactful measures taken.

Novak Djokovic accuses critics of 'witch hunt' after Adria Tour mess

Djokovic and his wife later tested positive -- surprise -- and so did other tour participants. He's now complaining that the media made it sound far worse than it actually was.

Andy Reid not considering retirement: 'If it takes me into my 70s, then let's roll'

Reid said retirement isn't on his mind and credits his players for making him look forward to going to work.

Nashville Stars could be MLB's next team, first Black-owned club

Nashville will make a push to land a MLB club that will be majorily Black-owned.

NWSL's Louisville expansion franchise announces team name, crest

Racing Louisville FC will make its debut in 2021, and surely will begin signing players once the 2020 campaign is finished and contracts expire. 

Blackhawks not considering name change

The Blackhawks issued a statement defending the team's name and have no intentions of making a change in that department.

Jimmie Johnson cleared to race following negative COVID-19 tests

Johnson missed the first race of his career after testing positive, breaking his streak of 663 consecutive starts.

Adam Silver worried coronavirus could ruin Orlando return to play

The NBA commissioner admitted he won't be surprised if more players or staff members test positive for the virus after traveling to Orlando, Fla., and if they test positive for it after the league's mandatory quarantine period, issues will arise. 

Patrick Mahomes wanted security, flexibility in historic deal with Chiefs

While Mahomes can't be certain the Chiefs will build a winning franchise around him for the next 12 years, he certainly seems confident that the franchise will have no problem being successful. 

Report: Big Ten could make decision on 2020 college football season within next two weeks

Big Ten programs have been back on campus conducting voluntary workouts, but with training camps starting later this month, and it's no surprise why Holloway expects a decision very soon.

Mike Tyson reveals he's lost 69 pounds

Former professional boxer Mike Tyson has slimmed down, and he's looking better than ever.

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs agree to 10-year contract extension

The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up their star quarterback for a very, very long time.

Bubba Wallace responds to Donald Trump's criticism: 'Love over hate every day'

Wallace used the attacks from Trump as an opportunity to promote positivity and deliver inspiration. 

Francisco Lindor in favor of changing Cleveland's team name: 'We're due for change'

After the Washington Redskins announced they'd be launching a full review of their controversial team name, the Cleveland Indians said they'd be doing the same shortly after.  Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor is only the latest member of the team to show his support toward changing the team's longstanding nickname.

Iowa St.'s Rasir Bolton accuses Penn St. coach Patrick Chambers of racism

Iowa State guard Rasir Bolton finally felt comfortable about speaking out against head coach Patrick Chambers, and he did so on Monday via social media.

Carole Baskin wishes Zion Williamson a happy birthday in bizarre video

Saying Carole Baskin and Zion Williamson in the same sentence just doesn't seem right, but here we are.

Colin Kaepernick signs deal with Disney, docuseries being made

Colin Kaepernick hasn't stepped foot onto a football field in years, yet he's still one of the most talked-about athletes in the world.

Phillies' Andrew McCutchen: Yankees hair policy 'takes away from our individualism'

Andrew McCutchen wasn't big on the New York Yankees hair policy, and now he's speaking out about it.

A's GM David Forst: 'I won’t cover for MLB, CDT' when it comes to delayed coronavirus test results

The Athletics are among a handful of teams experiencing delays with their coronavirus tests. 

Nationals cancel practice due to coronavirus testing delays

The Nationals were among a handful of teams that have experienced issues with their coronavirus test results.

Jets' Denzel Mims blasts 'dirty' city of Philadelphia

New York Jets rookie Denzel Mims has made his feelings on the city of Philadelphia abundantly clear. 

2020 MLB schedule to be announced Monday night

As MLB attempts to start the 2020 season, it will take the next step Monday night with the official release of the schedule.