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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.

Donald Trump targets Bubba Wallace, calls noose incident a 'hoax'

Donald Trump really just likes to stir the pot on social media. In his most recent tweet, the guy who sits in the White House directly targeted Bubba Wallace after his story has largely died down over the past week.

Patriots QB Cam Newton: 'I'm getting tired of being humble'

Newton's latest Instagram post made it clear what his mindset is as he prepares for his first season with the Patriots.

Giants skipper Gabe Kapler not worried about Pablo Sandoval's weight

Sandoval slashed .268/.313/.507 in 2019 and currently is in Giants camp as a non-roster invitee.

Brewers manager surprises players with family Zoom call at Miller Park

Craig Counsell broadcasted a massive family Zoom call on the Miller Park outfield big board so families could watch the players practice on July 4.

Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner not excited about universal DH

Bumgarner is arguably the best hitting pitcher in baseball. He owns a career .532 OPS with 19 home runs.

Mets pitcher Seth Lugo isn't afraid of coronavirus: 'You don't live in fear'

The New York Mets pitcher, who has a recently born child, said he lives his life to play baseball and that he's not going to let COVID-19 prevent him from playing the game he loves.

Kenny Smith: Leaving TV for NBA front-office job is 'inevitable'

Kenny Smith is insisting that with the knowledge he's obtained by working with TNT that it's "inevitable" he lands a front-office gig in the NBA.

Giants catcher Buster Posey unsure if he'll opt out of 2020 season

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey still isn't sure if he'll compete in the 2020 MLB season despite participating in training camp. 

Six drivers decline to take knee at Austrian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Kimi Raikkonen, Daniil Kvyat, Carlos Sainz and Antonio Giovinazzi declined to kneel during the national anthem ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Braves show no signs of considering name change

While the Indians are making progress, another team in baseball is showing no signs of changing its name in the near future. The Atlanta Braves released a statement saying the organization “honors, supports and values the Native American community.”

Serge Ibaka: Raptors are 'locked in' for NBA resumption in Orlando

Serge Ibaka, who has been with the Raptors since the 2016-17 season, is fully confident in his teams' capabilities heading into Orlando.

Steelers RB James Conner surprises mother with new house

The Pittsburgh Steelers running back purchased his mother, Kelly Bibbs, a new home and posted a video of the unveiling to his Instagram page on Saturday.

NBA releases scrimmage schedule ahead of Orlando restart

The 2019-20 NBA season is set to resume at Walt Disney World in Orlando later this month, but the NBA released the scrimmage schedule which will take place from July 22-28.

Report: Patriots don't expect any issues with QB Cam Newton's physical

Newton played just two games last season after suffering a foot injury and wasn't great during the 2018 campaign, so it remains to  be seen whether or not he has enough left in the tank.

Freddie Freeman, three other Braves players test positive for COVID-19

Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Touki Toussaint and Pete Kozma have tested positive for the coronavirus, skipper Brian Snitker said Saturday.

FC Dallas vs. Whitecaps match in MLS is Back Tournament postponed

Major League Soccer announced that it has postponed the match between FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS is Back Tournament until a later date that has yet to be revealed.

Patriots fan stole Giants' Super Bowl XLII rings because they 'didn't deserve them'

Since that 2008 loss, the Patriots have won three Super Bowls, all with former quarterback Tom Brady at the helm of the offense. As far as we know, none of those rings have gone missing.

NHL reportedly aiming for full 82-game 2020-21 season

The NHL reportedly hopes to play a full campaign next season despite starting in December or January.

Manchester United's Paul Pogba gets Black Lives Matter symbol shaved into his hair

The move by Pogba comes after many Black Lives Matter protests in the United States along with a countless number of soccer players showing their support for racial equality. 

Kansas suspends workouts after 12 players test positive for coronavirus

The Kansas Jayhawks have suspended voluntary workouts after an increase in coronavirus cases, the university suggested that it was best for the school and community as well.

Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser gets Three Percenters tattoo removed

Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser was hit with backlash the day he was drafted by New England for his controversial Three Percenters tattoo and he promised to remove it. It appears Rohrwasser kept his word.

Blues cancel practices after multiple test positive for coronavirus

There has been no word on when the 2019-20 NHL season will resume amid the coronavirus pandemic, but things aren't necessarily looking up for the St. Louis Blues.