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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.

Giants hire first female scout in team's 95-year history

Burnett has been working in the NFL for years across multiple teams.

NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson tests positive for coronavirus, will miss Brickyard 400

Johnson has won four Brickyard 400s in 18 starts at Indianapolis but hasn't won it since 2012. He still is eligible for the playoffs, and NASCAR has granted him a waiver to miss races because of the virus. 

Trevor Bauer roasts Astros on Twitter: 'Anything to help us win is in, right?'

Bauer has been relentless on social media over the last few months when it comes to calling out the Astros for the cheating scandal that saw them lose multiple draft picks and millions of dollars.

Report: Paul Pogba considering staying with Manchester United

Pogba's relationship with Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has improved to the point where Pogba is no longer considering a move.

Chelsea's Willian sees himself finishing his career with MLS

The Blues have re-opened contract negotiations with Willian after he rejected an offer from an unnamed Chinese club.

Heat close training facility after second player tests positive for coronavirus

Derrick Jones Jr., who tested positive for the virus last week, has been following the NBA's protocols outlined in the return-to-play plan. The second player who tested positive has not been identified.

NFLPA votes to play no preseason games ahead of 2020 season

The league and union are on two opposite sides of the spectrum at the moment regarding the preseason. While the NFLPA would like more preparation time for the year ahead and no preseason games, the league's desire is to cut down the number of games from four to two in order to create a longer ramp-up period for players. 

Pacers guard Victor Oladipo opts out of remainder of NBA season in Orlando

In 13 games before the season was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, Oladipo was averaging 13.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game while shooting 39.1 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from beyond the arc.

NFL players could be fined for breaking coronavirus-related protocols?

Players could get fined if they are found to have engaged in "reckless" behavior while away from team facilities. That conduct could include eating out at restaurants and using ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft.

Browns TE David Njoku requests trade, agent says it's in 'best interest to find a new team'

Njoku's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said he informed the team on Friday of the trade request, but the Browns responded by saying they want to keep the 2017 first-round pick.

Golfer Cameron Champ believes he had false positive COVID-19 test

Champ is among six players and two caddies who have tested positive since the PGA Tour resumed four weeks ago. 

ESPN's Paul Finebaum: College football season 'is in peril right now'

Many Division I colleges across the nation have reported double-digit coronavirus cases, including Clemson, which has seen 37 football players test positive for COVID-19.

Father of UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov dies at 57 from coronavirus complications

Nurmagomedov's father was his longtime coach and an important member of his fighting team — even helping Khabib defeat Conor  McGregor.

Rare LeBron James rookie card auction surpasses $1 million

It's no surprise this card has garnered so much attention from sports cards collectors around the globe. James is among the best players in the NBA, and very well could lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a title in 2020. 

Angels All-Star Mike Trout still unsure if he'll play 2020 season with baby on the way

If Trout does skip the 2020 season, he'll be the biggest name in all of sports to do so. Some MLB players already have announced they'll be opting-out of the season.

Report: Red Sox interested in signing one-time All-Star RF Yasiel Puig

It appears the Boston Red Sox still are attempting to fill the hole left in right field after trading Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason.

Celtics' Gordon Hayward: 'It's a pretty easy decision' to leave NBA bubble for birth of first son

The loss of Hayward in September could be brutal for the Celtics, especially when looking at the year he's been having.

2020 MLB All-Star Game canceled, Braves to host in 2021

This will be the first time the Midsummer Classic will not be played since World War II. The Dodgers were scheduled to host the All-Star Game on July 14 and haven't hosted the event since 1980.

SoFi Stadium 97 percent complete, video board raised to rafters

The new home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams is looking fantastic.

Randy Moss: Patriots offense will be 'a lot more fun' with Cam Newton

Moss thinks Newton will a new dynamic to the Patriots.

Kenny Stills gets Black Lives Matter tattoo honoring civil rights protesters

The 28-year-old got a massive Black Lives Matter tattoo to honor civil rights protesters of the past and present. He showed off the tattoo on Instagram and let it do the talking — he didn't include a caption.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Winning NBA title amid pandemic will be even harder

The remainder of the NBA season will be grueling at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Players may be out of basketball shape, and the mental strain it'll put on players is going to be difficult by itself.

Report: Yannick Ngakoue still wants trade, unlikely to sign tag anytime soon

The deadline for tagged players to sign long-term contracts is July 15, but Ngakoue isn't the slightest bit interested in negotiating a deal to remain with the Jags.