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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.

Tom Brady chimes in on Patriots signing of Cam Newton

The Patriots quarterbacks room now consists of Newton, Stidham, Brian Hoyer, J'Mar Smith and Brian Lewerke.

Pirates reliever Edgar Santana suspended 80 games, will miss entire 2020 season

In 2018, Santana appeared in 69 games for the Pirates, going 3-4 with a 3.31 ERA. He struck out 74 batters in just over 66 innings that season.

KBO will begin reopening stadiums to spectators this week

Stadiums will be opening at 30% capacity before working up to 50% in the coming weeks.

Rudy Gobert still not fully recovered three months after coronavirus diagnosis

Gobert was the first reported player in the NBA to test positive for the coronavirus, pushing the league to suspend its season in March. 

Construction begins at Disney's Grand Floridian ahead of NBA arrival

The NBA officially will be heading to Walt Disney World next month to finish the 2019-20 campaign at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and it appears players will be living pretty luxuriously when they arrive on property.

North Carolina racetrack loses sponsors after owner advertises 'Bubba rope' on Facebook

A North Carolina racetrack is facing consequences for advertising use of an inappropriately named product targeting NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace.

NWSL's Casey Short, Julie Ertz share emotional moment while kneeling during national anthem

USWNT teammates and NWSL stars Casey Short and Julie Ertz shared an emotional moment before Saturday's match between the Chicago Red Stars and Washington Spirit.

Blake Hinson says Mississippi flag played role in transfer from Ole Miss

Former Ole Miss guard Blake Hinson transferred to Iowa State, and he says it's due to not wanting to represent a state that uses Confederate symbols in its own flag.

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman buys insane $150,000 custom Jeep

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman is having a great time in quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the new custom vehicle he purchased proves it.

Former Buck Larry Sanders eyeing NBA comeback?

Larry Sanders hasn't played in the NBA since the 2016-17 season, but he wants another shot in the league.

Adrian Peterson: NFL running back pay is 'disrespectful'

Future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson has spoken out against the devaluing of running backs in today's NFL.

Brett Favre: Packers should use Jordan Love like Saints use Taysom Hill

Packers legend Brett Favre has some advice as to how the team should utilize newly-drafted QB Jordan Love with Aaron Rodgers still firmly entrenched under center.

NBA might allow players to wear social justice messages on jerseys in Orlando

The NBPA is working towards a deal with the league to allow players the ability to wear messages about social justice on their jerseys when the league returns to play in Orlando next month.

Under Armour to terminate 15-year, $280 million contract with UCLA

Under Armour is attempting to terminate its 15-year deal with the University of California, Los Angeles, three years into the contract.

Celtics legend Paul Pierce: 'Boston has the best starting five in the NBA'

The Celtics, undoubtedly, are among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference this season. Boston is the only team in the league that three players averaging 20-plus points per game.

U.S. Olympians call on IOC to abolish anti-protest rule

The rule states that: “No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.”

Courage, Thorns kneel during national anthem ahead of NWSL Challenge Cup opener

During the national anthem, all players from both sides took a knee to protest racial inequality, systemic racism and police brutality while wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts and armbands.

PGA Tour will prohibit players from course while waiting for coronavirus test results

Following the withdrawals of multiple players due to the coronavirus pandemic at the Travelers Championship, the PGA Tour has made a major rule change.

Jason Day playing solo at Travelers after negative coronavirus test

Day started the day nine shots behind leader Phil Mickelson and was supposed to tee off alongside Rafa Cabrera Bello and Roger Sloan. Instead, he started on the 10th tee by himself and played alone.

Report: Toronto front-runner over Edmonton to be NHL hub city

While the NHL is set to begin training camps next month, they still have yet to make a decision on which two cities will host teams when they return to action but Toronto is on the list.

77 percent of baseball fans polled support MLB's 60-game season

Although MLB players might be satisfied with the 60-game season, the same isn't true of baseball fans.

Chris Godwin says giving up No. 12 to Tom Brady 'bothered him' at first

Chris Godwin has worn No. 12 for as long as he can remember, but that's going to change this coming season as he was forced to give up the number to one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time in Tom Brady and initially, he wasn't too thrilled about it.

Rangers employees 'terrified' for their safety amid COVID-19 outbreak

There is an outbreak of COVID-19 among Rangers employees, and one staffer is speaking out about how dire the situation has become.

Liverpool condemn fans for defying social distancing after Premier League title win

Liverpool winning their first Premier League title in 30 years caused fans to crowd in celebration at Anfield despite fears regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and now the team is speaking out against those fans who are violating social distancing guidelines.

Witness confirms Darius Leonard was racially profiled at Chipotle

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard experienced something this week that many African-American men, women, and children face every day — racial discrimination, and apparently he had a witness who saw it all.