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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.

June 17, 2020  |  MLB

Report: MLB, players union closing in on deal to play 2020 season?

It appears that Major League Baseball and the players' association have had a major breakthrough in negotiations regarding the 2020 season. 

June 17, 2020  |  Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavaliers' Kevin Love wins ESPN's Arthur Ashe Courage Award

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love has been an advocate for mental health since revealing his own struggles with anxiety and panic attacks in 2018, and now he's receiving an award to honor his efforts.

June 17, 2020  |  Minnesota Vikings

Report: Dalvin Cook drops asking price after wanting to be NFL's highest-paid running back

Cook's services should be of top priority to the Vikings following his first season of over 1,000 rushing yards. On top of that, he rushed for 13 touchdowns and added 519 yards receiving.

June 17, 2020  |  Detroit Red Wings

Report: Pavel Datsyuk 'holed up at monastery with priest who claims COVID is cover-up to microchip population'

Well, it seems that former Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk is one for conspiracy theories...sort of.  The 41-year-old is reportedly among those who

June 17, 2020  |  Los Angeles Chargers

Colin Kaepernick to receive workout with Chargers?

Colin Kaepernick hasn't played an NFL game since 2016, but he's trying to change that amidst the league's condemning of racial injustice and police brutality.

June 17, 2020  |  Manchester City

Premier League to feature 'Black Lives Matter' patch on jerseys for remainder of season

The will make a very visible show of support for the movement when play resumes Wednesday. 

June 17, 2020

UNLV removes Confederate-themed mascot statue from campus

In the wake of protests surrounding racial injustice and police brutality, UNLV has decided to make some changes. 

June 17, 2020  |  NBA

52% of workers tested at Orlando Airport test positive for COVID-19; how will this affect NBA?

It's unclear how this news will affect the NBA's return at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney, but it seems all but certain that teams won't be flying into MCO if the season still is played in Florida.

June 17, 2020  |  MLB

Dr. Fauci: MLB shouldn't play too deep into fall months, cites influenza overlap

MLB has been adamant about the regular season ending in September, citing health concerns, though the MLBPA's latest proposal would have regular-season games stretching into October.

June 17, 2020  |  NHL

Could NHL require players to use new protective masks in season resumption?

While we're unsure what the protocols will be when hockey returns, one company has announced several products to help keep players safer on and off the ice.

June 17, 2020  |  Soccer

Nani: Cristiano Ronaldo 'will probably end up' going to MLS in future

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo playing in Major League Soccer seems unrealistic, right? Well, it may not be such a crazy thought after all.

June 17, 2020  |  Washington Nationals

Nationals' Sean Doolittle reveals new tie-dye glove, hopes he can use it in 2020

Doolittle has been very outspoken on social media about ongoing discussions with MLB regarding the 2020 season, and like many players, he's not pleased with how things have been going.

June 17, 2020  |  Track and Field

American sprinter Christian Coleman suspended after missed drug test

Coleman is temporarily banned from competition until a final decision is made at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.

June 17, 2020  |  Chicago Bulls

Rare Michael Jordan game-worn playoff jersey expected to sell for $500K

The jersey is from the 1997-98 Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers -- which was Jordan's last season in Chicago.

June 15, 2020  |  WNBA

WNBA, players agree on 22-game season to begin in Florida next month

The league will resume play next month in Florida with a 22-game season and a full playoff schedule at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

June 15, 2020  |  NHL

Bruins' David Pastrnak: Hart Trophy should 'no question' go to Oilers Leon Draisaitl

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak is pretty humble when it comes to discussing his many accomplishments, and that showed again on Monday during a conference call with the media.

June 15, 2020  |  New York Yankees

Yankees, MLB appeal order to unseal letter about potential sign-stealing scheme

The Yankees stated that making the letter public would result in "significant reputational injury," Judge Jed Rakoff said Friday.

June 15, 2020  |  Toronto Raptors

Report: Raptors changing uniforms, logo for 2020-21 season

The Toronto Raptors will be sporting a different look for the 2020-21 season, as they will reportedly replace their current uniforms and primary logo.

June 15, 2020  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers to reveal first photos of Tom Brady in new uniform Tuesday?

Tom Brady has yet to be seen in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform, but that may change on Tuesday.

June 15, 2020  |  New York Rangers

Rangers' Tony DeAngelo donates $1K to Wounded Warrior Project

New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo is one of the most controversial players in the NHL due to the conservative political views he constantly exhibits via social media, and while he's seen as a questionable character, he did make a nice donation to a charity near and dear to his heart.

June 15, 2020  |  New Orleans Saints

Malcolm Jenkins joins CNN as contributor on social justice

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will be even busier in 2020 and beyond, and not just with football.

June 15, 2020  |  Dallas Cowboys

Report: Ezekiel Elliott among multiple Cowboys, Texans players to test positive for coronavirus

While Elliott is reportedly feeling good, there was no word on whether or not the other players diagnosed with COVID-19 were asymptomatic.

June 15, 2020  |  NFL

Browns willing to pay Jadeveon Clowney $15M in one-year deal

Three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney hasn't been interested in playing for the Cleveland Browns, and even balked at a lucrative offer from the organization despite a slow-moving market.

June 15, 2020  |  Golf

Phil Mickelson's company applies for coffee trademark

The company filed the application on June 9 for the trademark on coffee, coffee beans, coffee pods and other applications of coffee.

June 15, 2020  |  Soccer

FIFA responds to Donald Trump's kneeling comments, urges 'tolerance'

President Donald Trump criticized both NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the U.S. Soccer Federation for allowing players to kneel during the national anthem, and revealed Saturday that he won't be watching.