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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.

Report: MLB clubs can begin scouting amateur events again

With the 2020 MLB Draft being just five rounds due to the coronavirus pandemic, amateur scouting will be crucial for teams looking to round out their prospect corps. 

USTA still planning for US Open to begin on Aug. 31

When the tournament begins, various health protocols will be in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, and players will have many restrictions to follow while they compete.

Majority of CFB players polled are comfortable playing games with no coronavirus vaccine

A majority of players also said they'd be comfortable competing if the general student body isn't allowed to return to campus, if stadiums are empty and also if they have to play in the spring.

Ohio State football players asked to sign coronavirus-risk waiver form

By signing the pledge, players are agreeing to coronavirus testing, quarantining, monitoring of symptoms, reporting potential exposure and following various CDC guidelines.

Physical therapist says Tua Tagovailoa's hip recovery was 'miraculous'

While many believe Tagovailoa will be Miami's starting quarterback to start the 2020 campaign, he'll still have to beat out veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick in order to make it happen ... and it won't be an easy task. 

Ja Morant asks judge to have Confederate statue removed from Murray, Kentucky

Many Confederate statues have been removed across the country in response to the death of George Floyd and racial injustice protests over the past few weeks.

JJ Watt calls out fan: Taking a knee isn't about the American flag

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt called out a fan via social media on Saturday over comments about national anthem protests. The fan, who tweeted "Pretty sure you won't see J.J.

President Trump will not watch U.S. Soccer due to new anthem policy

Trump revealed Saturday that he won't be watching U.S. Soccer following its decision to repeal its anthem policy for the USMNT and USWNT.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. indicates Homestead-Miami race may have been his last

Despite finishing fifth in Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. may have competed in his final race. 

NBA will test players for coronavirus every other day before going to Orlando

The memo sent to teams noted that all essential team staff working directly with the players or traveling to Orlando will be subject to coronavirus testing and an initial antibody test later this month.

Former Jets QB Christian Hackenberg attempting comeback as pitcher

Hackenberg was a major disappointment in the NFL, and he never even played a regular-season game for the Jets. New York traded him to the Raiders in 2018, and Jon Gruden released him less than three weeks later.

Deion Sanders' son works out with Buccaneers QB Tom Brady

Shedeur Sanders got to work out with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady on Saturday, and it appears the two have a strong relationship.

Astros players react to Yankees' potential sign-stealing scandal

A federal judge has given the Yankees until noon on Monday to unseal a 2017 letter from Major League Baseball that may link the team to a sign-stealing scandal, and Astros players had a field day reacting to the news.

Report: NBA skeptical of pushing back 2020-21 season due to Olympics

To avoid overlap, Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk said the NBA has told GM's that next season could be condensed to stay as close to the normal schedule length as possible.

Kyle Weatherman to race in controversial 'Back The Blue' paint scheme at Homestead-Miami

The Mike Harmon Racing driver, who is 22, will sport a "Back The Blue"  paint scheme to show that most first responders are "good people," he states in a Twitter post.

2017 letter from MLB to be unsealed, might link Yankees to sign-stealing

The Yankees stated that making the letter public would result in "significant reputational injury."

Report: NBPA brass believes no fans will attend games next season

That would mean the NBA would lose billions of dollars in ticket revenue over an 82-game season and the playoffs. NBPA brass made the 80-plus players on a conference call Friday aware of the likelihood of spectator-less games next season.

20,000 fans pack stands for Super Rugby in 'coronavirus-free' New Zealand

An estimated 20,000 fans attended the match at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, and not many people wore masks despite coronavirus concerns across the globe.

'Legitimate support' for Knicks to name Kenny Atkinson as head coach?

Atkinson built a reputation as one of the best player-development coaches in the NBA, and that could benefit the Knicks, who have a fairly young roster.

Dana White explains why Amanda Nunes isn't in 'GOAT' conversations

Nunes currently has two belts in two divisions, bantamweight and featherweight, and hasn't lost a fight since 2014.

Las Vegas to be one of NHL's hub cities for season resumption?

The NHL has reportedly asked Vegas for a non-gaming, non-smoking hotel to house its teams.

Terrell Owens: I experienced systemic racism with 49ers

Although he played for five different teams during his career, Owens blames former San Francisco 49ers head coach Steve Mariucci and his racist actions.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic defends packed stands at charity event

Serbia has registered more than 12,000 coronavirus cases and 252 deaths, and those numbers continue to rise following the lifted lockdown.

NFL to recognize Juneteenth as company holiday

June 19, also known as Juneteenth, is celebrated as the effective end of slavery in the United States.