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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.

Udonis Haslem: Officers who killed George Floyd 'were terrible people before they put that badge on'

Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem is torn regarding nationwide protests in response to the death of George Floyd.

Report: MLBPA proposes 114-game season in counterproposal

The league and Players Association have been struggling to come to an agreement, and players are concerned about health, safety and pay cuts, among other things.

Raptors executive Masai Ujiri: 'No one is born to be racist'

Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is deeply saddened by the continuous acts of racism and police brutality across North America.

Jadon Sancho scores, rips off shirt to reveal message in honor of George Floyd

The struggle against police brutality is an international one, with Jadon Sancho making a statement to stand in support with protestors worldwide to demand justice for people who have been killed by officers and an end to these killings.

Doc Rivers releases powerful statement in response to death of George Floyd

Rivers shared his past experiences with racism in the emotional statement and even noted that his home was burned down at one point in his life because of the color of his skin.

NHL plans to test players daily for COVID-19 if games resume

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said that athletes shouldn't worry about the testing side of things and that the league has it under control.

NBA stars weigh in on Jayson Tatum 'most likely' getting max deal from Celtics

Jayson Tatum's fellow NBA stars rallied to congratulate the young player for what is set to be a staggering max contract.

Deion Sanders 'can't wait' to witness Antonio Brown comeback story

There's much love between the former Brown and Sanders.

Marcus Thuram takes knee after scoring in Bundesliga match

The death of George Floyd has sparked outrage across the United States, but it's also made an impact on many Bundesliga stars. Marcus Thuram, a black soccer

Rare Michael Jordan game-worn modified sneakers could sell for over $500K

MJ wore a modified pair of Air Jordan 1s to support his left foot after breaking it during the third game of the 1985-86 season

Penguins CEO saves cameraman's life during violent protests

Pittsburgh Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse was a hero Saturday when he saved the life of a cameraman who was injured during protests that turned violent outside of PPG Paints Arena.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Racism is 'more deadly than COVID-19'

Abdul-Jabbar's words come after the death of George Floyd and in reaction to the many protests sweeping the country to combat police brutality and racial injustice.

Trevor Bauer would 'love to come home' and play for Dodgers

Bauer, 29, was born in North Hollywood and played college baseball at UCLA before being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2011.

49ers to donate $1M to 'groups creating change' after George Floyd's death

Amid protests across the United States in response to the death of George Floyd, San Francisco 49ers chief executive officer Jed York announced Saturday via Twitter that the organization will be donating $1 million to "local and national organizations who are creating change."

Patriots' Devin McCourty releases heartbreaking statement about death of his daughter

The 32-year-old McCourty explained that his wife's pregnancy of their third child, Mia, resulted in a stillbirth, and the McCourtys are still trying to process the tragic news.

Report: Former Capitals star Brooks Laich, wife Julianne Hough split

Laich, 36, spent 12 seasons with the Capitals and tallied 133 goals and 324 points.

Report: Celtics will 'most likely' offer Jayson Tatum a max contract

Tatum has emerged as one of the NBA's brightest young stars, and was putting together a stellar 2019-20 campaign before the season was paused due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: MLSPA approves return-to-play proposal to send to owners

The fate of the league is now in the owner's hands, and they can either approve the proposal or continue to negotiate with the MLSPA and offer a counterproposal. 

Bundesliga star shows support for George Floyd during match

Floyd, an African-American man, died Monday after being restrained by a white Minneapolis police officer. 

USA Hockey president under investigation for response to abuse allegations

USA Hockey president Jim Smith is under investigation for his handling of sexual misconduct allegations and abuse by a youth coach, according to a report.

Premier League players excited in reacting to June 17 restart

The announcement sparked many reactions from the players, and although some were initially worried about health and safety policies, it seems like a majority of players are excited they'll get an end to their season.

Cam Newton discussed deal with Patriots early in free agency?

It was reported in the past that the Patriots had no interest in Newton, but that doesn't necessarily seem to be the case.

Report: Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez preparing new bid for Mets

The Wilpons, who own the Mets, have become more eager to sell the organization amid the coronavirus pandemic due to its financial effects on the organization, according to a report.

Trip to Tanzania was eye-opening for 49ers offensive lineman Ben Garland

Losing the Super Bowl was heartbreaking for the 49ers and their fans, but Ben Garland turned that sadness into a trip to help the people of Tanzania in February.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Enes Kanter to participate in peaceful protests

Boston Celtics stars Enes Kanter and Jaylen Brown are set to join peaceful protests over the weekend