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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.

49ers open to trading both first-round picks

While they do hold the 13th and 31st overall selections, teams may be more interested in jumping up to the 13th pick if they feel a specific player fits their overall needs.

DeAndre Hopkins wasn't surprised by trade to Cardinals

Hopkins didn't have a great relationship with head coach Bill O'Brien, and that deteriorated relationship would've only gotten worse if the wideout stayed in Houston.

Bears QB Nick Foles lists Florida home for $1.85 million

Foles purchased the home after signing a four-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars last offseason, but since he was traded to the Bears this offseason, he won't be spending much time in Florida. 

Wonderlic test scores leaked for Joe Burrow, top NFL Draft QBs

Do Wonderlic scores really matter? A majority of people don't think so. But it depends who you ask.

Mel Kiper Jr: Joe Burrow a better NFL prospect than Trevor Lawrence

While some scouts aren't that high on Burrow, the ESPN draft guru thinks that's a mistake.

Colts GM Chris Ballard isn't set on taking QB in NFL Draft

It seems that Ballard is content with Rivers and Brissett as his quarterbacks heading into 2020, and it's not hard to see why. 

Roger Goodell: NFL schedule will still be released May 9

The NFL season isn't set to begin until September, and with a whole summer to go we can only hope that sports return sometime in the near future. 

Patrick Mahomes overtakes Tom Brady on list of top NFL merchandise sales

The king has been dethroned.  Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady no longer leads the NFL in highest-selling player products and merchandise.

NASCAR postponing May events at Martinsville Speedway

The intention is to still have events in May, at a later date, with no fans in attendance, according to NASCAR.

MLS discussing major wage cuts with players' union

The current league payroll is estimated to be upwards of $3.1 million, according to ESPN, and the cutbacks would likely cause that number to drop to about half of that.

All-Pro safety Jamal Adams, Jets 'don't seem to be on same page'

Not only have the Jets not expressed much interest in extending Adams, but they also were in talks to trade him last season, according to ESPN.

UFC files to trademark 'Fight Island'

The UFC president has filed 22 new trademarks for "Fight Island" and "UFC Fight Island," according to a law firm.

NFL scouts detail their concerns about Tua Tagovailoa

Tagovailoa, without a doubt, is talented but his injuries definitely are going to cause him to slip in the draft.

Shaquille O'Neal's daughter Amirah commits to LSU basketball

Amirah and Shareef will continue the O'Neal legacy at LSU as both look to continue their careers in a potential run to the WNBA and NBA, respectively. 

Six teams that have drafted the most Pro Bowlers since 1996

Drafting is an inexact science, but these teams have hit big on some key selections.

Von Miller taking COVID-19 diagnosis very seriously

Denver Broncos star Von Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, and took the time to speak with the media on Friday morning.

Kyle Long: Mitchell Trubisky's time as Bears QB is over

Is Mitchell Trubisky's time as Chicago Bears quarterback coming to an end? An ex-Bears lineman thinks so. Kyle Long thinks we'll be seeing Trubisky in another uniform much sooner than many think.

Lions are having discussion about trading the No. 3 pick in NFL Draft

The Lions have been rumored to be interested in Ohio State cornerback Jeffrey Okudah with the No. 3 pick, but if they move down then who knows what will happen.

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Kris Versteeg discusses decision to retire

Versteeg spent 11 seasons in the NHL between the Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames, racking up 358 points.

NH governor says he's had discussions with Gary Bettman on playing rest of NHL season in Manchester

The NHL, obviously, is exploring all possible options to resume the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. One of the many options on the table is to play games at a neutral site, and one of those places includes Manchester, NH.

Broncos reportedly looking to trade up in 2020 NFL Draft

While Denver doesn't necessarily have the best quarterback situation heading into 2020 with Drew Lock and Jeff Driskel, it's understandable as to why they want to add a top-tier receiver.

Bubba Wallace: Kyle Larson deserves second chance after using racial slur

NASCAR's only African-American driver who races in the national series has weighed in on Kyle Larson's use of a racial slur during an iRacing event last weekend.

NBA partnering with Fanatics to produce face masks amid COVID-19 outbreak

All proceeds from the masks will go to Feeding America and Second Harvest, and it's one of the NBA's latest efforts to educate and provide help during the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Red Sox P Joe Kelly frustrated with cheating investigation

While MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the investigation has concluded, they will not reveal the results until baseball can resume following the coronavirus outbreak.