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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.

ESPN asks top on-air talent to take pay cuts amid COVID-19 pandemic

Notable talent asked to take pay cuts include Stephen A. Smith, Alex Rodriguez and Mike Greenberg — all of whom make well over $4 million per year. 

XFL files for bankruptcy: Bob Stoops, Marc Trestman among creditors

The coronavirus has taken its toll on the XFL and now the league likely will not return after taking a final hit due to the coronavirus. 

Jadeveon Clowney, Markus Golden not in plans for Giants

General manager Dave Gettleman says the Giants have no plans to add a pass rusher, noting that the team needs to sign some notable young players in the near future.

Baseball league restarts in Taiwan with robot, mannequin 'fans'

When professional sports leagues in the United States return to action, it appears they may have to play in empty stadiums as well.

ESPN's Chris Fowler: Impossible to have normal college football season

If the football season does begin on time, it seems more and more likely that stadiums will be empty and some sort of quarantining will have to go on. 

It's reportedly 'Arizona or bust' for MLB amid coronavirus outbreak

Major League baseball has discussed a numerous amount of options for how the season can begin amid the coronavirus outbreak. Apparently, though, it's Arizona or bust for MLB, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Kyle Larson apologizes for using racial slur during iRacing event

This is the second incident involving iRacing over the last two weeks. Bubba Wallace quit in the middle of a race after an incident with Clint Bowyer. 

2020 NFL Draft to air on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network

ESPN and NFL Network are combining for a singular presentation, while ABC will do its own telecasts.

Bulls fire GM Gar Forman after 22 years with organization

Forman was with the Bulls since 1998 and served as GM since 2009, but his run has come to an end after Chicago went 27-55 last season and 22-43 this year before the season was put on pause due to COVID-19.

Dolphins are against trading up in draft for LSU QB Joe Burrow

Some people in the Miami Dolphins organization reportedly want to trade up in the draft to land LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, but apparently, that's not going to happen.

USWNT star Alex Morgan nine months pregnant and killing the workout game

United States Women's National Team star Alex Morgan is nine months pregnant, but that hasn't stopped her from working out. The striker is putting in work before she has her child and clearly is trying to stay in shape for a return to soccer in the future.

Colts update secondary logo, wordmark

The Colts unveiling their new logo comes after the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons unveiled new uniforms and rebranding in previous weeks. 

Rival GM says Patriots 'love' Oregon QB Justin Herbert

Last season with Oregon, Herbert threw for 3,471 yards, 32 touchdowns and six interceptions with a 66.8 completion percentage.

NBA reportedly planning 25-day window to resume season

If the NBA season resumes, it's unclear whether or not they'll pick up where they left off with the regular season or head straight to the playoffs. 

Former Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car accident

The 36-year-old was Tennessee State University's quarterbacks coach after spending nine years in the NFL between the Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. 

John Krasinski, David Ortiz surprise medical staff with Red Sox tickets for life

When things finally are back to normal, these medical workers surely will be honored at Fenway Park for all of their hard work during this difficult time. 

Yankees C Kyle Higashioka is all for MLB division realignment

While nothing has been decided, it's seeming more and more likely that it's either play at spring training facilities or don't play at all in 2020.

Chris Hogan back to Patriots? Devin McCourty wants to see it happen

The 32-year-old wideout likely will take any job right now after recording just eight receptions for 67 yards last season with the Carolina Panthers.

Drew Brees reportedly set to join NBC as football analyst after retirement

The plan is for Drew Brees to eventually replace Cris Collinsworth on "Sunday Night Football."

Floyd Mayweather wants to be best boxing trainer in the world

The 15-time world title champion posted a video to Instagram Thursday of him training his 14-year-old nephew after training his son last week.

Donovan Mitchell reportedly 'reluctant' to mend relationship with Rudy Gobert

Mitchell tested positive for the virus the day following Gobert's test, and the 23-year-old reportedly is pretty frustrated with how Gobert handled himself before finding out he tested positive. 

Celtics' Gordon Hayward: Playing with no fans would be 'wild'

Of course it would be crazy to play in empty stadiums, but some people see it as an option that's better than nothing.

CBS fires NFL analyst Dan Fouts, eyeing Charles Davis

Considering the NFL has expanded it's postseason format and CBS has another playoff game to cover this coming season, they'll want to get that spot filled sooner rather than later.