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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.

Lightning forward Alex Killorn doubtful for Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final

Alex Killorn has not played since Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, and he could miss Wednesday's potential Stanley Cup-clinching Game 5.

Tokyo considering ban on Olympic spectators amid state of emergency

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are slated to begin in two weeks, making the latest news out of Japan quite concerning.

Ex-Red Sox pitcher, 2007 World Series champion Daisuke Matsuzaka to retire after 2021 NPB season

Matsuzaka returned to the Lions last season but has yet to appear in a game. He had cervical spine surgery about one year ago and is reportedly still experiencing numbness in his pitching hand. 

White Sox designate veteran outfielder Adam Eaton for assignment

Chicago signed Eaton to a one-year, $8 million deal after the 2020 season. He has struggled through 58 games with the White Sox, slashing .201/.298/.344 with five home runs and 28 RBI. 

Retired Saints QB Drew Brees makes about $15 million per year from endorsements

The 42-year-old earned more than $247 million playing in the NFL. His $15 million in endorsement money leads all NFL players.

Tom Brady takes subtle jab at Aaron Rodgers' drama with Packers during The Match

Rodgers even cracked a smile following Brady's comment because no one really knows what's going on with the reigning MVP and the Packers.

Lions OC Anthony Lynn: It's been an 'absolute pleasure' to work with Jared Goff

Time will tell if Lynn, head coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Burnell can return Goff to his 2017-18 form.

Derek Carr has very specific plan to recruit Packers WR Davante Adams to Raiders

Adams is entering the final season of his four-year deal and will be a free agent in 2022 if he doesn't agree to an extension with the Packers.

Angels 3B Anthony Rendon placed on injured list for third time this season

The Angels announced Tuesday that Rendon had been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to July 5. 

Gregg Popovich: Team USA to 'demand a lot' from Cavaliers star Kevin Love

It certainly won't be an easy tournament for Love, and it's unclear how much he'll actually play. However, a lot is riding on his performance at the Tokyo Games.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo thought knee injury was going to sideline him for a year

Antetokounmpo finished Game 1 with 20 points, 17 rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes. He'll need to be better in Game 2 if the Bucks want to even the series. 

Aaron Rodgers 'thankful' for chance to work on mental health this offseason

Rodgers is only the latest athlete to speak out about mental health.

Report: Jamahl Mosley, Darvin Ham, Wes Unseld Jr., Charles Lee among finalists for Wizards HC job

The Wizards and former head coach Scott Brooks parted ways in June after his five-year contract came to an end.

Coco Gauff eliminated at Wimbledon by Angelique Kerber

Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run has ended in the fourth round.

Jazz will reportedly make every attempt to bring back Mike Conley

Conley should garner a fair amount of interest around the league. 

Hawks officially name Nate McMillan head coach after Eastern Conference Finals run

Unsurprisingly, the Hawks have removed the interim tag from McMillan's title. 

Canadiens make Jesperi Kotkaniemi healthy scratch for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

Kotkaniemi, the 2018 third overall pick, has five goals and three assists in 19 playoff games this postseason. He has just one assist through three games against the Bolts. 

White Sox reportedly have serious trade interest in Rockies SS Trevor Story

Story would be a rental for the White Sox as he will be a free agent after the 2021 campaign.

No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence signs four-year, $36.8 million rookie deal with Jaguars

Lawrence becomes the second first-round QB to sign his rookie deal. 

Giants catcher Buster Posey suffers thumb injury in win over Diamondbacks

Posey, who was recently named to his seventh All-Star team, is hitting .328/.421/.547 with 12 home runs and 28 RBI this season. He's on pace for his best season since his MVP campaign in 2012. 

Raiders' Darren Waller offers to mentor Jaguars' Tim Tebow on tight end position

Tebow didn't get an invitation to attend last month's Tight End University, but he might have just received an offer for something better as he attempts to make his return to the NFL. 

Veteran TE Delanie Walker hoping to sign with Super Bowl contender

Walker, a three-time Pro Bowler, has spent his 14-year career split between the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans. He has 504 catches for 5,888 yards and 36 touchdowns in 183 games.

Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks dies after 'tragic accident' at age 24

The native of Latvia went undrafted but signed a three-year entry-level contract with Columbus before the 2017-18 campaign. He spent the majority of his time with the AHL's Cleveland Monsters. 

MLB investigators reportedly looking into range of inquiries in Trevor Bauer case

The 30-year-old's administrative leave ends Friday, but he could be placed on an indefinite leave of absence, considering he's under investigation by police.