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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.

Stephen Curry, Donovan Mitchell turn down opportunity to play for Team USA at Olympics

While Team USA got Tokyo Olympics commitments from Bam Adebayo and James Harden on Monday, it also received two rejections.

Nets star James Harden commits to play for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics

The Team USA basketball roster continues to take shape ahead of this summer's Tokyo Olympics.  According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has committed to play for Team USA at the Olympics.

Tom Brady shocked unnamed team passed on him in free agency

Who knows, maybe someday we'll find out who he was talking about. For now, fans are left to speculate. 

Heat star Bam Adebayo commits to play for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics

USA Basketball is aiming to fill its 12-man roster by the end of this month.

Becky Hammon reportedly a finalist for Trail Blazers head coaching position

Becky Hammon is very close to becoming the first female head coach in NBA history.

Season tickets sold out for Islanders' inaugural campaign at UBS Arena

The New York Islanders are playing their final games at Nassau Coliseum before moving to the brand new UBS Arena next season.

Le'Veon Bell doesn't believe Chiefs HC Andy Reid wishes him well

At this point, it's unclear why Bell has a problem with Reid. His continued shots toward the Chiefs boss won't help him earn a contract with another NFL team, and he could only be hurting his chances.

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi to play in record fifth Olympics, tying Teresa Edwards

The Americans will look for their seventh consecutive gold medal when the Olympics get underway next month.

Supreme Court unanimously backs payments to NCAA student-athletes

The ruling will help determine whether schools decide to offer athletes money in education-related benefits for things such as computers, scholarships, internships and tutoring. 

Tokyo Olympics to allow 10,000 local spectators per event despite COVID-19 fears

A limited number of local spectators will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics this summer. 

Rays promote No. 1 MLB prospect Wander Franco for series against Red Sox

The upcoming Red Sox-Rays series will draw plenty of attention as baseball's top prospect appears set to make his Major League debut. 

Suns reportedly hopeful Chris Paul will return early in Western Conference Finals

The 36-year-old reportedly received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in February, and his isolation period could be shorter than 10-14 days because he is vaccinated.

Tottenham has 'no intention to accept' Manchester City's £100 million offer for Harry Kane

Manchester City knows that a long, complex negotiation will be needed in order to pry Kane away from Tottenham. However, this is only just the beginning, and things will undoubtedly heat up as the summer continues.

Rams head coach Sean McVay: Matthew Stafford is 'even better than advertised'

Stafford's arrival has given the Rams some lofty expectations entering the 2021 season, but McVay believes the former Detroit Lions signal-caller will be the one to bring them to the promised land. 

Joel Embiid pens apology to 76ers fans after Game 7 loss to Hawks

While Sixers fans were placing much of the blame on Doc Rivers and Ben Simmons, they, for the most part, responded to Embiid's message with understanding. 

Ben Simmons takes blame for 76ers' second-round playoff exit

The Sixers should be in for some significant changes this offseason, and the franchise will likely have to make a decision on whether or not to keep Simmons, who is owed $140.4 million over the next four seasons. 

Nationals' Kyle Schwarber ties MLB record with five home runs in two-game span

The Washington Nationals' decision to move Kyle Schwarber into the leadoff spot is paying off.  

Joey Votto meets young Reds fan who cried after his ejection 

Votto is proof that there are good guys in baseball.

Nets star Kevin Durant expected to commit to Team USA for Tokyo Olympics

USA Basketball is aiming to fill its 12-man roster by the end of this month, and now it's halfway there with Durant's commitment.

Al Horford 'never really wanted to leave' Celtics as free agent in 2019?

Horford left the Celtics and signed a four-year, $109 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers in June 2019. Considering the C's didn't offer him a similar deal, it's no surprise he left.

Golden Knights reportedly will start Robin Lehner in Game 4 vs. Canadiens

Lehner has played just four times in the last 50 days, and his only playoff start this season was hideous.

Mets owner Steve Cohen: It's not the 'right moment' to renegotiate Jacob deGrom's contract

DeGrom has an opt-out clause following the 2022 season, but Cohen said he doesn't believe now is the right moment to renegotiate the ace's contract.  

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. day-to-day with shoulder injury

Tatis is playing well this season, hitting .285/.364/.675 with 22 home runs and 50 RBI in 55 games. 

Qatar to require fans at 2022 World Cup to be vaccinated

If you plan on attending the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, then you better be vaccinated.