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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.

Panthers reportedly reach out to Richard Sherman following Jaycee Horn injury

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly reached out to veteran cornerback Richard Sherman following Jaycee Horn's injury.

Patriots RB James White ruled out against Saints with hip injury

White has played an important role for the Patriots this season.

Texans' Deshaun Watson trade demands reportedly starting to 'soften'

The Texans previously asked teams interested in Watson for a package that consists of six players and draft picks.

Magic forward Jonathan Isaac upset about 'misrepresentation' following anti-vaccine report

More than 90% of NBA players are vaccinated. However, several high-profile players remain unvaccinated, including Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, Golden State Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac.

Concern mounting over Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger's ability to finish season?

Ben Roethlisberger is very clearly past his prime. That has been evident through the Pittsburgh Steelers' first two games of the 2021 campaign.

Colts owner Jim Irsay shares frustration with Carson Wentz over injuries, vaccination status

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has had terrible luck with quarterbacks since Andrew Luck announced his retirement.

Nets star Kyrie Irving reportedly 'liking' COVID-19 conspiracy theories online

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is unvaccinated and won't be able to play home games because he does not meet New York City's vaccine mandate for indoor spaces.

49ers reportedly were Aaron Rodgers' top choice if he left Packers in offseason

It's unclear if the 49ers will show interest in Rodgers after the 2021 campaign. They drafted Lance third overall.

Bears QB Andy Dalton reportedly could miss additional time due to knee injury

Chicago has not placed Dalton on injured reserve, and there is hope he will return sooner than three weeks. 

Cowboys RT La'el Collins reportedly tried to bribe NFL drug-test collector

Players can't be suspended for positive marijuana tests under the CBA, but Collins' problem was multiple missed tests and trying to bribe the test collector.

Ben Simmons playing in front of 76ers fans is a 'factor' in him wanting out of Philadelphia?

Sixers fans are known as some of the toughest in the NBA. They've been especially hard on Simmons, who had a hideous playoff performance last season.

NFL fined players more than $94K for unsportsmanlike conduct and taunting during Week 2

The NFL's competition committee decided taunting should be an emphasis from officiating crews during the 2021 season.

Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on IR with fractured ribs

Miami hopes to have Tagovailoa back in three weeks. 

Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu out Saturday against Red Sox with hip/groin issue

LeMahieu is having a solid season for the Bronx Bombers, hitting .268/.349/.363 with 10 home runs and 56 RBI in 146 games.

Canadiens' Mike Hoffman could miss four weeks with lower-body injury

If Hoffman is out four weeks, he'll miss Montreal's first five regular-season games.

Blues trade Zach Sanford to Senators for Logan Brown, 2022 conditional pick

The St. Louis Blues have traded forward Zach Sanford to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Logan Brown and a 2022 conditional draft pick, the franchise announced Saturday.

Wizards forward Rui Hachimura out indefinitely with an excused absence for personal reasons

Hachimura was expected to play an important role for the Wizards this coming season.

Disgruntled Ben Simmons reportedly rejects meeting with 76ers teammates

Things between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers only appear to be getting worse.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends decision to not have Cristiano Ronaldo take penalty kick

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defended his decision to let Bruno Fernandes and not Cristiano Ronaldo take a stoppage time penalty kick during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Cowboys LB Keanu Neal tests positive for COVID-19, won't play vs. Eagles

Neal is unvaccinated and will be required to isolate for at least 10 days per NFL protocols. 

Eagles activate veteran TE Zach Ertz from reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of 'MNF' vs. Cowboys

Ertz, who is vaccinated, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after testing positive for the virus.

Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt ruled out against Bengals with groin injury

With Watt out, Melvin Ingram III and Jamir Jones should see more playing time this weekend.

Kings GM Monte McNair casts doubt on move for 76ers guard Ben Simmons

Monte McNair's recent comments to the media suggest Sacramento will enter the 2021-22 campaign with its roster as is. 

Clippers president Lawrence Frank: 'No one knows' when Kawhi Leonard will return from injury

Frank was quite clear that he's unsure of when the two-time NBA Finals MVP will play again. 

Astros RHP Zack Greinke placed on 10-day IL with neck soreness

Houston Astros right-hander Zack Greinke was scratched from his scheduled start Friday night against the Oakland A's and placed on the 10-day injured list with neck soreness.