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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.

Celtics legend Kevin Garnett recalls grandmother pulling out shotgun on college recruiter

Garnett was recently a guest on "The Dan Patrick Show" and shared a story about his grandmother pulling out a shotgun after a recruiter tried to bribe him with money.

Report: All-Star shortstop Trevor Story doesn't intend to re-sign with Rockies

The pending free agent will be a name to watch as the trade deadline approaches. 

Nets 'heartbroken' after James Harden suffers hamstring injury in Game 1 against Bucks

While the Nets still managed a victory in Game 1, most of the postgame attention was on Harden's health. 

Report: MLB's enhanced plans for enforcement of foreign-substance rules being finalized

The league's enhanced plans for the enforcement of foreign-substance rules are being finalized, and a memo could be sent to teams as soon as the week ahead.

Joel Embiid listed as questionable for Game 1 vs. Hawks with meniscus tear

Embiid suffered the injury in Game 4 against the Wizards on Monday. He left late in the first quarter after taking a hard fall on a drive to the basket. The 27-year-old landed hard on his right heel and then fell onto his back.

Floyd Mayweather expects to make up to $100 million from Logan Paul fight

Mayweather revealed he has already earned "upwards of $30 million" from the buildup for Sunday's match and expects to make at least another $20 million-plus. 

Nets' Kevin Durant praises 'elite' Jayson Tatum after series against Celtics

Tatum will only continue to get better, and earning the respect of Durant, who has long been one of the NBA's best players, certainly is something he should be proud of. 

Bears reportedly could go up for sale soon due to 'internal strife' in McCaskey family

One of the NFL's oldest franchises could soon hit the open market, as there reportedly is "internal strife" within the McCaskey family.

Taya Currie becomes first woman drafted to Ontario Hockey League

Taya Currie became the first female player ever drafted to the Ontario Hockey League on Saturday, going 267th overall to the Sarnia Sting.

Tigers place right-hander Spencer Turnbull on 10-day IL with forearm strain

The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Spencer Turnbull on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm.

Phillies activate six-time All-Star OF Bryce Harper from injured list

Harper is slashing .274/.395/.489 with seven home runs and 13 RBI in 38 games.

Packers president Mark Murphy: Aaron Rodgers situation has divided fan base

The Packers still have not resolved their situation with Aaron Rodgers, and fans are beginning to either side with the quarterback or the franchise.

Steve Clifford, Magic mutually agree to part ways after three seasons

As the Orlando Magic enter a rebuilding period, the franchise announced Saturday that they have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Steve Clifford.

Tom Brady rookie card sells for record $3.1 million at auction

An autographed Brady 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket sold at auction for just over $3.1 million, setting a new all-time record for a football card.

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka aiming to keep 'core group' together entering 2021-22 season

Exactly who is included in that core remains a question. 

Several NBA teams 'intensely monitoring' Damian Lillard's situation with Trail Blazers

Several NBA teams, including those in top markets, are "intensely monitoring" Lillard's situation in Portland to look for an opening to make trade offers. 

Julio Jones reportedly wants to play with 'big-armed QB that can deliver the deep ball'

Jones may be getting more specific in where he hopes to be traded. 

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard prefers Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups for vacant head coaching job

Lillard wasted no time in making his preference for next Blazers coach known. 

Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill would 'love' to play alongside All-Pro Julio Jones

Hill would welcome the opportunity the play alongside Jones. 

Multiple teams reportedly remain interested in former Bengals DT Geno Atkins

Atkins spent 11 seasons with the Bengals, making the Pro Bowl eight times. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2012, 2015 and 2016.

Ben Zobrist's 2016 Cubs World Series ring going up for auction

Zobrist was named World Series MVP after slashing .357/.419/.500 in the championship round with two RBI on 10 hits, including a double in the 10th inning of Game 7 against the Cleveland Indians.

Hall of Famer Gary Payton to become head basketball coach at Lincoln University

Payton told The Undefeated that he is hoping to schedule primarily Division I schools and eventually build the program into a full-fledged Division I program.

Reds' Nick Castellanos: MLB 'doesn't care' about pitchers using foreign substances

Pitchers using foreign substances and baseball's lack of discipline regarding the issue have become hot topics around MLB