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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.

Capitals open to trading Evgeny Kuznetsov, other players if it will make team better

Kuznetsov is coming off his worst season since 2015 and has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the 2020-21 campaign.

49ers TE George Kittle: Trey Lance 'looks a little bit better than a rookie quarterback'

The 49ers moved up in the draft to select Lance third overall. However, the franchise has reiterated time and time again that Garoppolo will remain the starting quarterback. 

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers to hit golf course in next installment of 'The Match'

Brady and Rodgers will have the opportunity to square off once again. This time, it won't be on the football field.

Falcons reportedly upset about Shannon Sharpe's live phone call to Julio Jones

It sounds like Fox could be in some hot water with both Atlanta and the NFL.

Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky has perfect response to joining TNT as NHL analyst

Gretzky will be paid $3 million per season as TNT's lead NHL analyst. ESPN also reportedly wanted the Hall of Famer, but the two sides couldn't reach a deal.

Paul George, Clippers not panicking despite being down 0-2 to Mavericks

The Clippers need to at least win one game on the road if they want a fighting chance to move on to the next round. However, winning Game 3 is critical for L.A. as no team has ever come back from an 0-3 series deficit. 

Report: Donald Trump offered senator money to end Patriots' Spygate investigation

Spokespeople for Trump and Kraft denied the allegations that they tried to influence Specter's investigation. 

Trae Young's father: Hawks guard 'loves' being considered a villain at Madison Square Garden

During Game 1, Young put up 32 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists in a 107-105 win. He even hit the game-winning shot with under one second remaining in the contest.

Nets star Kyrie Irving hopes return to Boston won't include 'belligerence or racism' from fans

Since signing with the Nets, Irving has returned to play in T.D. Garden twice. In both of those instances, the NBA was not permitting fans into the arena due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Anthony Davis delivers on promise to be better in Lakers' Game 2 win over Suns

The 28-year-old led all players with 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 109-102 win over the Suns.

Nikita Kucherov, Mikhail Sergachev expected to be in Lightning lineup for Game 5 vs. Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning will likely have superstar forward Nikita Kucherov and defenseman Mikhail Sergachev back in the lineup for Monday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers.

Canadiens rookie Cole Caufield to make postseason debut in Game 3 vs. Maple Leafs

The Canadiens drafted Caufield 15th overall in 2019, and the 20-year-old made his NHL debut on April 26 against the Calgary Flames.

Bruins forward Ondrej Kase ruled out for remainder of Stanley Cup Playoffs

The hope was that he would be able to return later in the postseason, but Bruins general manager Don Sweeney broke the news Monday he would not return.

Report: Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell 'incensed' after being held out of playoff opener

The decision may have worsened the current rift between Mitchell and the team. 

Report: Texans QB Deshaun Watson won't attend OTAs, still wants to be traded

Despite increasingly complicated circumstances, it appears Watson remains intent on forcing his way out of Houston. 

All-Pro WR Julio Jones discusses future with Falcons: 'I'm out of there'

At this point, it's probably safe to say Julio Jones will not be an Atlanta Falcon this season.

NBA announces formation of NBA Africa

Congo native Dikembe Mutombo, South Sudan native Luol Deng, Junior Bridgeman, Grant Hill and Joakim Noah are investors in NBA Africa.

Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers reportedly not at Packers OTAs

Rodgers did not participate in Phase One or Two of the team's offseason program and he has already missed enough to disqualify him from cashing his $500,000 workout bonus.

Nationals manager makes Juan Soto apologize after 'embarrassing' play costs team a run

The 22-year-old is in his fourth Major League Baseball season, so he should know better and have more discipline.

Russell Wilson ready to move forward with Seahawks after offseason trade rumors

It appears the atmosphere in Seattle has improved drastically. 

Matt Ryan: Changes in Falcons organization keep it fresh for me

The 36-year-old has a potential out after the 2021 campaign, but won't officially become a free agent until 2024. 

Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians: Leonard Fournette, Ronald Jones will split playing time if healthy

At this point, it's unclear if Fournette will land the starting job or if he'll revert back to his original role.

Running back Nyheim Hines hopes to play for Colts his entire career

Hines was a fourth-round pick out of North Carolina State. In three full seasons with the Colts, he has 226 carries for 893 yards and seven touchdowns with 170 catches for 1,227 yards and six scores. 

Report: Falcons asked teams for first-round pick for Julio Jones before draft

Atlanta is looking to clear cap space because they have just $357,027 in room and cannot sign draft picks until they free up more space. Jones is on the chopping block because he is guaranteed $15.3 million.

Anthony Davis takes 'full responsibility' for Lakers' Game 1 loss to Suns

Davis finished with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 39 minutes. He missed 11 of his 16 field goal attempts and the Lakers were outscored by 18 points while he was on the court.