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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.

Diego Maradona's medical team acted 'deficient and reckless' before his death

He died of a heart attack just weeks after undergoing successful brain surgery. 

Canucks place Jake Virtanen on leave after sexual misconduct allegations

Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen has been placed on leave after sexual misconduct allegations.

Report: Aaron Rodgers won't return to Packers unless GM Brian Gutekunst is fired

Rodgers' unhappiness with the Packers began when Gutekunst opted to trade up for Jordan Love in last year's draft instead of adding an offensive skill player, such as a wide receiver.

Mets' Dominic Smith tells Phillies' Jose Alvarado to meet him in tunnel after on-field scuffle

Alvarado and Smith were at the forefront of a benches-clearing incident in Friday's Mets-Phillies game. 

Packers president Mark Murphy: We're committed to Aaron Rodgers for '2021 and beyond'

Rodgers is under contract with the Packers through the 2023 season but wants a new deal. The two sides couldn't agree to an extension, partially causing Rodgers unhappiness with the franchise. 

LeBron James: 'I don't think I will ever get back to 100% in my career' after ankle injury

James missed 20 games with a high-ankle sprain, and at 36-years-old, he knows his body won't bounce back like it once did. 

Watch: Bills third-round pick Spencer Brown celebrates being drafted by jumping through table

Buffalo Bills fans are probably going to like third-round pick Spencer Brown.  

Vikings GM Rick Spielman after drafting QB Kellen Mond: Kirk Cousins is our starter

General manager Rick Spielman made it clear after the pick that Cousins' job is not in question entering the 2021 season.

Texans GM Nick Caserio says drafting Stanford QB Davis Mills 'doesn't impact anybody'

Caserio implies that we shouldn't read too much into the team's selection of Mills. 

Buccaneers draft Florida QB Kyle Trask as Tom Brady's potential successor

Trask became the first Gators quarterback drafted since Tim Tebow went 25th overall in 2010. 

Jayson Tatum's 60 points in Celtics' win over Spurs ties Larry Bird's record: 'It was a special night'

Jayson Tatum continues to etch his name into the Boston Celtics' record books this season, with his latest record-tying performance coming on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs.

Report: Lakers star LeBron James could return from ankle injury vs. Kings

James will test his injured ankle before tip-off and make a game-time decision. If he doesn't play, Wojnarowski says he could return as soon as Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. 

Broncos GM George Paton explains decision to pass on Justin Fields

Fields ultimately went No. 11 to the Chicago Bears, who traded up to land him and Jones went No. 15 to the Patriots. 

Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar placed on MLB ineligible list after sexual misconduct allegation

Alomar also lost his position as a special assistant with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Kraken officially become NHL's 32nd franchise after making final expansion payment

Seattle will begin its inaugural campaign in 2021-22.

Travis Etienne was 'secretly rooting' for Jaguars to pick him in draft

Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer called Etienne a "matchup issue" who can help the team both as a runner and receiver.

49ers rookie QB Trey Lance wants to get close with Jimmy Garoppolo

Lance said during his introductory press conference that he isn't worried about winning the starting job and just wants to build good relationships with Garoppolo and other players in the locker room. 

Vikings tried to move back up for Christian Darrisaw before selecting him at No. 23

Darrisaw became the first Virginia Tech offensive lineman to be drafted in the first round since Duane Brown in 2008. He was considered one of the top five offensive linemen in the draft. 

Bengals QB Joe Burrow excited about reunion with former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase

Chase played with Burrow for the quarterback's junior and senior seasons. In two seasons with the Tigers, Chase caught 107 passes for 2,093 yards and 23 touchdowns. 

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell comments on Deshaun Watson situation for first time

Goodell's comments come after NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent said he's "praying" for Watson and the women involved in the matter. 

49ers kept No. 3 selection a secret, even from Trey Lance

The San Francisco 49ers wouldn't tell anyone their plans for their top pick in this year's draft, not even Trey Lance, who heard his name called by the franchise third overall.

Tom Brady jokes about reunion with Julian Edelman after WR's retirement

Brady and Edelman played together from 2009 to 2019 before the quarterback left for Tampa Bay. Edelman only played in six games in 2020 due to injury and announced his retirement on April 12. 

Panthers pick up fifth-year option on QB Sam Darnold

Although Darnold struggled in three seasons with the Jets, the Panthers believe he'll be able to reach his potential in a new setting.