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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.

April 18, 2021  |  Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Kevin Durant suffers thigh injury, exits in first quarter vs. Heat

Brooklyn is second place in the Eastern Conference with a 38-18 record, but it'll be difficult for the team to eclipse the 76ers for the top spot without Durant available. 

April 18, 2021  |  NFL

Tom Brady attends Inter Miami CF game in support of David Beckham

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback now spending most of his time in Florida, he and Beckham appear to have much more time to hang out. 

April 18, 2021  |  Los Angeles Lakers

Pau Gasol gives Vanessa Bryant touching gift for her and Kobe Bryant’s 20th wedding anniversary

Gasol has been there for Vanessa since Kobe's death and has tried to make her life a bit easier in such an unimaginable time.

April 18, 2021  |  MLB

Monday's Twins-A's game postponed due to COVID-19 issues

Monday's game between the Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum has been postponed as the Twins continue to conduct testing and contact tracing for COVID-19.

April 18, 2021  |  NHL

Capitals' Garnet Hathaway assessed game misconduct for boarding Bruins' Jarred Tinordi

Caps forward Garnet Hathaway was assessed a game misconduct for boarding Bruins defenseman Jarred Tinordi. 

April 18, 2021  |  Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles join growing list of teams to skip voluntary workouts

The list of teams skipping voluntary workouts continues to grow. 

April 18, 2021  |  San Francisco Giants

Giants place Jake McGee, Logan Webb on IL after getting COVID-19 vaccine

McGee and Webb are experiencing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. 

April 18, 2021  |  San Antonio Spurs

NBA fines Spurs $25K for violating league's player resting policy

The violation occurred on Saturday night. 

April 18, 2021  |  Washington Nationals

Nationals place Stephen Strasburg on 10-day IL with shoulder inflammation

Strasburg is headed to the shelf. 

April 18, 2021  |  NBA

Report: NBA telling teams to prepare for impact of verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

The league has instructed teams to be prepared for possible postponements. 

April 18, 2021  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers expected to draft running back in first or second round?

It sounds as though the Steelers will target the RB position early in the 2021 NFL Draft. 

April 18, 2021  |  MLB

Clayton Kershaw: Padres' Jurickson Profar could have injured Austin Barnes on 'scary' swing

Kershaw made it known that he wasn't happy after Profar was sent to first base on catcher's interference when he swung at a pitch and hit Austin Barnes' glove. 

April 18, 2021  |  New York Yankees

Yankees veteran slugger Jay Bruce retiring after 14 MLB seasons

Bruce was a three-time All-Star with the Reds and won back-to-back Silver Slugger awards in 2012 and 2013. He also finished 10th in MVP voting in 2012 and 2013. 

April 18, 2021  |  Los Angeles Lakers

Report: Lakers to skip White House visit on D.C. trip due to scheduling conflicts, COVID protocols

Scheduling conflicts and COVID-19 protocols will prevent the Lakers from visiting President Joe Biden in the nation's capital. However, a future meet-and-greet has not been ruled out.

April 18, 2021  |  NBA

Stephen Curry thinks Celtics' Jayson Tatum is a 'supreme talent'

Tatum earned high praise from one of the league's best players. 

April 17, 2021  |  NHL

Report: NHL jersey advertising could begin as early as 2022-23 season

The location of a jersey patch is being discussed and evaluated. It could be placed on the chest or shoulder, and sizing is currently unclear. 

April 17, 2021  |  Milwaukee Brewers

Back strain lands Brewers All-Star Christian Yelich on 10-day IL

Yelich has had recurring back soreness in recent seasons, including all four of his years with the Brewers.

April 17, 2021  |  MLB

Former Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka loses in return to Japanese baseball

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka did anything but impress in his return to Japanese baseball on Saturday.

April 17, 2021  |  MLB

Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez leaves game vs. Rays with hand injury

With Sanchez sidelined, Kyle Higashioka will see more action at catcher.

April 17, 2021  |  Brooklyn Nets

Nets' James Harden 'progressing well' from hamstring strain

The Nets are 3-2 in their last five games in Harden's absence as Brooklyn pursues the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

April 17, 2021  |  Atlanta Braves

Braves' Sean Kazmar Jr. could play in first MLB game since 2008

If he plays, Kazmar's gap between appearances would be the longest since 1950, passing Minnie Minoso and Satchel Paige. 

April 17, 2021  |  Clemson Tigers

Trevor Lawrence responds to commitment criticism: 'I am driven to be the best'

Trevor Lawrence's commitment to football really shouldn't be questioned at this point, but top quarterbacks in the draft are frequently put under the microscope.

April 17, 2021  |  North Dakota State Bison

Report: Falcons sending more personnel to Trey Lance's second pro day

The attending staff will be different from the one that observed Lance's first pro day. This will give the Falcons six sets of eyes on Lance.

April 17, 2021  |  Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler calls Heat 'soft' after loss to Timberwolves

Butler wasn't pleased following the disappointing loss. 

April 17, 2021  |  NFL

NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith says it's in players' best interest to sit out voluntary workouts

Smith's comments come after players from at least half of the league's 32 teams announced they would not be participating in voluntary workouts.