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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.

Alex Cora expects at least 85 percent of Red Sox players to get vaccinated

No Red Sox players have received the vaccine yet, but Cora said Sunday that he believes at least 85% of them will opt to get vaccinated.

Panthers sign Nikita Gusev to one-year, $1 million deal

Adding Gusev is a solid move for the Panthers, who are keeping pace with the Hurricanes and Lightning in the Central Division.

Angels' Dexter Fowler to undergo season-ending surgery for torn ACL

Disappointing news for Fowler and the Angels. 

Nets sign Alize Johnson to multiyear deal worth up to $4.1 million

Johnson played his way into a multi-year deal after a pair of 10-day contracts. 

Tigers place Miguel Cabrera on 10-day IL with biceps strain

The Detroit Tigers placed first baseman Miguel Cabrera on the 10-day injured list with a biceps strain.

Oilers' Connor McDavid questions NHL's decision to schedule game after Colby Cave memorial

McDavid would have like a bit more foresight from the league. 

Report: Victor Oladipo 'increasingly unlikely' to get max contract

A rough start with the Heat has seemingly hurt Oladipo's value on the market. 

Warriors' James Wiseman to undergo MRI on knee after hard fall

Wiseman will have an MRI to help determine the extent of his injury. 

Report: Anthony Davis could return to Lakers in 10-14 days

The Lakers could be getting closer to being back at full strength. 

Trinity Rodman, daughter of Dennis Rodman, scores first NWSL goal

She became the youngest goal scorer in league history. 

Red Sox DH J.D. Martinez placed in MLB's COVID protocol with cold symptoms

J.D. Martinez is being held in Major League Baseball's COVID protocol due to cold symptoms. The Red Sox are waiting for a negative test before he's eligible to return. 

Lightning acquire veteran defenseman David Savard in three-team trade

The Tampa Bay Lightning are loading up for another Stanley Cup run ahead of Monday's trade deadline, as they acquired Columbus Blue Jackets veteran defenseman David Savard on Saturday.

Paul Pierce: I'm gonna bounce back like never before after getting fired by ESPN

Paul Pierce was recently fired by ESPN after a questionable Instagram live stream in which he was seen partying with strippers. However, it appears the Boston Celtics legend doesn't think he'll be without a job for long.  As he was walking out of a Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday night, Pierce said: "Truth gonna bounce back like never before.

MLS looking into use of anti-gay slur by Galaxy's Sebastian Lletget

Major League Soccer will investigate the use of an anti-gay slur used by L.A. Galaxy and United States men's national team player Sebastian Lletget.

Avalanche acquire Devan Dubnyk from Sharks for Greg Pateryn, fifth-round pick

The Colorado Avalanche acquired goaltender Devan Dubnyk from the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Greg Pateryn and a 2021 fifth-round pick.

Five NHL players who could get traded at the deadline

With the Monday NHL trade deadline quickly approaching, many teams will be making final moves in preparation for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Several teams have already made trades.

Mets place third baseman J.D. Davis on 10-day IL with bruised hand

Davis was hit in the hand by a 91 mph fastball during Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies and hasn't played since.

Panthers reportedly acquiring defenseman Brandon Montour from Sabres

The Florida Panthers have reportedly acquired defenseman Brandon Montour from the Buffalo Sabres.

Report: Harry Kane to demand transfer if Tottenham fails to qualify for the Champions League

The Spurs reportedly have no intention of selling Kane, who has three years remaining on his contract.

Report: Zlatan Ibrahimovic to sign new contract with AC Milan until June 2022

In 16 games this season, Ibrahimovic has 15 goals and one assist, which is higher than his point total from the 2019-20 campaign. 

Vanderbilt's Scotty Pippen Jr. declares for 2021 NBA Draft

Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. announced Saturday he has declared for the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he left the possibility of returning to the Commodores.

NFL has not made decision on reversal of one-helmet rule

A change in the rule would allow the return of throwback uniforms. 

Clippers' Patrick Beverley out at least three weeks with fractured hand

Patrick Beverley will miss at least three-to-four weeks after undergoing surgery on a fracture to his right hand, the team announced Friday.

Titans star Derrick Henry wants NFL to bring back throwback uniforms, helmets

Henry called for a return to throwback uniforms, including throwback helmets, in a Twitter post on Friday.