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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.

Rockets consider Christian Wood their only 'untouchable' in trade talks?

The 25-year-old, who is under contract with the Rockets through the 2022-23 season, carries a cap hit of more than $13 million each season. 

Islanders place captain Anders Lee on long-term injured reserve

This is a huge blow to the Islanders offense. Lee was off to one of the best starts of his career, potting 12 goals and seven assists in 27 games. 

Report: Eagles looking for third- or fourth-round pick for Zach Ertz

It appears the Philadelphia Eagles have set their asking price for tight end Zach Ertz.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone feels 'awesome' after getting pacemaker

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone underwent surgery to have a pacemaker inserted on March 3. Boone said Sunday that he's feeling "awesome." 

Report: Kansas, Virginia, Duke eligible to play in NCAA Tournament if selected

Kansas, Virginia and Duke, the three teams knocked out of their respective conference tournaments due to COVID-19 protocols, are eligible to play in the NCAA Tournament if selected.

Report: Patriots trade Marcus Cannon to Texans

The Patriots traded offensive tackle Marcus Cannon to the Texans, and the teams also swapped draft picks.

Report: Bears haven't ruled out Mitchell Trubisky return in 2021

The Bears haven't made a decision on Trubisky's future with the franchise just yet. 

Eligible members of Pelicans organization receive COVID-19 vaccine

Eligible members of the New Orleans Pelicans organization, including several players, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.

Texans trade Benardrick McKinney to Dolphins for Shaq Lawson

The Texans traded linebacker Benardrick McKinney to the Dolphins for LB Shaq Lawson. The trade will also involve a swap of late-round picks.

Report: Teams 'aware' that Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore is available for trade

Gilmore is coming off a season in which he missed several games due to leg injuries. The 30-year-old finished 2020 with one interception, one forced fumble, 37 tackles and one tackle for a loss. 

LeBron James congratulates his former high school team on 17th regional title

LeBron James congratulated his former high school team for winning its 17th regional title. 

49ers GM hints San Francisco will re-sign Kyle Juszczyk in Twitter post

Kyle Juszczyk has played a key role in the San Francisco offense. In 2020, he caught 19 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns. He also had 17 carries for 64 yards and two scores.

Carmelo Anthony passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 11th on NBA's all-time scoring list

Anthony notched 26 points during Saturday's win and now is fewer than 500 points away from passing Moses Malone and Elvin Hayes on the all-time list. 

Hunter Henry not ruling out return to Chargers in 2021 due to Justin Herbert

With Herbert on board for the 2020 campaign, Henry had the second-best season of his career, catching 60 passes for 613 yards and four touchdowns. 

Signed Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig 1927 Yankees photo expected to fetch $500K at auction

Don Miller, one of the pitchers from the 1927 team, got everyone on the roster to sign the photo, including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, and it stayed within the Miller family for decades. 

Report: Veteran OT Nate Solder, Giants agree to reworked deal

If Nate Solder didn't agree to a restructured deal, the 32-year-old probably would have been released. 

Tom Brady rookie card could sell for more than $2 million at auction

The card, which is numbered 99 out of 100, is a 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket and is autographed. It is graded 8.5 with an autograph grade of nine. 

Chargers release two-time Pro Bowl CB Casey Hayward

Hayward would have counted for $11.75 million against the 2021 cap. Releasing him saves L.A. $9.75 million. 

Report: 49ers making 'strong offers' to Trent Williams, hopeful of deal

Williams admitted earlier this week that he's very open to returning to the 49ers. However, if San Francisco doesn't re-sign Williams, he'll be one of the most coveted free agents on the market this offseason. 

Gordon Hayward opens up about decision to leave Celtics

Hayward's decision to move on from the Celtics wasn't surprising, and he recently opened up about why he decided to part ways with the franchise.

Watch: Titans' Derrick Henry has wild stiff-arm workout

Henry was captured on video Friday at the gym, working to make his stiff-arm stronger.

Sabres star Jack Eichel out for 'foreseeable future' with upper-body injury

Eichel has already missed two games after being checked into the boards in the final minutes of a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday.

Report: Duke men's basketball could play in NCAA Tournament if selected

The Duke men's basketball team withdrew from the ACC Tournament on Thursday after a positive COVID-19 test within the program. However, the Blue Devils could still go dancing.

Franchy Cordero on trade to Red Sox: 'My favorite team growing up, really excited about the opportunity'

The Boston Red Sox traded Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals last month in exchange for Franchy Cordero. Cordero, who grew up a Red Sox fan, admitted that he was surprised and happy he was traded to Boston. 

Mets' Jacob deGrom gets Opening Day nod for third straight year

DeGrom, a two-time Cy Young winner, had a solid 2020 campaign, going 4-2 with a 2.38 ERA, 0.956 WHIP and 104 strikeouts in 68 innings.