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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.

Report: Dolphins expected to pursue more Patriots in free agency

This news certainly comes as no surprise. Before being hired as head coach of the Dolphins, Brian Flores spent his entire career with the Patriots.

Report: Michael Thomas restructures contract with Saints

Thomas had a disappointing 2020 season. In seven games, he caught 40 passes for 438 yards and no touchdowns. The 28-year-old missed a lot of time due to injury.

Patriots re-sign Cam Newton to one-year deal

Newton struggled last season, completing 65.8% of his passes for 2,657 yards and eight touchdowns against 10 interceptions.

Nick Markakis retiring from baseball after 15 seasons: 'I just think it's my time'

Markakis is a three-time Gold Glove winner, a Silver Slugger winner and a 2018 All-Star. He compiled 189 home runs and 1,046 RBI and his career comes to an end with a .288/.357/.423 slash line. 

Bruins GM Don Sweeney admits offense is 'major concern' amid slump

The Bruins' secondary scoring issues date back a few years now.

Report: Patriots WR N'Keal Harry generating trade interest

It wouldn't be surprising to see Bill Belichick move on from Harry as the Patriots attempt to rebuild in the aftermath of Tom Brady's departure to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Celtics guard Marcus Smart to return to lineup Thursday against Nets

The 27-year-old has not played since Jan. 30 after suffering a left calf strain against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics went 9-9 in his absence.

Rory McIlroy: Tiger Woods doing better, could return home next week

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are very good friends, so it's no surprise that the latest update on Woods' condition comes from McIlroy himself.

Rangers to welcome fans at 100% capacity for Opening Day at Globe Life Field

The Rangers are working with Major League Baseball to finalize health and safety protocols as it pertains to the seating bowl and the playing field at Globe Life Field.

Report: Bears desperate for QB, 'prepared to throw a boatload of picks' for Deshaun Watson or Russell Wilson

If the Bears miss out on both quarterbacks, they could end up targeting San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

DUI charges against Broncos RB Melvin Gordon dismissed

Gordon pleaded guilty to reckless driving for excessive speeding, not DUI.

Bills release WR John Brown after two seasons

The Bills save just under $8 million by cutting Brown. He had a $9.5 million cap hit for the 2021 campaign.

Justin Bieber gives 'love letter' to Maple Leafs in new music video

The video begins with a shot of Toronto and Scotiabank Arena. We then see Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner enter the dressing room before a series of Maple Leafs highlights from the past two seasons. 

Saints to release Pro Bowl WR Emmanuel Sanders: 'New Orleans it's been real'

The 33-year-old was the Saints' leading wide receiver last season with 61 catches for 726 yards and five touchdowns.

Julian Edelman offers Meyers Leonard 'some perspective' after Heat center's use of anti-Semitic slur

Edelman is no stranger to educating people on Jewish history and culture. After DeSean Jackson cited a fake Adolf Hitler quote in a series of social media posts in July 2020, Edelman spoke to him about the incident

NFL scout compares Alabama RB Najee Harris to Titans' Derrick Henry

The scout also called Harris the best player in the draft.

NFL scout: Ja'Marr Chase is 'better than Amari Cooper,' will be No. 1 WR

Before the start of the 2020 college football season, Chase opted out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite not playing, he's expected to be among the first players taken in the draft. 

Dolphins 'all-in' on Deshaun Watson if he's made available for trade?

If Miami is truly "all-in" on Watson, the Dolphins will likely have to package the No. 3 and No. 18 picks in the 2021 NFL Draft to land him. 

Giants' Nate Solder: I'll probably play in 2021 if given the chance

With the salary cap set at $182.5 million for the 2021 campaign, Solder is a candidate to be cut this offseason. However, the Giants are expected to approach Solder about restructuring his contract.

Johnny Damon during DUI arrest: 'People are trying to target me because I’m a Trump supporter'

Damon's wife was uncooperative, combative and at one point pushed an officer, per the police report. Afterward, Damon himself had an encounter with one of the officers.

Veteran OT Trent Williams hints at re-signing with 49ers in free agency

The 32-year-old spent 10 seasons with the Washington Football Team before being traded to San Francisco prior to the 2020 campaign. He earned his eighth straight Pro Bowl selection last season. 

Hornets star LaMelo Ball breaks rookie record that stood for 60 seasons

The third-overall pick has already emerged as one of the better players in the NBA, averaging 15.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 37.8% from deep. 

Heat's Meyers Leonard apologizes for using anti-Semitic slur during video game stream

Many believed the Heat would part ways with Leonard during the offseason, even before the incident occurred. He appeared in only three games this season before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery.

Report: 2021 NFL salary cap 'almost definitely' will be $182.5 million

Many teams still are struggling to get under the salary cap before the start of the new league year. Many players have agreed to restructured contracts, while others have been released because of their high price tag. 

Tom Brady declares niece, UCLA softball star Maya Brady, 'most dominant athlete' in family

In her first season with the Bruins, she slashed .356/.443/.699 with seven home runs and 28 RBI, earning Softball America Freshman Player of the Year honors.