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Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball --  in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse.com, among other publications. Victor lives outside of Albany, NY and can be followed on Twitter/X at @vbarbosa1127.

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Patriots HC Jerod Mayo issues strange warning on joint-practice fights

New England Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo issued a strange warning to his players ahead of Tuesday's joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles regarding fighting.

Colin Kaepernick still holding onto unrealistic dreams

Kaepernick hasn't taken an NFL snap in over seven-and-a-half years.

White Sox end their season-long case of the Mondays with historic win vs. Yankees

The White Sox are still trying to avoid infamy as the worst team in MLB history. During Monday's 12-2 rout of the Yankees, however, everything went right.

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. gets last laugh on 'overrated' label

He's let his bat do most of the talking, especially since being traded to the Yankees from the Miami Marlins on July 27.

Red Sox All-Star's homophobic slur a black eye on remarkable season

The former seventh-round pick had been 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before the exchange.

Jets fans should hope Aaron Rodgers' COVID-19 admission is a sign of growth, maturity

If Rodgers can stay healthy and at least limit the off-the-field distractions this coming season, the Jets should have a good shot at ending their 13-year playoff drought.

Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo seems to take shot at previous teams

He signed with the Rams in March and is set to back Matthew Stafford in 2024.

Celtics owner joins throng of Steve Kerr critics for Jayson Tatum's usage at Olympics

Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck joined a growing list of critics of Team USA men's basketball coach Steve Kerr.

Greek tennis star announces coaching breakup from father

Stefanos Tsitsipas announced on Friday via social media that he was splitting his coaching partnership with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas.

Insider explains why Brandon Aiyuk reportedly turned down hefty contract offer from Patriots

The Athletic's Dianna Russini is now reporting why Brandon Aiyuk spurned New England.

Joel Embiid playfully remarks how he'll respond to booing during Olympic final

As the Americans seek their fifth straight gold medal, the hosts are looking for their first, but the ongoing back-and-forth between Joel Embiid and the hometown crowd will again be a noteworthy secondary plot line.

Quincy Wilson gets shot at gold after teammates lead relay comeback

Quincy Wilson knows his leg of Friday's 4x400-meter opening-round heat at the Stade de France wasn't his best, and he put his team in a difficult spot.

Injury-prone Packers WR returns to practice after 'big-time scare'

The former 34th overall pick ended last season ranked third on Green Bay in touchdown receptions (five) while finishing fourth in receiving yards (422) despite missing half of the season.

LeBron James' 16-year streak on the line in Olympics semifinal

LeBron James will be putting a 16-year streak on the line when the Team USA men's basketball team plays Serbia in the semifinals at the Summer Olympics in Paris on Thursday.

Texans' Danielle Hunter chose new uniform number 'out of respect' for franchise legend

Defensive end Danielle Hunter wore No. 99 during his eight-year career with the Vikings. Now with the Texans, Hunter is switching to No. 55 "out of respect" for a franchise legend.

16-year-old sprinter to make U.S. Olympic history on Friday

He's not even old enough to buy a lottery ticket, but 16-year-old Quincy Wilson will try his luck and make U.S. men's track and field Olympic history on Friday in Paris.

49ers make big move with son of legendary WR

The San Francisco 49ers made some significant moves in their wide receivers room.

Former Pro Bowler could be in danger of losing Giants roster spot

Allen Robinson II has put together a solid NFL career, but the veteran receiver might be boxed out on the New York Giants depth chart.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes training-camp history on birthday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrated his 26th birthday by making training camp history on Wednesday.

NFL issues fines for Giants, Lions joint-practice brawls

The NFL is putting the New York Giants and Detroit Lions in the timeout corner. And no allowance.

Multiple connections could help Saints land two-time Pro Bowl safety

Justin Simmons will visit the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday. During his visit, he will encounter some familiar faces who might help sway his decision.

Dodgers lose important reliever after season debut cut short

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol suffered a likely season-ending hamstring injury in his 2024 season debut on Tuesday night.

Orioles' Jackson Holliday is hitting the ball harder than all but one player since call-up

It's a small sample size, but rookie second baseman Jackson Holliday has been on fire since being recalled to the Baltimore Orioles.

Warriors wouldn't budge on one player in Lauri Markkanen trade talks

The Warriors made the "most aggressive offer" to the Jazz in a possible trade for Lauri Markkanen, but Golden State was unwilling to part with one particular guard.