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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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Appalachian State football staff reportedly placed mouse traps in own building so players 'don't take the cheese'

After a wild opening weekend in which they fell to North Carolina 63-61, the Appalachian State football team pulled off a monster upset on the road last Saturday with a 17-14 win against No.

Texans DE Jerry Hughes laments $5,000 fine for violation of NFL's Uniform and Equipment Rules

Houston Texans defensive lineman Jerry Hughes was issued a fine of $5,305 this week for violation of the NFL's Uniform and Equipment Rules. Hughes took to Twitter Friday afternoon to share the notice he received and express his strong displeasure with the punishment.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill wants to 'get drunk' on yards after catch vs. Ravens

The Dolphins will look to take advantage of a banged-up Ravens secondary.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy wants OC Kellen Moore to be 'smarter' with play calling

Head coach Mike McCarthy feels it's not only the players on the field who need to turn things around.

PayPal won't renew sponsorship with Suns if Robert Sarver stays with team after suspension

It sounds like just about everyone believes NBA commissioner Adam Silver didn't punish Sarver enough.

Watch: Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert drills back-to-back threes in EuroBasket warm-ups

In 611 career regular-season games across nine NBA seasons, Gobert has gone 0-for-11 on attempts from distance, while going just 0-for-1 in 49 playoff contests.

Watch: Wild D Alex Goligoski uses hockey stick for first pitch at Twins game

The Minnesota Wild open up their 2022-2023 regular season in just less than one month. The Minnesota Twins are currently in a three-team race for the AL Central crown with 20 games remaining in their regular season.

2021 AL MVP runner-up Vladimir Guerrero Jr. goes to bat for Aaron Judge over Shohei Ohtani for 2022 award

The race for the hardware may be the most tightly contested of all the major awards in MLB this fall, as both superstars could make very legitimate cases for being named the MVP.

Matt Ryan's new Hall of Fame ball is haunting reminder of Super Bowl collapse vs. Patriots

It's been five years, seven months, and 10 days since Super Bowl LI. Yet, Matt Ryan can't seem to escape the nightmarish reminders of how the championship game transpired that night.

Guardians scoreboard mistakenly lists Tony La Russa as White Sox starting shortstop

The Cleveland Guardians have had four games against the Chicago White Sox postponed during the 2022 regular season, including three home tilts. With both teams having a previously scheduled off day on Thursday, they are making up one of the postponements in Cleveland on Thursday afternoon.

Watch: 76ers forward Tobias Harris helps fans with epic gender reveal

During the first game of the 2022 NFL regular season -- Week 1's "Thursday Night Football" matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams -- Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie not only scored a touchdown, but participated in a gender reveal for his sister in the process.

Greg Norman: LIV Golf has 'no interest' in sitting down with PGA Tour

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has been unwilling to sit down with Norman and company, despite now a bevy of past major championship winners joining LIV Golf.

Chargers CB J.C. Jackson was born with 'extra bone in back of ankle,' prompting recent surgery

2021 Pro Bowl cornerback J.C. Jackson signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers in March, but missed his new team's season-opener in Week 1 as he recovers from ankle surgery.

20-time major winner Roger Federer announces retirement

On the heels of Serena Williams' retirement from women's tennis, one of the all-time greats in men's tennis is now retiring from the game. Federer's announcement comes just three months after he said he "definitely" planned to return to competition in 2023.

Michael Kay: If Yankees don't up Aaron Judge offer by at least $100M, he 'won't be here'

Judge may be on the verge of not only becoming the first Yankees player to capture the AL MVP award in 15 years.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver: Robert Sarver's 'evolved as a person,' has done 'many very positive things'

The NBA has come under scrutiny for the punishment it handed down to Sarver and commissioner Silver provided some insight into the decision on Wednesday.

Donovan Mitchell on Jazz tenure: 'We had a good run'

Three-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was officially introduced as the newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday afternoon.

Shannon Sharpe: Brett Favre's 'been a sleazeball'

A bombshell report revealed text messages sent between Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and then-Mississippi Republican Governor Phil Bryant, seemingly showing the duo collaborating on a welfare scheme. 

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel reveals bizarre showering habits

Just one game through his career as an NFL head coach, Miami Dolphins lead man Mike McDaniel has already established himself as one of the more entertaining interviews in the league.

Rory McIlroy on LIV golfers: 'I've said it a hundred times, I don't think any of those guys should be on the Ryder Cup team'

All summer long, four-time major champion Rory McIlroy has remained one of the most notable and staunchest critics of the LIV Golf Series and those who have made the move to the breakaway league.

Aaron Judge on possibly joining Red Sox: 'We'll talk about that at the end of the year'

Right now, all of the talk surrounding New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is about his chase for 61 home runs. Well, almost all of the talk.

Watch: 76ers' Montrezl Harrell chats with cops about NBA during weed stop

NBA big man Montrezl Harrell was pulled over by Kentucky State Police on May 12 for following a vehicle in front of him too closely.

Serena Williams on potential unretirement: 'I think that Tom Brady started a really cool trend'

As the possible G.O.A.T of women's tennis, Serena Williams is evidently looking at the widely considered G.O.A.T of the NFL in how to deal with the early stages of retirement.