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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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MLB, NBA, NFL, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon: '(Seahawks fans) might be booing (Russell Wilson) because he might light it up'

On Thursday, Broncos running back Melvin Gordon addressed his new teammate's impending return to the northwest.

Giannis Antetokounmpo seen limping following EuroBasket win

While the two-time NBA MVP is reportedly "all good," it was still notable to see him exiting the arena following the game with a noticeable limp.

Arsenal holds moment of silence following Queen Elizabeth II's death

Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday.

Watch: Royals rookie Vinnie Pasquantino watches his 8th grade presidential election speech

Pasquantino recently appeared on "The Home Stand" podcast with host Carrie Lippert-Gillaspie and discussed his rookie campaign and rise to "the show."

ESPN analyst picks Lamar Jackson for MVP: '(Jackson's) going to go absolutely on a fire blazing trail of the NFL this season'

ESPN analyst and former quarterback Dan Orlovsky offered his take on the Lamar Jackson situation and upcoming season.

Insider on Giants: 'This is a full-blown rebuild. There's concerns all across the board'

If the experts are right, Giants fans may have to prepare themselves for a sixth straight season where their favorite players are sitting on the couch come playoff time.

Watch: Carlos Alcaraz hits unreal behind-the-back shot in U.S. Open quarterfinals

The U.S. Open quarterfinals matchup between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was historic in more than one way.

Qatar warns fans about smuggling alcohol into country ahead of World Cup

The countdown to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is now at 73 days. Even though kickoff is still over two months away, officials are already taking precautionary measures regarding alcohol consumption in the country.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford underwent offseason elbow procedure

Once training camp began though, many of the headlines surrounding Stafford were regarding his injured right elbow.

Retiring Emmanuel Sanders recalls crying in bathroom stall at halftime of Broncos preseason game

Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders announced that he was retiring from the NFL as a member of the Denver Broncos on Wednesday morning.

Ty Cobb's false teeth up for auction, already fetching up to $10,000

There have been some bizarre sports-related memorabilia items put up for auction in recent months.

Freddie Freeman's former agent drops lawsuit against Doug Gottlieb: 'We consider this matter closed'

Gottlieb issued an acknowledgement of and apology for an inaccurate report.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel on overreactions to Week 1: 'We're either crowned, or we suck'

Miami Dolphins first-year head coach Mike McDaniel has already made himself known for providing interesting soundbites during interviews with members of the media this offseason.

Rory McIlroy on ex-teammates leaving for LIV Golf: 'I wouldn't say I've got much of a relationship with them at the minute'

McIlroy was asked Wednesday morning about the current status of his relationship with former Ryder Cup teammates like Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter -- all of whom have left for LIV Golf.

Bills, Dawson Knox agree to four-year contract extension after TE said he hoped to 'be here for a long time'

Knox has posted 101 receptions for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns over 42 career regular season games.

Mets star SP Max Scherzer on 15-day IL stint: 'This is days not weeks'

The New York Mets have seen their once double-digit game lead in the NL East disappear, as they enter Wednesday tied with the Atlanta Braves atop the division.

Insider: 'There's a measure of pessimism around the Lamar Jackson contract-extension negotiations'

According to a report from Mark Maske of The Washington Post, all indications are pointing to Balitmore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson playing out the 2022 season without a contract extension.

ESPN projections give Bengals less than 50% chance of making playoffs

The Cincinnati Bengals came within a late Matthew Stafford-to-Cooper Kupp touchdown from winning Super Bowl LVI in February. They return a group of lethal

Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman medically cleared, expected to start against Vanderbilt

The signal-caller helped lead Wake Forest to an 11-3 record last season and a victory over Rutgers in the Gator Bowl.

Buccaneers star WR Chris Godwin on Week 1 status: 'I don't think any of us know that yet'

Godwin isn't giving anything away about his Week 1 status.

Joe Maddon: 'If (teams) only want middle managers, I'm not going to fit anymore'

Maddon discussed the possibility of returning to the dugout after being fired by the Angels this summer.

Yankees TV broadcast mistakenly gives 'condolences' for New York sports journalist who's still alive

Michael Kay -- the longtime voice of the "Bronx Bombers" -- made an announcement that a "40-year fixture" in the area sports scene, Bob Trainor had passed away. One problem. Trainor is apparently alive and well.

Shannon Sharpe on 49ers: 'Clearly, they don't believe in Trey Lance right now'

Sharpe believes the 49ers kept Jimmy Garoppolo on the roster because they aren't completely sold on Lance.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman on drafting Jalen Reagor: 'We'd love to have that moment back'

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke on the "WIP Morning Show" on Tuesday about the much-maligned draft choice from two years ago.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles on Julio Jones: 'He's kind of returned to his old self'

Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles recently discussed the addition of the seven-time Pro Bowler.