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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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Could Steelers HC Mike Tomlin's 15-year run without a losing record end in 2022?

Now with a new man under center, Mike Tomlin will face a new challenge in 2022.

Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson passes away at 87 years old

The Chiefs legend was also a broadcaster in Kansas City.

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll on QB competition: 'We may have two number ones'

Despite the Seattle Seahawks' final preseason game being just three days away, the starting quarterback gig is still up for grabs.

Pro Bowl LB Von Miller still recruiting former teammate Odell Beckham Jr. to join Bills?

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has been quite persistent in trying to recruit free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to join him in Western New York and he seemingly continued those efforts on Tuesday.

Fans roast Red Sox CBO Chaim Bloom after $100 per win pledge to The Jimmy Fund

Between the team's play and the perceived low value of the pledge Bloom again found himself drawing the ire of fans.

Kevin Durant responds to Patrick Beverley regarding criticism of summer drama

As is typically the case, Kevin Durant took to Twitter following his supposed reconciliation with the Brooklyn Nets.

Nick Saban becomes highest-paid coach in country with eight-year, $93.6 million extension

Saban overtakes Georgia's Kirby Smart as the sport's highest paid coach.

GM Sean Marks: Nets, Kevin Durant agree to 'move forward' with partnership

The announcement from general manager Sean Marks comes one day after it was reported that the Nets were telling teams potentially interested in star point guard Kyrie Irving that they would be keeping the him.

Stephen A. Smith: 'Nobody is beating the Warriors. The Golden State Warriors are going to repeat as NBA champions'

The start of the 2022-2023 NBA season is still nearly two months away, but ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith apparently already thinks next year's title winner has been decided.

Will Zalatoris withdraws from Tour Championship due to back injury

Hoping to keep his momentum going in the upcoming Tour Championship, Will Zalatoris will not have that chance due to a back injury.

Ohio St. QB C.J. Stroud consensus favorite to win Heisman Trophy

It is been 16 years since an Ohio State Buckeye captured the Heisman Trophy. With the 2022 college football season officially less than one week away, the odds are currently favoring Ohio State quarterback.

ESPN: Cowboys' Mike McCarthy will be 'most watched' head coach this year

According to Todd Archer of ESPN, "the Sean Payton shadow and the way [Jerry] Jones took care of defensive coordinator Dan Quinn" make McCarthy's seat extremely hot.

Marcell Ozuna apologizes for 'disappointing' team, family following DUI arrest

The Braves designated hitter/outfielder was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) early Friday morning.

Watch: Angels announce return of Mike Trout in TikTok video

The Los Angeles Angels announced the return of superstar outfielder Mike Trout on Friday in a unique way.

Jets QB Joe Flacco compares WR Elijah Moore to former All-Pro Steve Smith

Joe Flacco discussed one of the Jets' young wideouts on Friday, saying Moore reminds him of the legendary undersized receiver.

Browns QB Jacoby Brissett: 'I just want to go out there and continue to be the teammate that I am'

Brissett, who has played in 60 games and made 37 starts over his six-year career with the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins spoke Friday about the new opportunity that awaits him.

Reddit poster suggests 'theory and wild speculation' that Tom Brady is filming 'The Masked Singer'

The wild suggestion of course, comes as Brady is still away from the Buccaneers on his mysterious -- yet previously scheduled -- 10-day absence.

Nebraska HC Scott Frost estimates 15-20 vomits every practice from offensive linemen: 'I think they love it'

Donovan Raiola, a former NFL lineman who spent the past four seasons on staff with the Chicago Bears, is in his first year as Nebraska's OL coach.

Braves OF Marcell Ozuna arrested for DUI early Friday morning

Ozuna is in the headlines for the wrong reasons yet again.

Steve Young: Lamar Jackson can be 'the greatest player in the history of the game,' but he's being 'held back' by Ravens

Steve Young recently discussed Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and what the future may hold for him.

ESPN writer ranks Buccaneers as best overall team headed into regular season

ESPN's Mike Clay released his "NFL position group rankings for 2022" and in the "overall outlook," the Bucs narrowly edge out the likes of the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers.

Watch: Bronny James picks up huge block eerily similar to LeBron's NBA Finals rejection

It appears the James family subscribes to the "like father, like son" motto.

Brewers mascot reveals 'instruction manual' for Dodgers reporter following slide mishap

The manual reveal of "It's really not that hard" is referring to the reporter's mishap when he suffered wrist fractures and cracked ribs while testing out "Bernie's Chalet.

Cubs, Pirates DSL affiliates toss no-hitters in same game

MiLB reporter Sam Dykstra notes that Thursday's rarity accounted for the sixth and seventh no-hitters of the 2022 DSL season.

Deshaun Watson maintains innocence in wake of 11-game suspension

Watson said that he will try to tell "his side of the story" eventually.