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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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Jets punter dedicates season to helping friend's ALS battle

Thanks in part to the team's atrocious offense, he led the NFL in both punts (99) and total punt yardage (4,831) in 2023.

Vikings' first unofficial depth chart raises question of J.J. McCarthy's readiness

The Minnesota Vikings released their first unofficial depth chart on Tuesday.

Lions CB's brutal luck continues with yet another devastating injury

Detroit Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley continues to be one of the unluckiest players in the NFL when it comes to injuries.

Heated Giants-Lions joint practice results in potential concussion for first-round pick

Monday's joint practice between the Detroit Lions and New York Giants featured numerous heated scuffles and huge reactions from both teams' media members on social media. It may have also left a key member of the Lions with an injury.

Braves lose All-Star SP to IL as playoff hopes take hit

The Braves are dealing with yet another injury as they battle for playoff position.

Pro Bowl LB approaching undesirable monetary milestone amid Jets holdout

The New York Jets acquired linebacker Haason Reddick in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles over four months ago, but the two-time Pro Bowler has now entered week two of his training camp holdout.

NBC announcer addresses blunder from Noah Lyles' epic Olympics victory

NBC announcer Leigh Diffey took to social media to address his botched call at the end of Sunday's men's 100-meter final at the Summer Olympics in Paris.

Rams' injuries piling up ahead of tough schedule to open regular season

The Los Angeles Rams are dealing with yet another injury just five weeks ahead of the start of what looks to be a difficult schedule to open the regular season.

Watch: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes practices throwing while blindfolded and dizzy

Blindfolded? Dizzy? It doesn't matter for Patrick Mahomes.

Olympics loss takes a serious toll on Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek

Poland's Iga Swiatek took bronze in tennis singles at the Paris Games, but it was a disappointing medal in its own way for the Queen of Clay.

Saints sign brother of Rams record-setting Pro Bowl WR

As they deal with injuries in their wide receiver room, the New Orleans Saints are turning to the standout Rams receiver's older brother to try and help provide some depth.

Five-time Pro Bowler running out of chances following Jets tryout

Wide receiver Jarvis Landry worked out for the Jets on Thursday but wasn't signed, crossing off another team in his pursuit of an NFL comeback.

Bill Belichick's son explains decision to leave Patriots

Legendary head coach Bill Belichick wasn't the only member of his family to leave the New England Patriots this past offseason.

Wild statistic shows how badly Marlins miss former NL Cy Young winner

The Marlins rank last in MLB in quality starts (20) by a wide margin, trailing both the Brewers and Athletics, who are tied for second from the bottom with 27.

New Dolphins WR addresses past critical social media post about Tua Tagovailoa

The veteran joins a crowded Miami wide receiver room that's led by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Multiple Jets reporters stunned by former All-Pro RB's abrupt retirement

Those around the Jets were caught off guard by a Thursday announcement. 

Gordon Hayward's retirement leaves one member of 2010's weak draft class remaining

Gordon Hayward is calling it a day in the NBA. That leaves only one player remaining from 2010's underwhelming draft class.

Why Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw's historic streak ending wasn't shocking

Clayton Kershaw's historic stretch ended unceremoniously in a clunker against the Padres.

Yankees' Aaron Boone addresses infielder's opposition to switching positions

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was diplomatic in his public response to Gleyber Torres' dismissive comments about potentially switching positions.

Insider reveals why Yankees backed out of trade for top available SP

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported that the Yankees backed out of the Jack Flaherty sweepstakes ahead of the trade deadline due to concerns over the right-hander's medical history.

Former Pro Bowler decided on Jets comeback attempt after gaining weight

Tarik Cohen talked with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since signing with the Jets in late May to attempt a comeback four years after his last NFL game.

After surviving trade deadline, Orioles top prospect called up for another try

Jackson Holliday dodged trade rumors long enough to survive Tuesday's deadline and is now being called back up for another try with the Baltimore Orioles.

American tennis star blasts 'cutthroat' opponent after Olympics loss

American tennis star Emma Navarro didn't hold back when discussing Zheng Qinwen following the duo's third-round matchup on Tuesday at the Summer Olympics in Paris.

France's Victor Wembanyama shakes off injuries in historic Olympics effort against Japan

The 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick was the clear standout.

LeBron James earns new, Olympics-themed nickname

LeBron earned a new nickname following Team USA's victory against Serbia in Sunday's opener at the Summer Olympics in Paris.