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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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Panthers QBs Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield to split first-team reps in training camp

As expected, there is an all-out competition for the Carolina Panthers starting quarterback gig with two contenders.

Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert: 'I'll be ready Week 1'

Mostert is confident he'll be fully recovered from his knee injury and ready to go for the Dolphins in Week 1. 

Saints WR Michael Thomas returns to practice, will start training camp on PUP list

A second-round pick in 2016, Thomas has 510 career receptions for 5,950 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns on 657 targets in 70 regular-season games.

Buccaneers WR Julio Jones says he's 100% healthy, 'no issues lingering'

Jones currently lines up behind Pro Bowler Mike Evans, 1,000-yard wideout Chris Godwin and newcomer Russell Gage on the Bucs projected wide receiver depth chart.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst 'cautiously optimistic' about OL David Bakhtiari's recovery after offseason knee procedure

Bakhtiari missed nearly all of the 2021 season due to a torn ACL he suffered in December 2020, before returning for Week 17 against the Detroit Lions.

GM Mike Rizzo: Nationals talking with 'several teams' about All-Star OF Juan Soto

The MLB trade deadline is less than one week away and the hottest name on the market remains Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto. General manager Mike Rizzo discussed the All-Star outfielder and the rampant trade rumors Wednesday morning on 106.7 The Fan, a Washington, D.C.-based radio station.

Giants activate rookie TE Daniel Bellinger off PUP list

Soon after rookies reported to New York Giants training camp last week, first-year pro Daniel Bellinger was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list (PUP) due to a quad injury.

Report: Tigers willing to trade 'just about everyone,' including Tarik Skubal

Amid an incredibly disappointing 2022 season, it sounds like the Tigers are willing to make changes.

Report: Mets in talks with Cubs to possibly acquire All-Star C Willson Contreras, closer David Robertson

The possible trade package would see the Mets ship off "multiple top prospects," but catcher Francisco Alvarez and third baseman Brett Baty were "off limits."

Yankees place All-Star Giancarlo Stanton on 10-day IL with left Achilles tendonitis

He'll be out at least through the end of July and beyond.

Jerry Jones: Mike McCarthy 'the man to lead' Cowboys to Super Bowl

Jones was adamant about his support for the 58-year-old former leader of the Green Bay Packers.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow having surgery to remove appendix

Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic noted that the expected outlook for the franchise signal-caller shouldn't concern fans.

Report: Colts not considering Julio Jones, could bring back T.Y. Hilton

The Colts could use some additional help at wide receiver.

Colts All-Pro LB Darius Shaquille Leonard 'happy' with recovery from back surgery

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard will now be going by his middle name, Shaquille. That wasn't the only piece of news that Leonard dropped on Tuesday morning.

Pro Bowl DE Robert Quinn reports to Bears training camp after skipping minicamp

Quinn and the Bears are looking to mend any difficulties in their relationship.

Sparks announce 'contract divorce' with four-time All-Star Liz Cambage

Cambage has suited up in 25 of the Sparks' first 27 games this season and registered 11 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 22 minutes during the group's most recent game.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick: QB Mac Jones has made 'dramatic improvement' in offseason

Mac Jones helped lead the New England Patriots back to the postseason during the 2021 campaign after a brief one-year hiatus. The Alabama product was named a Pro Bowler as a rookie.

Cubs likely to trade All-Stars Willson Contreras, Ian Happ

The Chicago Cubs are very much threatening to put up their worst regular-season finish in a decade and have some enticing All-Star talent that reportedly is very much available on the trade market.

Red Sox becoming trade deadline sellers has become 'increasingly realistic'

Since July 4, the Boston Red Sox are a league-worst 3-13. With the recent skid, the team has dropped from second in the AL East to fourth, and they enter play Tuesday just 1/2 game ahead of the Baltimore Orioles in a fight to avoid the division cellar.

Watch: Hall-of-Fame SS Barry Larkin talks with Yardbarker about induction memories, David Ortiz, new league in India

On Monday morning, the United International Baseball League (UIBL) announced that they were partnering with Hall-of-Famers Barry Larkin and Mariano Rivera to bring professional baseball to India, Pakistan and the Middle East.

Report: Kyrie Irving wants to play out next season with Nets, regardless of Kevin Durant's status

Evidently, regardless of what transpires in the Brooklyn Nets possible trade of superstar Kevin Durant, fellow star Kyrie Irving is hoping to remain in the Big Apple for the 2022-23 campaign.

Hornets 'considering reunion' with four-time All-Star Kemba Walker

Prior to spending last season with the New York Knicks, and the previous two with the Boston Celtics, Kemba Walker suited up for the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets over the first eight years of his career.

Jazz, Knicks, Pacers have 'expressed interest' in Lakers PG Russell Westbrook

It appears there remain some potential suitors for Westbrook.

Rasheed Wallace no longer joining Lakers HC Darvin Ham's staff

It was reported in early June that former four-time All-Star and one-time champion Rasheed Wallace was going to be joining former Detroit Pistons teammate Darvin Ham on his coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers.