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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

Report: Kevin Durant trade talks have 'slowed to a trickle'

Brooklyn may be "focused" on trying to find a suitable trade partner and luxurious enough trade return for superstar Kevin Durant, but as another summer day goes by, it looks like "KD" is still going to be employed by the Nets.

Serena Williams to play at U.S. Open

Williams has captured six U.S. Open singles titles, with her last crown coming in 2014. Her most recent first-place finish in singles play during a Grand Slam event was at the 2017 Australian Open.

Nine-time Pro Bowl OT Jason Peters: 'Whenever the opportunity comes, I am going to give it one more run at it'

If the Arkansas product is able to land with one more NFL team, he'll also bring plenty of postseason experience, having suited up for six playoff contests during his run with the Eagles.

Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith arrested on DWI, weapon, marijuana charges

Ainias Smith was booked early Wednesday in the Brazos County Jail after his arrest by Texas A&M police.

Jazz have reportedly talked to teams about PG Mike Conley Jr.

The Jazz continue to blow things up, and the veteran one-time All-Star could be the next to go.

Celtics' Grant Williams on NBA Finals loss to Warriors: 'I still would say confidently to this day they weren't the better team'

It's been over one month since the Boston Celtics fell to the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals and saw their shot at an 18th championship disappear.

Henrik Stenson joins LIV Golf, stripped of Ryder Cup captain title

Yet another prominent men's golfer with a major victory on his resumé is leaving the PGA Tour to join the controversial LIV Golf Series. As a result, he is being removed from his position as the captain of Europe's Ryder Cup team.

Advocates for Minor Leaguers ED blasts Rob Manfred for living wage comments

Not only did the commissioner's comments draw the ire of some people on social media, but the words drew a quick, fiery response from Advocates for Minor Leaguers Executive Director Harry Marino.

Bucks re-sign big man Serge Ibaka

Milwaukee landed the three-time First-Team All-Defensive member in a four-team trade in February.

Rob Manfred: 'I kind of reject the premise of the question, that minor league players are not paid a living wage'

Manfred seemingly rejected the notion that minor league players are grossly underpaid.

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark: 'Pitch clock, bases and shift are the focal point for the consideration for 2023'

The rest of July and August will apparently be crucial for MLB's joint on-field competition committee as they consider numerous rule changes for the 2023 season.

Diamondbacks, No. 2 overall pick Druw Jones agree to record-breaking $8.1 million signing bonus

Two days after being selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks as the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB draft, outfielder Druw Jones has already made history. 

Report: Red Sox identified Braves 1B Matt Olson's contract as comparison for All-Star 3B Rafael Devers

In April it was reported that the Red Sox offered the 25-year-old native of the Dominican Republic a new deal worth approximately $200 million, but Devers was looking for something north of $300 million.

Nick Saban: Alabama players made over $3 million in NIL deals over past year

The 70-year-old coach added that "name, image and likeness is not an issue for us at Alabama."

Saints intend to work out USFL offensive MVP Darius Victor

The New Orleans Saints may be without running back Alvin Kamara for a good chunk of the 2022 season, after the five-time Pro Bowler was arrested earlier this year for alleged battery.

Juan Soto: 'I've been a National since day one, why would I want to change?'

Soto indicated he was happy in Washington despite tense extension negotiations and trade rumors.

MLB All-Star Game starting lineups announced

A pair of dominant lefties earned the starting nods for Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game in Clayton Kershaw and Shane McClanahan as well.

Angels place star OF Mike Trout on 10-day IL with left rib cage inflammation

The Angels made it official that Trout will not only be out for the Midsummer Classic, but the foreseeable future as well.

Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins disputes insider's report on torn ACL recovery

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday afternoon that Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins was "no sure thing" for Week 1 of the 2022 regular season as he recovers from last summer's torn ACL.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, Rays' Shane McClanahan expected to start All-Star Game

Kershaw is expected to start the Midsummer Classic in his home stadium. 

Report: Lakers, Russell Westbrook headed for 'inevitable divorce'

Both Westbrook and the Lakers struggled in 2021-22.

Buccaneers reportedly 'not happy' with RB Leonard Fournette's weight

As training camp approaches, the Bucs are apparently less than thrilled with how Fournette has been spending his offseason and what kind of physical shape he's now in.

Rangers, No. 3 pick Kumar Rocker agree to $5.2M signing bonus

Just over one year ago, Kumar Rocker was selected by the New York Mets with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Russell Westbrook 'wants to have success in L.A.'

Westbrook exercised his $47.1 million option in late June. The 33-year-old is entering the final season of his original five-year, $206 million contract that began when he was still on his first NBA team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Nets are 'focused on trying to find a Kevin Durant deal'

The Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade rumors continued into the third week of July on Monday with both superstars still currently on the Brooklyn Nets roster.