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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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Dodgers place two-time All-Star SP Walker Buehler on IL with right forearm strain

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that with Buehler going down, Los Angeles will likely be active at the summer trade deadline.

Brewers activate All-Star catcher Omar Narvaez from IL

The return of Narvaez will be welcome news for the "Brew Crew," who currently have a host of players battling injuries.

Raiders focusing on extensions for Darren Waller, Denzel Perryman next?

The Las Vegas Raiders handed out a two-year contract extension to arguably the best slot receiver in the NFL on Friday in Pro Bowl wideout Hunter Renfrow.

Commanders DC Jack Del Rio fined for Jan. 6 comments

Del Rio apologized for his words, but on Friday, head coach Ron Rivera announced that the comments would cost his colleague some money.

Rays All-Star C Mike Zunino placed on IL with left shoulder inflammation

Zunino hits the IL a day after key reliever Andrew Kittredge went on the shelf. 

Angels star Mike Trout could return to lineup Friday

Trout has seen improvement in the injury that has kept him out of the last two games. 

Red Sox considering using Chris Sale out of bullpen upon return?

Sale is working his way back from injury and the club may be considering different options for the ace when he is able to retake the mound. 

One-time Pro Bowl LB Joe Schobert visiting with Saints

The New Orleans Saints made a big splash last month when they signed Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu to a three-year contract. Now, they may be interested in making an addition to help shore up their linebackers group.

Tiger Woods joins LeBron James, Michael Jordan as only known athlete billionaires

Tiger Woods may not be making any more bank at the upcoming U.S. Open, but the 46-year-old has now achieved something that only two other athletes in the world have knowingly done.

Report: Colin Kaepernick future with Raiders 'not necessarily off the table,' but 'no timetable on a decision'

More than two weeks after his workout with the Las Vegas Raiders, there have been no movements on the Colin Kaepernick front. Friday brought an update on the situation. 

Pro Bowl WR Hunter Renfrow signs two-year, $32 million contract extension with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders continued their busy offseason on Friday, locking up one of their internal offensive weapons on a two-year contract extension.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling on QB change: 'Not much difference, one's just older than the other'

When wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in March, he moved from one MVP quarterback to another.

Stephen Curry will play Game 4 of NBA Finals

The two-time MVP suffered a left foot injury late in the fourth quarter on Wednesday when Boston big man Al Horford fell on Curry during a scramble for a loose ball.

Twins, two-time All-Star C Gary Sanchez avoid arbitration with one-year, $9M deal

Sanchez joined the Twins as part of the Josh Donaldson trade.

Brewers injured two-time All-Star SP Brandon Woodruff throwing off mound Thursday

The Brewers are in desperate need of a return from Woodruff, as they've lost a season-high five games in a row and seven out of their last eight overall.

Dodgers activate two-time All-Star Max Muncy from IL

Max Muncy struggled to the tune of just three home runs, 14 RBIs and a .150/.327/.263 slash line prior to landing on the injured list at the end of May due to left elbow inflammation.

Rays' Andrew Kittredge likely headed for surgery, out at least one month

Soon after hearing that All-Star relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge was headed to the injured list on Thursday, Tampa Bay Rays fans got more bad news regarding the righty.

Cubs, two-time All-Star C Willson Contreras avoid arbitration, agree to one-year, $9.6 million contract

Just over two months ago when the Chicago Cubs opened their 2022 season, it was reported that the team was planning to go to an in-season arbitration hearing with two-time All-Star catcher Willson Contreras.

Rays place All-Star reliever Andrew Kittredge on IL with right elbow discomfort

The Tampa Bay Rays will be without one of the most formidable members of their bullpen for the foreseeable future.

PGA Tour suspends current, future LIV Golf participants

With the controversial LIV Golf Series officially breaking ground on Thursday, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan made a significant announcement regarding all current and future participants.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh expects QB Lamar Jackson to attend minicamp

Jackson indicated in late May that he plans to be at Baltimore's minicamp, which runs from June 14 through June 16.

Mike Breen to make return for Game 3 of NBA Finals

As the 2022 NBA Finals shifts to Boston for Game 3 on Wednesday night, Hall of Fame sportscaster Mike Breen will be making his return to the ABC broadcast team after missing nearly two weeks while battling COVID-19.

Report: Two-time All-Star SP Julio Teheran signs with Mexican League team

Two-time All-Star starting pitcher Julio Teheran is returning to the mound.

Lightning forward Brayden Point not yet ruled out for Game 5 vs. Rangers

The Lightning have new life after tying the Eastern Conference Finals with consecutive wins over the Rangers. Could they get another boost with the return of Point?

Baker Mayfield excused from Browns' mandatory minicamp

The decision was reportedly a mutual one between Mayfield's camp and the team.