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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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Report: Blue Jays one-time All-Star SP Hyun Jin Ryu expected to miss 'significant time' with forearm injury

Ryu has been limited to 27 innings pitched over six outings this season and has mostly struggled, posting a 5.33 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

Report: Stint on IL 'a likelihood' for Mets one-time All-Star OF Starling Marte

Marte is in his first season with New York after signing with the Mets in November 2021. The 2016 All-Star and two-time Gold Glove Award winner is slashing .277/.316/.441 with seven home runs.

Former Lakers HC Frank Vogel, Utah assistant Lamar Skeeter join extensive list of candidates for Jazz job

A recently-fired head coach and an internal candidate are among the latest names to be reported as potential names to look out for in the Utah Jazz's search for a new head coach.

Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed expected to join LIV Golf?

The inaugural event for the breakaway league begins on Thursday at the Centurion Club, with the second tournament in Portland, Ore., starting later this month.

Suns dealt with COVID-19 outbreak during Western Conference Semifinals vs. Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns 2021-2022 playoff run came to a screeching halt nearly one month ago in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks.

Cardinals activate two-time Gold Glove OF Tyler O'Neill from IL

The St. Louis Cardinals are getting their 2021 leader in slugging percentage and co-leader in home runs back on Tuesday following a three-week injury absence.

Tigers activate one-time All-Star OF Austin Meadows from IL

The 2013 ninth overall draft pick went on the IL with an inner ear infection and missed the last three weeks due to vertigo-like symptoms.

Seahawks one-time Pro Bowl WR DK Metcalf not present for start of mandatory minicamp

While Metcalf waits for a potential new contract, trade rumors have followed the star seemingly all offseason.

Rams HC Sean McVay 'wasn't too nervous' during Aaron Donald retirement talk

Donald is coming off a 2021 season in which he recorded a career-high 84 tackles, along with 25 quarterback hits, 12.5 sacks, four passes defensed and four forced fumbles.

Report: Lakers HC Darvin Ham dismissing trio of assistants, starting search for replacements

It was reported on Monday that former NBA All-Star and champion Rasheed Wallace would be joining the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff next season.

Tiger Woods to skip U.S. Open, plans to play at Open Championship

Tiger Woods' next attempt at coming within two major championships of all-time leader Jack Nicklaus will have to wait at least one more month.

Bears forced to cancel Tuesday's OTAs after violating CBA offseason rules

Chicago is currently in its last week of OTAs and will hold three mandatory minicamp practices before breaking for the summer. Bears training camp is scheduled to being in late July.

Major champions Dustin Johnson, Louis Oosthuizen resign from PGA Tour, join LIV Golf

Two more big names in men's golf announced their resignation from the PGA Tour on Tuesday morning, and their intentions to join the controversial LIV Golf series, which is funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

49ers Pro Bowl WR Deebo Samuel expected to attend mandatory minicamp

The San Francisco 49ers open up their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and after a wild offseason full of trade rumors and a trade request, it appears that their biggest star on offense will be in attendance.

76ers president Chris Heck resigns after nine years with team

Philadelphia 76ers team president Chris Heck is resigning after nearly a decade with the organization. 

Yankees activate 3B Josh Donaldson from IL

The 2015 AL MVP will be making his way back into the lineup on Friday as the Yankees open up a home series against the Detroit Tigers.

Reds activate one-time All-Star SP Mike Minor from IL for Friday start vs. Nationals

The veteran lefty will finally make his season debut.

Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson reportedly a front-runner for Hornets HC job

The Charlotte Hornets may be getting closer to finding their next head coach. It was reported in early May that the Hornets were beginning their slate of interviews and Atkinson was among the candidates.

Astros, Yordan Alvarez agree to six-year, $115 million extension

The Houston Astros locked up one of their most important offensive pieces and one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball on a six-year contract extension.

Alexander Zverev withdraws from French Open semifinal with injury, Rafael Nadal advances

Nadal, who turned 36 on Friday, is now the second-oldest men's finalist in French Open history and will look to become the oldest champion in the tournament's history.

Joe Girardi on firing from Phillies: 'We underperformed, and that falls on me'

After bringing in big bats Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber and trying to updgrade the bullpen, the Phillies have struggled all season.

Twins place Max Kepler, three others on restricted list ahead of games in Toronto

While there has been no confirmation of the vaccination status of the quartet of Twins, players must be vaccinated to enter Canada.

Phillies fire manager Joe Girardi, coaching assistant Bobby Meacham

After going 11-11 in April, Girardi's bunch went 10-18 in May before winning their first game of June on Wednesday.

Bills sign WR Tavon Austin to one-year contract

The Buffalo Bills added a former top-10 draft pick with nine years of NFL experience to their wide receiver room on Friday.