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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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Yankees 3B Josh Donaldson releases statement on situation with White Sox SS Tim Anderson

Last week, benches cleared during a game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees after Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson made an allegedly "racist comment" towards White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson.

Ravens sign former Packers QB Brett Hundley

The Baltimore Ravens are bringing in another addition to their quarterbacks room. Hundley was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft and played in four games, but played just 22 snaps, in 2016.

Blues HC Craig Berube addresses threats to Avalanche center Nazem Kadri

As the Blues prepare for an elimination contest, head coach Craig Berube took some time to address another story that has dominated plenty of headlines over the past few days.

Pro Bowl CB Kenny Moore not participating in Colts' OTAs, unhappy with contract

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore's name can be added to the list of notable players across the league who are sitting out the start of their team's voluntary organized team activities.

Former NHL legend Jaromir Jagr uninjured in car crash

The No. 2 player on the NHL's all-time leading points list took to social media recently to make fans aware that he had been involved in a car crash, but fortunately, escaped without injury.

Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty to face live hitters Thursday

The St. Louis Cardinals might be close to getting their ace back. Flaherty was limited to 78 1/3 innings pitched over 17 games (15 starts) in 2021 due to an oblique injury followed by a shoulder strain.

Report: Browns, TE David Njoku 'very close' to contract extension

The sides are moving closer to a deal as the TE sips OTAs. 

Six-time All-Star Joe Thornton has 'no plans,' nowhere near decision on next season

When the Florida Panthers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier this week, some fans may have thought theynwould seen the last of Joe Thornton.

Rockies place four-time All-Star Kris Bryant on IL

Kris Bryant's disastrous debut season with the Colorado Rockies carried on Wednesday, as the team announced that the former NL MVP was placed on the injured list for the second time this spring.

Cherelle Griner, wife of Brittney Griner: President Joe Biden the 'one person that can go get her'

Seven-time All-Star Brittney Griner continues to be on the minds of both teams and fans across the WNBA each night, as the 2022 season progresses. Perhaps no other fan of Griner is more deeply impacted by the 31-year-old's months long detainment by the Russian government though than her wife, Cherelle.

White Sox place OF Luis Robert on COVID-19-related injury list

The White Sox continue to feel the effects of injuries.

Report: Steelers done interviewing GM candidates, could have announcement by end of week

Pittsburgh's longtime GM Kevin Colbert is retiring after a largely successful two-plus decade run.

Panthers star RB Christian McCaffrey to be held out of preseason games

It appears that the Panthers coaching staff is already planning to take extra precaution with the 2019 All-Pro this summer.

Sun guard Jasmine Thomas out for season with torn ACL

The Sun's captain averaged 6.6 points, 3.0 assists 2.2 rebounds and 21.8 minutes per game through the first five contests of the 2022 campaign.

Ravens, two-time Pro Bowl CB Kyle Fuller agree to one-year contract

The Baltimore Ravens are bringing home a native son and in doing so, continue to build up a revamped secondary. Ravens.com staff writer Ryan Mink wrote that the move was a much needed one for Baltimore.

Warriors' Otto Porter Jr. ruled out Game 4 vs. Mavericks

After taking Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on the road Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors are one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals.

Lakers won't include first-round pick in potential Russell Westbrook trade

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to have a $40 million problem on their hands in Russell Westbrook. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, bringing back the nine-time All-Star for next season would be a "colossal mistake" for the Lakers.

All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer not at start of Bills' OTAs

Fresh off of perhaps his best NFL season, Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer is looking to be paid like the All-Pro player he was in 2021 before he rejoins his teammates this offseason.

Commanders HC Ron Rivera on WR Terry McLaurin's contract situation: 'Just a matter of time'

Terry McLaurin has arguably been Washington's most lethal offensive threat since being selected by the franchise in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Seven-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack skips start of 49ers' OTAs, future still uncertain

The San Francisco 49ers opened up organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday and starting center Alex Mack was reportedly among those not in attendance.

Bulls, Pistons to compete in NBA Paris Game 2023

A pair of NBA franchises that dominated the Eastern Conference through the 1980s and 1990s, but have fallen on relatively hard times in recent years will take to Western Europe for an overseas battle next season.

Warriors take Game 3 vs. Mavericks; move one win away from NBA Finals

Stephen Curry and company moved one win away from getting back to the NBA Finals for the first time in three years after a Game 3 win over Dallas.

Evander Kane's hat-trick helps Oilers extinguish Flames in Game 3

Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid were instrumental in the win for Edmonton as well, notching four and three assists respectively.

Warriors' Otto Porter ruled out of Game 3 with foot injury

In the second quarter of action, Porter got into the scorer's book on a layup, but suffered a foot injury on the play.

Watch: Warriors' star Stephen Curry trips over vendor during Game 3

The Dubs got a bit of a scare shortly before intermission when the two-time MVP went down briefly, after tripping courtside.