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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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Giants' three-time All-Star 3B Evan Longoria to make season debut Wednesday

Longoria is ready to return to action after being sidelined with a finger injury. 

Guardians-White Sox game postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak

Only hours after it was reported that Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona had tested positive for COVID-19, news broke that the team was dealing with an outbreak that would force the postponement of Wednesday's game.

Guardians manager Terry Francona tests positive for COVID-19

Francona is a two-time Manager of the Year award winner and has a 1,797-1,531 career regular-season record and a 40-31 mark in the playoffs.

Report: Jets 'very interested' in signing one-time Pro Bowl LB Kwon Alexander, DT Larry Ogunjobi

Alexander played in 13 regular-season and three postseason games with the San Francisco 49ers during the 2019 campaign and part of the 2020 season, when current Jets head coach Robert Saleh was San Fran's defensive coordinator.

MLB insider: Xander Bogaerts would be great fit for Cardinals if Red Sox make star SS available

Bogaerts is not only showing signs that he's in for another All-Star campaign — currently leading the AL in batting average (.354) and hits (40) — but his contract situation means it could be his final season with the Red Sox

Packers to host Cowboys in Week 10 of 2022 season

The full schedule for the 2022 NFL season is set to be released on Thursday, but another marquee midseason matchup was revealed on Wednesday.

Cardinals send former All-Star SS Paul DeJong to Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals have demoted 2017 National League Rookie of the Year runner-up and 2019 NL All-Star Paul DeJong to Triple-A.

Texans to sign veteran DE Jerry Hughes

The Houston Texans are reportedly making a big addition to their defensive line.

Twins SP Chris Paddack possibly heading for surgery due to right elbow inflammation?

Paddack has been average with the Twins thus far with a 1-2 record, 1.20 WHIP and 4.03 ERA through five starts.

Trail Blazers sign Joe Cronin to four-year deal to serve as GM

When former Portland Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey was fired from his post in early December 2021, Joe Cronin was promoted to the position from his job as director of player personnel.

Sharks icon Patrick Marleau announces retirement after 23 seasons

The man who's played more games in NHL history than any other skater has taken the ice for the final time.

Heat PG Kyle Lowry ruled out Game 5 vs. 76ers

The six-time All-Star has struggled mightily in the Eastern Conference semis, scoring just six points on three-for-14 shooting and missing all eight of his three-point attempts.

RB Mike Davis signs with Ravens, has Atlanta home burglarized

Davis had more than $100,000 worth of jewelry stolen last Wednesday.

76ers head coach Doc Rivers 'obviously disappointed' Joel Embiid did not win MVP

Rivers added about his All-Star center, "I don't know if a guy could've done more than he did this year."

Free agent LB Nick Kwiatkoski to visit 'one or two' more teams

Nick Kwiatkoski may be coming close to picking his next team. 

Tom Brady to join FOX Sports as lead NFL analyst following playing career

Regardless of when Brady is actually done competing on the football field for good, it now appears that some of the plans for his post-playing days are coming into focus.

Bucks-Hawks to play preseason games in Abu Dhabi

The NBA will be further expanding their international game next fall. The Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks will play two preseason games in Abu Dhabi in October, the NBA's first games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and on the Arabian Gulf.

Broncos, Rams to play Christmas Day game

The defending Super Bowl champions will square off against one of the busiest teams from this NFL offseason in a Christmas Day contest during the 2022 season.

James Harden's 31 points lead 76ers to Game 4 win vs. Heat

Philadelphia had six players in double figures, including Joel Embiid who had a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Lightning rout Maple Leafs 7-3, even series 2-2

Through four games in the best-of-seven set thus far, every contest has featured at least five goals, but all have been decided by at least two scores, including Sunday's 10-goal scoring spree.

Lynx All-Star Sylvia Fowles joins 6,000-point club

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles has kicked off her final WNBA season and, on Sunday evening, the 36-year-old joined a couple of exclusive clubs during the team's game against the Washington Mystics.

Report: Chris Paul claims Mavericks fans put hands on his family members

Some of Chris Paul's family members in attendance may have faced harassment and more during Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks.

Kings reportedly hiring Warriors assistant Mike Brown as next coach

The new hire is in his sixth season on Warriors head coach Steve Kerr's bench and will finish the team's playoff run before taking over his new club

Heat big man Dewayne Dedmon ruled out Game 4 vs. 76ers with cold

The Miami Heat had a host of players listed as questionable headed into Sunday's matchup

Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith lead Mavericks to Game 4 win vs. Suns

Luka Doncic had 26 points and 11 assists, while Dorian Finney-Smith erupted for 24 points in the Mavs' 111-101 win.