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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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Red Sox 2B Trevor Story not surprised by boos amid early-season struggles

Story and the Red Sox have been anemic on offense thus far this year.

Draymond Green on Andre Iguodala: 'I don't think anyone's assuming he's coming back'

Green discussed his longtime teammate on Friday and didn't seem optimistic about a potential return to action.

Report: Boston College hires Greg Brown to replace Jerry York as next men's hockey coach

Less than one month after legendary Boston College men's ice hockey coach Jerry York announced his retirement, the Eagles have reportedly found their replacement.

Team president Dan Ventrelle 'no longer with the Raiders organization'

The Las Vegas Raiders have had one of the busiest offseasons in terms of free agency and trades, during a span where there are plenty of contenders to choose from.

Celtics' Marcus Smart probable for Game 3 vs. Bucks

Smart suffered his thigh injury in the Game 1 loss before sitting out the Game 2 victory.

76ers star center Joel Embiid clears concussion protocol

It sounds like the Sixers are leaving the door open for a possible Embiid return on Friday.

Twins All-Star SS Carlos Correa likely to land on IL; former No. 1 pick Royce Lewis to make MLB debut

In the span of less than 24 hours, the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins have found themselves in a heap of trouble with COVID-19 and injuries.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli tests positive for COVID-19

Jayce Tingler will manage during Baldelli's absence.

Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks suspended for Game 3 vs. Warriors after flagrant foul injures Gary Payton II

Brooks was tossed after committing a flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II — leaving the Warriors guard with a fractured elbow — during the Grizzlies' Game 2 win on Tuesday.

Celtics' Marcus Smart: 'Strong likelihood' he plays Game 3 vs. Bucks

The sixth-overall draft selection in 2014, Smart has produced 15.2 points, 6.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game across 36.0 minutes per contest in five playoff tilts this spring.

Nets expect Ben Simmons to be ready for training camp after undergoing back surgery

Simmons is slated to embark on his latest potential journey back to NBA action.

Capitals' Tom Wilson ruled out for Game 2 vs. Panthers

The 28-year-old forward suffered an unspecified lower-body injury during the first period of Washington's 4-2 win on Tuesday after scoring the first goal of the contest.

White Sox place OF Andrew Vaughn on IL with bruised right hand

The 24-year-old former third overall draft pick has missed the team's last five games since being drilled by a pitch during Chicago's game against the Los Angeles Angels last Friday.

Report: LB Kyle Van Noy meeting with Chargers

Van Noy is coming off of a campaign in which he ranked second on the Patriots in sacks (5.0), tackles for loss (five) and forced fumbles (two), tied for second in passes defensed (career-high 10) and third in QB hits (seven).

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reportedly 'all good' following minor car accident

After a brief visit to the hospital for "precautionary reasons," Jones has reportedly been discharged and is "all good" after the incident that was described as "minor."

All-Pro WR Deebo Samuel refollows 49ers Instagram account

Samuel sent shockwaves through the league one week before the draft when he requested a trade out of the Bay Area, though he also said that there was more to the story.

Celtics GM Brad Stevens: 'Hopeful, but not certain' DPOY Marcus Smart will play Game 3 vs. Bucks

The 28-year-old has produced 15.2 points, 6.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game across 36.0 minutes per contest in five playoff tilts this spring.

Andy Murray withdraws from Madrid Open ahead of matchup vs. Novak Djokovic

The 34-year-old Murray was slated to take on Djokovic on Thursday morning for the 37th time.

Steelers starting second round of interviews for vacant GM post

Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is retiring after a largely successful two-plus decade run. The organization is reportedly narrowing their field of candidates for Colbert's replacement.

Rafael Nadal returns from injury with win at Madrid Open

The all-time leader in Grand Slam titles in men's singles tennis has returned from injury and appears to be his dominant self.

Chiefs, three-time Pro Bowl LT Orlando Brown Jr. expected to start extension talks soon

Kansas City placed the franchise tag on the 26-year-old Brown in March.

Astros All-Star closer Ryan Pressly nearing return from knee injury?

The 2007 11th-round draft pick of the Boston Red Sox spent the first five-plus seasons of his career from 2013 to 2018 with the Minnesota Twins as a late-inning reliever before being traded to Houston in July 2018.

Four-time All-Star Madison Bumgarner ejected after first inning of Diamondbacks-Marlins game

As "MadBum" made his way off of the field after the first frame, things got tense.

Commanders sign WR/return specialist Alex Erickson

Erickson's best days as a kick and punt return specialist came from 2016 to 2018 during his days with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jaguars re-sign DL Adam Gotsis

Coming off of one of the best seasons of his six-year NFL career, defensive lineman Adam Gotsis is now being rewarded with a new deal.