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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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Bulls guard Alex Caruso still in concussion protocol, not ruled out for Game 5

Caruso departed Game 4's loss against Milwaukee on Sunday after getting inadvertently hit by the elbow of Jevon Carter as he drove to the basket.

Bills exercise fifth-year option on DT Ed Oliver

The 24-year-old former Houston Cougar has been a model of durability and consistency through his first three NFL seasons.

Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine enters health and safety protocols, expected to miss Game 5 vs. Bucks

The Chicago Bulls will be fighting for their playoff lives on Wednesday night when they face the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, trailing 3-1.

Capitals 12-time All-Star Alex Ovechkin a game-time decision vs. Islanders

There appears to be a very real chance that Washington Capitals 12-time All-Star Alex Ovechkin will miss just his third game of the season on Tuesday.

Jets pick up fifth-year option on DL Quinnen Williams

The 2022 NFL Draft is now just two days away and on Tuesday, the New York Jets reportedly exercised the fifth-year option on one of their most recent first-round picks.

Jacob deGrom's MRI showed 'considerable healing'

Though it's still too early to tell when two-time NL Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom may return to an MLB diamond for the New York Mets, the early returns from the much-anticipated follow-up MRI on his injured shoulder seem to be positive.

Report: UMKC hires Marvin Menzies as next head coach

The 60-year-old coached for three seasons at UNLV from 2016 to 2019 and went 48-48. In 405 career games, Menzies has a 246-159 record.

Titans two-time Pro Bowl RB Derrick Henry joins Nashville Soccer Club ownership group

Just five days ahead of their home-opener, the Nashville Soccer Club (Nashville SC) made a huge announcement regarding team ownership on Tuesday morning.

Novak Djokovic allowed to compete at Wimbledon with COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory

Djokovic said in February that he would opt out of future Grand Slam events with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Report: Nets HC Steve Nash unlikely to be fired

The Brooklyn Nets are one loss away from joining the Los Angeles Lakers as arguably the two biggest failures in the NBA this season, but it appears Nash's job is safe. 

Report: Giants shopping WR Darius Slayton

Speculation continues to swirl around the Giants. 

Bulls guard Alex Caruso still in concussion protocol, Game 5 status uncertain

The Chicago Bulls are on the brink of playoff elimination and now, may be without one of their key rotational players and one of their best defenders.

Mavericks HC Jason Kidd: All-Star Luka Doncic 'came out clean' from Game 4 return

Doncic's return didn't yield a Game 4 win for the Mavs but the star guard came through the game without and further health issues. 

Steelers re-sign safety Terrell Edmunds to one-year contract

Edmunds will stay in Pittsburgh for another year. 

Raptors PG Fred VanVleet ruled out Game 5 vs. Sixers

The Toronto Raptors avoided a series sweep against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday with a 110-102 win, but it came at a cost.

Steve Nash on Ben Simmons: 'I wasn't really expecting him to play' in Game 4

Just when it looked like Ben Simmons was finally set to make his long-awaited debut for the Brooklyn Nets for Monday's must-win Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, fans were dealt yet another curveball.

Report: Panthers not expected to trade for Browns QB Baker Mayfield before first round of NFL Draft

The 2022 NFL Draft is three days away and many eyes continue to be peeled on Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Watch: Phillies All-Star OF Kyle Schwarber erupts, gets ejected after strike three call

At the end of the Phillies' 1-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on "Sunday Night Baseball," frustration began to boil over for newly-acquired outfielder Kyle Schwarber.

Jimmy Butler's 36 points lead Heat past Hawks without Kyle Lowry

Thanks in large part to Jimmy Butler, Miami was able to withstand the loss of Kyle Lowry and pick up a 110-86 win to go ahead of Atlanta in the best-of-seven set, 3-1.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli on OF Byron Buxton: 'No better player in the world than him'

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli made his opinion clear on Sunday that he feels that the top player in the game patrols center field for his club.

Bears WR Byron Pringle arrested, charged in Florida

Wide receiver Byron Pringle signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears in March after spending the first three seasons of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cardinals GM Steve Keim: 'Zero chance' Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray is traded

Cardinals general manager Steve Keim is apparently having none of the trade talk surrounding Kyler Murray.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora tests positive for COVID-19

Earlier this week, the Red Sox placed multiple players on the COVID list, including starting catcher Christian Vazquez.

Mavericks star Luka Doncic 'essentially' a game-time decision vs. Jazz?

It looks like Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic's status for Game 3 Thursday night against the Utah Jazz will come down to the wire.

Suns All-Star Devin Booker could miss two to three weeks with hamstring injury

With the two-to-three-week time frame on the table now, the former Kentucky Wildcat will almost certainly miss the remainder of the series against New Orleans.