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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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MLB, NBA, NFL, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics

Jets GM Joe Douglas on Deebo Samuel rumors: 'If the right opportunity presents itself, we are going to be aggressive'

Samuel led the NFL in yards per reception (18.2) in 2021, while recording 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns on 136 touches.

Report: Ben Simmons plans to make Nets debut in Game 4 vs. Celtics 'as long as rehab remains on course'

Ben Simmons' Brooklyn Nets debut, and his return to NBA action following 10 months of dramatic twists and turns, could finally be coming on Monday.

Two-time MVP Miguel Cabrera on impending 3,000th hit: 'I think I'm going to cry'

As he is now on the doorstep of the prestigious milestone, "Miggy" has been taking it all in.

Bills GM Brandon Beane on All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer: 'I want Jordan here'

Despite 2021 being his age-30 season, Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer is coming off of arguably his best NFL campaign. Now, Poyer is looking to cash in, but according to reports, he is hoping to stay in Western New York.

Chiefs landing All-Pro Deebo Samuel, other top-tier WRs 'probably all long shots'

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel sent shockwaves throughout the NFL on Wednesday when he apparently requested a trade. It was later reported that the Niners were eyeing "king's ransom" if they were to move out their All-Pro, before Samuel himself spoke up and hinted that there was more to the story.

Dodgers place SP Andrew Heaney on IL with shoulder injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a dose of bad news on Wednesday, as starting pitcher Andrew Heaney was placed on the injury list with a shoulder issue.

Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic's Game 3 status: 'We'll see how he feels tomorrow'

There's optimism Doncic could make his return in Game 3 but the situation remains uncertain. 

GM Joe Schoen: Giants have received calls on one-time Pro Bowl CB James Bradberry

Bradberry will be entering his seventh NFL season this fall and has 380 combined tackles, 82 passes defended and 15 interceptions to his credit across 92 career regular-season games.

White Sox SP Lucas Giolito expected to return from injury Sunday vs. Twins

Despite being without Giolito, fellow top-of-the-rotation hurler Lance Lynn and outfielder AJ Pollock, the White Sox are still off to a 6-3 start and lead the AL Central in the very early portion of the season.

Report: Final 'couple' Yankees receive COVID-19 vaccine, now eligible to play road games vs. Blue Jays

The Yankees won't play in Toronto until the first week of May, from May 2 to May 4.

Steelers would sign Baker Mayfield 'the very next day' if he's cut?

It looks like there's at least one NFL team left with some interest in possibly picking up former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield.

Raptors' Gary Trent Jr. to play Game 3 vs. 76ers, Scottie Barnes 'maybe' has a chance

The Toronto Raptors are in near-must-win mode entering Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

GM Chris Grier: Dolphins received multiple calls about DeVante Parker, Patriots were 'most aggressive'

Soon after reeling in All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Miami Dolphins used their influx of talent at the wideout position by moving DeVante Parker to the New England Patriots.

Illinois star center Kofi Cockburn declares for NBA draft

One of the best big men in men's college basketball over the last three seasons officially declared for the 2022 NBA draft on Wednesday. 

Wimbledon to bar Russian players due to invasion of Ukraine

For a handful of some of the world's greatest tennis players, it doesn't look like they'll be allowed to take part in the Grand Slam event due to a devastating war that's been raging for nearly two months now.

Nets HC Steve Nash rules out Ben Simmons for Game 2 vs. Celtics, noncommittal on Game 3

The exiled former Philadelphia 76er has yet to make his Nets debut and his availability for the rest of the series against Boston appears to still be very much up in the air.

Heat C Bam Adebayo: 'I'm playing' in Game 2 vs. Hawks despite quad injury

Adebayo finished the Heat's Game 1 victory on Sunday with six points, six rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes of action.

Kyler Murray, many Cardinals veterans reportedly skipping start to voluntary offseason workouts

The report is at the very least newsworthy, though, as it was only last week when it was revealed that Arizona hadn't yet offered Murray a new contract.

One-time Pro Bowl LB Kwon Alexander visits with Jets

Alexander played for Jets coach Robert Saleh in San Francisco.

Report: 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo 'on the same page' as QB won't attend start of offseason program

Garoppolo underwent shoulder surgery in March, and in all likelihood, the 49ers' starter under center in 2022 will be mobile youngster Trey Lance.

Red Sox to be without multiple unvaccinated players during series vs. Blue Jays

Despite the road series against the Blue Jays still being over one week away, Boston is already all but certain that they'll be down multiple players, and it won't be due to injury.

Nuggets' Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. ruled out Game 2 vs. Warriors

The duo have both already been ruled out for Game 2 of the best-of-seven opening round set.

Padres All-Star Yu Darvish becomes fastest to 1,600 Ks

San Diego Padres ace Yu Darvish made history on Sunday Night Baseball against the Atlanta Braves.

Nets' Kyrie Irving on heckling from Celtics fans: 'There's only so much you can take as a competitor'

Nets star Kyrie Irving sounds beyond fed up with heckling and cursing, and he offered a candid (and profane) take on what he puts up with from opposing fans.

Watch: Jayson Tatum lifts Celtics past Nets with buzzer-beating, game-winning layup

After the contest saw a whopping 19 lead changes and 12 ties, the Celtics came away with a 115-114 victory, thanks to a buzzer-beating layup by Jayson Tatum.