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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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Report: Cavaliers All-Star C Jarrett Allen to play vs. Hawks 'barring setback'

Allen fractured his finger during an early-March victory over the Toronto Raptors and hasn't played since.

Clippers' Paul George tests positive for COVID-19, to miss play-in game vs. Pelicans

The loss of "PG-13" can't be overstated enough. George is at or near the top of the team's rankings in almost every notable statistical category.

Mets hit with four positive COVID-19 tests ahead of home opener

In his eighth MLB season, Canha joined the Mets as a free agent in November 2021 after spending the first seven years of his career with the Oakland Athletics.

Hawks SG Bogdan Bogdanovic a game-time decision vs. Cavaliers, but 'should be ok'

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic appears to be joining Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen as genuinely questionable for the teams' Friday night Play-In Tournament matchup.

Colts, two-time All-Pro CB Stephon Gilmore agree to two-year, $23M deal

During his 10 seasons split between the Bills, Panthers and New England Patriots, Gilmore has made five Pro Bowl rosters and also was named the 2019 AP Defensive Player of the Year.

Mets four-time All-Star Jacob deGrom 'penciled in' for follow-up MRI

Two weeks ago, New York Mets two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom was scratched from his spring training start and was headed for an MRI on his ailing shoulder.

Islanders Hall of Famer Mike Bossy passes away at 65

Bossy recorded a franchise-record 573 goals over 752 regular-season games played and 553 assists (third on the Islanders' all-time list) for 1,126 points (second), while earning eight All-Star nods and winning four Stanley Cups.

Safety Darian Thompson visits with Colts on Thursday

Thompson made 43 tackles and notched an interception and his first career forced fumble over 15 games in 2020, but played in only five games this past season.

Celtics GM Brad Stevens dismisses idea of taking Lakers HC job: 'I'm definitely not doing that'

Stevens squashed any speculation that he would leave the Celtics to take the Lakers' head coach job. 

Cardinals, seven-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Green agree to one-year deal

Green has recorded 703 receptions for 10,278 receiving yards and 68 touchdowns over his 143 regular-season game career.

Packers, WR Sammy Watkins agree to one-year, $4M contract

Over 99 career regular-season contests split between the Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, Watkins has made 348 catches for 5,059 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns.

Mavericks star Luka Doncic expected to miss Game 1 vs. Jazz

Doncic was injured late in the third quarter during a game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Geno Smith reportedly re-signing with Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly re-signing their backup quarterback from the last two seasons.

49ers, Kemoko Turay agree to one-year contract

The San Francisco 49ers made another addition to their defense.

Veteran WR Sammy Watkins visiting with Packers

Green Bay may look at drafting a wide receiver or two in the upcoming NFL Draft, but the Packers first are reportedly hosting a veteran wide receiver on Thursday who has 34 touchdowns and over 5,000 receiving yards on his resumé.

Pirates, All-Star OF Bryan Reynolds agree to two-year, $13.5M deal

The 27-year-old outfielder had a breakout year in 2021, posting career-high numbers at the plate and earning his first All-Star nod.

Warriors eight-time All-Star Stephen Curry 'very optimistic' for Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Curry went down with a sprained ligament and bone bruise in his left foot in mid-March during a contest against the Boston Celtics and he missed the remainder of the regular season.

Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom: Extension talks haven't 'aligned' with Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers

The Boston Red Sox are off to a 3-3 start in the 2022 regular season. What may still be on the minds of some fans in Red Sox Nation, though, is the team's failure to secure either of their two All-Stars on the left side of their infield.

Ben Simmons to make Nets debut as early as Game 4 vs. Celtics?

Simmons' last NBA contest came nearly 10 months ago during Game 7 of the 76ers' shocking second-round playoff exit against the Atlanta Hawks, which saw him struggle mightily in crunch time.

Celtics GM Brad Stevens: Robert Williams III has 'progressed well' but 'he's got a ways to go'

The second-seeded Boston Celtics will open up their Eastern Conference first round playoff series against the seventh-seeded Brooklyn Nets on Sunday and will in all likelihood, do so without starting center Robert Williams.

QB Derek Carr on contract extension: 'I'm either going to be a Raider or I'm going to be playing golf'

Fresh off of agreeing to a three-year, $121.5 million contract extension, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr indicated on Wednesday that he had no intention of playing for any other NFL franchise.

Dodgers three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw pulled after seven perfect innings

Kershaw has accomplished nearly everything he can during his future Hall-of-Fame career, but he's never pitched a perfect game. His manager made sure he didn't on Wednesday.

MLB, MLBPA extend Trevor Bauer's administrative leave

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's administrative leave has been extended.

Guardians rookie OF Steven Kwan's contact streak ends

The 24-year-old lefty has gotten off to a historic start at the dish, but his mind-boggling streak of avoiding a swing and miss at the plate came to an end Wednesday afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds.

North Carolina big man Armando Bacot returning to Tar Heels for senior season

The national-runner-up North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team will have its leading scorer and rebounder back for the 2022-2023 season.