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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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LeBron James out Tuesday vs. Suns with team on brink of elimination

In 56 contests this season, James has been his usual dominant self, posting MVP-caliber numbers and leading the league in scoring at 30.3 points per game, but he has also missed 22 contests due to rest and various injuries.

Top MLB prospect Bobby Witt Jr. to debut Thursday for Royals

In 744 plate appearances covering 161 career minor-league games, Witt Jr. posted 34 home runs, 124 RBIs and 38 stolen bases.

Tiger Woods' first-round tee time, grouping set for Thursday at Masters

You can be all eyes will be on Tiger Thursday.

Report: Titans 'not shopping or taking calls' on one-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Brown

Brown missed four regular-season contests in 2021 with a chest injury, but still registered 63 catches for 869 yards and five touchdowns on 105 targets.

Tiger Woods on Masters: 'As of right now I feel like I am going to play'

The way things are currently trending, it appears there's a very good chance that the face of the sport over the last quarter-century will be competing in the Masters.

Dodgers, four-time All-Star Dellin Betances agree to minors deal worth up to $2.75M

Just four days after landing eight-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers added another potential piece to their star-studded roster and big-name bullpen.

Three-time All-Pro S Tyrann Mathieu visiting with Saints

Mathieu led all Kansas City Chiefs players with three interceptions and a career-high three fumble recoveries in 2021, while placing third on the squad in tackles with 76 across his 16 contests.

Two-time All-Star Todd Frazier announces retirement after 11 seasons

Frazier was selected in the first round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. He played 41 games for the Reds in 2011 before breaking out in 2012.

White Sox, two-time All-Star Johnny Cueto agree to minors deal worth up to $4.2M

The Chicago White Sox suffered a brutal blow to their starting rotation earlier this week when it was reported that two-time All-Star Lance Lynn would be out for at least four weeks with a knee injury.

Warriors eight-time All-Star Stephen Curry out for regular season, to be re-evaluated in 10 days

Just over two weeks ago, the Golden State Warriors received dire news on All-Star point guard Stephen Curry, as it was reported that the all-time three-point king would be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained ligament in his left foot.

TCU, HC Jamie Dixon agree to extension through 2027-28

TCU made sure that Dixon would be at the helm for many years to come.

White Sox, one-time All-Star SP Lucas Giolito agree to one-year $7.45M contract, avoid arbitration

Giolito has spent nearly his entire six-year MLB career with the White Sox, after being selected 16th overall by the Washington Nationals in the 2012 draft and getting his feet wet in the big leagues with six games in 2016.

Dodgers acquire eight-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from White Sox for one-time All-Star OF AJ Pollock

One week before both teams take part in their respective Opening Day ceremonies, the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers completed the latest blockbuster of the MLB offseason on Friday.

Tom Hanks to throw out first pitch at Guardians' home-opener

The 65-year-old actor is a longtime Cleveland baseball fan.

Raiders sign QB Nick Mullens to one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million

The move comes just over one week after last year's backup signal-caller, Marcus Mariota, signed with the Atlanta Falcons.

Butler parts ways with HC LaVall Jordan after five seasons

Jordan — who played with the Bulldogs from 1997 to 2001 — was also an assistant at Butler from 2003 to 2007.

Browns, TE David Njoku reportedly in 'active talks' on extension

It was reported last month that Njoku could make over $10.9 million guaranteed for next season if he and the organization don't come to terms on a longer agreement.

Blue Jays give manager Charlie Montoyo contract extension through 2023 season

The Blue Jays' winning percentage has increased in each year under Montoyo, as they went 67-95 (.414) in 2019, 32-28 (.533) in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign and then went 91-71 (.562) last year.

Mets two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom scratched from spring training start, headed for MRI

deGrom made just 15 starts in 2021, with his final one coming in July, before he was shut down for the year due to an elbow injury.

All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner, Rams agree to five-year, $50 million contract

Wagner spent the first 10 seasons of his career with Seattle and recorded a career-high 170 tackles in 2021, while adding five passes defended.

49ers pick up Pro Bowler Kyle Juszczyk's option

The Niners are making sure they keep Juszczyk in the fold for the next few years.

Buccaneers promote Larry Foote to co-defensive coordinator

Foote will share the title with Kacy Rodgers.

LeBron James, Anthony Davis out vs. Jazz, 'hopeful' vs. Pelicans

L.A. is in danger of not making the postseason, and now the team's two best players are hurting once again.

Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi out two to three weeks with lower-body injury

The 21-year-old recently signed an eight-year contract extension with the club and has tied his career high this year with 11 goals.

Royals exercise team option on manager Mike Matheny's contract for 2023 season

After the retirement of Ned Yost, the Royals hired Matheny as their manager in October 2019.