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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: Giants expected to pursue former Pro Bowl QB Mitchell Trubisky

The former second-overall pick of the Chicago Bears is set to be a free agent after he signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Buffalo last March.

Jets, QB Joe Flacco have reported mutual interest in new contract

The New York Jets are presumably committed to 2021 second overall pick Zach Wilson as their quarterback of the future, despite a bumpy rookie season. According to reports, they're also interested in keeping together the same group of back signal-callers to the youngster in 2022.

Teams reportedly inquiring about Giants' Evan Engram as slot WR or TE

Engram was selected by the Giants in the first round with the 23rd overall pick during the 2017 NFL Draft and is coming off of a season where he led New York in receptions (46) and receiving touchdowns (three)

Warriors to work out recently reinstated veteran Tyreke Evans

Tyreke Evans hasn't played in an NBA game in almost three years. Still, the 32-year-old former fourth overall pick is reportedly generating interest from multiple teams after being reinstated in February following the lengthy drug ban from the league.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo undergoes shoulder surgery

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported last week that despite the surgery timetable for "Jimmy G," he is "likely" to be moved to another team.

Aaron Rodgers: Reported terms of contract with Packers are 'inaccurate'

The widely reported details of MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers' new contract with the Green Bay Packers have now been disputed by No. 12 himself, but "Cheeseheads" need not worry.

Broncos acquire nine-time Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson in blockbuster trade with Seahawks

The Denver Broncos may have missed out on Aaron Rodgers, but they ended up landing another veteran, future Hall-of-Fame quarterback on Tuesday.

Chargers, WR Mike Williams agree to three-year, $60 million contract

Williams is coming off a 2021 season in which he set career-highs in targets (129), receptions (76) and receiving yards (1,146).

Lions sign WR Josh Reynolds to two-year extension with $12M max value

Despite playing in just seven games with Detroit last season — he was signed off waivers from the Tennessee Titans in November — Reynolds finished fifth on the Lions in targets (36) and receiving yards (306).

Steve Nash: Ben Simmons wants to be with teammates on bench during return to Philadelphia

Nash added that Simmons is fully aware of the reception he'll receive from the Philadelphia fans.

Report: Packers, four-time MVP QB Aaron Rodgers agree to record-setting four-year, $200 million contract

The long, dramatic saga surrounding Aaron Rodgers and his football future has come to a close, and it will continue on where it all started nearly 17 years ago.

Buccaneers, star WR Chris Godwin 'working on' long-term deal, will use franchise tag if no deal reached

Godwin would be set to earn $19.18 million if he plays on the franchise tag for the 2022 campaign.

Cowboys place franchise tag on TE Dalton Schultz

Schultz was slated to become an unrestricted free agent on March 16, and it had been reported that the team was interested in keeping the career-long Cowboy with the squad.

Dolphins place franchise tag on TE Mike Gesicki

Gesicki is coming off of a 2021 season where he set career highs in targets (112), receptions (73) and receiving yards (780).

Jack Eichel scores game-winner for Golden Knights in final seconds vs. Senators

In nine games with the Golden Knights, Jack Eichel now has three goals and three assists for six points.

Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen out indefinitely with fractured finger

It was reported during the first half of the Cavaliers' 104-96 victory over the Raptors on Sunday that Cavs All-Star center Jarrett Allen had suffered a left thigh contusion and would miss the remainder of the contest.

Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic makes NBA, team history with barrage of 3-pointers

In over 33 minutes of play on Sunday, Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic took only one field goal attempt from two-point range and it was a miss.

Cavaliers All-Star C Jarrett Allen exits vs. Raptors with left quad contusion

Jarrett Allen recently got to take part in his first career All-Star game, and it happened on his homecourt in Cleveland.

Watch: Tulsa upsets UCF on half-court buzzer-beater

It's been a trying season for the Tulsa men's basketball team. The Golden Hurricane saved their best for last during Sunday's regular-season finale though, shocking visiting UCF on a game-winning, half-court buzzer-beater.

Wisconsin star guard Johnny Davis injured on flagrant foul vs. Nebraska

No. 10 Wisconsin not only suffered a stunning home loss to unranked Nebraska on Sunday, but they also lost their best player, and a National Player of the Year candidate to injury as well.

Warriors star Draymond Green reportedly could return in 7-10 days

Following a red-hot first four months to the 2021-2022 season, the Golden State Warriors have hit a bit of a rough patch over the last few weeks. They could be getting back their anchor on defense in the near future though.

Michigan St. HC Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most overall wins in Big Ten history

This feat includes both non-conference and postseason opponents — Knight still has the edge over Izzo for most Big Ten wins by a count of 353 to 322.

Packers looking to extend star CB Jaire Alexander

Alexander is set to make $13.3 million in 2022, which is the final year of his rookie deal.

Chiefs working on extension with six-time Pro Bowl WR Tyreek Hill

Tyreek Hill has been as dominant as they come since entering the NFL as a fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft.

Giants more likely to trade CB James Bradberry than RB Saquon Barkley?

First-year New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen turned some heads on Tuesday when he said that the organization was open to trade discussions for any player, including former second overall pick Saquon Barkley.