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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

Davante Adams trashes AFC West rival's social media team over 'garbage' post

Raiders WR Davante Adams reminded whoever was behind the Chargers' viral posts in May ahead of the team's 2024 schedule release that he is far from a "garbage" performer against them.

Mikal Bridges reveals surprising way he found out about Knicks trade

The Knicks held their introductory news conference for Mikal Bridges on Tuesday, and the newest edition of the "Nova Knicks" revealed the surprising way he learned about his late-June trade from the Nets.

Browns QB legend remaining positive amid scary health situation

The 60-year-old said he was placed on a liver transplant list in late spring and that “an independent NFL doctor" diagnosed him with Parkinson's disease in mid-February.

Jaguars Pro Bowler explains one massive offseason change he made

Fresh off his new five-year, $150M contract, Jacksonville Jaguars star defensive end Josh Allen's jersey will look a bit different during the 2024 season.

Alexander Zverev's epic Wimbledon collapse continues rough season

Taylor Fritz upset fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev in fourth-round Wimbledon action on Monday courtesy of an epic comeback.

Trio of All-Stars help Red Sox accomplish something for first time in 32 years

The complete rosters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game were revealed on Sunday and the Boston Red Sox, somewhat surprisingly, have three members of the American League squad.

LeBron James explains how Bronny James is the 'complete opposite' of him

As expected, the Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th overall pick during the 2024 NBA Draft in late June.

Orioles legend blasts MLB for apparent All-Star snub

Hall of Fame starting pitcher and Baltimore Orioles legend Jim Palmer blasted MLB on social media on Monday morning for what he perceived to be an All-Star snub of O's closer Craig Kimbrel.

Draymond Green details his emotional reaction to Klay Thompson leaving Warriors

Green played 576 career games with Thompson during their time with the Warriors.

LeBron James reaches historic milestone with contract extension

James reached another milestone with his latest extension, and the agreement also provided a stark example of the changing times in professional sports.

Watch: Andrey Rublev has yet another concerning blowup during Wimbledon upset loss

World No. 6 Andrey Rublev joined Marketa Vondrousova as shocking losers from Wimbledon singles play on Tuesday, and had another concerning outburst during the loss.

Watch: 'Hard Knocks: Offseason' sneak peek shows Giants, Panthers GMs discussing huge trade

Thanks to the camera crew for "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," fans are getting an inside look at the initial conversation regarding the Brian Burns trade.

Former AL batting champion hits rock bottom with Marlins DFA

Two-time All-Star shortstop and former AL batting champion Tim Anderson may have hit rock bottom on Tuesday. 

Stunning Wimbledon upset ousts defending champion in first round for first time in 30 years

Marketa Vondrousova's shocking loss to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Tuesday will significantly impact her ranking.

Andy Murray fans dealt bad news on three-time major victor's Wimbledon status

Fans of Andy Murray were dealt some bad news on Tuesday morning, just hours before the three-time Grand Slam singles champion was slated to play his first match of the tournament.

Cavaliers HC uses 'All-Stars' loosely in overly optimistic team outlook

Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said on Monday that the team had four All-Stars.Technically, the team only has three players who have ever made an All-Star team, two of them have made the squad since 2022 and the other one's future with the organization is very much up in the air.

Bears grant safety time off from training camp to watch wife, Simone Biles, at Paris Olympics

This will be the first time the safety will be able to see one of Biles' major international competitions.

Pro Bowl QB set to make less money than Bobby Bonilla this season

MLB, the New York Mets and all baseball fans commemorate the unofficial holiday known as "Bobby Bonilla Day" on Monday.

Thunder keep getting defensive, continue monster offseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished 11th in the NBA in total defense last season, allowing 112.7 points per game. With the additions the team has made this offseason, it could be downright scary on that end of the floor in 2024-25.

76ers president continues his tradition of poaching stars from Los Angeles

Paul George is the latest superstar that Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey has been able to bring out of the limelight of Los Angeles to relocate east.

Minor league team unveils 'deluxe, high-end' toilet seats behind home plate

You never know what you're going to get in minor league baseball.

Top women's golfer withdraws from event due to dog bite

World No. 1 Nelly Korda announced on Friday that she was withdrawing from a Ladies European Tour event in England. The reasoning for her decision is uncommon, to say the least.

Watch: Lakers GM, HC inform Bronny James they're selecting him in NBA Draft

One of the worst-kept secrets in recent NBA Draft memory finally became official on Thursday when the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th overall pick.

Fever HC makes it clear what she needs out of Caitlin Clark

Clark is averaging team highs in minutes (33.9), three-pointers made (2.8), three-pointers attempted (8.0), free throws made (3.6), free throws attempted (4.1), assists (6.6), steals (1.4) and turnovers (5.6) per game.

Padres' Don Orsillo, Xander Bogaerts make first return to Boston since leaving Red Sox

Padres play-by-play television announcer Don Orsillo and second baseman Xander Bogaerts return to Fenway Park on Friday for the first time since leaving the Red Sox in late 2015 and 2022, respectively.