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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: Chiefs anticipate Eric Bieniemy to return as OC

It appears that the Kansas City Chiefs could be holding onto their highly-coveted offensive coordinator.

Report: Aaron Rodgers to inform Packers of decision soon

The latest Aaron Rodgers saga could be coming to a conclusion in the near future.

Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard to miss rest of season with wrist injury

The Bluejays freshman has captured six Big East Freshman of the Week honors and is averaging 11.3 points and a team-high 4.4 assists per game through 27 games (all starts).

UEFA set to move Champions League final from Russia

The Krestovsky Stadium was due to stage the Champions League final on May 28 after initially being awarded the game in 2021 before it was moved back a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former star QB Denard Robinson returns to Michigan as assistant director of player personnel

"Shoelace" played for the Wolverines from 2009 to 2012 and won 2010 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year.

Celtics' Marcus Smart, Robert Williams expected to return Thursday vs. Nets

Smart has been dealing with an ankle injury and missed the team's most recent game on Feb. 16 against the Detroit Pistons. Williams is nursing a calf ailment and has sat out the last two contests.

Blackhawks LW Jujhar Khaira undergoes back surgery, out 10 to 12 weeks

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a tough season on and off the ice, to put things mildly.

Cavaliers promote assistant general manager Mike Gansey to GM post

The 39-year-old moved up quickly and was named the G League Executive of the Year in 2018 for his work with the Cavs affiliate, the Canton Charge.

Sean Avery signs with Lightning's ECHL affiliate, attempting comeback at 41

Avery hasn't played professionally since his final NHL season with the New York Rangers during the 2011-2022 campaign.

Bills agree to three-year deal with CB Siran Neal

The Buffalo Bills have locked up a key piece of their special teams unit on a deal that will keep him in Western New York into the mid-2020s. Neal was selected by the Bills in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Report: 76ers signing C Willie Cauley-Stein to 10-day contract

The departure of Andre Drummond left a hole on the second unit down low.

Maple Leafs former first-round pick Rodion Amirov diagnosed with brain tumor

Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas announced Wednesday morning that former first-round pick Rodion Amirov has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Amirov was Toronto's first pick at 15th overall during the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Ravens announce five new coaching hires

The Cincinnati Bengals announced a slew of new coaching hires for the 2022 season on Tuesday. On Wednesday, one of their AFC North rivals did the same.

Islanders RW Oliver Wahlstrom to miss second straight game with upper-body injury

Wahlstrom is currently fourth on the team in goals (10) and has added nine assists as well.

Chiefs release veteran LB Anthony Hitchens

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid both had high praise for the 29-year-old.

Bengals add three assistants to HC Zac Taylor's staff

The AFC-champion Cincinnati Bengals locked up head coach Zac Taylor with a contract extension last week. Now, they're putting the finishing touches on Taylor's 2022 staff.

Brian Flores: Job with Steelers happened quickly

After a tumultuous few weeks, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores was hired as the Pittsburgh Steelers' new senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach on Saturday.

'Growing belief' that star 1B Freddie Freeman won't return to Braves?

Atlanta reportedly offered Freeman a five-year, $135 million deal before the lockout commenced, but the slugger is seeking a six-year contract.

Rams expected to hire Kentucky OC Liam Coen for same role

Coen was an assistant with the Rams from 2018 to 2020 and if hired, would replace Kevin O'Connell, who is now the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.

Yankees to retire five-time All-Star Paul O'Neill's No. 21 in August

O'Neill will be the 23rd player or manager in Yankees franchise history to have his uniform retired.

Michigan State HC Tom Izzo: Getting rid of handshake line would be a 'farce'

In the wake of Sunday's ugly scene centered around Michigan coach Juwan Howard following the Wolverines' loss to Wisconsin, many fans and pundits have called for the traditional postgame handshake line be abolished.

Five-time Pro Bowl WR Jarvis Landry addresses future with Browns

Despite missing five games in 2021, Landry still led Cleveland in targets (87) and receptions (52), while adding 570 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns and six carries for 40 yards and two scores.

Ben Simmons to 'ramp it up' this week, nearing debut with Nets?

Ben Simmons hasn't played in an NBA game in eight months. He's yet to make his 2021-2022 season debut and has yet to suit up for his new team, the Brooklyn Nets.