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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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Michigan AD Warde Manuel releases statement on postgame skirmish with Wisconsin

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel apologized to Wisconsin in the statement.

Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin out against Blue Jackets with lower-body injury

He is tied with Mark Pysyk for the team lead in games played, is third in points with 33 and leads Buffalo with 25 assists.

Suns All-Star Chris Paul receives Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award

The WNBA and Vanessa Bryant will present Paul with the award at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday night in Cleveland.

Michigan's Juwan Howard defends actions in scrum with Wisconsin

Howard, the former "Fab Five" member and longtime NBA player, appeared to have no remorse for his role in the brawl.

Watch: Michigan HC Juwan Howard throws punch at end of loss vs. Wisconsin

Following the Wolverines' loss to Wisconsin, Michigan head coach Juwan Howard threw a punch at a Badgers assistant, which led to an ugly scene.

Former NBA All-Star Michael Finley becomes third player in Wisconsin men's basketball history to have jersey retired

During his time with the Badgers, Finley earned first-team All-Big Ten honors twice and helped lead the team back to the NCAA Tournament in 1994.

Novak Djokovic says he's at his 'peak', despite Australian Open ordeal

On the heels of his dramatic ordeal surrounding the 2022 Australian Open, Djokovic said that he still felt like he was in a good place physically and mentally.

Slovakia's Juraj Slafkovsky voted MVP of men's ice hockey tournament at Olympics

Slafkovsky led Team Slovakia to the bronze medal with a 4-0 shutout over Sweden on Saturday, scoring a pair of goals.

Nets reportedly eyeing recently bought-out guard Goran Dragic

Since defeating the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 20 to improve to 29-16, the Brooklyn Nets have been one of the worst teams in the NBA but they seem to have their eye on a specific player. 

Twelve-time All-Star Sue Bird re-signs with Storm

The 41-year-old is the WNBA's all-time leader in assists (3,048) and career starts (549).

Oilers' Jesse Puljujarvi out four weeks with lower-body injury

The 23-year-old suffered the injury during Edmonton's win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.

Report: Rams request to interview LSU passing game coordinator Cortez Hankton for OC position

The Los Angeles Rams remain steadfast in their search for their next offensive coordinator.

Spring training officially postponed through at least March 5

The news that Major League Baseball fans were dreading but had come to expect in recent days became official on Friday.

Jaguars HC Doug Pederson to call plays on offense during 2022 season

During his coaching career, Doug Pederson has had the chance to work with two No. 1 overall picks at quarterback in Alex Smith and Michael Vick, as well as a pair of No. 2 selections in Donovan McNabb and Carson Wentz.

Commanders hire former longtime Eagles assistant Juan Castillo as TEs coach

After 10 years away from the NFC East, longtime NFL assistant coach Juan Castillo is returning to the division.

Los Angeles Sparks sign four-time All-Star C Liz Cambage

The 2021 WNBA season was the first time that the Los Angeles Sparks failed to make the playoffs in 10 years. They made a big splash in free agency on Friday to try and make sure that it doesn't happen again.

Falcons QBs coach Charles London to interview for Rams OC job

Fresh off of their victory in Super Bowl LVI, the Los Angeles Rams are now seeing many members of their coaching staff being hired, or being interviewed elsewhere.

Buccaneers' Jason Pierre-Paul undergoes shoulder surgery

In 165 career games, the former first-round pick has recorded 603 tackles, 164 quarterback hits, 91.5 sacks, 61 passes defended and 21 forced fumbles.

Former Dolphins HC Brian Flores: Relationship with QB Tua Tagovailoa 'wasn't strained'

When the Miami Dolphins fired former head coach Brian Flores last month, it put the wheels in motion for what has been a dramatic few weeks surrounding the 40-year-old.

Heat HC Erik Spoelstra: 'No imminent date or announcement' for Victor Oladipo's return from injury

One player who Miami hasn't even seen play since April 2021, and has only witnessed take the court four times since acquiring him in a trade 11 months ago, is Victor Oladipo.

Broncos announce hiring of DC Ejiro Evero, two others

Evero spent the past five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, the first four as the team's safeties coach and the 2021 campaign as their secondary/pass game coordinator.

Sky re-sign All-Star guards Allie Quigley, Courtney Vandersloot

The 2021 WNBA champion Chicago Sky are keeping the power-couple backcourt of Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot together to try and run it back next season.

Vikings announce bulk of 2022 coaching staff

Minnesota is still seeking a new offensive coordinator but is reportedly set to interview Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach Thomas Brown for the gig.

Panthers agree to two-year extension with LB Frankie Luvu

Luvu tied for second on the team in special teams tackles this past season.