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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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Novak Djokovic will opt out of future Grand Slam events with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Djokoic told the BBC that he isn't against vaccinations, but believes in personal choice.

Rams WR Cooper Kupp captures Super Bowl LVI MVP honors

The man who won the NFL's wide receiver triple crown during the 2021 regular season came up huge when his team needed him most in Super Bowl LVI.

Rams defeat Bengals 23-20, win first Super Bowl in 22 years

Cooper Kupp -- who earned Super Bowl MVP honors -- finished the game with eight receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns.

Watch: Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr. scores first touchdown of Super Bowl LVI

The first touchdown of Super Bowl LVI has been scored, and it came from a player who was with neither the Cincinnati Bengals nor Los Angeles Rams just a few months ago.

Clippers' Norman Powell out indefinitely with fractured bone in foot

Just one week after acquiring him in a blockbuster five-player trade, the Los Angeles Clippers have now lost newcomer Norman Powell indefinitely due to a foot injury.

Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua to have season-ending knee surgery

It's a tough blow for a Baylor team looking to repeat as national champions. 

Pistons newcomer Marvin Bagley III out vs. Hornets, Cade Cunningham questionable

Cunningham has missed the last five games with a hip injury, while Bagley III has been nursing an ankle injury and missed his final six contests with the Sacramento Kings.

Clemson's David Collins suspended one game for hard foul on Duke's Wendell Moore Jr.

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Clemson Tigers 82-64 Thursday night in an ACC men's college basketball clash, but the final score wasn't what most people came away talking about.

Jazz All-Star C Rudy Gobert questionable vs. Magic, 'a matter of days' until return from injury

Gobert hasn't been in uniform since Jan. 23, sitting out the last eight contests. Still, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year has been one of the best centers in the NBA when on the court.

Report: Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah 'trending towards playing' in Super Bowl LVI vs. Rams

Uzomah suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee nearly two weeks ago in the team's AFC Championship Game victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Nuggets' Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. to return from injuries in 'not too distant future'?

The Denver Nuggets stayed oddly quiet during Thursday's busy NBA trade deadline. Now, the rest of the league may know why.

Newly acquired 76ers star James Harden out at least next two games

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers completed one of the most epic day-of NBA trade deadline blockbusters in recent memory on Thursday, but it doesn't look like the new Sixers prize will be suiting up quite yet.

Seahawks hire former Bears DC Sean Desai as defensive associate head coach

The Seattle Seahawks missed the playoffs for the first time in four seasons in 2021 and finished lower than second place in the NFC West for the first time in over a decade.

Dolphins hire five-time Pro Bowler Wes Welker as WRs coach

Welker was hired as San Francisco's wideouts coach in February 2019 after spending time with the Houston Texans as an offensive assistant and special teams assistant in 2017 and 2018.

Dolphins bringing back Josh Boyer as defensive coordinator

Mike McDaniel has made his first significant decision as the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

Bengals HC Zac Taylor unsure of TE C.J. Uzomah's status for Super Bowl LVI

For what it's worth, Uzomah has said multiple times this week that he doesn't intend to miss the big game.

Nets, 76ers pull off blockbuster James Harden, Ben Simmons trade

The uber-hyped potential James Harden-Ben Simmons trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers finally came to fruition just hours before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday afternoon.

Bucks get Serge Ibaka, Pistons acquire Marvin Bagley III as part of four-team trade

The Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings have completed a blockbuster seven-player trade just hours before Thursday's NBA trade deadline, according to multiple reports.

Raptors trade Goran Dragic, draft pick to Spurs for Thaddeus Young, Drew Eubanks, draft pick

 Dragic is expected to be bought out by the Spurs, according to ESPN.

Oilers fire HC Dave Tippett after two-plus seasons

The Oilers entered December at 16-5 and leading the NHL's Pacific Division. Since that time, they've only won seven of their last 23 contests, are now 23-18-3 overall.

Syracuse center Jesse Edwards out for rest of season with fractured wrist

Edwards suffered the injury during Tuesday night's victory against Boston College.

Watch: Super Bowl MVPs Hines Ward, Terrell Davis join Yardbarker to preview Super Bowl LVI

Davis and Ward took some time to chat with Yardbarker about how fans can get involved in the competition, as well as give their insight into the Super Bowl LVI matchup.

Team Canada men's ice hockey coach Claude Julien recovers from injury, 'will reassume' job after game vs. Germany

The former NHL head coach was injured in a fall in late January after slipping on the ice during a team-building activity in Switzerland and breaking his ribs.

George Mason leading scorer Josh Oduro set to return to lineup vs. Richmond

Oduro not only leads the Patriots in scoring, but is also tied with George Washington's James Bishop atop the conference at 17.7 points per tilt.

Jazz acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Juan Hernangomez in three-team trade

The Portland Trail Blazers remain the busiest team in the NBA ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.