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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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Jaguars interviewing Dolphins DBs coach Gerald Alexander for DC job

Gerald Alexander spent nearly half of his NFL playing career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. More than one decade later, the AFC South squad may now be looking to bring back the now-37-year-old.

Report: Former Broncos DC Ed Donatell has 'emerged as the favorite' for Vikings' DC job

A man with over 40 years of football coaching experience at the college and NFL level could be making his way to Minnesota for his next gig.

Knicks expected to hire former Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas as consultant

Rosas was hired by the Wolves in May 2019 but was relieved of his duties after 28 months due to an inappropriate workplace relationship and contributing to a general toxic culture within the organization.

Vikings hire former Colts GM Ryan Grigson for 'senior role' in personnel department

The Minnesota Vikings hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as general manager last month and are now working on filling out his staff.

Steelers request interview with Colts college scouting director Morocco Brown for GM job

Prior to joining Indianapolis in 2016, Brown worked with Washington, Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears.

Lions promote TEs coach Ben Johnson to OC position

Johnson joined the Lions in 2019 as their offensive quality control coach, before serving as the team's tight ends coach the last two seasons.

Texans HC Lovie Smith: Davis Mills 'played about as well as any rookie quarterback this season'

Mills ranked second among rookie quarterbacks during the 2021 season with 16 touchdown passes -- trailing only Mac Jones' 22 -- and finished third in passing yards at 2,664.

Rockies agree to one-year extension with manager Bud Black

The most successful manager in Colorado Rockies history in terms of winning percentage isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Former MLB OF Gerald Williams dies at 55 after battle with cancer

Former teammate Derek Jeter relayed the sad news.

Pacers send two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis to Kings, land Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield in blockbuster trade

The Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings made a significant trade Tuesday involving a two-time All-Star, a trio of former All-Rookies and a pair of former NBA champions, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Giants reportedly agree on three-year deal with Ravens DC Don 'Wink' Martindale for same role

First-year head coach Brian Daboll's staff continues to fill out with the New York Giants.

Pelicans acquire CJ McCollum in massive seven-player trade with Trail Blazers

Only four days after shipping off Robert Covington and Norman Powell to the Los Angeles Clippers in a five-player blockbuster, the Portland Trail Blazers reportedly made an even more significant deal on Tuesday morning.

Report: Patriots 'working on a deal' to bring back former Giants HC Joe Judge as offensive assistant

Judge worked under Patriots head coach Bill Belichick from 2012 to 2019.

Steelers to interview ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for GM position

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already interviewed multiple candidates for their vacant general manager position. According to reports Tuesday morning, there will be at least one more name added to the mix.

Celtics reportedly offered Dennis Schroder to Bucks for Donte DiVincenzo

The 2022 NBA trade deadline is just two days away and a pair of Eastern Conference teams looking to make a deep run in the playoffs this spring have reportedly had conversations regarding a move.

Barcelona CEO Ferran Reverter resigns for personal and family reasons

The announcement was made Tuesday morning, as Reverter informed club president Joan Laporta of his decision. Reverter was appointed as FC Barcelona's CEO on July 1, 2021.

Texans 'in talks' with DC Lovie Smith for head-coaching job?

Smith has been an NFL head coach with the Bears and the Buccaneers.

Saints' Alvin Kamara arrested for battery after Pro Bowl in Las Vegas

This past season, he led the Saints in rushing attempts (240), rushing yards (898) and receptions (47).

Blackhawks fire their AHL affiliate's athletic trainer for sexual harassment?

The athletic trainer -- D.J. Jones -- had his employment terminated in November, according to ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Jesse Rogers, who confirmed the information with the Blackhawks.

Mikaela Shiffrin ends 30-race streak by skiing out in first run

The defending Olympic champion in the women's giant slalom failed to finish a run in the event for the first time since Jan. 23, 2018.

Blues VP Peter Chiarelli has interview with Blackhawks for their GM post

Chiarelli, who has been at his current job with St. Louis since October 2021, has also held many other NHL executive gigs.

Robert Covington, Norman Powell to make Clippers debut Sunday vs. Bucks

Prior to Sunday afternoon's blockbuster sending Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the biggest move leading up to this season's NBA trade deadline had arguably been Friday's five-player trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers.

Giants interview Missouri DC Steve Wilks for same role

New York is looking for a replacement defensive coordinator, and they just talked with a man who has nearly 30 years of coaching experience combined between the college game and NFL.

Report: Raiders hiring former Jaguars DBs coach Chris Ash for same position

The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the busier teams in the NFL in the field of hiring coaches so far in February, already bringing in new head coach Josh McDaniels, as well as a new defensive coordinator in Patrick Graham.

Dolphins hire 49ers OC Mike McDaniel as head coach

McDaniel joined the 49ers in 2017 as their run game coordinator and held that job until he was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2021.