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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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Jack Eichel's camp, Sabres to meet regarding disk replacement surgery

Eichel's camp will make another effort to persuade the team to let him have the procedure he prefers. 

Report: Chiefs, 49ers, Panthers, Saints made 'preliminary inquiries' on Marlon Mack

The trade market is reportedly intensifying for Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack.

Devils put former first overall pick Jack Hughes on IR with dislocated shoulder

The New Jersey Devils are already off to a 2-0 start this season, but they are now going to have to play for an extended period of time without one of their brightest young stars.

Eagles activate TE Dallas Goedert from COVID-19 list

Goedert returns after a one-game absence. 

Six schools set to join American Athletic Conference

After seeing several programs defect to the Big 12, the AAC has announced six new additions. 

Colts safety Julian Blackmon tears Achilles, out for season

The Indianapolis Colts will be without one of their starting safeties for the remainder of the season. 

Dodgers All-Star 3B Justin Turner likely done for postseason with hamstring injury

The defending World Series champions are one loss away from playoff elimination, but their All-Star third baseman has already likely played his final game in 2021.

Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians says team not interested in trading Ronald Jones

Jones has seen his role dwindle in Tampa Bay but the team still wants him on the roster. 

Browns WR Jarvis Landry expected to be activated off IR; Odell Beckham Jr. has 'significant' shoulder injury

It's mixed news on the injury front for the Browns as they continue to be decimated by the injury bug. 

Texans release longtime DE Whitney Mercilus

In February, the Houston Texans stunned the NFL world when they released franchise icon J.J. Watt. This week, the Texans pulled off another surprising move, as they have chosen to move on from fellow longtime Houston defensive end Whitney Mercilus.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater expected to play vs. Browns

After being limited in Monday's practice, Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater appears to be good to go for the team's "Thursday Night Football" showdown against the Cleveland Browns.

Ravens place Pro Bowl LT Ronnie Stanley on season-ending IR

The sixth-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the former Notre Dame product has spent his entire career with Baltimore and signed a five-year, $98.75 million extension with the club last summer.

Sixers' Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons: 'Our job is not to babysit somebody'

More details from the wild events during the Philadelphia 76ers' team practice Tuesday continue to emerge, as both head coach Doc Rivers and star center Joel Embiid have since spoken to reporters.

Ben Simmons thrown out of practice, suspended for Sixers' season-opener

Point guard Ben Simmons still hasn't been traded, but he won't suit up with his teammates in New Orleans.

Maple Leafs prospect Nick Robertson out at least 10 weeks with fractured fibula

Robertson was selected by the Leafs in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He appeared in four of the team's five games against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2020 NHL qualifying round, scoring one goal.

Bills TE Dawson Knox suffers broken bone in hand

Knox's status moving forward is still to be determined.

Jaguars cut kicker Josh Lambo

In 46 career games with Jacksonville, Lambo went 76-for-83 on field goals -- good for 91.6% -- and made all 48 of his attempts from under 40 yards out.

Report: Saints sign veteran RB Lamar Miller to practice squad

There's no guarantee that Miller will ever get the call up for game duty, but the 30-year-old will bring in a veteran presence who has a Pro Bowl nod and two 1,000-yard rushing seasons to his credit.

Titans lose host of players to injury during win against Bills

The Tennessee Titans picked up a dramatic 34-31 home victory over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, but the team will now have to keep going this season with some key pieces relegated to the sidelines.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone signs three-year extension

Over the last four seasons, Boone has compiled a 328-218 record, good for a .601 winning percentage, but the 27-time World Series champions haven't made it past the ALCS during Boone's tenure.

Wizards, Daniel Gafford agree to three-year, $40.2 million contract extension

In 54 games split between the Bulls and Wizards during the 2020-2021 campaign, Gafford registered 7.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 14.6 minutes per contest, while also averaging 1.4 blocks which put him 11th in the NBA.

Washington Football Team WR Terry McLaurin misses practice Friday; questionable vs. Chiefs

Just two days away from Sunday's home game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Football Team may be without their best offensive player.

Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as new GM

Hawkins spent the last 14 seasons with Cleveland, including the last five as the assistant general manager.

Bucks, GM Jon Horst agree to long-term extension

Horst won the NBA Executive of the Year award in 2019 and was largely responsible for hiring Budenholzer, who has been named the NBA Coach of the Year twice.

Bruins, Charlie McAvoy agree to eight-year, $76 million extension

The Boston Bruins have reeled in defenseman Charlie McAvoy for his remaining years in his 20s and into his early 30s.