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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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Veteran Ravens DB Anthony Levine announces retirement

Levine will transition to a scouting/coaching role with the team. 

Report: Vikings finalizing four-year, $12M deal to make Browns exec Kwesi Adofo-Mensah next GM

The Minnesota Vikings parted ways with both head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman earlier this month. On Wednesday, the organization reportedly filled one of those spots.

Eagles three-time Pro Bowl G Brandon Brooks announces retirement

From 2017 to 2019, Brooks played in 58 straight games (including five playoff contests) and earned three straight Pro Bowl nods.

Mavericks SG Tim Hardaway Jr. suffers fracture in left foot vs. Warriors

Through 41 games this season (20 starts), Hardaway Jr. is currently fourth on the team in points per game (14.3) and is leading the squad in three-pointers made per game at 2.5.

Report: Ravens nearing contract extension with HC John Harbaugh

Harbaugh is entering the final year of his four-year deal that he signed in January 2019. Baltimore has made the playoffs nine times during Harbaugh's run, including the first five seasons from 2008 to 2012.

Raiders request to interview Buccaneers DC Todd Bowles for head-coaching job

Bowles — who has been Tampa's defensive coordinator since 2019 — has already interviewed for or been asked about multiple head-coaching gigs.

Suns sign GM James Jones to contract extension

Jones has already made a case for being one of the best young general managers in the league.

Report: Bears finalizing deal to hire Chiefs' Ryan Poles as GM

Following a 6-11 season in 2021, the Bears fired both head coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace earlier this month.

Sharks D Erik Karlsson undergoes surgery on left forearm, out until at least mid-March

The Sharks will have to continue for at least a good chunk of the remainder of the regular season without one of their best defenseman.

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov enters COVID-19 protocol

Kucherov has played in just 11 games this season, recording five goals and 12 assists for 17 points.

U.S. downhill skier Breezy Johnson pulls out of Olympics with knee injury

Johnson entered 2022 second in skiing's downhill World Cup and was the United States' top alpine medal contender aside from Mikaela Shiffrin.

Surgery reportedly a 'real option' for Clippers All-Star Paul George

With Kawhi Leonard still yet to suit up this campaign and George having been limited to 26 games due to an elbow injury, the Clippers have struggled to the tune of a 23-25 mark.

Steelers request to interview Giants DC Patrick Graham?

Graham coached in the college game from 2002 to 2008, serving as a graduate assistant at Wagner College for two years, a defensive line coach and then tight ends coach at the University of Richmond and then two seasons as a graduate assistant at Notre Dame.

Brewers hiring former Phillies GM Matt Klentak as special assistant?

From 2008 to 2011, the now-41-year-old served as MLB's Director of Baseball Operations.

Chiefs knock off the Bills in OT thriller to reach AFC Championship Game

The Chiefs will meet the Bengals in the AFC Championship Game.

Georgia WR Jermaine Burton transferring to Alabama

In 12 games this season, Burton posted his five scores and nearly 500 receiving yards on 26 catches.

Anthony Edwards becomes youngest player in NBA history with 300 threes

He entered Sunday tied for fourth in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 3.3, while 127 connections from deep ranked him ninth.

Chiefs Pro Bowl S Tyrann Mathieu ruled out vs. Bills with concussion

The Kansas City Chiefs entered halftime of their AFC divisional-round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday locked in a 14-14 tie. If they are to advance to their fourth consecutive AFC Championship game next weekend, they'll have to do so without the services of one of their best defenders.

Bucks release statement on Grayson Allen's suspension

The Chicago Bulls learned on Saturday that yet another member of their team would miss an extended period of time with an injury, as guard Alex Caruso was ruled out for at least six weeks due to a fractured wrist.

Watch: Rams' Matt Gay kicks game-winning field goal in wild playoff victory over Buccaneers

The Rams advanced to the NFC Championship Game thanks to a walk-off game-winning field goal.

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to play vs. Bills; Darrel Williams questionable

In 10 contests in 2021, Edwards-Helaire had 119 carries for 517 yards and four touchdowns, while adding 19 receptions for 129 yards and two scores through the air.

Packers expected to activate LB Za'Darius Smith off IR

Smith has been practicing all week and will try to start in his sixth consecutive playoff game over the last four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and Packers.

Panthers reportedly expected to hire former Giants HC Ben McAdoo as OC

As a head coach, McAdoo posted a 13-15 record in the regular season and 0-1 mark in the playoffs with the Giants.

Rams designate RB Darrell Henderson Jr. to return from IR

The Los Angeles Rams designated a trio of players -- including two starters -- to return from injured reserve on Friday, just two days ahead of their NFC divisional round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.