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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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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.

Eagles trade three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz to Cardinals

Zach Ertz's nearly nine-year run with the Philadelphia Eagles has come to a close.

Report: Browns designate Jarvis Landry to return from IR

The Cleveland Browns may be getting back one of their key offensive weapons soon.

Washington Football Team president: 'We screwed up' Sean Taylor jersey retirement announcement

What initially started out as a feel-good story ahead of the Washington Football Team's week six home game against the Kansas City Chiefs immediately brought upon skepticism given the all-too-convenient timing.

Report: Buccaneers CB Richard Sherman 'likely out a couple weeks' with hamstring injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their third straight game on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, but it may have come at a cost.

Yankees 3B coach Phil Nevin let go following much-criticized decision vs. Red Sox

Nevin had been the team's third base coach since he joined the club when Boone became manager in 2017.

Report: Celtics suspend Marcus Smart for preseason game vs. Heat

The Celtics open up their 2021-2022 regular season against Kemba Walker and the Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

Report: Astros' Lance McCullers 'most likely' out for ALCS

The MRI was presumably done on the 13-game winner's right forearm, after he pitched four innings of one-run ball during Houston's Game 4, ALDS-clinching victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Report: Rockets signing Armoni Brooks to four-year deal

Brooks signed a two-way contract with Houston in April and made his NBA debut later that month. Across 20 games, the 23-year-old averaged 11.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 26.0 minutes per contest.

Report: Islanders sign Ryan Pulock to eight-year extension

The 15th overall pick from eight years ago has been very durable thus far, appearing in every single Islanders' contest over the past three seasons.

Maple Leafs are most valuable NHL team at $2 billion

Despite being stuck in a Stanley Cup drought of over half a century, the Toronto Maple Leafs are No. 1 among all NHL franchises in one category.

Nets' Kyrie Irving explains unvaccinated status in Instagram Live video

On Tuesday, Nets general manager Sean Marks said that Irving will not play or practice with the team until he is eligible to become a full participant under local COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Oakland A's icon, former Cleveland All-Star Ray Fosse passes away at 74

The former MLB catcher's wife of over 50 years, Carol Fosse, said in a statement that Ray had been battling cancer for 16 years.

Washington Football Team to retire Sean Taylor's No. 21 on Sunday

The only other two jerseys that have been retired by Washington are Sammy Baugh's No. 33 and Bobby Mitchell's No. 49.

GM Sean Marks: Kyrie Irving's inaction on COVID-19 vaccine left Nets with 'no choice'

The GM confirmed Tuesday that Irving would only lose money for those games, an amount accounting to approximately $380,000 per contest.

Report: Bengals sign Evander Holyfield's son, Elijah, to practice squad

The recently signed Bengals back went undrafted in 2019, signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020 and played one game (five snaps) that season.

Clippers, Terance Mann agree to two-year, $22 million extension

Terance Mann is getting handsomely rewarded after a strong string of playoff performance in the Los Angeles Clippers' run to the 2021 Western Conference Finals.

Report: Dwyane Wade's son Zaire signs with G League affiliate of Jazz

The 6-foot-3 combo guard had previously received college offers from the University of Rhode Island, the University of South Carolina, the University of Toledo and DePaul University.

Sidney Crosby to miss Penguins' season opener vs. Lightning

Crosby said he is "getting better, getting closer" to returning and it will be "hopefully a week or two."

Nets GM Sean Marks: Kyrie Irving won't play, practice with team until eligible under local COVID-19 vaccine mandate

If Kyrie Irving doesn't change his ways soon, he won't suit up for the Brooklyn Nets anytime in the near future.

Ravens TE Mark Andrews helped lead comeback win days after grandmother passed away

Not only did the 2019 Pro Bowler roast the Colts defense for two touchdown receptions and a pair of two-point conversions as a part of his 11 receptions for a career-high 147 receiving yards, but Andrews did it in a monster comeback while playing with a heavy heart.

Report: Yankees 'inclined' to keep Aaron Boone as manager

If the Yankees opt to go with a new manager, Olney reported that rival officials believe they will consider Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada, among others.

Raiders name Rich Bisaccia interim head coach following Jon Gruden resignation

Bisaccia had held the assistant head coach and special teams coordinator positions since Gruden hired him in 2018 and is in his 20th season as an NFL coach.

Ben Simmons makes surprise return to Sixers camp

Prior to Monday, Simmons had been holding out of training camp and the preseason, but had already been fined approximately $360,000 for each of the two preseason games that he missed.

Report: Mercury guard Kia Nurse tears ACL, out for remainder of playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury take on the Las Vegas Aces in Friday night's pivotal Game 5 of their WNBA semifinal series and they'll have to play without the services of all-star guard Kia Nurse.