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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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MLB, NBA, NFL, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics

Chargers WR reflects on losing two 'best friends' during offseason

Following his team's busy offseason, wide receiver Joshua Palmer finds himself at the top of the Los Angeles Chargers' projected depth chart. While the 24-year-old could finally get the chance to be the group's top target in his fourth season, the promotion came at a cost.

Novak Djokovic confirms Wimbledon status weeks after undergoing knee surgery

Just three weeks after undergoing knee surgery, Novak Djokovic is back on the tennis court. Is he ready for Wimbledon?

Three-time Grand Slam singles champion reveals Wimbledon, retirement plans

Though he never racked up the number of accolades as some of his other elite counterparts, he put himself into the conversation of the "Big Four" during his prime years.

Watch: AI recreates Al Michaels' voice ahead of Olympics debut

NBC announced on Wednesday that it will be using legendary broadcaster Al Michaels' voice to break down recaps of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Cowboys look to bloodline of iconic jazz performer, R&B singer for defensive help

The 27-year-old defensive end was among four United Football League (UFL) players who the Cowboys worked out on Tuesday.

Phillies OF discusses witnessing Bryce Harper's stardom when they were both preteens

During a Wednesday appearance on MLB Network, David Dahl described a particularly epic display of power he witnessed from Bryce Harper when the pair were preteens.

Villanova coaching legend reacts to Knicks' latest trade

If it wasn't already obvious, Tuesday night's blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks only solidified Villanova coaching legend Jay Wright's choice for favorite NBA team.

Bulls G Josh Giddey explains why he requested trade from Thunder

Giddey finished the 2023-24 campaign with career lows in points (12.3), rebounds (6.4), assists (4.8) and minutes per contest (25.1), and was even worse in the playoffs.

Eastern Conference assistant GM: Bronny James 'in the mix' ahead of NBA Draft

The assistant GM was unsurprisingly asked about the group's interest in LeBron James' eldest son, as the team has been linked to the former USC guard.

Red Sox CF makes history with rare stat, strengthens All-Star case

Center fielder Jarren Duran has been propelling the Red Sox atop their lineup all season, and now, he's found himself in elite company.

Celtics president has potentially bad news for would-be draft picks

The Celtics president of basketball operations provided a bleak outlook for future draft picks of the NBA's top team.

Dolphins left on the outside as rest of Miami sports teams celebrate

The NFL's Miami Dolphins is the only Miami team in the five major sports leagues yet to win one since 2000.

High school principal celebrates famous alumnus' NBA Finals, Stanley Cup victories

The two players are far from the only professional athletes to come out of the St. Louis-area school.

Red-hot Cardinals get huge boost in return of star catcher

St. Louis has become one of the hottest teams in baseball, and the club's starting backstop will be returning to action on Monday.

Orioles reliever makes stunning claim about sticky-stuff usage across MLB

New York Mets star reliever Edwin Diaz's ejection on "Sunday Night Baseball" and pending suspension has put MLB pitchers' usage of "sticky stuff" back in the headlines.

Report: Packers almost made historic hire for president and CEO

Insider Jonathan Jones of the NFL on CBS reported Monday afternoon that Washington Commanders president Jason Wright was a finalist for the Green Bay Packers' President and CEO position.

Cavaliers' new HC's familiarity with two players should help transition

The Huntington, New York native will be reuniting with two of his former players when he officially joins the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Mets' Edwin Diaz's rough season takes another brutal turn

After showing signs of his 2022 All-Star self, Diaz is again facing an absence and bump in his 2024 season.

Thunder GM gives surprising reason why team traded star guard

The GM decided to break up Oklahoma City's young core and acquire 30-year-old Alex Caruso in the deal.

The incredible six degrees of separation between Willie Mays and current Giants OF Heliot Ramos

Connecting the dots between Giants past and present is surprisingly easy.

Amid concerning play, Yankees avoid injury scare with another superstar

Just two days after 2022 AL MVP Aaron Judge was beaned on the hand, the Bronx Bombers have their captain back in the lineup for the series finale and rubber game against the Orioles.

Dodgers to celebrate Shohei Ohtani with adorable bobblehead

Fans of "Decoy" — Shohei Ohtani's recently turned one-year-old dog — may want to mark Aug. 28 on their calendars.

Former Patriots QB impressing Ravens insider at new position

Former quarterback Malik Cunningham is transitioning to a new position with the Baltimore Ravens and so far, the results have been impressing one team insider.

Stunning statistic proves Boston as the 21st century's city of champions

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics to their 18th NBA title on Monday, further cementing Beantown's label as the 21st-century's City of Champions.

Joe Mazzulla says Kristaps Porzingis 'overrode' Celtics' doctors in Game 5

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis said after suffering his left leg injury in Game 2 of the NBA Finals that he'd "die out there" on the court if he had to. It seems as though he meant it.