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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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Titans star RB Derrick Henry set to return vs. Bengals

Signs have been pointing to the return of two-time rushing champion Derrick Henry all week, and now things are all but official.

Giants hire Bills assistant general manager Joe Schoen as next GM

Including his time with the Bills, the 42-year-old has 20 years of NFL executive and scouting experience.

Report: Cowboys DE Randy Gregory to undergo knee surgery

Dallas is the only NFL organization that the 29-year-old has ever known, as Gregory was selected in the second round of the 2015 draft by the club.

Illinois star C Kofi Cockburn out vs. Maryland with concussion

Cockburn is in his junior season and is currently averaging career highs in points (21.1), rebounds (11.8) and minutes per game (29.4) among other categories through 14 games.

Bears to interview Saints DC Dennis Allen for head-coaching job

Allen has been working as the Saints' defensive coordinator since 2015 and before that was the head coach of the then-Oakland Raiders from 2012 until his firing after Week 4 of the 2014 NFL season.

Report: Four-time All-Star C DeMarcus Cousins signs 10-day contract with Nuggets

The four-time All-Star played 17 games with the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this season, averaging 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 16.9 minutes per contest.

Lakers star Russell Westbrook left 'surprised' by late-game benching during loss to Pacers

Westbrook added that he's "committed to making this thing work" and he's "OK with sacrificing some of the things" he's been able to do in basketball.

Amanda Anisimova upsets defending champion Naomi Osaka in third round of Australian Open

Anisimova, a 20-year-old American, saved two match points in the pivotal third set and capped off the stunning victory with an ace. She registered 46 winners against just 21 for Osaka.

Packers' David Bakhtiari, Jaire Alexander questionable vs. 49ers

Green Bay Packers fans received a mixed bag of injury updates on Thursday afternoon, just two days ahead of their NFC divisional round showdown against the San Francisco 49ers.

Mike Vrabel: Titans to make decision on Derrick Henry Friday

Tennessee Titans star unning back Derrick Henry talked with reporters on Wednesday in anticipation of his long-awaited potential return to game action this weekend.

Lonzo Ball to undergo surgery on knee, miss six to eight weeks

If the Chicago Bulls are to maintain their lead atop the Eastern Conference standings, they'll have to do it without starting point guard Lonzo Ball.

Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette, Pro Bowl C Ryan Jensen return to practice

Tampa appears to be getting healthier ahead of the divisional round.

Bengals Pro Bowl DE Trey Hendrickson clears concussion protocol, set to play vs. Titans

It's welcome news for the Bengals ahead of this weekend's playoff tilt against the Titans. 

Report: Jay Gruden lands second interview with Panthers for OC position

The 54-year-old was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020, but was fired after just one season along with the rest of the coaching staff.

Bulls PG Lonzo Ball has small meniscus tear, team weighing decision on possible surgery

Ball currently leads the Bulls in assists per game (5.1), and is second in rebounds (5.4), steals (1.8) and minutes per contest (34.6).

Chiefs LB Willie Gay Jr. arrested for misdemeanor property damage

The Kansas City Chiefs look to continue their journey towards a third consecutive Super Bowl appearance when they play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but they could be without one of their starting linebackers.

One-time All-Star Edgardo Alfonzo hired as manager of Staten Island Ferry Hawks

Alfonzo last played in the majors in 2006, and from 2014 to 2019, the now 48-year-old coached with the Brooklyn Cyclones -- the High-A affiliate of the Mets.

Lakers HC Frank Vogel reportedly had go-ahead to bench Russell Westbrook late vs. Pacers

Following the loss, the third-year Lakers leader addressed the decision to bench the nine-time All-Star, who went 5-for-17 from the field on Wednesday.

Memphis assistant coach Rasheed Wallace to work rest of season remotely

Penny Hardaway said Wallace will work the rest of the campaign in a "consultant's role" — a mutual decision — and won't join the program in an in-person capacity the rest of the way.

Chiefs RB Darrel Williams, CB Rashad Fenton miss Wednesday practice

The Chiefs are still four days away from their AFC divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, but Williams' practice status on Wednesday was an ominous sign.

Heat SG Tyler Herro placed in health and safety protocols

The former Kentucky Wildcat is in is third NBA season and is currently averaging career highs in points (20.7), assists (4.0) and minutes per game (32.9), while posting a .430/.388/.876 shooting line.

Packers WR Randall Cobb expected to play Saturday vs. 49ers; All-Pro OL David Bakhtiari returns to practice

The top-seeded Green Bay Packers will host the sixth-seeded San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional round on Saturday, and it appears the Pack will have one of the faces of their franchise back on the field for the first time since Week 12.

Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians fined $50,000 for swiping own player during game vs. Eagles

Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians was hit with a five-figure fine on Wednesday afternoon for an incident that took place during the battle against Philadelphia.

Maryland transfer WR Dino Tomlin, son of Steelers HC, enrolls at Boston College

Dino Tomlin was a three-star prospect as a member of the class of 2019 and was the No. 23 overall prospect in Pennsylvania, the No. 131 wide receiver in the class and the No. 1,172 overall prospect in the class.

Report: Pelicans asst. Teresa Weatherspoon withdraws name from consideration for Mercury HC job

Weatherspoon has worked with three different head coaches in New Orleans since she arrived, though, as Alvin Gentry was fired in August 2020 and the club parted ways with Stan Van Gundy in June 2021.