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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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Eagles RB Miles Sanders 'absolutely' playing in wild-card game vs. Buccaneers

In 12 games this season, Sanders produced 754 rushing yards on 137 carries and 26 receptions for 158 yards, all of which were career lows.

One-time All-Star Melky Cabrera announces retirement

Cabrera hangs them up after swatting 144 home runs and nearly 2,000 hits across 15 seasons.

Report: Jazz C Rudy Gobert, F Rudy Gay clear health and safety protocols

Utah (28-14) has gone 1-4 in the five games that Gobert has missed and has seen the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies (30-14) overtake them for third place in the Western Conference standings.

Celtics guard Marcus Smart out Friday vs. Sixers due to health and safety protocols

Smart is averaging 11.6 points and 4.0 rebounds, as well as a team-leading 5.3 assists and career-high, team-leading 1.9 steals per contest this season.

Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster reportedly 'trending toward playing' in wild-card game vs. Chiefs

The 25-year-old was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury following the team's Week 5 win against the Denver Broncos and finished the regular season with 15 receptions for 129 yards prior to his injury.

Cardinals DE J.J. Watt reportedly 'trending toward playing' in wild-card game vs. Rams

After undergoing what was thought to be season-ending shoulder surgery earlier in the campaign, Watt was surprisingly designated to return from the injured reserve list last week.

Iowa consensus All-American center Tyler Linderbaum declares for 2022 NFL Draft

Linderbaum just finished his junior season with Iowa. He was named a consensus All-American and earned the Dave Rimington Trophy, which is awarded to the most outstanding center in the country.

Wizards HC Wes Unseld Jr. enters NBA's health and safety protocols

The Washington Wizards have won three games in a row to move over the .500 mark at 22-20. To continue their winning streak, they'll have to do it without head coach Wes Unseld Jr.

Novak Djokovic has visa revoked again by Australia, faces deportation

Djokovic's lawyer said he hoped an appeal would be heard on Sunday and that the world's No. 1 men's tennis player would have his visa returned in time for him to play in the first round of the Open on Monday.

Texans fire head coach David Culley after one season

Culley started his football coaching career at just 23 years old, as he worked with seven different college programs as a positional coach before joining the NFL ranks in 1994.

Pistons void trade with Nuggets due to Bol Bol failed physical

As it turns out, the Detroit Pistons won't be acquiring big man Bol Bol from the Denver Nuggets.

Report: Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. to miss four to six weeks with knee injury

Jones Jr. is in his sixth NBA season and first with Chicago after being acquired as part of a three-team trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers on Aug. 28, 2021.

Cardinals Pro Bowl RB James Conner likely a game-time decision vs. Rams

In his first season with the Cardinals, Conner led the team in rushing attempts (202), rushing yards (752) and rushing touchdowns (15), while adding 37 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns through the air as well.

Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster returns to practice

The 25-year-old was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury following the team's Week 5 win against the Denver Broncos.

Report: Hawks trade Cam Reddish to Knicks in multi-player deal

The NBA Trade Deadline is less than one month away and on Thursday morning, the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks reportedly made the first significant splash.

Providence-UConn men's basketball game Saturday postponed due to COVID-19

The Friars are currently 14-2 and ranked No. 23 in the country, sporting a perfect 10-0 record at home, 3-1 mark on the road and 1-1 split in neutral settings.

Trail Blazers All-Star PG Damian Lillard 'feels good' following abdominal surgery

Lillard hasn't played since Dec. 31, and has reportedly been dealing with the injury throughout the season and since as far back as last summer's Olympics.

Alabama DL Phidarian Mathis declares for 2022 NFL Draft

Mathis posted career-highs in tackles (50), tackles for loss (10.5) and sacks (9.0) during the 2021 season.

Vikings request interview with Eagles VP of football operations Catherine Raiche for GM post

When Raiche was promoted to the position of vice president of football operations in May 2021, she became the highest-ranked woman in personnel in NFL history.

Warriors star Draymond Green out next two games, could miss rest of road trip?

The Dubs have played their last two games without Green, and it seems like they'll have to continue to do so through the rest of the week.

Duke HC Mike Krzyzewski to miss game vs. Wake Forest with non-COVID-related virus

On Wednesday night, the Duke University men's basketball team will get a sneak peek at what things will look like next season without Hall of Fame head coach Mike Krzyzewski on the bench.

First female MiLB manager Rachel Balkovec: 'I want to be a visible idea for young women'

On Wednesday, groundbreaking minor league baseball manager Rachel Balkovec held her first press conference since being hired by the New York Yankees' Low-A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons.

Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones, WR Cyril Grayson doubtful vs. Eagles

Jones is dealing with an ankle injury that kept him out Week 18.

Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury: J.J. Watt has 'basically done everything humanly possible' to recover from injury

It's still unknown whether Watt will be able to play on Monday night against the Rams, but it appears that whatever happens, it won't be for a lack of trying.

Packers two-time Pro Bowl LB Za'Darius Smith designated to return from IR

Smith -- who is in his seventh NFL season and third with the Packers -- was placed on injured reserve in mid-September with a back injury and has been limited to one game this season.