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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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Cowboys activate LB Micah Parsons, LT Tyron Smith from reserve/COVID-19 list

Parsons was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list last Wednesday, while Smith was moved onto the list on Thursday. Parsons is the heavy front-runner for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Buccaneers RBs Leonard Fournette, Giovani Bernard, LB Lavonte David return to practice

Bernard, David and Fournette were all placed on injured reserve in December with hip, hamstring and foot ailments, respectively. The Bucs currently have seven players on the injured reserve list.

Report: Seahawks Pro Bowl S Quandre Diggs undergoes surgery on fibula, ankle

Diggs suffered the injury during the Seahawks' 38-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18, as Seattle concluded the regular season 7-10 and as the only NFC West team not to make the playoffs.

Report: Jaguars set to interview Alabama OC Bill O'Brien

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly set to bring in a former NFL head coach for an interview who is plenty familiar with the AFC South.

Five-time All-Star Jon Lester retires after 16 seasons

After a 16-season career that included five All-Star appearances and three World Series titles, Jon Lester has announced his retirement.

Creighton-Providence game Tuesday canceled due to COVID-19

The Friars are going to have to wait at least four more days to try to secure their 15th win of the season though.

Report: Pacers signing Lance Stephenson to second 10-day hardship contract

In his five games back with his original team, Stephenson has posted what would be career-highs in points (14.2) and assists per game (5.0), while earning 24.4 minutes per contest.

Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire 'heading in right direction' with injuries?

The Chiefs approached the middle of the week on Tuesday with some key players on offense battling injuries, ones that will be important to monitor in the coming days.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin 'dozed off' at end of Chargers-Raiders 'Sunday Night Football' game

While Tomlin's admission is a shocker, fans can cut him some slack seeing as how the game ran past midnight EST and the Steelers had a long Sunday of their own, escaping with an overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Report: MLB, MLBPA to meet Thursday for first time since lockout began

Report: MLB, MLBPA to meet Thursday for first time since lockout began

Report: Brian Flores set to interview for Bears

Hosts of NFL experts and fans were shocked Monday when Brian Flores was fired as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. It may not take long for the 40-year-old to land back on his feet.

Flyers-Hurricanes game Tuesday postponed due to COVID-19

The Hurricanes are next scheduled to host the Blue Jackets at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Flyers are slated to face the Boston Bruins on the road at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday as well.

Report: Panthers clean house by firing trio of assistant coaches

The Panthers just wrapped up a 5-12 season, one that saw them finish in last place in the NFC South and with the third-worst record in the conference.

Report: Broncos request interview with Packers QB coach/passing game coordinator Luke Getsy for HC job

The Denver Broncos cut loose head coach Vic Fangio, as well as offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, on Sunday. They've hit the ground running in their search for their next head coach.

Report: Bears request interviews with Bucs DC Todd Bowles, Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett for head-coaching job

The Chicago Bears are continuing to expand their search for its next head coach. The Bears fired both general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy on Monday following a 6-11 season.

Just win, baby! Raiders defeat Chargers in OT to make playoffs

Had the game ended in a tie, the Raiders and the Chargers would have both made the playoffs, and the Steelers -- who beat the Ravens earlier in the day -- would have been knocked out.

NFL releases wild-card playoff schedule

The Tennessee Titans (12-5) earned the top seed in the AFC and thus, a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the conference. In the NFC, the Green Bay Packers (13-4) secured the No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage.

Patriots rookie DT Christian Barmore to undergo MRI on injured knee?

Entering Week 18, the Alabama product had 41 tackles, two passes defended, 1.5 sacks and was tied with Deatrich Wise Jr. for second on the Patriots in quarterback hits with nine.

Watch: Warriors SG Klay Thompson makes NBA return, connects on first shot attempt

It had been 941 days since Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson had played in an NBA contest.

49ers clinch final NFC playoff spot; Rams secure NFC West title despite loss

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers took part in arguably the game of the week on Sunday, as the visiting Niners escaped with a 27-24 overtime victory.

Bills clinch AFC East for second consecutive season

It appears that all the Buffalo Bills needed to claim ownership of the AFC East division was for a "GOAT" to head south. For the second straight season, the Bills have clinched their division.

Rachel Balkovec to become first female manager in MiLB history

The Omaha, Nebraska native was a catcher for both the Creighton and University of New Mexico softball teams before her coaching career began.

Report: Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks out at least three to five weeks with ankle sprain

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks could be sidelined through the All-Star break.

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs, S Jayron Kearse, RB Tony Pollard out Week 18 vs. Eagles

While the Cowboys would surely like to beat their division-rival Eagles on the road on Saturday night in Week 18, they will have to do it with a slew of players unavailable.