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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

Report: Celtics plan to waive former No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker

In 12 games this season, Parker has averaged career-lows in points (4.4), rebounds (2.3), assists (0.5) and minutes per game (9.3).

Mavericks HC Jason Kidd enters NBA's health and safety protocols

Dallas is currently riding a season-best four-game winning streak though and has jumped into the No. 5 slot in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones, LB Shaquil Barrett, DE Jason Pierre-Paul out Week 18 vs. Panthers

The Bucs have been one of the more banged-up teams in the entire NFL in recent weeks.

Eagles activate three-time All-Pro C Jason Kelce from reserve/COVID-19 list

Kelce was among a slew of Eagles players to go on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday.

Ravens QB Tyler Huntley to start vs. Steelers with Lamar Jackson out

The Baltimore Ravens are a long shot to make the 2022 NFL postseason. If they're to make one final push and squeeze into the expanded field, it won't be former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson leading them there.

Cardinals designate five-time All-Pro DE J.J. Watt to return from IR

When J.J. Watt was placed on injured reserve in early November after suffering a shoulder injury, it was widely reported that the star defensive end's ailment would be a season-ending one. It appears he beat the odds.

Lions QB Jared Goff 'probable' Week 18 vs. Packers

Jared Goff hasn't played since Week 15 when he helped his team pull off a shocking upset against the Arizona Cardinals.

Public memorial service for John Madden set for Feb. 15

The NFL honored the iconic broadcaster, head coach and video game personality with a moment of silence before each contest in Week 17. Madden passed away at the age of 85 on Dec. 28, 2021.

Renata Voracova joins Novak Djokovic in Australian immigration detention center

The 38-year-old Voracova was detained after being informed by Australian Border Force officials that she had to leave the country.

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, OL Lucas Niang ruled out Week 18 vs. Broncos

Kansas City is currently the No. 2 seed in the AFC, but with a victory over the Broncos and a loss by the Tennessee Titans, the Chiefs would secure the top spot for the postseason.

Spurs add Keldon Johnson, Derrick White, two others to health and safety protocols

The San Antonio Spurs made a flurry of moves on Thursday in order to tackle their recent issues with COVID-19.

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov 'ready to go' Thursday vs. Flames

The two-time defending Stanley Cup-champion Tampa Bay Lightning enter action on Thursday with the best record in the NHL at 22-8-5. Now, they're set to get back one of the best offensive weapons in the game.

Bears place rookie QB Justin Fields on reserve/COVID-19 list

If Fields doesn't play against the Vikings, the starting gig in the regular-season finale would likely go to Andy Dalton.

Buccaneers release WR Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown's wild ride with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially came to a close on Thursday. The latest, and perhaps most bizarre chapter of the "AB" saga began during the Buccaneers' Week 17 win over the New York Jets.

Cowboys add Pro Bowl LT Tyron Smith, CB Anthony Brown to reserve/COVID-19 list

The Cowboys will likely be shorthanded in Week 18 with the NFC East title already wrapped up.

Steelers place star WR Diontae Johnson, rookie C Kendrick Green on reserve/COVID-19 list

Some news came out late Thursday morning that could make the chances of a postseason berth in quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's likely final season that much slimmer.

Former Mets acting GM Zack Scott found not guilty of DWI charges

Scott was placed on administrative leave by the Mets after he was arrested at 4:00 a.m. on Aug. 31 in White Plains, N.Y., several hours after attending an event at team owner Steve Cohen’s home.

Colts place S Andrew Sendejo on reserve/COVID-19 list

Sendejo has made 40 tackles and posted two passes defended, one forced fumble and collected one fumble recovery this season.

Report: Rockets assistant coach Gerald Green unretiring, plans to sign in G League

Green hasn't appeared in an NBA game in more than two-and-a-half years, as he last played with the Houston Rockets during the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors.

Report: Six-time Gold Glove winner Eric Chavez to become Mets new hitting coach

The 44-year-old won six straight Gold Glove awards from 2001 through 2006, and earned a Silver Slugger award in 2002 when he hit a career-high 34 home runs.

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire misses practice Wednesday

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that the second-year pro has a chance to play on Saturday, but things are currently looking uncertain.

Broncos place Teddy Bridgewater, Kareem Jackson, Dalton Risner on IR

On the bright side, 12 players were activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Report: Bucks HC Mike Budenholzer enters NBA's health and safety protocols

The Milwaukee Bucks will look to recover from Monday's loss to the Detroit Pistons when they face the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, but their head coach reportedly won't be joining them on the bench.

Cowboys Pro Bowl LB Micah Parsons placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

The runaway front-runner for Defensive Rookie of the Year honors could miss Week 18 for the Dallas Cowboys.