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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 All-Pro RB Derrick Henry designated to return from IR

Henry hasn't played since Week 8, when he suffered a Jones fracture in his foot and was later placed on injured reserve.

Report: Wizards to sign C Greg Monroe to 10-day contract Thursday

Monroe was with the Timberwolves on a 10-day contract already this season.

Bengals Pro Bowl RB Joe Mixon tests positive for COVID-19, out Week 18 vs. Browns

Mixon is in his fifth NFL season -- all with Cincinnati -- and his rushing attempts, rushing touchdowns and rushing yards (1,205) are all career-highs.

Jaguars activate four players from reserve/COVID-19 list

The Jags will look to end the campaign on a high note in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts and should have some reinforcements.

Report: Jazz to sign Danuel House to 10-day contract

In 17 games this season (16 with the Rockets and one with the New York Knicks), House has posted 4.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 13.9 minutes per contest.

Colts activate Pro Bowl LS Luke Rhodes from reserve/COVID-19 list

Rhodes is in his sixth NFL season -- all with the Colts -- and is one of seven Indianapolis players this year to be named to the Pro Bowl.

Lions activate WR Kalif Raymond from reserve/COVID-19 list

Raymond is in his first season with the Lions, after splitting his first four NFL seasons between the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans.

UConn women's basketball cancels fourth consecutive game due to COVID-19

The UConn women's basketball team's 2021-2022 season remains on pause.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire has chance to play vs. Broncos

The 22-year-old has gained 517 yards on 119 rushing attempts while scoring four touchdowns across 10 games this season.

Titans LB Bud Dupree charged with misdemeanor assault following incident at Walgreens

The Titans said in a statement that they "are aware of the situation and are gathering additional information."

Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin designated to return from IR

Jarwin has been limited to seven games this season and has not played since Week 8 after suffering a hip injury.

Blackhawks G Marc-Andre Fleury to make first start in over two weeks Tuesday vs. Avalanche

Fleury entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Dec. 27 and hasn't played since the Blackhawks fell to the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime on Dec. 17.

Jerry Jones hints Cowboys will play starters in Week 18

There is only a slight chance the Cowboys can improve their playoff seeding, but the possibility exists.

Report: Suns HC Monty Williams clears health and safety protocols, will return Tuesday vs. Pelicans

Williams was hired as the Suns head coach in May 2019 and has earned a 113-68 record in his two-plus seasons at the helm.

Knicks PF Julius Randle clears health and safety protocols, questionable vs. Pacers

The former No. 7 overall pick leads the Knicks in scoring, rebounding and assists this season, but his numbers are down across the board.

Washington Football Team to unveil new name, logo on Feb. 2

Team president Jason Wright discussed the upcoming announcement in a statement released on Tuesday morning.

Packers clinch top seed, playoff bye with Week 17 rout of Vikings

The result also eliminated the Vikings from playoff contention and clinched a wild-card spot for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Watch: Vikings OL hauls in 'Immaculate Reception' for 21-yard gain vs. Packers

Despite Garrett Bradbury's catch, the Vikings lost to the Packers, 37-10.

Thunder's Josh Giddey youngest player in NBA history with triple-double

The shooting guard secured his first career double-double with 18 points and 10 assists on Oct. 27.

Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown scores career-high 50 points, leads team to OT comeback over Magic

Despite trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter at home to the lowly Orlando Magic on Sunday night, sixth-year pro Jaylen Brown wouldn't let the Celtics' new year get off to a bad start.

Antonio Brown thanks Buccaneers after release, then drops new rap song

The bizarre Sunday saga of Antonio Brown continued into the evening following his epic meltdown and subsequent release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Cowboys WR Michael Gallup suffers torn ACL in Week 17 loss to Cardinals

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup was ruled out of the team's Week 17 contest against the Arizona Cardinals within minutes of coming off of the field following his second quarter touchdown catch.

Packers place Pro Bowl CB Jaire Alexander on reserve/COVID-19 list

Only a couple of hours before kick off to their Week 17 "Sunday Night Football" contest against the Minnesota Vikings, the Green Bay Packers found out that one of their Pro Bowl defenders was heading onto the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Broncos, Browns, Dolphins all eliminated from AFC playoff contention

The AFC playoff picture became a whole lot clearer with the late afternoon slate of Week 17 contests.

Chiefs OL Lucas Niang 'believed' to have suffered season-ending torn patellar tendon

The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Cincinatti Bengals 34-31 in Week 17 in dramatic fashion. It appears that they also lost a crucial member of their starting offensive line for the rest of the season.