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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' Michael Gallup ruled out after injuring knee on TD catch vs. Cards

Gallup finished the day with three receptions for 36 yards and the score on four targets.

HC Vic Fangio: Broncos to have 15-18 players on COVID list by end of Friday

Head coach Vic Fangio told reporters that the Broncos are expecting to have more than a dozen players on the reserve/COVID-19 list at the end of the day.

Clippers HC Tyronn Lue enters NBA's health and safety protocols

Lue is in his second season at the helm of the Clippers. The team went 47-25 last season and advanced to the Western Conference Finals before falling to the Phoenix Suns.

WFT RB Antonio Gibson ruled out for Week 17 vs. Eagles

Pass-catching back J.D. McKissic is on injured reserve and hasn't played since Week 12, which means the bulk of Sunday's carries could go to undrafted rookie Jaret Patterson.

Buccaneers activate star WR Mike Evans from reserve/COVID-19 list

Evans will still have to overcome the nagging hamstring injury which he suffered in the team's 9-0 loss to the New Orleans in Week 15 to suit up against New York.

Washington Football Team places RB Antonio Gibson on reserve/COVID-19 list

If Gibson is ruled out for Sunday, the bulk of the carries would likely go to undrafted rookie Jaret Patterson.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID-19, ruled out Week 17 vs. Packers

backup quarterback Sean Mannion was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday and is line to start on Sunday night.

Lakers trade four-time All-Star Rajon Rondo to Cavaliers for Denzel Valentine

With both Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio out for the season, the Cavs brought in the veteran PG.

Lions HC Dan Campbell: QB Jared Goff doubtful for Week 17 vs. Seahawks

Tim Boyle is expected to start in Goff's place against Seattle.

Jaguars activate seven players from reserve/COVID-19 list

With an NFL-worst 2-13 record entering Week 17 and the dark cloud of the recently departed Urban Meyer still hanging over their heads, the 2021 season has been a colossal disaster for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Washington Football Team signs punter Ryan Winslow

The signing comes after punter Tress Way was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.

Las Vegas Aces hire Becky Hammon as new head coach

Hammon has been an assistant for Gregg Popovich since retiring from the WNBA as a player in 2014.

Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie placed in health and safety protocols

Washington continues to deal with a COVID outbreak.

Buccaneers star WR Mike Evans returns to practice Thursday

Evans suffered a hamstring injury early in the Bucs' loss to the Saints on Dec. 19 and then was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week.

Broncos cancel Thursday practice due to positive COVID-19 tests

Denver is just three days away from a crucial Week 17 AFC West battle against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the team was unable to get in all of its scheduled preparation on Thursday.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice Thursday with ankle injury

Jackson has missed both of the last two games with his ankle injury, and Baltimore has lost four in a row overall.

Knicks PF Julius Randle enters NBA's health and safety protocols

Coming off of his first NBA All-Star appearance and a campaign that resulted in his earning of the Most Improved Player of the Year award, Julius Randle has taken a slight step back through the first half of the 2021-2022 season.

Nuggets HC Michael Malone tests positive for COVID-19, team faces possible outbreak

The Denver Nuggets have already been one of the most injury-stricken NBA teams this season with the likes of PJ Dozier, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter among others all suffering, or still recovering from various ailments.

Sixers HC Doc Rivers, guards Tyler Johnson, Myles Powell enter health and safety protocols

The Philadelphia 76ers will close out their 2021 calendar on Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets, and they'll be without multiple bodies, including their head coach, due to COVID-19.

Giants' Korey Cunningham, Omari Cobb, Darius Slayton test positive for COVID-19

The Giants enter action having lost four in a row. At 4-11 overall, they have been eliminated from playoff contention.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger: Week 17 'MNF' vs. Browns likely final home game

The Steelers enter their "Monday Night Football" contest against the Cleveland Browns at 7-7-1 and face long odds at a playoff berth this winter.

Colts activate Darius Leonard, Zach Pascal, Khari Willis from reserve/COVID-19 list

While activating the trio of players on Thursday should help, Indianapolis isn't out of the woods yet.

Magic center Robin Lopez enters NBA's health and safety protocols

Through 17 games this season, Lopez is averaging 7.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 17.8 minutes per contest while shooting 57.5% from the field.

Barcelona's Ez Abde, Philippe Coutinho, Sergino Dest test positive for COVID-19

The team now has 10 players who have recently tested positive for the virus and will be out for Sunday's match against Real Mallorca.

Holiday Bowl between UCLA-NC State canceled due to COVID-19

Another college football bowl game has been altered by the winter Omicron surge as a part of the COVID-19 pandemic.