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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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Raiders-Browns Week 15 matchup postponed to Monday

The Browns have been one of the most hard-hit teams in the NFL by the virus in recent days, with 24 players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week alone, per Associated Press sports writer Tom Withers.

Patriots RB Damien Harris ruled out vs. Colts with hamstring injury

The New England Patriots will be without their leading rusher for their Week 15 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince enter health and safety protocol

One of the youngest and brightest stars in the NBA has entered the league's health and safety protocols. The Minnesota Timberwolves most recently played the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.

Dolphins RBs Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed activated from COVID-19 list

In a bit of rare good news on the NFL COVID-19 front, the Miami Dolphins look likely to get their top two running backs in time for their Week 15 game against the New York Jets.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice for third straight day ahead of clash with Packers

Baltimore Ravens MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to be on the wrong side of questionable heading into the team's pivotal Week 15 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Celtics' Al Horford, Grant Williams, Warriors' Jordan Poole placed in health and safety protocols ahead of game

The Boston Celtics are scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. As of late Friday morning, at least three players won't be taking part in the contest due to the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

UCLA-UNC men's basketball game canceled due to COVID-19; Tar Heels to play Kentucky instead

The eruption of Division I college basketball teams to have postponements and/or pauses in their season has continued Friday morning with officials scrambling to reschedule and reshuffle their contests.

WFT places QB Taylor Heinicke on reserve/COVID-19 list, signs Garrett Gilbert for possible start

The Washington Football Team will be facing the most uphill of all uphill battles in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. On Thursday, their total number of players on the reserve/COVID-19 list grew to 21.

Bruins-Canadiens game Saturday postponed due to COVID-19

Per the NHL Public Relations Department, the game doesn't have a make-up date scheduled yet and the Canadiens are planning to resume their regular-season schedule on Monday against the New York Islanders.

Syracuse men's basketball postpones games vs. Lehigh, Cornell due to COVID-19

The Syracuse men's basketball team has become one of the latest victims on an ever-growing list of COVID-19 postponements.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley doesn't regret foregoing fourth-down field goals vs. Chiefs

The Los Angeles Chargers had three separate drives against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night where they brought the ball inside their opponent's

Report: Lakers to sign two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract

Thomas is fresh off an explosive 42-point performance in his debut for the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate

Report: Warriors' five-time All-Star Klay Thompson won't make season-debut until after Christmas

Golden State Warriors fans will reportedly have to wait a little bit longer for the long-anticipated return of shooting guard Klay Thompson.

Seahawks put WR Tyler Lockett, RB Alex Collins on reserve/COVID-19 list

Lockett is the team's current leader in targets (93), receptions (62) and receiving yards (1,023). He ranks second on the team in receiving touchdowns with five.

Kings cancel practice Thursday amid multiple positive COVID-19 tests

According to multiple reports, the Sacramento Kings may be the latest NBA team facing a major COVID-19 outbreak.

Washington Football Team up to 21 players on reserve/COVID-19 list after adding three on Thursday

The Washington Football Team's group of players on the reserve/COVID-19 list continued to grow on Thursday.

All three Bears coordinators in COVID-19 protocol

The Chicago Bears may be significantly short-staffed for their Week 15 "Monday Night Football" game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Dolphins place leading receiver Jaylen Waddle on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Miami Dolphins are among a host of NFL teams currently facing a possible COVID-19 outbreak within their locker room. On Thursday afternoon, they were dealt perhaps their most devastating blow yet.

Three Bruins players, one staff member added to COVID protocol

Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron was added to the team's ever-growing number of players and staff members in the NHL's COVID-19 health and safety protocol on Wednesday. On Thursday, more teammates joined him.

Two more Flames players, one staff member enter COVID-19 protocol

One day after a whopping 17 members of the Calgary Flames organization were added to the NHL's COVID-19 health and safety protocol, at least three more people joined them.

Penn State-VCU game Saturday canceled due to COVID-19

The Penn State Nittany Lions and VCU Rams' men's basketball programs have suffered their first casualties of their 2021-2022 regular-season schedule. "The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the broader community are of the utmost importance.

Knicks forward Kevin Knox placed in health and safety protocols

The New York Knicks have lost four in a row, and now, they've temporarily lost another member of their rotation due to COVID-19.

Report: Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins headed to IR, has 'chance' to return deep in playoffs

Hopkins had an MRI on his injured knee earlier this week and received opinions from multiple doctors before the decision was made. Hopkins missed three games earlier in the season with a hamstring injury.

Report: Chargers RB Austin Ekeler expected to play Week 15 vs. Chiefs

Williams hasn't missed a game this season and got in a pair of practices this week, but he has been battling a heel injury.