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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 RB Tony Pollard 'game-time decision' vs. WFT

Pollard, who didn't practice on Wednesday, told reporters that he tore his left plantar fascia against the Saints.

Pelicans PG Kira Lewis Jr. out for season with torn ACL, MCL sprain

Last year's 13th overall pick out of the University of Alabama suffered the injury during the Pelicans' game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.

Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. enters health and safety protocols as team faces COVID-19 outbreak

The Chicago Bulls appear to have a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak on their hands.

Pacers HC Rick Carlisle enters health and safety protocols

If Carlisle were to miss time, assistant Lloyd Pierce would coach the team.

Report: Diamondbacks hire former Cubs executive Jason McLeod as special assistant to GM

In addition to his most recent gig in the Chicago Cubs' front office, McLeod has spent time with the San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox.

Cowboys RBs Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard expected to play vs. WFT

Elliott continues to deal with a knee injury while Pollard is recovering from a foot strain.

Cardinals designate RB Chase Edmonds to return from IR

The 25-year-old landed on injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain early in the team's Week 9 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

Pacers, Raptors cancel practices 'out of an abundance of caution' due to health and safety protocols

The Indiana Pacers may be preparing to blow up their roster, but for now, their week has been put on a temporary hold.

Kiwoom Heroes sign one-time MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig to one-year, $1 million maximum contract

One of the most boisterous and flamboyant MLB stars from last decade is heading overseas.

USC star WR Drake London declares for 2022 NFL Draft

After three seasons of college football, USC standout Drake London has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. London, a junior, is a projected first-round pick.

Report: FIU hires Memphis defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre as next head coach

MacIntyre spent time at the helm of the San Jose State football team from 2010 through 2012 and the University of Colorado from 2013 through 2018 before landing with the Tigers.

Report: Vikings Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook 'trending towards playing' Week 14 vs. Steelers

The two-time Pro Bowler returned to practice this week, and he has been listed as questionable for the Vikings "Thursday Night Football" battle.

Max Scherzer 'prefers' Buck Showalter to be Mets' next manager?

It's been reported that the Mets have five managerial candidates thus far -- Showalter, Brad Ausmus, Joe Espada, Matt Quatraro and Don Kelly.

Pacers receptive to trading Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert, Myles Turner?

According to multiple reports, the underachieving squad is potentially planning a roster overhaul.

Brian Kelly adds former LSU assistant Frank Wilson to coaching staff

One week after being named the new head coach at LSU, Brian Kelly started his process of bringing in big-name assistants.

Report: Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve named next U.S. National Team coach

Reeve has spent the last two Olympics as an assistant coach.

UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers out six to eight weeks with knee injury

The Huskies are 5-1 thus far, with their only loss coming on Nov. 22 against No. 1 South Carolina. UConn is currently No. 3 in the country.

Vikings activate eight-time Pro Bowl CB Patrick Peterson from COVID-19 list

In eight games this year, Peterson has recorded 21 tackles, two tackles for a loss and has forced two fumbles.

Texans GM Nick Caserio noncommittal on HC David Culley's 2022 status

At 2-10, the Houston Texans are the only NFL team that has already been mathematically eliminated from the 2021 NFL playoffs. What does that mean for the future first-year head coach David Culley?

Bills HC Sean McDermott downplays Bill Belichick's impact in loss to Patriots

In one of the more bizarre NFL games in recent memory, the Patriots' offense had just three pass attempts, completing two of them.

Report: Washington Football Team QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has hip surgery, season officially over

This was the former Harvard University signal-caller's 17th NFL season, but first since 2007 where he only appeared in one game.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick on game plan for Week 16 rematch vs. Bills: 'We can use our whole passing game'

Now atop the AFC standings with a 9-4 record and having won seven games in a row, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick feels good about where his team is at and apparently was in the mood for a rare joke.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, WR DeAndre Hopkins game-day decisions Week 13 vs. Bears

The last time either Hopkins or Murray played was during the Cardinals' Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 28.

WFT three-time Pro Bowl S Landon Collins, RB J.D. McKissic both ruled out vs. Raiders

Both Collins and McKissic have suited up for each of Washington's 11 games this season, but both suffered injuries in the team's Week 12 win against the Seattle Seahawks.