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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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Report: Tigers, two-time All-Star IF Javier Baez finalizing six-year, $140 million deal

Aside from his difficult relationship with Mets fans, Baez has created the reputation of being one of the most exciting players in baseball.

LSU officially announces Brian Kelly hiring, shares details of 10-year, $95M contract

It was reported on Monday that Kelly was leaving Notre Dame after 12 seasons and was expected to be the Tigers' next head coach.

Magic rookie PG Jalen Suggs out 'extended period of time' with fractured right thumb

The 20-year-old suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of the team's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Report: 76ers hold 'optimism' that star Joel Embiid will return Saturday vs. Timberwolves

Few teams in the NBA have been bitten by the bug of notable player absences this season like the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis questionable vs. Pacers

James has been limited to eight games this season largely due to an abdominal strain, while Davis is dealing with a thigh injury.

Panthers rookie CB Jaycee Horn returns to practice in non-contact jersey

Horn was selected eighth overall by the Panthers in late May and recorded five tackles, one interception and one pass defended over his first three NFL games.

Wizards HC Wes Unseld Jr.: Davis Bertans on track to return from injury Wednesday vs. Pelicans

In seven games this season, Bertrans has averaged 6.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 16.9 minutes per contest.

Cowboys 'optimistic' WR CeeDee Lamb will play on Thanksgiving

Things are progressing well for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb as he makes his way through the NFL's concussion protocols.

Three-time All-Star Wade Davis retires after 13-season career

Wade Davis recorded the final out of the 2015 World Series by punching out then-New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores, giving the Kansas City Royals their first championship in 30 years.

Washington Football Team TE Logan Thomas returns to practice

Thomas had been on injured reserve with a hamstring injury since Oct. 6. Prior to the injury, the Virginia Tech product had posted 12 receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns in four games.

Browns designate RB Kareem Hunt, OL Jack Conklin to return from IR

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that he was "hopeful" that both Hunt and Conklin would suit up for the team's Week 12 "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

Mets owner Steven Cohen blasts Steven Matz's camp after SP signs with Cardinals

It was reported late Tuesday night that left-handed free-agent starting pitcher Steven Matz had agreed to a four-year, $44 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Report: Cardinals, SP Steven Matz agree on four-year, $44 million contract

Matz is coming off of arguably his best season, as he posted a career-high 14 wins against seven losses, adding a 3.82 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in his lone year with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Report: Nuggets guard PJ Dozier is 'feared' to have torn ACL

In 18 games off the bench this season, Dozier is averaging 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 18.9 minutes and has posted a 36.4/31.3./76.9 shooting line.

NFL flexes Week 13 Chiefs-Broncos matchup to 'Sunday Night Football'

Week 13's "Sunday Night Football" edition will now feature a pair of AFC West squads instead of the original plan to showcase two NFC West teams.

Steelers place WR Ray-Ray McCloud on COVID-19 list

McCloud's availability for Sunday's game will likely depend largely on his vaccination status, but even if he is vaccinated, he will have to clear the NFL's protocols ahead of time.

Steelers expect Minkah Fitzpatrick, T.J. Watt, Joe Haden to play vs. Bengals

Fitzpatrick, Watt and Haden have combined for eight Pro Bowl honors and four First-Team All-Pro nods.

Wander Franco signs record 11-year, $182 million extension with Rays

Wander Franco is not yet old enough to purchase alcohol in the United States, but the 20-year-old stud shortstop just agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Tampa Bay Rays past his 21st birthday and all the way into his 30s.

Texans cut one-time Pro Bowl RB Phillip Lindsay

Through 10 games with Houston in 2021, Lindsay ranked second on the team in rushing attempts (92), but third in rushing yards at just 130 and only scored one touchdown on a paltry 2.6 yards per carry.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: WR Amari Cooper's COVID-19 situation a 'classic case of how it can impact a team'

Cooper tested positive for COVID-19 leading up to Dallas' Week 11 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and because he is unvaccinated, he will not be able to clear the NFL's protocols by Thursday.

Report: 'Optimism' that Packers All-Pro OL David Bakhtiari will return for 'stretch run'

Bakhtiari was selected by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, and he missed just four games up until last December's knee injury.

Report: Orioles 'dangling' one-time All-Star SP John Means in trade talks

Means has a career 20-24 record with a 3.82 ERA and dynamite 1.07 WHIP, while averaging just 1.8 walks per nine innings.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: WR CeeDee Lamb, OL Tyron Smith 'might play' in Week 12 vs. Raiders

Lamb is the team's leader in targets (77), receptions (50), receiving yards (740) and receiving touchdowns (six).

Report: Red Sox 'showing interest' in one-time All-Star reliever Jeurys Familia

Familia just finished a three-year, $30 million deal with the Mets and has primarily been used as a late-inning reliever over his 499 career pitching appearances.