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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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If Lions HC Dan Campbell's assessment of WR is accurate it could mean trouble for opponents

Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell is sky-high on the development of WR Jameson Williams.

Rafael Nadal earns brutal draw in likely final French Open, but he'll have the world's support

Nadal is readying for his likely final appearance at the French Open, the major he's dominated in historic proportions over the last two decades.

Eagles stars defend new DC following criticism

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland seemed to take a shot at his departed defensive coordinator (Vic Fangio) on Tuesday. Fangio is now with the Philadelphia Eagles in the same role and on Wednesday, two of his new players stood up for the 65-year-old.

Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid comment on kicker's controversial commencement speech

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes both commented on Wednesday on kicker Harrison Butker's recent controversial remarks during his commencement speech at Benedictine College.

49ers' Nick Bosa compares Brock Purdy to Scottie Scheffler, minus one obvious difference

Nick Bosa compared teammate Brock Purdy to two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler on Tuesday, minus one important detail.

Report: March Madness star has lost a stunning amount of weight ahead of NBA Draft

It sounds as though you might not recognize one of the biggest stars of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. 

Venus Williams receives monumental honor from Mattel

If there's ever a sequel to the Academy Award-winning 2023 blockbuster "Barbie" movie, producers may have to make room for a character based on one particular women's tennis legend.

Dolphins safety appears to take a shot at former DC

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland is entering his fourth season in 2024 and will be working under a third different defensive coordinator in the last three years. It doesn't sound like he will miss his 2023 coordinator.

Steelers star DT blasts reporter's 'bold face lie'

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward took to social media on Tuesday to bash a reporter for what he called a "bold face lie."

Jets HC Robert Saleh explains decision on OC Nathaniel Hackett

While the Jets had two of the most explosive playmakers in running back Breece Hall and wideout Garrett Wilson in 2023, their offense was stuck in neutral nearly all season with Zach Wilson (and later Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian) under center. 

Pacers looking to end wild stretch of Eastern Conference Finals misfortune

Based on three decades worth of history, if the sixth-seeded Indiana Pacers can't upset the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, they'll have another shot at a different team in 2034.

Chargers LB compares Jim Harbaugh to comedy legend

Linebacker Denzel Perryman rejoined the Chargers in March for his second run with the franchise and will be joined by the first-year head coach.

Patriots' Drake Maye starts OTAs in surprising position

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye started his first NFL OTAs in a somewhat surprising position.

MLB investigating Shohei Ohtani's former teammate for gambling allegations

It was reported on Friday that former Los Angeles Angels infielder (and teammate of Shohei Ohtani) David Fletcher placed wagers through the same illegal bookie as Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

Only one of NBA's top-15 paid players remains in playoffs

The final member of the NBA's 12 highest-paid players group remaining in the playoffs was knocked out on Sunday.

Saints, star CB 'moving forward' following trade chatter

Saints head coach Dennis Allen offered an update on the situation with the team's star CB.

Tua Tagovailoa arrives for Dolphins' OTA despite uncertain future

The Pro Bowler is slated to play the 2024 campaign on the fifth-year option worth $23.17M attached to his rookie deal.

Jets favored in most games in franchise history

The oddsmakers are on the Jets' side much more often than not for the upcoming season.

PGA Championship contender's brother pokes fun at Scottie Scheffler arrest

Nathan Hubbard, the brother of Mark Hubbard, appeared to poke fun at world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler's Friday morning arrest on social media.

Scottie Scheffler arrested, still makes PGA Championship tee time

Early Friday morning, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested by Louisville Metro Police, but will still make his tee time.

Brad Marchand gives extreme take about 'trying to hurt' opponents in playoffs

Bruins captain Brad Marchand holds no grudges against Bennett and says that "trying to hurt" opponents is part of the job description in the postseason.

Taylor Swift 'definitely a factor' again in NFL schedule-making

The NFL is again planning to ride the Taylor Swift hype train during the 2024 season.

NFL executive explains Jets' record-number of prime-time games

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Jets will be playing in more prime-time games during the first 11 weeks of the 2024 season than any other team in the last 54 years.

NFL responds to Chiefs kicker's commencement speech controversy

The NFL and senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer Jonathan Beane have responded in a statement to Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's controversial remarks.

Two NFL teams are underdogs in every game this coming season

The Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots are already underdogs. For the whole of the 2024 season.