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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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ACC Player of the Year's injury news dooms Virginia Tech

If the fourth-seeded Hokies are to return to the national semifinals this spring, they'll have to do so without their best player.

Stars' gruesome social media post after win vs. Coyotes triggers content warning

A particularly shocking social media post by the Dallas Stars' official X account has drawn backlash and triggered a content warning for "sensitive content."

Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes all kind of bad history in Dodgers debut

Dodgers fans should at least have some concerns with one of their biggest offseason acquisitions.

Controversial Red Sox legend turns down World Series reunion invite

Curt Schilling was crucial to the 2004 Red Sox but has declined the organization's invitation to the 20th-anniversary celebration.

Former Marlins president blasts star CF after criticism of longtime SS

Former Miami Marlins president David Samson blasted one of the team's stars for criticism of a former teammate.

Former All-Star outfielder points out stunning fact about Padres' Opening Day lineup

Every single player in the San Diego Padres' starting lineup on Opening Day has experience at shortstop, save for one.

Kyrie Irving compares himself to Benjamin Button

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving had a curious comparison following Dallas' victory on Tuesday.

Chase Young update should cause concern for Saints fans

Should Chase Young's neck procedure be a cause for concern for Saints fans?

Watch: Cat interrupts Venus Williams' serve at Miami Open

Seven-time grand slam singles winner Venus Williams had one of her serves interrupted on Tuesday during her first-round match at the Miami Open after a cat raced across the court.

Trio of Scott Boras clients fell over $150M short of predictions for contract values

One report released Tuesday shows that baseball super-agent Scott Boras and three of his star clients fell over $150M short in guaranteed money from predictions on the offseason contracts they eventually signed.

Mel Kiper Jr. echoes Patrick Peterson's remarks to describe partnership between Steelers, Justin Fields

The Steelers appear to be making all of the right moves according to Patrick Peterson and ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.

UConn enters tournament as favorites, but history is stacked against them

Two days after winning the Big East Tournament championship, UConn was unsurprisingly ranked No. 1 in the final AP men's basketball poll before March Madness tips off.

Kenny Pickett responds to multiple controversial reports

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was introduced as the newest member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. He spent some of the news conference discussing how "surreal" it felt to join the team he grew up rooting for, but Pickett was also faced with addressing multiple reports that don't paint him in the best light.

Rays infielder speculates whether pitch clock contributes to increase in injuries

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe speculated Monday on the "Foul Territory" podcast that the pitch clock could be leading to an increase in pitcher injuries.

Referee returns to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2019 following two-year ban

It was a different world the last time Ted Valentine worked an NCAA tournament.

Robert Griffin III issues bold Caleb Williams take after Justin Fields trade

ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said Monday that presumed top pick Caleb Williams should "demand that the Chicago Bears do not draft him No. 1 overall."

Padres manager has huge reaction to new co-ace's spring debut

Starting pitcher Dylan Cease made his San Diego Padres spring debut on Monday in South Korea, and he left his manager impressed.

Watch: Former NL MVP has cringeworthy moment discussing alleged steroid use

Former NL MVP and longtime Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa had an awkward exchange with a reporter Friday regarding his alleged steroid use.

After Aaron Donald's retirement, only one Rams player remains who played in St. Louis

Like Donald, this player has spent his entire career with the Rams, playing 130 regular-season games (all starts) and 11 playoff contests. The two players won a Super Bowl ring at the end of the 2021 campaign.

Calvin Ridley makes big admission during Titans introduction

New Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley still has fond feelings for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Giants beat writer disputes Seahawks GM's comments about Drew Lock

Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reported Friday morning that the Giants didn't convince quarterback Drew Lock to join the team by telling him he'd have a chance to win the starting job over Daniel Jones.

Rays reunite with former All-Star to help injury-riddled starting rotation

The right-hander hasn't pitched on an MLB diamond in over 17 months. That lengthy drought could come to an end this spring.

NFL free-agency top spenders all have one thing in common

All top spenders through the early stages of NFL free agency thus far have one thing in common.

Ravens GM at Derrick Henry introduction: 'He's kind of a unicorn'

Henry led the NFL in rushing attempts (280) for the fourth time last year, finished second to San Francisco 49ers stud Christian McCaffrey in rushing yards (1,167) and was third in carries for a first down (63).

Dawn Staley demands, receives apology for offensive comment about star center

A CBS Sports radio host faced criticism on Thursday after insulting South Carolina star center Kamilla Cardoso.