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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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USA men's basketball official discusses Olympics decision on Draymond Green

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green helped Team USA win the gold medal at both the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and the 2021 event in Tokyo. The 33-year-old won't get that chance this year at the summer games in Paris.

Doc Rivers joins pair of Bucks superstars, gets another chance to fix playoff legacy

Though Rivers will be Milwaukee's third head coach in less than nine months, it's not due to a lack of success for the franchise.

Nets continue rough January with another blown double-digit lead

The Brooklyn Nets are having a very rough start to 2024.

Jets CB Sauce Gardner names two star WRs he wants team to target

Gardner wants quarterback Aaron Rodgers to have more weapons at wide receiver next fall and he has two specific players in mind.

Bills GM explains why LB's injury made him tear up before loss to Chiefs

The Bills surely could've used the 24-year-old on the field.

Former MVP QB names only team he'd play for

Free-agent quarterback Cam Newton said during an appearance on "Good Morning Football" Tuesday that there's only one NFL team he'd consider playing for at this point in his career.

Report: Eagles staff unhappy with decision on OC

Philadelphia is now looking for a new offensive and defensive coordinator for the second straight season.

Packers HC explains his issue with Fox Sports reporter

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur explained during Monday's season-ending news conference why he was upset with Fox Sports reporter Tom Rinaldi.

Buffalo official calls Chiefs OT's accusations 'false'

The lineman's claims came after both the Chiefs and Bills played through temperatures in the low 20s at Highmark Stadium on Sunday.

Former Pro Bowl TE joins Super Bowl contender in late title push

Six years after helping lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl title, Zach Ertz is now joining the only one of the remaining conference finalists who have never won the big game.

Chiefs LB blasts Bills Mafia for throwing snowballs

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was among those dodging snowballs being thrown by members of Bills Mafia.

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo confirms status of Bill Belichick's sons

Jerod Mayo appeared on WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show" on Monday morning for the first time since being named the head coach of the New England Patriots.

Astros get chance to rectify 2015 mistake with deal for All-Star closer

The Astros are signing closer Josh Hader to a five-year, $95 million contract, giving the organization a chance to rectify a mistake they made over eight years ago.

Cardinals' reunion with former All-Star will have fans feeling nostalgic

St. Louis Cardinals legends Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina both retired following the 2022 season. Career-long Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright called it quits after the 2023 campaign. In 2024, however, one former longtime teammate of the trio is returning to St. Louis for at least one more year.

Ravens looking to beat Texans without stud TE for second time this season

The Ravens won at home against the Texans in Week 1, but they did it mostly on the strength of their rushing attack.

Robert Griffin III, former HC get in wild argument on social media

Griffin III was selected second overall by Washington in the 2012 NFL Draft and earned both AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors that year.

Former Titans HC Mike Vrabel lands interview for popular vacancy

Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has earned his first interview for a new lead gig, according to multiple reports.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin explains viral news conference moment

Three days after an abrupt and premature exit from a postgame news conference following his team's playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin explained his actions on Thursday.

NWSL club signs World Cup history-making teenager

Angel City FC signed forward Casey Phair on Thursday, the 16-year-old forward who made World Cup history during the 2023 FIFA Women's tournament. 

Mike McCarthy details lengthy meeting with Jerry Jones that led to return as HC

Dallas Cowboys fans learned Wednesday that Mike McCarthy would be returning as the team's head coach for the 2024 season.

Watch: LeBron James gets distracted during interview by son's game on TV

LeBron James hurried to the home team locker room after the Los Angeles Lakers' win against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night so he could watch his son.

Raptors cleaned out entire championship team in less than five years

The Toronto Raptors won their only championship during the 2019 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. 

Warriors 'in prayer mode' following assistant coach's reported heart attack

The Golden State Warriors are "in prayer mode" after assistant coach Dejan Milojevic was hospitalized Tuesday night following a medical emergency during a team dinner in Salt Lake City.

Watch: Novak Djokovic confronts heckler during Australian Open match

The 24-time Grand Slam champion was challenged in the fourth and final set by one particularly animated heckler.

Eagles QB legend defends Nick Sirianni, calls for pressure on GM

Retired former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb said Wednesday that the team should keep head coach Nick Sirianni but consider letting go of general manager Howie Roseman.