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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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Wild details emerge from 76ers, James Harden standoff

Further details are emerging from Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden's surprise decision Wednesday to rejoin the team after 10 days away from the group.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson makes huge admission about injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson admitted Thursday that he "wasn't ready" to play in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts due to his lingering shoulder injury.

The NBA looked very different the last time LeBron James and Kevin Durant matched up

It'll be the first time that future Hall of Famers LeBron James and Kevin Durant are squaring off in a regular season game in almost five years.

Colts WR clarifies comments on lack of targets

Though Sunday's comments from Michael Pittman Jr. weren't a good look, he owned up to his words and appears to put the issue to rest.

Rob Gronkowski shares opinion on NFL's Taylor Swift coverage

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski thinks that the NFL needs to take it down a notch with the ongoing coverage of superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

Yankees lose hitting coach just three months after hiring him

The Yankees hired the 49-year-old former first baseman in July after letting go of Dillon Lawson, who had been the team's hitting coach since 2022.

Phillies' NLCS loss continues historic Philadelphia sports streak

The Philadelphia Phillies lost their first Game 7 in franchise history on Tuesday night, falling 4-2 to the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in a do-or-die NLCS contest.

Three-time Manager of the Year continuing tour of NL West with Giants

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly hiring Bob Melvin to be their next manager.

Veteran kicker's wild ride continues after release from Rams

The Los Angeles Rams released Brett Maher on Tuesday, continuing the veteran kicker's wild ride throughout the NFL.

Conflicting reports emerge regarding Buck Showalter's candidacy for Angels vacancy

Conflicting reports have created uncertainly about former Mets manager Buck Showalter's candidacy for the Angels manager job.

76ers insider reveals Knicks' trade package for Joel Embiid

Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer revealed what the New York Knicks would be willing to offer the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade package for MVP center Joel Embiid.

Chris Olave's brother responds to wide receiver's reckless driving arrest

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave's brother, Josh, commented on his sibling's reckless driving arrest late Monday night.

HBO reels in monster catch with another AFC East 'Hard Knocks' selection

NFL fans got their wish over the summer when HBO struck gold and landed the New York Jets as their featured team on the training camp edition of "Hard Knocks." The reality series reeled in another big fish for this year's in-season part of the program.

Timberwolves continue to go all-in with massive extension for breakout forward

The deal is a high-risk, high-reward decision for the Wolves, putting themselves in a difficult (and almost unprecedented for their franchise) financial position.

UTSA coach's rat trap motivational tactic painfully backfires

University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) head football coach Jeff Traylor installed an interesting motivational tactic for his players this week ahead of their game against East Carolina University with some painful consequences.

Bills star LB dishes surprising praise for Patriots, Mac Jones

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller gave some surprising praise for the New England Patriots and quarterback Mac Jones on Monday morning.

49ers QB Brock Purdy was 'heavily pursued' by another NFC team in 2022 NFL Draft

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will face the Minnesota Vikings for the first time in his young NFL career in Week 7 on "Monday Night Football." If things had broken a little differently, Purdy might have found himself wearing purple instead of red. 

Eagles rookie DT took inspiration from LeBron James for 'SNF' flop

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter said at one point during his team's 31-17 "Sunday Night Football" win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 7, he took inspiration from LeBron James.

Giants looking at Gabe Kapler's former Red Sox teammate in managerial search

The San Francisco Giants fired Gabe Kapler from his managerial post in late September. Less than one month later, the team is looking at one of his former Boston Red Sox teammates to possibly fill the vacancy.

Former Marlins GM rules out one big-name AL team in pursuit of next gig

It was reported Friday afternoon that the former Miami Marlins GM joined a growing list of would-be candidates to reject the opportunity to work in Beantown altogether.

Seahawks' Jamal Adams fined $50,000 weeks after avoiding discipline for similar altercation

A league source told him that Adams isn't considered a "repeat offender" and the $50,000 he's being docked doesn't "take into account the events on Oct. 2."

Aces All-Star guard addresses controversial words after Liberty forward calls comments 'classless'

Las Vegas Aces All-Star guard Kelsey Plum cleared the air Friday morning after she says her recent comments about the New York Liberty were taken out of context.

Former All-Star, Finals MVP retires after 19 seasons

Longtime Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala is reportedly retiring from the NBA to focus on his second career.

Lions Pro Bowl WR sports fantastic Notre Dame attire after losing 'agreement' with teammate

USC's loss to Notre Dame last Saturday was a costly one for Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Chiefs WR shares scary details of abdominal injury

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman shared details Thursday of his scary experience dealing with an abdominal injury during the 2022 season.