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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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Rob Gronkowski picks side in Deebo Samuel-Micah Parsons feud

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski is taking San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's side in this week's feud that he's had with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.

Patriots reporter questions Bill Belichick saying team was 'relatively' close to re-signing WR

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that the team was "relatively" close to re-signing now-Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers in the offseason.

Watch: Penguins fans erupt in anti-Steelers OC chant during season-opener

Much like Pittsburgh Steelers fans, followers of the Pittsburgh Penguins are evidently fed up with the football team's offensive coordinator, Matt Canada.

Iconic sports broadcaster saves diner's life with Heimlich maneuver

Bob Costas recently played the role of hero, as the legendary sportscaster saved a fellow diner's life by performing the Heimlich maneuver. Per Francesca

Falcons continue surrounding QB Desmond Ridder with intriguing talent after Rams trade

The Rams' loss could be the Falcons' gain if Van Jefferson can find his 2021 form again.

49ers WR torches Cowboys star Micah Parsons in response to 'personal' comment

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel responded Tuesday to Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons's recent comments after the Niners' 42-10 victory in Week 5.

Patriots OC Bill O'Brien explains why Mac Jones will likely start Week 6 vs. Raiders

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien explained Tuesday why he believes struggling quarterback Mac Jones will continue to be the team's starter in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismisses idea of taking duties from HC Mike McCarthy

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones rejected the idea Tuesday of relinquishing head coach Mike McCarthy of his offensive play-calling duties.

Eagles kicker has outscored one NFL team all by himself this season

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott has outscored the entire New England Patriots team this season.

Broncos have lost to five different former employees in five games this season

The Denver Broncos lost for the fourth time in five games on Sunday, dropping their record to 1-4. In each one of the defeats, Denver has seen at least one former employee on the opposing sideline capturing the victory.

Lions CB Emmanuel Moseley experiences painful case of déjà vu vs. Panthers

Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley's last two games on an NFL field have come against the Carolina Panthers. They've come as a member of the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions, respectively. In a cruel twist for Moseley, both contests have come in Week 5 and ended in torn ACLs

Colts in good shape even without QB Anthony Richardson

Gardner Minshew doesn't have the athleticism or rushing ability that his younger counterpart possesses, but it's no coincidence that the team is 3-0 this season when he takes the majority of the snaps (and 0-2 when Richardson does).

Chiefs' Travis Kelce responds to Jets' Aaron Rodgers' 'Mr. Pfizer' comment

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce responded Friday to New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' recent comment, calling the tight end "Mr. Pfizer."

Reds former NL MVP gives definitive answer on retirement chatter

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto said Friday that he has no intention of retiring this offseason.

Bills' Von Miller gives very specific odds of Week 5 return vs. Jaguars

The eight-time Pro Bowler practiced throughout the week and is listed as questionable on Buffalo's Friday injury report.

Dolphins All-Pro WR fined for absurd reason

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was recently docked a hefty chunk of change for lacking some peculiar attire during the team's 50-point win over the Denver Broncos in Week 3.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes aims for NFL history Week 5 vs. Vikings

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a chance to make NFL history in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Part owner Magic Johnson blasts Commanders' 'TNF' effort vs. Bears

Washington Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson blasted the team on X, formerly known as Twitter, late Thursday night following their Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Texans safety analyzes one-dimensional Falcons offense ahead of Week 5 matchup

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward mixed outright criticism with tempered light praise when discussing the Atlanta Falcons offense. Ward and company will be mixing it up with the Falcons on Sunday.

Giants DC delivers hilarious answer on 'sleeping like a baby' ahead of Week 5 vs. Dolphins

Instead of using the phrase in its typical meaning of sleeping soundly though, Martindale explained how preparing for the explosive Dolphins offense has actually led to some restless nights.

Jets' Nathaniel Hackett discusses Broncos HC Sean Payton ahead of Week 5 matchup

Hackett did his best to avoid the topic (and any questions on his Broncos tenure altogether) but confirmed that he never received an apology from Payton.

Chiefs' aptly named, custom-made ride for Germany trip unveiled

The Chiefs would never want to look ahead in their schedule, but it appears that they're very much ready to ride in style once they arrive in Germany.

Giants OL apologizes to fans after calling them 'sheep'

New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal apologized to fans on Wednesday night, hours after blasting the supposed "bandwagoners" for being "sheep," among other things.

Watch: Texans HC's news conference interrupted by Emergency Alert System test

As noted by Brooks Kubena of Houston Chronicle, this wasn't the first time a Texans head coach was interrupted by an alarm.

Watch: Nets' Ben Simmons does the unthinkable

The three-time All-Star has been one of the most critiqued players in the NBA in recent years, and while his overall game has mysteriously worsened over time, there's one area he's remained consistent: the free-throw line.