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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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Another big-name defender leaves AFC West, signaling Chiefs' dominance

Days after the Las Vegas Raiders released former All-Pro defensive end Chandler Jones and just over one hour after the Los Angeles Chargers traded former Pro Bowl cornerback J.C. Jackson, another AFC West team joined the club.

Patriots reunite with yet another former Pro Bowler

The New England Patriots reacquired former Pro Bowl cornerback J.C. Jackson in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has one complaint about league's Taylor Swift coverage

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has one complaint about the NFL's ongoing coverage of his relationship with superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

Watch: Rays All-Star OF's mother becomes latest MLB mom to nail first pitch

Sandra Gonzalez joined Ysmalia Graterol in an exclusive club of MLB moms to take the mound and fire in an impressive first pitch on Tuesday afternoon.

Cardinals fans feeling old ahead of college football QB matchup

Arizona Cardinals fans tuning in to Saturday's college football matchup between Temple University and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) may see two familiar names on the rosters.

Giants HC Brian Daboll makes huge admission about failed 'Tush Push'

The New York Giants' failed "Tush Push" during their 24-3 loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4 not only resulted in a turnover on downs, but a pair of injuries as well.

Phillies SP who threw no-hitter left off wild-card roster

The Philadelphia Phillies announced their National League wild-card playoff series roster on Tuesday morning. Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen didn't make the cut.

Watch: Raiders owner Mark Davis calls out fans who want HC fired

A video of Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis seemingly arguing with fans about the job status of head coach Josh McDaniels went viral on Tuesday morning.

LeBron James gives huge update on son Bronny's basketball future

The USC freshman suffered a cardiac arrest in late July and, according to his father, is working his way back to hopefully play for the Trojans this winter.

The NFL lets the world know it's a 'Swiftie'

The NFL, as far as its official X account is concerned, is an official "Swiftie."

Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau fires brutal shot at unhappy veteran

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau took a harsh shot at disgruntled veteran Evan Fournier on Monday morning during media day.

Former ESPN NBA broadcaster could reunite with longtime announcing partner

Former ESPN NBA broadcaster Mark Jackson could soon be reuniting with longtime announcing partner Mike Breen. The 58-year-old was fired by his former employer in July as a part of ESPN's massive group of layoffs.

Rams HC Sean McVay gives positive injury update on star receiver

Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay said that star receiver Cooper Kupp is expected to practice next week, perhaps as a ramp up to Week 5 action against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Injury to Bills Pro Bowl safety opens door for Damar Hamlin vs. Dolphins

If Hamlin plays on Sunday afternoon, it'll be his first time on the field for a game that counts in the standings since his on-field collapse during the team's Week 17 contest.

Jets offense is literally without a captain to right the ship

The New York Jets offense is now officially without a captain to right their sinking ship.

Lions star WR gets ultimate revenge on Packers fans

Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown earned sweet revenge on some rowdy Green Bay Packers fans Thursday night.

Europe dominates USA in historic fashion to kick off Ryder Cup

Team Europe dominated Team USA in historic fashion Friday morning during the opening session of the 2023 Ryder Cup to go up 4-0 for the first time in the tournament's existence.

Mark Cuban wants to introduce Taylor Swift to Mavericks players

If Taylor Swift's much-rumored romance with Kansas City Chiefs stud tight end Travis Kelce doesn't work out, there's one NBA owner who thinks he can play matchmaker for the pop-country superstar.

Former World Series MVP facing backlash after sharing private health information about ex-Red Sox teammate

Former World Series MVP and Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling has come under fire again, this time for sharing private health information about a former teammate.

See you later, alligator! Phillies fan's emotional support animal denied entry to stadium

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Wednesday night, but one fan and his emotional support alligator couldn't enjoy the contest inside Citizens Bank Park.

Steelers star DT discusses Eagles' unstoppable play

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward discussed the Philadelphia Eagles' "Tush Push" during his appearance on "Good Morning Football" on Thursday.

Watch: Colorado's Travis Hunter, Colorado State DB have friendly greeting following controversial hit

University of Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter and Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn recently got together, less than two weeks after the former suffered a lacerated liver following a controversial late hit from his counterpart.

All-Star PG expressed desire to retire with Bucks, then was traded

Point guard Jrue Holiday recently expressed his desire to retire with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Steelers sign punter who hasn't played in six years

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing punter Brad Wing to their practice squad, six years since the LSU product last played in the NFL.

Warriors keep getting older, bring in former star forward

The Golden State Warriors have added yet another 30-something to their roster.