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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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MLB, NBA, NFL, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics

Infamous NBA bust calls out Grizzlies' Ja Morant

Infamous former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown took to social media recently to blast Memphis Grizzlies troubled point guard Ja Morant.

Broncos get great news on injured RB

Denver Broncos fans received great news on starting running back Javonte Williams on Monday morning.

Sauce Gardner reveals how close Odell Beckham Jr. was to joining Jets

Gardner used this offseason to recruit players to join him with the up-and-coming Jets, and among the top targets was Beckham Jr.

Bengals wanted to host Black Friday game, make it their annual 'tradition'

The New York Jets will welcome the Miami Dolphins to town for the NFL's first Black Friday game on Nov. 24, but there was one other team who badly wanted to play host.

Mark Jackson didn't know what he was voting for when he left Nikola Jokic off MVP ballot

ESPN NBA analyst Mark Jackson apologized on Thursday for leaving Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic off of his MVP ballot, calling the situation an "honest mistake."

49ers HC has interesting take on Sam Darnold, team's other QBs

The Niners have one of the more unique quarterback circumstances in the NFL heading into the summer, with both Brock Purdy and Trey Lance coming off of injuries and Sam Darnold currently listed as the third stringer.

Former All-Pro TE details second terrifying accident in two years

Jimmy Graham explained he was likely moving at about 20 mph on his bike when he was hit by a driver going 20 to 25 mph. He suffered a leg wound, and he ripped all the skin off his back during the incident.

Podcaster fired after airing, condemning Bob Huggins' anti-gay slur

Podcaster Josh Neighbors of the "Locked on Big 12" podcast was fired this week after replaying West Virginia men's basketball head coach Bob Huggins' recent radio interview where he used an anti-gay slur twice.

Tom Brady returning to Gillette Stadium for first time in two years

It will also only be Brady's second time back since he left New England for Tampa Bay after the 2019 campaign.

NFL schedule-makers show 'love' for Packers, even without Aaron Rodgers

The NFL gave a lot of love to the Green Bay Packers and their fans on Thursday morning, as all 32 teams' schedules were released.

Packers' Jordan Love discusses Aaron Rodgers' departure

Jordan Love finally has the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback job to himself now that Aaron Rodgers is with the New York Jets.

Bo Jackson tried getting rid of 10-month-long hiccups with interesting cure

One of the best two-sport athletes of all time revealed Wednesday that he's been dealing with a 10-month bout of the hiccups, and he's pulling out all the stops to get rid of them.

Details of West Virginia HC Bob Huggins' punishment revealed

Details of the pending punishment for West Virginia men's head basketball coach Bob Huggins are starting to be revealed.

Cincinnati mayor learns his lesson in announcing Bengals, Chiefs New Year's Eve game

Cincinnati mayor Aftab Pureval apparently learned his lesson from January's trolling of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Former NBA center rips Bob Huggins for using anti-gay slur

Former NBA player John Amaechi criticized Bob Huggins on Tuesday after the West Virginia coach used an anti-gay slur twice during an interview on Monday.

Report: Buccaneers 'could potentially' sign All-Pro RB as backup

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could sign former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott to work as their second-stringer, according to multiple reports.

Watch: Royals reliever 'all good' after puking on mound vs. White Sox

Kansas City Royals reliever Amir Garrett is feeling better following his unexpected exit from Monday night's game against the Chicago White Sox.

Mets give two-time All-Star latest chance on minors deal

The New York Mets are giving former All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez a potential chance at revitalizing his career.

Watch: Tigers OF suffers brutally painful caught stealing

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo was caught stealing in perhaps the most painful way possible on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians.

Celtics HC explains end-of-game decisions vs. 76ers

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla explained why he decided not to call a timeout before the team's final possession of regulation or overtime during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Suns owner doesn't want any punishments after skirmish with Nikola Jokic

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia doesn't think anybody should get punished stemming from his skirmish with Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday night.

ESPN analyst has huge expectations for Justin Fields

ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky has massive expectations for Justin Fields this fall.

Former Super Bowl MVP's release by Colts could signal end of career

The Indianapolis Colts released former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles, perhaps signaling the end of his adventure in the NFL

Celtics' Jayson Tatum says Game 2 vs. 76ers 'was like a day off'

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum said his foul trouble during Wednesday's Eastern Conference semifinal Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers made the contest feel like a "day off."

One stat bodes well for Lakers heading toward Game 3 vs. Warriors

Despite getting crushed 127-100 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, one statistic bodes well for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into Game 3.