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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September 12, 2023 | Seattle Seahawks

41-year-old future HOF OT joining Seahawks, set for 20th season

Future Hall of Fame offensive tackle Jason Peters is joining the Seattle Seahawks for his 20th NFL season.

September 12, 2023 | New York Jets

Report: Colin Kaepernick's agent contacts Jets following Aaron Rodgers injury

The 35-year-old Kaepernick hasn't played in an NFL game since Week 17 of the 2016 campaign, when his San Francisco 49ers fell to the Seattle Seahawks 25-23 on New Year's Day 2017.

September 12, 2023 | NFL

Watch: Jets' miraculous win sinks bar patrons' free drinks

One Wisconsin bar made a lot of extra money Monday night, while their patrons realized that they may have splurged a bit too much, thanks to the New York Jets' Week 1 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills.

September 12, 2023 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers' highlight-reel WR gets chance to shine after teammate's injury

Pittsburgh Steelers electric second-year pro George Pickens is getting his first chance to step in as the team's No. 1 wide receiver.

September 12, 2023 | NFL

MetLife Stadium turf gets mixed reviews after Aaron Rodgers injury

Multiple Buffalo Bills and New York Jets players revealed mixed reviews of MetLife Stadium's new FieldTurf Core surface.

September 11, 2023 | Chicago Cubs

Cubs top prospect's actress mother becomes real-life MLB mom

Fortunately for Ashley Crow-Armstrong's son, he'll only be asked to bat and play the field and doesn't have to worry about taking over any managerial or ownership duties.

September 11, 2023 | NFL

Chiefs WR can't quit trash-talking his former team

On one hand, it's good if Kadarius Toney is able to put his Week 1 stinker of one catch for one yard on five targets (with three drops) behind him, but seeing his ongoing trash talk of his former employer comes off as immature and won't impress his Kansas City coaches and teammates.

September 11, 2023 | Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James recruiting for Team USA's 2024 Olympic roster

LeBron James is ready to suit up for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and he's calling on some of his most talented friends to join him.

September 11, 2023 | Buffalo Bills

Bills safety Damar Hamlin's return to NFL action delayed

Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin's long-awaited return to NFL regular season action will have to wait.

September 8, 2023 | Green Bay Packers

Packers QB Jordan Love's Week 1 task vs. Bears just got more daunting

Jordan Love's official introduction as the Green Bay Packers' next starting quarterback on Sunday just got much more daunting.

September 8, 2023 | Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers announce disappointing news as team deals with thinning rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Walker Buehler announced some disappointing news on Friday, an update that brings further uncertainty to an already thin rotation.

September 8, 2023 | Cleveland Browns

Browns get huge defensive boost with return of star CB ahead of Week 1 vs. Bengals

After some uncertainty in recent days, it was reported Friday that star cornerback Denzel Ward will play for the Cleveland Browns in their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

September 8, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Skip Bayless makes stunning accusation about Chiefs All-Pro DT amid holdout

Skip Bayless torched Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones during Friday's episode of "Undisputed" on FS1, calling out his decision to watch the team's Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions from a suite at Arrowhead Stadium.

September 8, 2023 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys HC, owner were unaware of Dak Prescott's 11-hour sedation during offseason procedure

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had to be sedated for 11 hours while getting an enormous leg tattoo in March, just two months after the team's season ended in the playoffs.

September 8, 2023 | NFL

Announcer says Lions' Week 1 win vs. Chiefs has an 'asterisk'

Though Tirico did go on to praise Detroit's effort against the defending Super Bowl champions, pointing out their strong finish to the 2022 season, claiming that the Week 1 victory has an "asterisk" is simply wild.

September 7, 2023 | Colorado Buffaloes

Cowboys HOF WR floats former teammate as candidate to replace Mike McCarthy

Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin said Thursday that he could see former teammate (and fellow Hall of Famer) Deion Sanders as the next head coach for "America's Team."

September 7, 2023 | New York Jets

Jets HC Robert Saleh had one problem with CB's '85 Bears prediction

Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Thursday that he had one problem with cornerback D.J. Reed's recent comments, comparing the New York Jets defense to that of the 1985 Chicago Bears.

September 7, 2023 | Washington Commanders

Commanders ownership partner echoes president's stance on team name change

Washington Commanders ownership partner Mitchell Rales echoed the team's president's recent words on a potential name change on Wednesday.

September 7, 2023 | New York Yankees

Yankees' 'Martian' giving fans reason to watch with historic start to career

The New York Yankees are suddenly one of the hottest teams in baseball, having won five games in a row. The streak is likely too little too late for a playoff push, but fans in the Bronx have at least one reason to continue to tune into the remaining 23 games of the season.