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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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49ers' Brock Purdy makes big admission about 2022 season

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy recently made a notable admission about his remarkable 2022 season.

Lions HC, owner wanted a wild animal as a team pet

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell recently revealed that he's wanted the team to have a live lion roaming the sidelines.

USWNT HC calls criticism of team celebration 'insane'

United States Women's National Team (USWNT) head coach Vlatko Andonovski said it's "insane" for people to question his squad's mentality and willingness to win, following their 0-0 draw against Portugal on Tuesday.

Broncos WR room takes colossal hit with pair of potentially devastating injuries

A pair of Denver Broncos wide receivers are facing uncertain futures on the gridiron, though one could reportedly be back before the regular season begins.

Insider makes shocking prediction about Mets All-Star

Whether they admit it or not, the New York Mets have begun a fire sale of sorts. At least one MLB insider believes a a staple of the roster could be suiting up elsewhere by the time the 2024 season gets underway.

Bills' Damar Hamlin reveals what his 'personal mission' is

Damar Hamlin made another huge step in his remarkable return to NFL action on Monday.

Suspended Lions WR's difficult summer continues

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams' tumultuous summer may have reached an all-time low on Monday.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts using unique motivation tactic after Super Bowl LVII loss

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts isn't going to let himself forget how painfully close his team was to winning the Lombardi Trophy in February.

Sean Payton explains 'regret' over Jets, Nathaniel Hackett comments

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is walking back his criticism of his predecessor and the New York Jets a day after making the harsh comments.

Former Broncos Pro Bowler disagrees with Sean Payton's Nathaniel Hackett comments

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb said Friday that he disagreed with Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton's recent comments on Nathaniel Hackett.

Colts make big move with rookie QB

The Indianapolis Colts may have given their first hint on Friday as to who their starting quarterback will be when the regular season begins.

Free-agent RB says playing with one particular team would be a 'Cinderella story'

Free agent running back Dalvin Cook said Friday morning on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" that playing for one team would be a "Cinderella story."

Bengals Twitter account offers humorous, promising update on Joe Burrow

The former No. 1 overall pick went down and was carted off the practice field on Thursday afternoon after suffering a right calf injury.

Shohei Ohtani pitches best game of career after trade rumors put to rest

Ohtani proved to the front office just how many hundreds of millions of dollars he deserved, while also showing fans what they'll be missing if he signs elsewhere over the winter.

OL lashes out at Sean Payton following Jets, Nathaniel Hackett criticism

Billy Turner lashed out at Sean Payton on social media Thursday afternoon, hours after the Denver Broncos head coach's heavy criticism of the New York Jets and their new offensive coordinator became public.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry awkwardly gives praise to Aaron Hernandez

Regardless of whether Henry meant to compliment Hernandez, or if he simply misspoke, his words created quite a firestorm on Twitter.

LeBron James takes to social media for first time since Bronny's cardiac arrest

LeBron James posted on social media Thursday for the first time since his eldest son, Bronny, suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.

Sean Payton blasts former Broncos HC for disastrous 2022 season

First-year Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton held nothing back when talking about his predecessor.

Chances of Pro Bowl RB joining Jets gaining serious steam

The New York Jets have seemingly been one of the front-runners to land Dalvin Cook ever since the Minnesota Vikings released the running back in June.

Dolphins All-Pro WR discusses 'bone-headed' marina incident

Tyreek Hill addressed last month's alleged assault of a Miami Beach marina employee on Wednesday, saying that the issue was "resolved." It was reported in June that the Dolphins wide receiver was under investigation by Miami police after the alleged incident.

Broncos HC Sean Payton not worried about new kicker's playoff struggles

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that he's not concerned about his new kicker's past struggles in the playoffs.

Bills star LB reveals best-, worst-case scenarios for return from injury

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller revealed the best- and worst-case scenarios on Thursday for his return from last season's torn ACL.

Phillies manager leaves door open for return of power-hitting 1B

When Rhys Hoskins suffered a torn ACL during spring training it was assumed that the 30-year-old wouldn't return to the diamond this season. Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday there's a shot that Hoskins could return.

49ers share positive update on 2022 rookie sensation

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan provided positive updates regarding a key component to last season's run to the NFC Championship Game.

Bills' Damar Hamlin reacts to Bronny James' cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin tweeted a message in support of Bronny James and his family Tuesday morning, shortly after news came out that the 18-year-old suffered cardiac arrest on Monday.