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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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Pirates OF blasts MLB for making team play amid air quality issues

Andrew McCutchen called out MLB for their decision to have his Pittsburgh Pirates play Thursday's home game against the San Diego Padres, despite ongoing air quality issues.

Sheriff provides update on Ryan Mallett cause of death

Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden said that there were some "misperceptions" regarding potentially dangerous conditions on the Destin, Fla. waters and the event was a "tragic accident," rather than due to the tides.

Hawks star reacts to possibly teaming up with LeBron, Bronny James

Trae Young's comment came in response to ESPN projecting Bronny to be selected by the Hawks in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Cubs, Phillies started game with worst air quality in world

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday night that he could smell smoke "the whole game," as his team played the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Giants president never thought Aaron Judge would sign with team

President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said that despite reports that superstar Aaron Judge was close to signing with the San Francisco Giants over the winter, he never thought it would happen.

Rising star ends 20-year streak, supplants Novak Djokovic atop Wimbledon seedings

There's a new top seed at this summer's men's singles Wimbledon tournament, and for the first time in 20 years it's not one of a quartet of tennis legends.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani does something that hasn't been done in 133 years

Shohei Ohtani outdid himself during the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.

Bruins give update on pair of longtime stars

Two months after the team's record season came to a premature end, Boston Bruins president Cam Neely updated fans on the status of longtime stars David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron on Tuesday.

Former Buccaneers, Jaguars RB unharmed after car catches fire during drive

Free agent running back Leonard Fournette was unharmed Tuesday after his SUV caught fire while he was driving the vehicle.

Radio host compares Mets' World Series chances to 'Miracle' season

WFAN's Gregg Giannotti said Tuesday that things are so bad in Queens right now, that a run to the World Series would be as stunning as the "Miracle Mets" season in 1969.

Tickets for Chiefs-Dolphins game in Germany sold out within minutes

Tickets for the Nov. 5 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins in Germany went on sale Tuesday and were sold out in minutes, according to Front Office Sports.

MCWS loss continues tough stretch for Florida teams

Florida's blowout loss at the hands of LSU in Game 3 of the men's College World Series on Monday continued a tough stretch of defeats on the highest stages for teams in the Sunshine State.

Hawks finally trading big man to Jazz after year of tireless efforts

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly trading big man John Collins to the Utah Jazz after a year of countless efforts to move the former No. 19 overall pick.

Report: AFC team 'bracing' for 'Hard Knocks' despite HC's comments

One AFC coach has made his thoughts on being featured on "Hard Knocks" clear, but it sounds like the NFL may make a request of the team anyway.

Padres star takes shot at Nationals after brutal loss

San Diego Padres star shortstop Xander Bogaerts was highly critical of his team after their second straight loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama makes first big decision since being drafted

If Team France is to improve on their 2019 third-place finish at the FIBA World Cup, they'll have to do so without No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama.

Former MLB GM makes wild Mets trade suggestion

Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden wrote on Friday that the New York Mets should consider trading their two aces (and pair of multi-Cy Young Award winners), Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer.

Analyst proposes wild blockbuster Shohei Ohtani trade, sending him to Mets

MLB Network analyst Bo Porter proposed a monster blockbuster trade Friday involving two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani being dealt from the Los Angeles Angels to the New York Mets this summer.

Philadelphia sports fans' favorite costumed characters helped re-open highway

Some of the most famous costumed characters in the City of Brotherly Love were the first to cross Interstate 95 in Philadelphia on Friday morning, as the highway re-opened.

Grizzlies GM disagrees with NBAPA's take on Ja Morant's suspension

Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman reveal his thoughts on Ja Morant's 25-game suspension.

MLB commissioner says comments on A's fans taken out of context

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred doubled down on some of last week's comments regarding Oakland Athletics fans and the team's possible relocation to Las Vegas on Friday.

Nationals manager ejected, enters submission for tirade of the year

Amidst another brutal season, Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez took out his frustrations on umpire Doug Eddings during Thursday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

NFL legend undergoing emergency surgery for blood clot

Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is scheduled to undergo emergency surgery early Friday morning to address a blood clot in his groin.

Jacob deGrom's second Tommy John surgery gives 'noted' orthopedic surgeon serious doubts

Dr. Richard Lehman, medical director at the U.S. Center for Sports Medicine in St. Louis, recently discussed the two-time NL Cy Young award winner's situation with Rob Bradford on the Audacy Original Podcast "Baseball Isn't Boring."

MLB commissioner makes huge admission on Astros cheating scandal

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred admitted in a recent interview with TIME that he had some regrets from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal in 2017 and 2018.