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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

Watch: Guardians 1B overjoyed by younger brother's first MLB hit

Josh Naylor went 4-for-4 in the Cleveland Guardians' comeback win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, but it was his younger brother, Bo, who gave him the "highlight of (his) day."

Bills' Josh Allen gushes over Jets' Aaron Rodgers, confirms FaceTime communication

Even before Rodgers officially joined Gang Green this spring, there were multiple indications that he and Allen were forming a relationship, if not friendship.

Watch: NBA prospect makes ridiculous pick in 'GOAT' debate

Expected top-three pick Brandon Miller talked with reporters on Wednesday, one day ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller was asked about recently meeting Michael Jordan and immediately provided a wild take with his pick for the NBA's GOAT.

Artificial Intelligence commentator to debut at Wimbledon

The broadcast booth at the All England Club will look a bit different this summer, when an artificial intelligence commentator will make its debut at Wimbledon during the July tournament.

Victor Wembanyama realized his NBA potential as a preteen

Projected No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama revealed just how long he's been dreaming about playing in the NBA and how old he was when he realized that his dream could become a reality.

Lawyer blames media, social media for turning Patriots CB into 'thug' without evidence

New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones was arraigned in East Boston District Court on Tuesday morning after being arrested at Logan International Airport on Friday on gun-related charges.

MLB player poll predicts Shohei Ohtani will play for this NL team in 2024

The majority of MLB players questioned in a recent poll believe that two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will have a new team in 2024.

Canadian Grand Prix incident continues horrifying stretch for birds in sports

Back-to-back reigning Formula One World Drivers' champion Max Verstappen nabbed his second-straight win at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Former AL MVP may retire after 2023 season

Josh Donaldson's stay in New York has been largely unsuccessful and marred by injuries, specifically this season.

12-time All-Star learned he was traded while flying to New York

Future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul found out he was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Washington Wizards on Sunday while flying to New York.

Jordan Love: 'Sky's the limit' for Packers offense

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love recently revealed the sky-high expectations he has for the offense this season.

Insider: Ja Morant's suspension as bad as any in 'history of professional sports' financially

Brian Windhorst said that's taking into account possible lost sponsorships and taking away likely All-NBA honors that would've given him millions more, among other things.

How Ja Morant's punishment compares to other player suspensions

There have only been seven players on record to receive suspensions greater than Morant's 25 games (five others have been suspended the same amount), and three non-players have received punishments for a longer period of time. The list doesn't include NBA figures who were banned from the game.

Homophobic chants end USMNT win over Mexico early

The United States Men's National soccer team's Concacaf Nations League semifinal on Thursday against Mexico was called early in second-half stoppage time due to homophobic chanting from the crowd.

Antonio Brown's latest football venture comes to abrupt, dramatic close

Brown's scandal-filled final years in the NFL carried over into his involvement in the NAL, essentially from the start, and now he's gone.

Longtime Bills broadcaster unsure of 2023 status amid stroke recovery

The 68-year-old has served as the play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network since the 2004 season.

Report: AFC team has 'optimism' it'll reach deal with star WR Thursday

The DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes may be coming to a close soon, if one AFC team's reported optimism holds true.

Astros GM gives alarming injury update on MVP candidate

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown gave a concerning injury update on star designated hitter Yordan Alvarez on Wednesday.

Yankees OF wore necklace with family member's tooth vs. Mets

New York Yankees outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera used a very unique good luck charm during the team's "Subway Series" contest against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.

Panthers star needed help out of bed, getting dressed before Stanley Cup Final game

Matthew Tkachuk needed help getting out of bed and getting dressed due to a fractured sternum suffered in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, before ultimately playing in Game 4 on Saturday.

Giants pitcher earns save in first time at MLB stadium

Keaton Winn made his first trip to an MLB stadium on Tuesday and came out with a save during the San Francisco Giants 11-3 road win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Bears DT blasts Aaron Rodgers, Packers fans

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones blasted both Aaron Rodgers and the esteemed quarterback's former team, the Green Bay Packers, on Tuesday. Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets in late April, paving the way for fourth-year QB Jordan Love to take over as the Packers' starter this season.

Bills give update on WR's minicamp attendance after agent gives differing account

The agent of Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs gave a different account of his player's apparent mandatory minicamp absence on Tuesday after Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that the wide receiver was the only member of the team not in attendance and told reporters early Tuesday afternoon that he was "very concerned" about the absence. The Bills have responded to that account, but did little to provide further clarity on the situation.

Bills HC 'very concerned' about Pro Bowl WR's minicamp absence

Media members speculated that Stefon Diggs' absence stems from his fiery exit following the team's playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in January.