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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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ESPN analyst trolls himself over infamous Nikola Jokic NBA MVP vote snub

ESPN NBA analyst Mark Jackson corrected his infamous NBA MVP vote snub of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic on Monday night and poked a little fun at himself in the process.

Nuggets rookie joins Bill Russell, Magic Johnson in elite group following NBA title

Denver Nuggets rookie Christian Braun joined an elite group including the likes of Bill Russell and Magic Johnson on Monday night.

Former All-Star, NLCS MVP one step from return to majors two years after retiring

Daniel Murphy is one step from returning to MLB nearly three years since his last game in the majors and over two years since he announced his initial retirement.

Jaguars using WR's gambling suspension for education

Calvin Ridley was suspended indefinitely for betting on games during the 2021 season and missed the entire 2022 campaign due to the punishment.

Red Sox-Yankees rivalry takes backseat after announcer hit with foul ball

Longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling was struck with a foul ball off the bat of Boston's Justin Turner.

Pro Bowl RB offers ominous update on contract situation

Saquon Barkley provided New York Giants fans with an ominous update recently regarding his ongoing contract dispute with the team.

Aaron Rodgers addresses relationship with understudy following memorable quote

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers addressed backup Zach Wilson's memorable January quote regarding the team bringing in a veteran signal-caller again on Friday.

Data backs up Phillies' stadium pitch clock 'conspiracy theory'

Members of the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as visiting players, are noticing a strange pattern with the pitch clock at Citizens Bank Park. It's moving too fast.

Mets change tone on seeking bullpen help after latest meltdown

The New York Mets (30-33) are in a heap of trouble, having lost six in a row to fall into fourth place in the NL East and eight and a half games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves (38-24).

Rams DC reunites with three-year-old after heroic, life-saving act

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris recently reunited with the three-year-old boy he helped save from drowning on Memorial Day in Las Vegas.

Report: Former Phillies, Yankees manager turns down college gig

One year after being fired from his most recent managerial job, former MLB catcher-turned-manager Joe Girardi turned down an offer to get back in the dugout.

NBA commissioner doesn't want Ja Morant to be 'kicked to the curb'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver opened up about Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's ongoing gun drama on Friday during an appearance on the "Dan Patrick Show."

As another Yankees star heads to IL, these two players need to stay healthy

The New York Yankees placed yet another star player on the injured list on Thursday.

Giants players alerted medical staff of poor air quality in practice bubble before cancellation

The New York Giants are among multiple NFL teams that canceled practice on Thursday due to historically poor air quality caused by the Canadian wildfires.

Nikola Jokic looking to hold off Jimmy Butler, make NBA playoff history

Nikola Jokic is not only two wins away from being a first-time NBA champion, but he's getting close to making NBA playoff history as well. 

A's get most-exciting win of season, then beat Pirates

The Oakland Athletics have done an historic amount of losing this season, but picked up a pair of rare wins on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa reacts to Messi joining Inter Miami

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was asked Wednesday about Lionel Messi's transfer to MLS' Inter Miami, and after some initial confusion, offered his thoughts on the big news.

12-time All-Star's lack of NBA title has negatively impacted daughter in school

Future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul recently revealed that his elementary school-aged daughter is having some trouble with her classmates, thanks to CP3's lack of an NBA title.

PGA Tour commissioner called liar, Rory McIlroy told to 'f--- off' during wild meeting

As the 227th-ranked golfer in the world, Grayson Murray hasn't quite made a name for himself yet. The 29-year-old is making headlines this week though, following Tuesday night's wild meeting in the wake of the partnership between LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

Blue Jays make big decision on 2022 All-Star pitcher after brutal outing

The Toronto Blue Jays have seen enough of Alek Manoah, for now, after the righty's implosion on the mound during the team's 11-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Monday.

Watch: Bills' Damar Hamlin takes monumental step in recovery

Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin took an inspiring and monumental step Tuesday in his continued recovery from January's cardiac arrest.

Former eight-time All-Star wants to join Western Conference playoff team

Dwight Howard wants one more chance to play in the NBA and he has a particular up-and-coming Western Conference team in mind if he gets that opportunity.

Social media calls PGA Tour commissioner hypocrite following LIV Golf merger

In the wake of Tuesday's news regarding the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, social media commenters are criticizing Tour commissioner Jay Monahan for his alleged hypocrisy.

Former Pro Bowl LT tells stunning story of fasting, weight loss

Former Pro Bowl left tackle Russell Okung revealed Monday night that he's lost over 100 pounds since his NFL playing days, thanks to a remarkable 40-day fast.

Trio of Browns players robbed in three separate incidents

A concerning trend has emerged in Cleveland, where three different Cleveland Browns players have been robbed in recent days in three separate incidents.