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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

JuJu Smith-Schuster has two words for why he joined Patriots

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had two words when asked on Tuesday why he joined the team in the offseason.

Grizzlies moving on from controversial pending free agent

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly not waiting long to move on from controversial pending free agent Dillon Brooks.

Wimbledon finalist helps police catch alleged car thief

2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios recently helped police catch a man who allegedly stole his Tesla after holding the tennis star's mother at gunpoint.

Astros infielder blasts Giants following big game vs. former team

The one-year anniversary of Mauricio Dubon's trade from the San Francisco Giants to the Houston Astros is later this month. On Monday night, the utilityman got revenge on his old squad.

Report: Bruins star goalie played through 'debilitating' injury vs. Panthers

After missing the team's regular-season finale due to an undisclosed injury, Ullmark returned for the postseason and played in the first six games of the series.

Watch: Cardinals star WR posts video hinting at future with team

Star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins may be staying with the Arizona Cardinals after all.

Alabama gives update after baseball player's on-field collapse

The University of Alabama baseball team provided an optimistic update on Mac Guscette Sunday night, hours after the catcher was hit in the throat by a wild pitch and collapsed on the field.

NFLPA sends alert to agents in wake of recent gambling suspensions

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) recently issued an alert to agents, telling them to inform players to be cautious if they take part in sports betting.

Panthers look to keep Maple Leafs fans out with curious ticket sales tactic

Now, with the Panthers preparing to host the Maple Leafs at least a couple of times in the Eastern Conference semifinals in Games 3 and 4, Florida is rolling out an interesting tactic to try and limit Toronto fans' presence in their building.

This year's NBA playoffs unlike any other in history

If you aren't watching the 2023 NBA playoffs, now is the time to start. The postseason has been a wild already, and it's sure to continue as the conference semis get underway.

Panthers HC Frank Reich gives update on QB depth chart after drafting Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young with the first overall pick in last week's NFL Draft, but the former Alabama quarterback will have to earn his spot atop the depth chart this summer.

Colts owner asks fans for advice on Will Levis

Levis is seemingly bound to be selected at some point in the second round on Friday, but it would make no sense if Jim Irsay was the one to make that move.

Antonio Brown hints at another NFL comeback

Is Antonio Brown planning another NFL comeback, and if so, will he get a chance with Lamar Jackson, Odell Beckham Jr. and the Baltimore Ravens? Probably not, but that didn't stop him from firing off an optimistic tweet.

White Sox debut 'Chicago mobster' HR celebration amid awful start to season

Jake Burger debuted a "Chicago mobster" home run celebration Thursday night after hitting his sixth dinger of the season, but it came in a 14-5 home loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Infamous NFL Draft bust says undrafted Will Levis 'won' Round 1

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf said Friday that Will Levis was the biggest winner of the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, despite not being selected.

Jets' Sauce Gardner tweets supportive message for Will Levis

Among the most surprising results from the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night was quarterback Will Levis not being selected.

MLB makes Braves stop home run celebration

Major League Baseball is putting an end to the Atlanta Braves' oversized hat home run celebrations.

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne signs historic NIL deal

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne has signed a NIL deal to join the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum has surprising take on Heat win over Bucks

The Miami Heat became just the sixth No. 8 seed in NBA playoff history to defeat a No. 1 seed, as they knocked off the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

Source tells NFL insider that consensus is Jalen Carter is 'God's gift'

Insider Josina Anderson says she was told that top prospect Jalen Carter is "likely" to be a top-10 pick on Thursday during round one of the NFL Draft.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers responds to Zach Wilson's bold claim

Aaron Rodgers was introduced as a member of the Jets on Wednesday and responded to Zach Wilson's memorable January quote saying he'd make "life hell" for any veteran quarterback competition this offseason.

Aaron Rodgers has interesting reason for lack of communication with Packers

It turns out that Aaron Rodgers is a FaceTime guy, and fans can blame his cell phone service for the drawn-out waiting game that finally led to his trade to the New York Jets.

Watch: C.J. Stroud laughs off cognitive test concerns

Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud laughed off concerns over his reported low cognitive test scores on Wednesday, saying that he didn't have anything to prove to anybody.

Report: Texans have 'no indecision whatsoever' on taking QB with No. 2 pick

The Houston Texans are reportedly set on what they want to do with the No. 2 overall pick in Thursday's NFL Draft, according to former longtime beat writer John McClain.

Hawks, Trae Young force Janet Jackson concert reschedule

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young forced scores of Janet Jackson fans to reschedule their plans this week and pushed State Farm Arena into scrambling mode on Tuesday night.