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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February 15, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chad Henne reveals Patrick Mahomes' gross career-long superstition

Chad Henne retired from the NFL soon after winning his second Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. Now, the 2008 draft pick is dishing dirt on former teammate Patrick Mahomes.

February 15, 2023 | New York Yankees

Video of Yankees' Aaron Judge taking reps at new position prompts speculation

Could New York Yankees MVP right fielder Aaron Judge see some time at a new position this season?

February 14, 2023 | Boston Red Sox

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has funny take on MLB's bigger bases

The increase in base size (15-inch squares to 18-inch squares) decreases the distance between bags and is expected to add more stolen bases to America's Pastime.

February 14, 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles

James Bradberry explains handling of controversial Super Bowl LVII penalty

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back James Bradberry explained his decision to take accountability for the controversial penalty that essentially sealed a loss for the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

February 14, 2023 | Alabama Crimson Tide

Did Colts owner reveal draft plans while introducing new head coach?

The start of the 2023 NFL Draft is still 72 days away, but Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay may have just revealed the team's plans for its first pick.

February 14, 2023 | Baltimore Ravens

Dez Bryant loves the Ravens' choice for offensive coordinator

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant is a huge fan of the Baltimore Ravens' decision to hire Todd Monken as their next offensive coordinator.

February 14, 2023 | Indianapolis Colts

Inside the numbers of Colts' massive search for a head coach

After more than one month and over 100 hours of interviews, the Indianapolis Colts finally chose their new head coach on Tuesday.

February 14, 2023 | MLB

Red Sox manager Alex Cora admits 'big mistake' with Astros cheating scandal

Cora and the Red Sox mutually agreed to part ways ahead of the 2020 season, and the 47-year-old was suspended for the entire pandemic-shortened campaign as well. He was rehired ahead of the 2021 season, and the team made it to the ALCS before falling to the Astros.

February 13, 2023 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame HC Mike Brey gives update on future

Notre Dame men's basketball coach Mike Brey still plans to leave the Fighting Irish at the end of the season, but reports of his retirement appear to be premature.

February 13, 2023 | NFL

Jets' new hire gives them a connection to veteran QBs Derek Carr, Ryan Tannehill

If new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett's connection isn't enough to lure Aaron Rodgers to the "Big Apple," perhaps the New York Jets' newest hire can help them land another veteran quarterback.

February 13, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs break 'coin toss curse' with Super Bowl LVII victory

The Kansas City Chiefs broke a near-decade "coin toss curse" with their 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night.

February 13, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Veteran QB Chad Henne retires hours after winning Super Bowl LVII

Hours after almost being thrust into duty and ultimately winning Super Bowl LVII with the Kansas City Chiefs, Chad Henne announced his retirement from the NFL.

February 10, 2023 | Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Cam Thomas latest NBA player to be fined for 'derogatory and disparaging language'

Thomas is the second rising youngster to be fined by the league in recent months after Minnesota Timberwolves former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards was also docked $40,000 in September.

February 10, 2023 | Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James had two literal goats at his dinner party

LeBron James was in the presence of two actual goats late Thursday night, as he and a host of his close friends celebrated his recent accomplishment of becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

February 10, 2023 | NFL

One-time Pro Bowl QB jokingly calls out Adam Schefter over HOF tweet snub

Former NFL quarterback Matt Cassel appeared to jokingly call out ESPN's Adam Schefter Thursday night after the senior insider accidentally snubbed him in a tweet mentioning first-time eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

February 10, 2023 | Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers' Anthony Davis explains odd reaction to LeBron James setting scoring record

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis explained his bizarre, viral reaction to teammate LeBron James setting the NBA's all-time scoring record earlier this week.

February 10, 2023 | Buffalo Bills

Bills assistant athletic trainer earns one fifth-place NFL MVP vote

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was rightfully awarded his second NFL MVP on Thursday night, but there was an eight-way tie for ninth place. Among them was a Buffalo Bills assistant athletic trainer.

February 9, 2023 | NBA

Magic guard Patrick Beverley had a wild trade deadline

From dramatic flops to historic technical fouls, it's been another crazy season thus far for Beverley. The Magic will be the fifth team of his career and fourth in the last three seasons, and it doesn't appear that his antics will slow down any time soon.