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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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Tom Brady announces second retirement on one-year anniversary of first retirement

Tom Brady announced his first retirement from the NFL on Feb. 1, 2022. He announced his second retirement on Feb. 1, 2023 but this time, the three-time MVP says it's "for good." 

49ers' Nick Bosa 'will not be watching' Super Bowl LVII

The Super Bowl typically draws millions of viewers and the Feb. 12 contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is expected to be no different. San Francisco 49ers All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa apparently won't be tuning in.

Ominous Super Bowl stat could give Eagles edge over Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes

There are countless storylines heading into Super Bowl LVII. Mahomes' attempt to put an end to this stunning streak of bad luck for top passers is now another subplot to look out for.

Ravens expected to choose a band-aid solution to Lamar Jackson situation

The Baltimore Ravens may be close to making their decision on how to handle quarterback Lamar Jackson and his looming free agency.

49ers QB Brock Purdy's stunning run earns him new nickname

Despite the rough ending on Sunday, Purdy's 7-1 record (including the playoffs) and his nearly 2,000 passing yards plus 16 passing touchdowns against only four interceptions certainly seem enough for him to shed the "Mr. Irrelevant" nickname.

Bubba Watson will 'sit outside and just stare in the window' at Masters Champions Dinner if he has to

LIV Golf's Bubba Watson said Tuesday that he's not sure where he'll be seated at this spring's Masters Champions Dinner, but he's willing to go to extreme lengths to be included.

Celtics guard Marcus Smart releases properly named cereal

According to Smart, the cereal's ingredients include "12grams of defense." Smart is the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year and has been named First-Team All-Defense in three of the past four seasons.

Bills QB Josh Allen to miss Pro Bowl, will play in golf tournament instead

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won't be participating in Sunday's Pro Bowl Games due to an apparent injury. Whatever ailment is bothering the 26-year-old won't be enough to keep him from hitting the links, however.

Bengals LB Germaine Pratt explains postgame outburst over teammate's penalty

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt spoke out Monday about his postgame outburst Sunday following the Bengals' 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

HC Andy Reid comments on Cincinnati mayor trolling Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid commented Monday on Cincinnati mayor Aftab Pureval's troll job of quarterback Patrick Mahomes last week.

49ers become latest team to be cursed by Philadelphia's 'Rocky' statue

The San Francisco 49ers became the latest NFC team to fall victim to Philadelphia's "Rocky" statue playoff "curse" on Sunday.

High school teammates A.J. Brown, Willie Gay to face off in Super Bowl LVII

High school football teammates A.J. Brown and Willie Gay will be facing off when the Eagles meet the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

Bengals' Germaine Pratt has explicit response to teammate's costly penalty vs. Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt was caught on camera Sunday night screaming in frustration as he entered the team's locker room following their 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa still in concussion protocol one month after entering

It's been one month and one day since Tua Tagovailoa entered the concussion protocol for the second time of the 2022 season and according to multiple reports, he remains there as of Friday.

Watch: Conor McGregor says he 'could've been dead' after being hit by car while riding bike

Conor McGregor posted multiple videos to his Instagram Friday showing the aftermath of an apparent near-fatal crash that happened while he was riding his bike in Ireland.

Report: Rams hire Mike LaFleur as OC, six years after his brother held job

The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly hiring Mike LaFleur as their offensive coordinator on Friday, six years after his older brother, Matt, held the job.

Mike Greenberg: Jets could 'have a shot' at the Super Bowl next year with Aaron Rodgers

The New York Jets haven't been to the Super Bowl since 1969, but if "Gang Green" can acquire Aaron Rodgers this offseason it could lead the team back to the title game.

Steve Wilks releases classy statement after not being chosen as Panthers HC

Steve Wilks released a classy statement via Twitter Friday morning following the Carolina Panthers' decision not to hire him as their full-time head coach.

Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson tweets speculations on team's DC vacancy

The Atlanta Falcons have an opening for their defensive coordinator position and Cordarrelle Patterson has clearly been having fun toying with fans over what he may or may not know.

Frank Reich hired as Panthers HC 28 years after ushering in franchise as first QB

The Carolina Panthers hired Frank Reich as the sixth head coach in franchise history on Thursday. 

Jets hire Nathaniel Hackett as OC, sending Aaron Rodgers rumors into overload

The New York Jets have hired Nathaniel Hackett as their next offensive coordinator. Due to his ties to Aaron Rodgers while in Green Bay, speculation surrounding a possible trade of the quarterback to New York have begun

Petition to keep Jeff Saturday from becoming Colts HC gains over 1,500 signatures

The petition was launched through Change.org and is titled "Don't hire Jeff Saturday as head coach."

Four stats show how Patrick Mahomes' high ankle sprain could impact AFC Championship vs. Bengals

Patrick Mahomes is dealing with an ankle sprain, and there are some statistics around how he may perform during the AFC Championship.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan provides update on DE Charles Omenihu after arrest

Charles Omenihu was arrested by San Jose police Monday on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

Watch: Scott Rolen tells parents he made Baseball Hall of Fame in emotional reveal

Scott Rolen is the latest former MLB player to share their emotional moment of enshrinement into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with family members.