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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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Bengals, Jaguars, Vikings combine to make NFL history in Week 15

The Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Minnesota Vikings combined to make NFL history in Week 15.

Kevin Durant approves of Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard's postgame interaction with media

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant said on Twitter Monday that he approved of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard's interaction with the media following the Bucs' 34-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

'I have a concussion': 49ers' Charvarius Ward acknowledges injury after win vs. Seahawks

Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle said Friday, that after the 49ers' "Thursday Night Football" win over the Seattle Seahawks, cornerback Charvarius Ward told him he had a concussion.

Watch: Chris Paul graduates college morning after leading Suns over Clippers

The 12-time All-Star had a 15-point, 13-assist double-double Thursday night to help the visiting Suns (17-12) end a five-game losing streak with a 111-95 win vs. the Clippers. "CP3" then headed to his hometown of Winston-Salem, N.C., to walk across the stage and turn the tassel on Friday.

Lions HC Dan Campbell 'kind of had an idea' Zach Wilson would be starting for Jets

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that he wasn't surprised with the news that his team would be facing Zach Wilson during their Week 15 game against the New York Jets.

Brittney Griner makes huge announcement regarding 2023 WNBA season

Brittney Griner is planning to make her return to the court in May when the 2023 WNBA regular season tips off.

Kyle Shanahan 'didn't feel totally right' about putting DB back in game

Shanahan's decision to hold out the defensive playmaker in the fourth comes on the heels of another concussion controversy that could be headed the NFL's way.

Scott Boras finished Carlos Rodon's Yankees deal while munching on snacks provided by Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox introduction of Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida was literally just an appetizer for baseball super-agent Scott Boras on Thursday. The main course was Carlos Rodon's deal with the Yankees.

Warriors have tough road ahead with Stephen Curry expected to miss 'a few weeks'

Dub Nation received a concerning update regarding beloved superstar Stephen Curry and his injured shoulder on Thursday afternoon.

Red Sox DFA former top prospect from Mookie Betts trade, get haunting reminder of deal with Dodgers

While he showed some power and speed, Jeter Downs struggled to make consistent contact at the Triple-A level. Boston gave the infielder a chance in the big leagues this past summer, however, but he went just 6-for-39 with one home run and four RBI, while striking out 21 times and earning just one walk.

76ers HC Doc Rivers gives ominous injury update on Tyrese Maxey

Maxey suffered a small fracture in his left foot during a game in mid-November against the Milwaukee Bucks. It was initially reported that the third-year pro would miss three to four weeks, but that will obviously not be the case.

Morocco blames World Cup loss to France on 'grotesque' refereeing

Morocco is still seething two days following their World Cup semifinal loss to France.

Drew Brees returns to Purdue as interim assistant coach ahead of Citrus Bowl

Drew Brees is returning to the Boilermakers' sideline 18 days ahead of Purdue's Citrus Bowl contest against LSU.

Patriots Pro Bowl DE Matthew Judon wants to be left 'the F alone' after receiving yet another random drug test request

New England Patriots star defensive end Matthew Judon has received yet another random drug test request from the NFL, but this time, he doesn't find the news amusing.

Watch: France's Kylian Mbappe checks on fan after drilling him with warmup shot

France star forward Kylian Mbappe jogged over to check on a fan he accidentally hit with a shot in warmups on Wednesday before the team's World Cup semifinal against Morocco.

NFL executive Troy Vincent addresses Cameron Jordan's comments on fake injury fine

NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent addressed the league's fake injury fines on Wednesday. Though he wouldn't comment directly on New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan's recent criticism on his punishment, Vincent seemed to make it clear that the incidents are still an issue.

LaMelo Ball could push Hornets back into playoff contention in top-heavy Eastern Conference

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball could be returning to action on Wednesday night and it couldn't come at a better time.

World Cup security guard falls to death at same match where Grant Wahl passed away

A 24-year-old Kenyan man working as a security guard at the World Cup in Qatar has died after suffering a "serious fall" while on duty during Saturday's quarterfinals match between Argentina and the Netherlands.

Dr. Celine Gounder, wife of Grant Wahl, says husband died of aneurysm with no foul play

Dr. Celine Gounder says that her husband, American soccer journalist Grant Wahl, died of an aneurysm and that no foul play was involved during his death at the World Cup.

Aaron Rodgers reveals surprising truth about current relationship with Davante Adams

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave a surprising update on his relationship with former teammate Davante Adams during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday.

DeVante Parker's concussion vs. Cardinals becomes latest incident to go under microscope

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's head injury during the team's "Monday Night Football" win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14 might be the NFL's latest concussion controversy.

Watch: Helicopter in Argentina shows support for Messi with humongous jersey

A helicopter in Argentina was filmed Tuesday flying around a massive Lionel Messi jersey hours ahead of the team's World Cup semifinal match against Croatia.

Jeff Saturday makes plans for possible future with Colts

Jeff Saturday is looking to extend his stay as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts past this winter.

Remembering Mike Leach's iconic 2019 news conference

The sports world is mourning the loss of Mike Leach at 61 years old, and many have flooded social media with their favorite memories of the longtime college football coach. One standout comes from 2019, when he broke down each of the Pac-12 mascots.

WR Cole Beasley unretires, reunites with Bills nine months after breakup

Beasley had a largely successful run with the Bills but didn't have the cleanest breakup with the organization. After failing to find a trade partner for the slot receiver, Buffalo released Beasley in mid-March.