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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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Saints DE Cameron Jordan fires back at NFL for fake injury fine

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan fired back at the NFL on Monday, two days after receiving a $50,000 fine for faking an injury.

Deebo Samuel apologizes to cameraman for TD celebration

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel apologized Monday for his Week 14 touchdown celebration that involved him stepping over a cameraman.

Jets rookie WR Garrett Wilson makes wild claim about unnamed NFL referee

While expressing frustration over how he's been officiated this season, Wilson shared something he claims a particular official said to him during a game.

Watch: Son of Croatia player shows great sportsmanship in consoling Brazil's Neymar

There's been both good and bad sportsmanship during this tournament, but this act may have been the most heartwarming, given how it featured a child with one of the biggest names in the sport.

Myles Garrett wasn't surprised with former teammate Baker Mayfield's comeback vs. Raiders

Myles Garrett said Friday that he wasn't surprised when he heard former teammate Baker Mayfield had led the Los Angeles Rams to a last-minute 17-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on "Thursday Night Football."

Division III men's basketball team chucks up NCAA record 111 3-pointers in one game

The Grinnell College men's basketball team made history Thursday night, breaking the NCAA record for most three-point attempts with 111.

Wife of former Red Sox All-Star C Jason Varitek takes shot at Xander Bogaerts

Catherine Varitek -- the wife of former Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek -- spent some of Thursday criticizing Xander Bogaerts on Twitter for his decision to sign with the San Diego Padres.

Portugal coach wants people to 'leave Cristiano Ronaldo alone'

Portugal coach Fernando Santos is now strongly defending Cristiano Ronaldo as the star striker continues to deal with his various dramas.

Jason Garrett appears to have made decision on Stanford HC job

Garrett has never coached at the college level but has spent 2022 as a color analyst for NBC's coverage of Notre Dame contests. Garrett's also an NFL pregame analyst for NBC's "Football Night in America."

Baker Mayfield, Van Jefferson had interesting connection before QB joined Rams

Baker Mayfield's and Van Jefferson's relationship has an interesting backstory.

Report: Former Cowboys HC Jason Garrett finalist for Stanford job

Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is reportedly one of the finalists for the Stanford head-coaching job.

Browns executives share thoughts on how Deshaun Watson was treated in first game back

Cleveland Browns executives were reportedly somewhat relieved with the overall reaction to quarterback Deshaun Watson's return to the NFL field in Week 13, following his 11-game suspension.

Falcons make right call with switch to rookie QB Desmond Ridder

When the Atlanta Falcons come back from their Week 14 bye, they'll have a new starting quarterback.

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons backtracks on initial criticism of Brittney Griner prisoner trade

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons quickly backtracked his initial criticism of the prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia that saw WNBA star Brittney freed after over nearly 10 months of detainment on Thursday.

Aaron Judge's new contract makes him richer than many other famous 'Judges'

Judge reportedly turned down "higher offers" elsewhere to stay in pinstripes, so if he had elected to leave, perhaps he could've surpassed Judge Judy's annual salary.

Watch: Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb discusses crazy scenario he faced in fantasy football

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said Wednesday that he had to trade for himself in his fantasy football league earlier this year. The wild revelation came during an interview with NBC Sports' Jay Croucher and Matthew Berry.

Bills defense, Super Bowl hopes take huge hit with Von Miller news

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott revealed Wednesday that star linebacker Von Miller has suffered a season-ending torn ACL.

Red Sox try to solve recent closer woes with Kenley Jansen deal

The Boston Red Sox are looking to stop their recent revolving door of closers, as they've reportedly agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract with Kenley Jansen on Wednesday.

Report: Aaron Judge met with team other than Giants, Yankees 'last minute' before decision

Before agreeing to a nine-year, $360 million deal to return to the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge reportedly met "last minute" with a surprise team.

Aaron Judge's new nine-year deal gives him a chance to join pantheon of Yankees legends

The Yankees and the 2022 AL MVP are reportedly in agreement on a new nine-year contract worth $360 million.

Aaron Judge made wild Giants prediction when he was a high school senior

There's a chance the prediction could come to fruition this offseason. 

On brink of another AFC South title, Titans fire GM Jon Robinson

The Tennessee Titans have fired Jon Robinson as general manager after a six-plus-year run with the franchise despite the team being in line for a third straight division title. 

Watch: Broncos surprise Dalton Risner with Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination

The only Broncos player to ever win the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award was John Elway in 1992. Current Denver quarterback Russell Wilson won the award in 2020 during his time with the Seattle Seahawks. Risner hopes to join the club.

Watch: Tom Brady tries to recruit Aaron Judge as tight end ahead of win vs. Saints

The Aaron Judge sweepstakes continue this week, and on Monday night, it was Tom Brady attempting to recruit the AL MVP to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Hawks announcer in 'stable' condition after terrifying on-air medical emergency

The 68-year-old has been the Hawks play-by-play man on Bally Sports South since 1996.