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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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Watch: Marine chugs beer at Lakers game in most epic way possible

At 7-12, Los Angeles Lakers fans haven't had much to cheer about this season. One U.S. Marine Corps veteran changed that Monday night while the Lakers and Indiana Pacers were in a timeout.

Tiger Woods disputes Rory McIlroy's COVID story

Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy said recently that both he and Tiger Woods contracted COVID-19 ahead of the 2022 Open Championship.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh addresses Lamar Jackson's obscene deleted tweet

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh discussed quarterback Lamar Jackson's viral NSFW tweet -- which blasted a fan on Twitter following the team's Week 12 loss and was then deleted -- on Monday afternoon.

Astros add to loaded roster with addition of former MVP Jose Abreu

The World Series-champion Houston Astros are adding to their already loaded roster, agreeing to a three-year contract with first baseman Jose Abreu.

NFL analyst: Jets HC Robert Saleh had 'George Costanza moment' with QB switch

While it's unclear if Saleh is a "Seinfeld" fan, he certainly channeled his inner George Costanza in making the decision to bench 2021 first-round pick Zach Wilson in favor of Mike White.

Ghana coach shows terrible sportsmanship with crying South Korean player

The move came as a host of other coaches from the Ghanaian side displayed better sportsmanship, taking time after the match to console the South Korean forward.

Jaguars' Andrew Wingard blasts Urban Meyer during praise of Trevor Lawrence

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard talked candidly about the growth of second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence following the team's Week 12 win.

Watch: Seahawks brought literal 12th man onto field during interception return vs. Raiders

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor provided viewers with one of the most head-scratching moments of the season Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Report: Giants trying to connect Aaron Judge with Stephen Curry in recruitment pitch

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is arguably the most recognizable face of the Bay Area sports scene, so the San Francisco Giants are reportedly using him as part of their recruitment pitch to AL MVP Aaron Judge.

49ers CB Charvarius Ward makes negative opinion on Cardinals star WR DeAndre Hopkins clear

Charvarius Ward's San Francisco 49ers crushed DeAndre Hopkins' Arizona Cardinals 38-10 in Week 11's "Monday Night Football," despite nine catches and 91 receiving yards from "Nuk." Ward isn't impressed with Hopkins' stardom, however.

Watch: Former All-Pro WR Brandon Marshall pays up on painful Jets-Patriots bet with Julian Edelman

The New York Jets' brutal 10-3 loss in Week 11 to the New England Patriots was especially painful for former Jets Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

Stephen A. Smith blasts Nets after loss to severely shorthanded Sixers

The Nets' loss came despite the Sixers missing their top three scorers in Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and James Harden.

Joc Pederson tries recruiting Aaron Judge to Giants with Instagram post

San Francisco Giants 2022 All-Star Joc Pederson is trying to convince AL MVP Aaron Judge to come to the Bay Area via Instagram.

Germany protests FIFA ban of 'OneLove' armband with gesture ahead of World Cup opener

Ahead of their World Cup opener against Japan on Wednesday, players on team Germany covered their mouths in a team photo to protest FIFA's ban on the "OneLove" armband.

Bills taking Josh Allen injury 'one hour at a time' ahead of Week 10 vs. Vikings

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday morning that the team is taking quarterback Josh Allen's elbow injury "one hour at a time" and that the 2020 Pro Bowler hasn't been ruled out for Week 10 yet.

LeBron James weighs in on Kyrie Irving suspension

James joins several prominent NBA players who have commented on Irving's suspension.

Raiders get brutal injury news on Pro Bowl TE Darren Waller

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a very rough season so far. And now, news about their stud tight end Darren Waller adds to their misfortune.

Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson shares wild takes on Cowboys, Eagles

The former Dallas coach didn't hesitate to provide some surprising comments on his old squad and one of its biggest rivals.

Rangers making a push for Jacob deGrom, other top free-agent arms?

The Texas Rangers are continuing their push for Jacob deGrom, among other top free agent pitchers, according to a report by MLB Network insider Jon Morosi.

Watch: Stephen A. Smith makes flatulence analogy when discussing Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their fourth straight game on Wednesday and have the second-worst record in the NBA at 2-9. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith gave his gave his latest opinion on the state of the Lakers.

Ezekiel Elliott gives most straightforward response about Odell Beckham Jr. yet

The Beckham Jr. sweepstakes may finally be coming to an end soon.

Russell Wilson fires back at Pete Carroll's perceived wristband dig

The feud between Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll continued on Wednesday, when the nine-time Pro Bowler addressed Carroll's recent apparent comparison between Wilson and Geno Smith.