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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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MLB, NBA, NFL, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics

Retired legendary announcer considering drastic move

New York Yankees retired announcer John Sterling is reportedly considering a drastic move.

44-year-old pitcher explains decision to join Red Sox for fourth time

Rich Hill recently explained to Rob Bradford of the "Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast" how he heard about the Red Sox's interest in yet another reunion with him.

Falcons continue monster August, push for elite defense with historic extension

The Atlanta Falcons opened the offseason with one of the biggest pickups on offense, signing four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in March. Five months later, the team is closing the summer with a flourish, loading up on defense in a push to be considered a serious Super Bowl contender.

MLB futures: Padres All-Star overtakes Paul Skenes as NL Rookie of the Year favorite 

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes seemed like a lock for the NL Rookie of the Year award coming out of the All-Star break just one month ago. What a difference a month makes. 

Caitlin Clark is getting dangerously close to being suspended

Clark is tied for the second-most technical fouls in the WNBA this season with five.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' perfect summer comes to abrupt end

One great way to block out the noise is to more/less play perfect football. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts essentially pulled off the feat in training camp.

Watch: Saints TE may have autographed weirdest item ever at training camp

New Orleans Saints TE Foster Moreau signed an oyster at training camp. The subsequent preparation for that oyster is unknown.

Release from Cardinals could be end of the line for three-time All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals took a chance on a low-risk, low-reward one-year, $2M deal with shortstop Brandon Crawford in early March.

Vikings DC responds to scathing comments from Tua Tagovailoa

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores responded to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's recent heavy criticism.

Former Wimbledon finalist blasts 'ridiculous' ruling following Jannik Sinner steroid scandal

Jannik Sinner won't be suspended after the International Tennis Integrity Agency determined on Tuesday that, despite testing positive for an anabolic steroid twice in March, the substance entered the top-ranked player in the world's system unintentionally.

Insider names two-time All-Star as player who could put Warriors in a 'different atmosphere'

The guard was limited to 25 games during the 2023-2024 campaign and didn't play after Jan. 18 after undergoing surgery on his right foot.

'Most hated man in college football' gets another chance on sideline

Connor Stalions is getting another chance to roam the sideline as a part of a football coaching staff.

Latest gem shows Rangers' top pitching prospect might be ready to rejoin MLB

After his demotion to the Triple-A Round Rock Express in mid-May, Jack Leiter followed with a few uneven outings but has since been lights out.

Watch: Patriots RB hilariously mistakes reporter's Matthew Judon question

Perhaps this week's trade of star pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons hasn't completely set in for New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson yet.

Watch: Tennis player implodes in 'self-destruction,' gives up at end of match

Yoshihito Nishioka had a full-blown meltdown at the end of his second-round match at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday.

Panthers WR offers weak explanation for 'dumb football' play during joint practice vs. Jets

Carolina Panthers wideout Terrace Marshall Jr.'s actions after his second TD on Thursday sparked a dust-up, leading to criticism from his head coach.

Commanders HC's WR comments hint at trouble for former first-round pick

The Commanders had high hopes when they selected Jahan Dotson with the 16th overall pick during the 2022 NFL Draft. Thus far, the wideout hasn't met the organization's expectations.

Insider reveals surprising detail about Falcons-Patriots trade

The months-long Matthew Judon drama came to a conclusion on Wednesday, with the New England Patriots trading the defensive end/linebacker to the Atlanta Falcons. Thursday, we learned an interesting detail regarding the deal.

Former Masters champion prepares for PGA Tour event severely short-handed following robbery

Hideki Matsuyama told Golf Digest Japan in a recent interview that he, his caddie and coach were all robbed in London last week.

Browns mask rookie DT's controversial return to practice with extension for Pro Bowl LB

Wednesday's news of the rookie's quick return to the field is another controversial storyline that could surround the Browns.

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh open to reunion with Colin Kaepernick, but with a twist

Kaepernick recently said that he was still hoping to return to play in the NFL someday. Harbaugh sounds willing to give him that chance if the former QB is willing to adjust his expectations.

Reds All-Star SP keeps throwing up on the mound

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene pitched another gem on Tuesday night despite getting ill on the mound...again.

Olympics long-distance runner ran marathon with gruesome injury

British long-distance runner Rose Harvey revealed in an Instagram post on Tuesday that she competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics women's marathon event with a broken leg.

Jets' Robert Saleh doing his best to remain cool amid Haason Reddick drama

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Tuesday that despite Pro Bowl pass rusher Haason Reddick's weekslong holdout, and Monday's trade request, the situation isn't a concern.