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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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Report: Rams offered Panthers Cam Akers, four draft picks for Christian McCaffrey

Now that Christian McCaffrey has officially played in his first game as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, fans are finding out about what other kind of trade offers the Carolina Panthers had last week for their stud running back.

Watch: Yankee Stadium concessions stand grease fire sends workers scurrying out of kitchen

The New York Yankees 2022 campaign came to an end at the hands of the Houston Astros in the ALCS yet again on Sunday during a 6-5 loss in Game 4. Early in the contest, a scary moment occurred off the field, as a grease fire at one of the Yankee Stadium concessions stands prompted workers to scurry away from potential danger.

Watch: Raiders WR Davante Adams careful to avoid cameramen after win vs. Texans

Two weeks ago following the Las Vegas Raiders 30-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on "Monday Night Football," Las Vegas star wide receiver Davante Adams was caught on video shoving a cameraman to the ground as he made his way towards the player's tunnel.

Packers open as double-digit underdogs for first time in Aaron Rodgers' career

Green Bay is opening this week as a double-digit underdog ahead of their Week 8 matchup against Buffalo for the first time in No. 12's career.

Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins expected to undergo knee surgery, miss four to six weeks

A third-year back out of Ohio St., Dobbins' career has been largely hampered by injuries thus far.

Astros SP Lance McCullers Jr. pushed to Game 4 after champagne bottle hits, injures elbow

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is the latest MLB player to suffer a bizarre injury during the excitement of October baseball. After the Astros eliminated the Seattle Mariners in an epic, 18-inning ALDS Game 3 last weekend, the ensuing celebration apparently got a bit carried away, leading to McCullers Jr.'s strange mishap.

Rangers hire Bruce Bochy as new manager on three-year deal

Just over two months following the firing of former manager Chris Woodward, the Texas Rangers have found their new man.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett clears concussion protocol, will start Week 7 vs. Dolphins

Starting tight end Pat Freiermuth and cornerback Levi Wallace cleared the concussion protocol as well.

Jets HC Robert Saleh: Elijah Moore won't play Week 7, trading WR 'not an option'

Saleh added that the wideout will stay in New Jersey as the rest of the team travels to face the Denver Broncos in Week 7.

PGA Tour suing LIV Golf's Saudi backers

The PGA Tour has filed a federal lawsuit against Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Yasir Othman Al-Rumayyan -- the governor of the fund that finances LIV Golf -- according to a report by ESPN's Mark Schlabach.

Yankees SP Luis Severino, manager Aaron Boone vent over Astros' Game 2 'luck'

In the mind of New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino and manager Aaron Boone, two swings of the bat may have very well decided the outcome of Thursday's ALCS Game 2 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Astros' Jose Altuve was going to take selfie with fan who ran onto field before security intervened

Instead of ignoring, or even assisting security in stopping the violator, Altuve decided to play nice with the fan.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott confirms Week 7 return vs. Lions

Prescott has been out since suffering a fracture to his right thumb late in the team's season-opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady: 'No retirement in my future'

"TB12" says he's not planning to hang up the cleats again anytime soon.

Pacers center Myles Turner sprains ankle after landing on ball boy during warmups

While Turner has proven to be one of the best defensive players in the league when on the court, he's struggled with injuries over the last year.

Steelers DC Teryl Austin has novel idea to replicate Tyreek Hill's speed in practice

Considering Hill enters Week 7 leading the NFL in receiving yards, it's probably a good idea to switch things up to try and stop the speedy Miami WR.

Commanders fan waits weeks for $14,000 raffle-winning check, then it bounces

A fan hit it big at the Commanders' home contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 11 but trying to collect the money has been a disastrous process since then.

NFL investigating Eagles fan who ran onto field with players

The undefeated Philadelphia Eagles (6-0) have six more home games during the regular season and if they continue their hot start, could have more coming in the playoffs this winter.

Report: Patriots QB Mac Jones expects to suit up Week 7 vs. Bears

It was reported Wednesday that New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was at "85 to 90 percent" health ahead of the team's Week 7 "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Chicago Bears.

26th 'Sports Equinox' to take place on Thursday

Thursday is a massive day for professional sports, as each of the "Big Four" leagues (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL) will be in action.

Eagles offensive linemen releasing Christmas album for charity

The album's proceeds will benefit Philadelphia's Children's Crisis Treatment Center with a digital and green vinyl release date of Dec. 23.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon to start vs. Jets after Week 6 benching

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Melvin Gordon will be getting the start at running back when the team faces the New York Jets in Week 7 on Sunday.

Former Astros, Yankees legend Roger Clemens to throw out first pitch before ALCS Game 1

The Houston Astros are bringing out a "rocket" for the first pitch ahead of their ALCS Game 1 against the New York Yankees.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa doesn't 'remember much' after concussion vs. Bengals

The southpaw has missed the last two games after suffering a concussion during the team's Week 4 "Thursday Night Football" loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.