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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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Boomer Esiason: Astros are the Yankees' 'antichrist'

For the third time in six seasons, the Houston Astros and New York Yankees will square off in the ALCS, which begins on Wednesday night. While much of

Report: Buccaneers hoping to get Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen back in November

Without Ryan Jensen this season, the Bucs' rushing attack has faltered, as they enter Week 7 last in the NFL in rushing yards.

Report: Patriots QB Mac Jones at '85 to 90 percent' health ahead of Week 7 vs. Bears

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is getting closer to full strength, as he recovers from his high-ankle sprain that he suffered during the team's Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

39-year-old Astros ace Justin Verlander: 'I want to play until they rip the jersey off me'

Verlander has been tabbed as the team's ALCS Game 1 starter for Wednesday.

On Monday, Yankees players had uniforms, eye black on ready for Game 5 vs. Guardians

Aaron Boone discussed just how ready his players were to suit up on Monday night, when the contest was originally slated to occur.

Report: Broncos QB Russell Wilson could have 'fairly significant' hamstring injury

Russell Wilson's debut season with the Denver Broncos is going from bad to worse.

Watch: Padres fans perform cringe-worthy rap ahead of NLCS vs. Phillies

The San Diego Padres host Game 1 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday and fans are understandably amped up.

David Robertson makes Phillies' NLCS roster after missing NLDS with self-inflicted injury

A former World Series champion and one-time All-Star during his time with the New York Yankees, Robertson missed the Phillies' NLDS against the Atlanta Braves after suffering a strained calf during the Wild Card round.

Jets owner Woody Johnson: Success of N.Y. teams 'great news for the country'

With a combined mark of 9-3, fanatics in the "Big Apple" are dreaming of playoff football.

Watch: WNBA sends birthday messages to imprisoned All-Star Brittney Griner

Tuesday is seven-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner's 32nd birthday. It's also the 243rd day of her detainment in a Russian prison.

Three-time Pro Bowl TE Delanie Walker announces retirement: 'I am honored to go out as a Titan'

Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker announced his retirement as a member of the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday following a 14-year playing career.

Golden Tate appears to throw shade at former teammate Russell Wilson 

With Tate having last appeared in an NFL game in 2020, the 34-year-old took to Twitter following the Denver Broncos' overtime loss to seemingly take a shot at his former signal-caller.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon on benching: 'I could've helped make a difference but apparently not'

The former two-time Pro Bowler with the Chargers said he was highly disappointed with the decision to relegate him to the bench.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles: Tom Brady didn't get preferential treatment for skipping walk-through

According to ESPN's Jenna Laine, the 45-year-old signal-caller met the Bucs at their hotel in Pittsburgh and attended his "usual pre-game meetings," and he "did not take a weekly off day the last two weeks."

Carson Wentz facing four- to six-week recovery from fractured finger

The Washington Commanders are already buried in the NFC East standings and now appear likely to be without their starting quarterback for an extended stretch. 

Bills' Jordan Poyer details road trip to Chiefs game, playing with collapsed lung

Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer traveled 15 hours by van in order to compete with his teammates on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 on Sunday. 

Watch: Eagles fan escorted out by security after running onto field with players

This Eagles die-hard was somehow able to burst through the tunnel with his favorite players ahead of kickoff for the NFC East clash.

X-rays negative on Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate's neck after leaving on stretcher vs. Steelers

The injury occurred after Brate caught a pass and was tackled by Myles Jack.

North Carolina tops college basketball preseason AP poll

Coming off of their shocking run to last season's National Championship game, the North Carolina Tar Heels are ranked No. 1 on the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll.

Celtics release Bill Russell-inspired city jerseys ahead of opening night

One day ahead of the team's 2022-2023 regular-season opener, an on-court tribute to the legendary Hall-of-Famer and civil rights icon was revealed.

Nashville mayor, Titans reach deal for new domed stadium

The Tennessee Titans and Nashville Mayor John Cooper have struck a deal to build a new domed stadium, according to a report from Axios Nashville reporter Nate Rau.

Aaron Judge passes Roger Maris again, starting playoffs 0-for-7 with seven strikeouts

One of, if not the biggest storyline throughout the 2022 MLB regular season was New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge's pursuit (and eventual passing) of Roger Maris for the franchise's single-season home run record.

Watch: Bob Costas calls Guardians ace Shane Bieber 'Justin Bieber'

While Justin Bieber is one of the most famous singers in North America, if not the world, Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber has become a pretty well-known name to baseball fans in recent years too.

Devils' Miles Wood 'sick and tired of being on a bad team,' calls second game of season 'must-win'

Miles Wood re-signed with the New Jersey Devils on a one-year, $3.2 million contract in the off-season to come back for his eighth year with the club that selected him with the 100th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.