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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

Watch: Nestor Cortes flashes leather on comebacker, gets out of bases-loaded jam vs. Guardians

New York Yankees southpaw Nestor Cortes made his postseason debut Friday afternoon in Game 2 of the team's ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians and got some early run support via a Giancarlo Stanton two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel on locker room ping-pong tables: 'If they giveth, they can taketh away and regiveth'

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has given his opinion on the team's locker room ping-pong tables situation. Despite the back-and-forth this week over whether or not the players would be keeping a table, McDaniel feels it's up to the players and doesn't care much either way.

Lakers' Russell Westbrook to come off bench for first time since rookie season in preseason finale

As one of the most durable stars in the NBA over his 14-year career, Westbrook has more starts than anyone in the league since 2009.

Shannon Sharpe: 'Winning has masked just how poorly Cooper Rush has been playing'

The Dallas Cowboys are flying high right now, winners of four straight games despite losing starting quarterback Dak Prescott to a thumb injury in Week 1.

Commanders RB Brian Robinson expected to start vs. Bears

The next step in Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson's stunning return to the gridiron will take place in Week 6.

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill orders custom-designed ping-pong table

It turns out that the removal of ping-pong tables in the Miami Dolphins' locker room will only be temporary.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady on roughing the passer calls: 'Just complain to the refs like I do'

Tom Brady was the beneficiary of a crucial roughing the passer call against Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on Sunday.

Colin Cowherd: Odell Beckham Jr. is 'the Airbnb of wide receivers'

Cowherd had an interesting take on the mercurial wide receiver.

Former Washington QB Robert Griffin III tweets funny reaction to Dan Snyder bombshell

Griffin III took to social media following Thursday morning's report on Snyder.

Months after apologizing for Saudi Arabia comments, LIV Golf's Phil Mickelson denies doing interview

In February, four months before he would officially join LIV Golf, six-time major champion Phil Mickelson apologized for "reckless" comments he made regarding Saudi Arabia during an interview with biographer Alan Shipnuck.

Damien Woody: Giants' Brian Daboll is the 'runaway' Coach of the Year

Going into Week 5 of the NFL season, ESPN's Mike Greenberg said on "Get Up" that Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys was the league's Coach of the Year.

NFL senior VP defends roughing the passer call against Chiefs in video sent to all 32 teams

The NFL's officiating office sent a video to all 32 teams Wednesday in which senior vice president of officiating administration Perry Fewell backed the controversial roughing the passer penalty called against Kansas City Chiefs Chris Jones during the Week 5 "Monday Night Football" contest vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.

Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks: Baker Mayfield has chance to play vs. Rams

It was reported on Tuesday that Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield would be out for two to six weeks due to his high-ankle sprain. Not so fast, according to interim head coach Steve Wilks.

Cardinals-Seahawks Week 6 game to be pushed back if Mariners force Game 4 vs. Astros

If the Mariners host an ALDS Game 4 on Sunday the Seahawks-Cardinals game will have its start time pushed back.

Free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr.: Rams 'didn't offer me anything'

Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. took to Twitter Wednesday to bash his former employer -- the Los Angeles Rams -- for a perceived low contract offer that he apparently received recently.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy: 'We are preparing for Cooper (Rush) to start against the Eagles'

It looks like it'll be at least one more week of Cooper Rush leading the Dallas Cowboys offense.

Dolphins players remove ping-pong tables from locker room to help with game prep

Ahead of their Week 6 contest against the Minnesota Vikings, the Dolphins' players are making an interesting change in the locker room to try and get back on track.

Marshawn Lynch joins Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' crew

According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Lynch will be in "three to four-minute features" that Amazon is calling "‘N Yo’ City.” 

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa returns to practice, 'highly unlikely' to play Week 6 vs. Vikings

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is back on the practice field Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion during the team's Week 4 "Thursday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes enters Week 6 as home underdog for first time in career

Among the slew of marquee matchups on the NFL Week 6 docket is an AFC divisional round rematch between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. 

Montez Sweat on roughing the passer calls: 'It's really degrading the game'

Add Montez Sweat to the list of those who are critical of the roughing the passer penalties.

Astros reliever Phil Maton breaks finger after punching locker, will miss rest of playoffs

A bout of frustration will keep Maton from joining the Astros on their playoff run.

Watch: Braves mascot parachutes into Truist Park ahead of playoff game vs. Phillies

The "Phillie Phanatic" may be one of the most recognizable mascots not only in Major League Baseball, but all of sports. With the Philadelphia Phillies traveling to face the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS on Tuesday afternoon though, it was the Phanatic's NL East rival mascot in Atlanta -- "Blooper" -- who stole the show.

Commanders HC Ron Rivera clarifies perceived jab at QB Carson Wentz

On Monday, Rivera was asked why the Commanders (1-4) were in last place in the NFC East, to which he responded "quarterbacks."

NFL to discuss roughing the passer penalties in wake of controversial Week 5 calls

The NFL is reportedly slated to discuss roughing the passer penalties after a pair of notable calls during Week 5.