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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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Bengals DT Josh Tupou on Tua Tagovailoa injury: 'I never want to hurt anybody in the NFL'

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Josh Tupou stressed that his hard hit on Tua Tagovailoa — which resulted in the Dolphins QB ending up in the hospital — was not intentional.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told DC Dan Quinn team could have 'three other guys better' than Randy Gregory

In mid-March, mayhem ensued when the Dallas Cowboys' Twitter account officially announced that defensive end Randy Gregory had re-signed with the club on a five-year, $70 million deal, only to have the deal fall through and see him sign with the Denver Broncos.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick on 'day by day' quote: 'Did I break a record on that?'

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' status for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers is still up in the air as of late Friday morning.

NFLPA to 'pursue every legal option' in investigation whether Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa should've played Week 4

The social media firestorm Thursday night following Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's second horrifying injury in less than a week hasn't slowed down on Friday morning.

Did the Dolphins run fake plays Wednesday in case they were being spied on?

It sounds as though the Dolphins may have been a step ahead of any potential spies.

Watch: Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland's tee shot lands in cup holder at Sanderson Farms Championship

During the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August, Max Homa struck a tee shot in the event's opening round that landed in somebody's golf cart. On Thursday during the opening round of the Sanderson Farms Championship, Gary Woodland may have one-upped Homa in the one-in-a-million tee shot department.

NBA broadcaster Mike Breen, family safe after fire destroys Long Island home

It's been a difficult 2022, in some respects, for Hall of Fame sportscaster Mike Breen. In the spring, the 61-year-old was forced to miss Game 7 of the

Report: NFL security looking into Dolphins practice being filmed Wednesday

The Miami Dolphins are just hours away from their Week 4 "Thursday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is currently listed as questionable for the contest and the team is looking to remain the only undefeated team in the AFC.

Myles Garrett has racked up at least six speeding tickets in Cleveland area since 2017

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett did not practice with the team on Wednesday after suffering injuries to his biceps and shoulder, as well as lacerations, stemming from his single-car accident in Medina County, Ohio on Monday.

Rory McIlroy on LIV Golf, PGA Tour feud: 'The game of golf is ripping itself apart right now'

McIlroy has been one of the most vocal critics of LIV Golf and he recently expanded on his frustration with the situation.

PGA Tour countersues LIV Golf

The drama between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continues.

Josh Allen on Ken Dorsey's tirade after Bills' loss to Dolphins: 'You show me someone who's ok with losing and I'll show you a loser'

Bills franchise quarterback Josh Allen voiced his approval for offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey infamous 'temper tantrum' in the immediate aftermath of the team's dramatic loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3.

Bucs-Chiefs 'Sunday Night Football' game would move to Minneapolis if Hurricane Ian forces relocation

The NFL has started to craft their contingency plans for Week 4's "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, should Hurricane Ian force the contest to be played outside of the Sunshine State.

Buccaneers bring pets to Miami amid Hurricane Ian, LB Devin White forced to leave horses behind

The NFL is still considering their options on how to handle the scheduled Week 4 "Sunday Night Football" contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, currently slated to take place in Tampa Bay.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick on Mac Jones injury: 'What do I look like? A doctor? An orthopedic surgeon?'

New England Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones suffered a "pretty severe" high ankle sprain late in the team's Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Jets QB Zach Wilson medically cleared, expected to start Week 4 vs. Steelers

The New York Jets are getting their starting quarterback back for their Week 4 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Watch: Marlins' Richard Bleier becomes only pitcher since 1900 with three balks in same at-bat

Miami Marlins pitcher Richard Bleier committed not one, not two but three balks during his relief appearance on Tuesday night against the New York Mets.

Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead, WR Trent Sherfield have 'therapy session' with 'butt punt' ball

It looks like the two Dolphins players most directly involved in the infamous blooper held a therapy session with the football.

Video captured following Myles Garrett car crash shows him bleeding from wrist

A video from TMZ Sports released Tuesday afternoon showed Garrett being attended to by medical personnel and claiming he felt fine.

Joe Burrow on all-white jerseys for 'Thursday Night Football': 'I'd play in trash bags'

The Bengals will unleash their all-white jerseys for their Week 4 matchup against the Dolphins Thursday, but starting quarterback Joe Burrow doesn't appear to care one way or another what kind of uniform he plays in.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: Mitchell Trubisky improving each week in 'all areas'

Shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped their Week 3 "Thursday Night Football" contest against the Cleveland Browns, head coach Mike Tomlin was again asked about the starting quarterback position.

Stefon Diggs on Florida heat during Week 3 vs. Dolphins: 'I was concerned... they had an IV in both my arms'

Florida may currently be bracing for Hurricane Ian, but on Sunday during the Miami Dolphins' Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills, it was clear skies in the Sunshine State.

Phil Mickelson among four LIV Golf players asking to be dismissed from antitrust lawsuit against PGA Tour

The lawsuit accuses the PGA Tour of illegally suspending them for playing in LIV Golf events and using its monopoly power to squash competition.

Dolphins ST coordinator gets 'absolutely zero amusement' out of 'butt punt' vs. Bills

In the final minutes of action, while punting out of their own end zone, the Dolphins entered "butt punt" into the NFL lexicon and etched themselves onto blooper reels for years to come.

Three-time Pro Bowl CB Xavier Rhodes visiting with Bills

In 13 games during the 2021 season, Rhodes recorded 39 combined tackles, seven passes defended, and one interception.