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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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Buster Olney denies report that ESPN pressured Yankees to keep rain delay going for Aaron Judge's home run chase

Baseball fans who stayed up extra late on Sunday night in hopes of seeing New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge get one last crack at hitting his 61st home run of the season were left disappointed, as the contest against the Boston Red Sox was called after six innings, resulting in a 2-0 New York victory.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel on short turnaround before 'Thursday Night Football': 'I'll sleep when I'm dead'

After surviving a thriller against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, it'll be a quick turnaround for first-year head coach Mike McDaniel and company, as the Dolphins will travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4 on "Thursday Night Football."

Patriots QB Mac Jones suffered 'pretty severe' high ankle sprain; no timetable for return

Jones, who earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie in 2021, was dealing with back spasms earlier in September but has suited up in all three contests this season.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles to meet with staff regarding Aaron Rodgers' jumbotron comment

The two-time reigning MVP didn't elaborate on what he saw, but Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said that he was going to look into the issue.

Nets star PG Kyrie Irving: 'I gave up 4 years, 100-something million to be unvaccinated'

Along with men's tennis star Novak Djokovic, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets has been one of the most notable and outspoken superstar athletes when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Eagles All-Pro C Jason Kelce hopes for hot dog eating competition, drinking games at 'The Pro Bowl Games'

With the NFL announcing Monday morning that they were doing away with the normal Pro Bowl and shifting to "The Pro Bowl Games," Jason Kelce had some suggestions on what the new format should include.

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson announces retirement

One of the all-time greats in NASCAR history is calling it quits. Johnson announced in November 2019 that the 2020 Cup season would be his last full-time season of racing.

Giants reportedly could trade WR Kenny Golladay

While the New York Giants have gotten off to a hot 2-0 start in 2022, the same can not be said for wide receiver Kenny Golladay. The 2019 Pro Bowler posted a measly two receptions for 22 yards on two targets in the team's Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans and was not targeted at all in New York's Week 2 victory against the Carolina Panthers.

NFL replaces Pro Bowl with 'The Pro Bowl Games' featuring skill competitions, flag football game

The first Pro Bowl took place in 1951 and the 2023 Games will be held in Las Vegas, with the flag football contest taking place at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 5.

Watch: Buccaneers QB Tom Brady pranks fans, pretends to cut off finger

Brady's aerial attack is expected to be severely shorthanded in Week 3, as Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans is suspended and Chris Godwin and Julio Jones are dealing with injuries.

Chargers Pro Bowl QB Justin Herbert 'not out of the woods' with ribs injury

The Pro Bowler injured his ribs during the Chargers' Week 2 loss on "Thursday Night Football" against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Activist sets court, self on fire at Laver Cup

Hours before Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were scheduled to take the court together for one last time, a scary scene unfolded at the O2 Arena.

Watch: Dolphins QB Teddy Bridgewater draws up plays for his former high school team

Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater apparently took part in a version of "Thursday Night Football" this week, but it was not his Fins who were on the field.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy: 'Dak is our quarterback'

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones caused quite a stir on Thursday when he seemed to suggest that Dak Prescott could have to battle for the starting quarterback job with Cooper Rush upon his return from injury.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons asks Von Miller for help with sack celebrations

Only 23 years old and in his second NFL season, Parsons is coming off a debut campaign in which he won the 2021 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.

Ime Udoka allegedly made 'unwanted comments' toward female staffer

There is a new wrinkle to the Ime Udoka saga. The latest information comes soon after it was reported that Udoka had apologized for putting the Celtics in a "difficult situation" and had accepted his season-long suspension.

Antonio Brown goes after Bruce Arians on Twitter in wake of Bucs-Saints brawl: 'He still causing problems'

On Wednesday, enigmatic seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Antonio Brown took to Twitter to react to reports of the NFL warning Tampa Bay Buccaneers senior adviser Bruce Arians for his involvement in Week 2's on-field brawl between the Bucs and New Orleans Saints.

Ravens, former Pro Bowl DE Jason Pierre-Paul agree to one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million

The 33-year-old spent the first eight seasons of his career with the New York Giants before playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2018 to 2021.

A's Tony Kemp shares heartwarming card from seven-year-old fan

Only hours before his team was scheduled to host the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, Tony Kemp of the Oakland Athletics took to Twitter to share a heartwarming card he received from a young fan.

Apple declines Yankees trade offer for Aaron Judge HR chase coverage

The Red Sox-Yankees clash Friday is scheduled to be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV+. This has infuriated countless fans who don't subscribe to the streaming service and are hoping to potentially watch the record-breaker in real time.

Dolphins WR coach Wes Welker has high praise for Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle

Welker, who was named First-Team All-Pro twice and made five Pro Bowls during his playing career, knows a thing or two about the position.

Damien Woody: Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett 'doesn't know what the hell he's doing out there'

Perhaps no other first-year head coach has been criticized more through the first two weeks of the NFL season than Denver Broncos lead man Nathaniel Hackett. That continued Thursday.

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic unsure of Australian Open status: 'I don't have any regrets'

Novak Djokovic's status as one of the premier players in men's tennis history has put his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a microscope since 2021.

Celtics HC Ime Udoka likely facing season-long suspension for consensual relationship with staff member

It was reported late Wednesday night that Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was facing a possible "significant suspension" for his role in a consensual, improper and intimate relationship with a female staff member.

Utah student arrested for allegedly threatening to detonate nuclear reactor if team lost

There seems to be something strange in the water on the University of Utah campus. Just one week after it was reported that university police were investigating two women who attended the Utes football game against Southern Utah topless, another incident is now making headlines.