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Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb.

Chargers' Derwin James was a menace Sunday vs. Cardinals

The Chargers Pro Bowl safety was everywhere during Sunday's 25-24 victory over the Cardinals.

Jets WR Elijah Moore credits talking to, kissing football for his breakout game vs. Bears

New York Jets second-year wideout Elijah Moore grabbed his first receiving touchdown of the season in Sunday's 31-10 victory over the Chicago Bears, crediting an intimate relationship with the football for his breakout game.

Watch: Panthers' Sam Darnold recovers his own fumble, stops, drops and rolls for touchdown

With 7:21 left in the third quarter and the Panthers threatening near the goal line, Darnold had the football stripped away on a quarterback keeper by Broncos' linebacker Josey Jewell. However, Darnold averted disaster, falling on his fumble before stopping, dropping, and rolling his way into the endzone.

Odell Beckham Jr. removed from Miami flight after falling 'in and out of consciousness'

On Sunday morning, Odell Beckham Jr. found himself in a bizarre situation at Miami International Airport, resulting in the free agent wideout's removal from a departing American Airlines flight.

Commanders DE Chase Young 'unlikely' to make season debut Sunday

The Commanders won't make a final decision until pre-game warmups. 

Watch: Alec Holler's ridiculous one-handed touchdown grab lifts UCF to AAC Championship

With 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter, UCF's Alec Holler made a ridiculous one-handed touchdown catch, helping the Knights earn a 46-39 victory over the USF Bulls and a spot in the AAC Championship game. 

Watch: Spurs' Zach Collins ejected after hard foul bloodies Lakers' Russell Westbrook

Things got heated in San Antonio after a hard foul from Spurs' Zach Collins bloodied the face of Los Angeles Lakers' Russel Westbrook.

Watch: Oregon LB D.J. Johnson punches Oregon State fan after loss

After the Beavers' 38-34 victory, fans stormed the field, and through the sea of people, Johnson and the fan crossed paths.

Report: Former No. 1 pick could make season debut for Magic on Sunday

The Magic guard has yet to make his 2022 season debut after fracturing his left big toe in September.

Eagles' CB Darius Slay wants to add Aaron Rodgers' interception to his 'collection'

Philadephia Eagles' Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay has picked off a lot of quarterbacks over his decade-long career in the NFL, but he still has one quarterback left to cross off his list.

Cardinals WR Hollywood Brown set to return Sunday vs. Chargers

Decimated by injuries as of late, the Arizona Cardinals will get a boost Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers with the return of wideout Marquise "Hollywood" Brown.  

Has Jacoby Brissett done enough to prove he's a starter in the NFL?

Jacoby Brissett's time as the starter with the Cleveland Browns is over as Deshaun Watson's return looms. A free agent at the end of the season, has Brissett done enough during his short time in Cleveland to warrant another shot at a starting job somewhere else next season? 

Boston Bruins react to record-setting start at home

On Friday, the Boston Bruins came from behind to beat the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2, setting an NHL record by winning each of their first 12 home games

Free-agent pitcher selling himself with unique Black Friday 'ad'

In the spirit of the biggest shopping day of the year, a free agent pitcher tweeted a unique Black Friday sales item: himself. All joking aside, the he will undoubtedly be scooped up by a major league team this offseason.

Yankees reportedly 'pursuing many' top free agents

Negotiations between American League MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are ongoing. However, according to one reporter, the club is also pursuing several high-profile free agents.

Former Eagles RB LeSean McCoy wasn't impressed with Dak Prescott's performance on Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott tallied his tenth consecutive win over the New York Giants, but one former NFC East rival wasn't

Is Dansby Swanson out of the Braves' price range?

According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, all signs point to Swanson donning another MLB uniform this spring. Appearing on MLB Network Wednesday, O'Brien said that following Swanson's 2022 All-Star campaign, the shortstop has "priced himself out of Atlanta."

Watch: Irate Devils' fans litter ice with trash following three disallowed goals

After officials disallowed not one, not two, but three New Jersey Devils' goals on Wednesday night, fans showed their displeasure by pelting the ice at the Prudential Center with trash, briefly halting the game in the third period.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons tried to argue his way back into blowout win over Vikings

With the game in hand, and another game to play on Thanksgiving, the Cowboys cautiously pulled Parsons from the contest late, despite his objections.

How much time will Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper miss after Tommy John surgery?

The Phillies released a timeline for Bryce Harper, who underwent successful Tommy John surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles. However, an MLB insider's report differs from the team's statement.

Joe Burrow shares hilarious response to playing without Ja'Marr Chase

Burrow channeled an iconic NFL quote when asked about playing without his top weapon. 

Chiefs' Travis Kelce plays hero, sets new tight end record in win over Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was nearly unstoppable in Sunday night's 30-27 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Lions' rookie Aidan Hutchinson reached unique NFL mark in win over Giants

During the second quarter of Sunday's 31-18 win over the New York Giants, Hutchinson picked off quarterback Daniel Jones, registering his second-career interception to reach an NFL mark accomplished by only one other player. 

Bengals WR Tee Higgins 'still' shocked by QB Joe Burrow's smarts

Led by a tremendous performance on Sunday by quarterback Joe Burrow, the Cinncinatti Bengals held on for a 37-30 win over AFC North rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers.