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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.

Bruins' Brad Marchand expected to return to lineup before Thanksgiving

Boston Bruins star Brad Marchand will be back on the ice sooner than expected.

Eagles acquire three-time Pro Bowl DE Robert Quinn from Bears

The NFL's only remaining unbeaten team just got a little stronger.

Astros' rookie Jeremy Pena named ALCS MVP

Pena was impressive against the Yankees, slashing .353/.353/.824 with two doubles, two home runs, and four RBI. 

Astros rally twice in Game 4 to sweep Yankees, advance to World Series

The Astros will make their fourth appearance in the World Series since 2016. 

Tua Tagovailoa returns, Dolphins hang on to defeat Steelers, 16-10

Noah Igbinoghene came down with an acrobatic interception with 18 seconds left, sealing the victory for Miami. 

Suns' Chris Paul becomes third player in NBA history to record 11,000 career assists

Having reached the milestone, Paul is the first player in NBA history to compile 20,000 career points and 11,000 assists.

Daniel Jones becomes first Giants QB since 1946 to rush for 100 yards in win over Jags

Jones went 19-of-30 for 202 yards and a touchdown through the air but was just as impactful on the ground, rushing 11 times on Sunday, recording 107 yards.

Jets HC Robert Saleh: Initial diagnosis on RB Breece Hall is 'not good'

After the game, Saleh told reporters that Hall likely suffered an ACL injury and that the initial diagnosis was "not good." 

Phillies superstar Bryce Harper named NLCS MVP

Harper was a menace at the plate against the Padres throughout the NLCS, batting .400 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBI. 

Bryce Harper's late HR sends Phillies to World Series

It's a storybook ending to the NLCS for the Phillies, who clinched the final wild-card spot in the NL before going on a historic run to the World Series. 

Panthers DE Brian Burns on sacking Tom Brady: ‘The G.O.A.T. got caught in the web’

When Carolina Panthers edge-rusher Brian Burns entered the NFL in 2019 as a rookie, he named Tom Brady as the quarterback he couldn't wait to sack.  On Sunday, he finally did it.  Burns and the Panthers' defense shut Brady down in a 21-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch: Falcons' mascot gets in shoving match with youth football player

Unfortunately for the Falcons, their mascot may have shown more fight on Sunday than the team.

Phillies shake off early deficit, outslug Padres 10-6 to take 3-1 NLCS lead

With the victory, the Phillies take a 3-1 advantage in the best-of-seven series with a chance to close things out Sunday with ace Zack Wheeler on the mound.

Nikola Jokic records 78th career triple-double, tying Wilt Chamberlain for most by a center

Jokic sits tied for sixth on the all-time triple-doubles list.

Watch: Weber State commits D-I record four safeties against Montana State

In a 43-38 loss to Montana State, safeties were the difference. And no, you're eyes aren't deceiving you, safeties played a huge role in the game. 

Astros quiet Yankees’ bats again in Game 3, take commanding 3-0 advantage in ALCS

Six Astros pitchers threw a combined shutout in Game 3 as the Yankees continued to struggle at the plate in the series.

Watch: Lakers fan yells 'You suck a--' at Russell Westbrook, leads to confrontation

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook had a lousy outing this week against the Los Angeles Clippers, managing only two points in a 103-97 loss.

Former Pro Bowl LB Deion Jones to make debut for Browns Sunday

Jones had been dealing with a shoulder injury, which had him on injured reserve since the start of the season.

Rudy Gobert on Victor Wembanyama: 'He's unique, something the world has never seen'

The projected No. 1 overall pick in next year's draft, has garnered high praise throughout basketball circles before ever stepping foot on an NBA court. 

Commanders QB Carson Wentz placed on IR, will miss at least four weeks

Wentz underwent successful surgery in Los Angeles on Saturday and will be out until at least Week 11. 

Watch: Ohio State stymies disastrous fake punt attempt by Iowa

Iowa's punter Tory Taylor attempted a delayed fake, but Ohio State didn't bite, and the play was quickly snuffed out by defensive end Caden Curry.

Phillies overcome early miscues to take Game 3 over Padres, 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1

The Phillies are two wins away from advancing to the World Series after knocking off the Padres, 4-2, in Game 3 of the NLCS on Friday. 

Watch: Eagles All-Pro Jason Kelce pounds a beer and hugs the Phillie Phanatic during Game 2 of NLCS

Kelce has long been a Philly favorite, proven by the response he received Friday night from Phillies fans.

Watch: Jazz's Lauri Markkanen posterizes Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert with vicious dunk

The NBA season is young, but Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has filed his nomination for dunk of the year.  Midway through the first quarter of Friday's