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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.

Blue Jays reach three-year deal with interim manager John Schneider

The Blue Jays went 46-28 under Schneider, finishing second in the AL East (92-70).

Report: Bills balked at high-price for RB Christian McCaffrey, never made an offer to Panthers

Before Carolina sent McCaffrey off to the Bay Area, the Buffalo Bills were one of several teams seen as a possible match for the former All-Pro.

Chiefs star Travis Kelce reveals his pick for best tight end of all time

While Travis Kelce is arguably one of the best tight ends ever to grace a football field, he isn't ready to put himself in that conversation yet. He does have an idea who is the best tight end of all time.

Sixers HC Doc Rivers: Joel Embiid dealt with plantar fasciitis during the offseason

While Rivers added that the injury is no longer hampering his star player, the residual effects may be getting to Embiid.

Yankees' offensive woes continue in Game 2 ALCS loss to Astros

For the second day in a row, the Houston Astros kept the New York Yankees' bats quiet.

Watch: Gleyber Torres' ridiculous snag helps Yankees turn 4-6-3 double-play in Game 2 of ALCS

Torres' remarkable play ended the inning, keeping the Yankees' deficit to just a run heading into the eighth inning.

Watch: Canadiens No. 1 overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky nets first NHL goal, taunts Coyotes

Slafkovsky ripped a shot past Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram and then let his opponents hear about it.

Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy placed on leave amid investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Detroit Pistons have placed assistant general manager Rob Murphy on leave amid allegations of workplace misconduct involving a former female employee.

Nets HC Steve Nash on Ben Simmons’ lackluster debut: ‘I just think he’s rusty’

The 26-year-old recorded four points, five rebounds, and five assists in 23 minutes before fouling out of the season opener against the Pelicans.

'No chance' Zack Wheeler pitches Game 4 of NLCS for Phillies

Wheeler threw only 83 pitches in the Game 1 victory earlier this week. And there was a tiny sliver of hope that Wheeler could start again on short rest.

Report: Jets WR Elijah Moore asks for trade amid frustrations over role

After being excused from practice on Thursday following a set of cryptic tweets regarding his lack of involvement in the team's offense, Moore reportedly wants out of New York. 

Report: Panthers 'would listen' to trade offers for former first-rounder Shaq Thompson

At 1-5 with an interim head coach in charge, many expect the Panthers to sell off some of their more valuable assets ahead of the November 1 NFL trade deadline. 

Astros' Justin Verlander becomes MLB's all-time leader in postseason strikeouts

Verlander's 11 punchouts in Game 1 gave him 219 for his career, surpassing Clayton Kershaw for the most postseason strikeouts in baseball history.

Justin Verlander, late-inning homers lift Astros over Yankees, 4-2, in Game 1 of ALCS

The future Hall of Famer pitched 6.0 innings, allowing only one earned run off three hits while striking out 11 to earn the win.

Watch: Padres' Austin Nola makes MLB history after smashing RBI single off brother Aaron Nola in NLCS

In the fifth inning, with Aaron pitching for the Phillies and Austin at the plate for the Padres, the oldest brother put both siblings in the record books. 

Five-run fifth inning lifts Padres over Phillies in Game 2, NLCS knotted up 1-1

The San Diego Padres evened up the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, coming from behind to knock off the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 in Game 2.

Red Wings' Jakub Vrana enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

The Detroit Red Wings will be without forward Jakub Vrana for the foreseeable future. 

Report: Chiefs a 'strong contender' to land free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr.

As Odell Beckham Jr. assesses his options in free agency, one reporter says the Chiefs are "regarded as a strong contender" for the veteran wideout's services. 

Cubs to lower season-ticket prices following lackluster 2022 season

All 22-season ticket sections at Wrigley Field will receive a price cut, anywhere from 2.7% to 6.7%. 

Report: Bears looking to deal reigning NFC sack-leader Robert Quinn

The Chicago Bears may already be punting on the 2022 NFL season.  Sitting at 2-4 and already three games behind the NFC North Division-leading Minnesota

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni on 6-0 start: 'This isn't good enough'

The Eagles remain the NFL's only unbeaten team heading into Week 7 of the 2022 season. 

Eagles survive scare against Cowboys, remain perfect at 6-0

On Sunday night, the Eagles survived a second-half scare but ultimately downed the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys, 26-17.

Gerrit Cole steps up, Yankees defeat Guardians 4-2 to force Game 5 of ALDS

Cole gave up just two earned runs off six hits and struck out eight to earn the victory on the mound.