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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.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts chastises Philly media for failing to ask questions about Week 5 opponent

After mostly answering questions about appearing on ESPN's "Manning Cast," Hurts chastised the reporters on hand for failing to ask a single question about the Eagles' opponent this Sunday, the Cardinals.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber sets franchise record for strikeouts

In the top of the third inning, facing Astros' starter Framber Valdez, Schwarber struck out for the 200th time in 2022, setting the Phillies' record for most strikeouts in a season. 

Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in baseball history to qualify as both a hitter and pitcher

Ohtani finished his final outing of 2022 by going 5.0 innings, allowing an earned run while striking out six.

Joey Votto narrowly avoided having to buy Reds fan a (used) truck

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto underwent rotator cuff surgery back in August, ending his 2022 campaign.

Report: Coyotes players upset with 'even worse' conditions than expected at new ASU arena

In February, the Arizona Coyotes announced that starting with the 2022-2023 season, they'd be playing home games at the new multi-purpose Mullett Arena at Arizona State University.  After narrowly avoiding eviction from their former home, now called the Desert Diamond Arena, the Coyotes decided to downsize and move into ASU's new 5,000-seat arena.

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs past Tom Brady and the Bucs, 41-31, in Super Bowl LV rematch

Chiefs improve to 3-1 on the season and will look to make it two wins in a row in Week 5 when they host the Raiders on Monday Night Football. 

Watch: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes makes jaw-dropping touchdown flip against Bucs

The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback is no stranger to making outrageous plays on the football field.

Broncos fear RB Javonte Williams suffered 'serious' knee injury in loss to Raiders

While an MRI on Monday will reveal the full extent of Williams' injury, the initial report doesn't sound promising. 

Packers' Aaron Rodgers becomes fifth player in NFL history to reach 500 career passing touchdowns

Future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers added another historic feat to his legacy Sunday in the Packers 27-24 overtime win over the Patriots.

Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst, name DC Jim Leonhard interim HC

After a 2-3 start to the 2022 season, the Badgers have reportedly moved on from Chryst. 

Report: NFL to remove 'gross motor instability' loophole from concussion protocols

After Thursday's horrific scene involving Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the NFL has come under heavy fire for its concussion protocol standards. In response, the NFL and NFLPA have vowed to make significant "modifications" to the protocols.

Ben Simmons to make Nets debut Monday against 76ers

Simmons missed the 2022 season dealing with mental health issues and a back injury that eventually required surgery.

Albert Pujols hits career HR No. 702, ties Babe Ruth for second all-time in RBI

Albert Pujols certainly knows how to rise to the occasion.  Twenty-one years ago, Pujols homered in his first game at Busch Stadium. On Sunday, Pujols' final regular season game at the stadium, he went deep once more.

Colorado football fires HC Karl Dorrell after 0-5 start

The University of Colorado relieved head football coach Karl Dorrell of his duties on Sunday, just five games into his third season at the helm.  Colorado

Seattle Kraken 'troll' fans with new mascot, 'Buoy'

Mascots are a big part of the NHL. In fact, the New York Rangers are the only team currently without one.  The most recent addition to the NHL, the Seattle

Watch: Liberty WR Jaivian Lofton makes sick one-handed touchdown grab against Old Dominion

On Saturday night, Liberty improved to 4-1 on the season, knocking off Old Dominion in a high-scoring affair, 38-24. While the two teams combined for eight touchdowns, one score stood out above the rest.

NFL, NFLPA working to 'modify' concussion protocols amid Tua Tagovailoa situation

On Saturday, the NFL and NFL Players Association released a joint statement agreeing to make "modifications" to the league's concussion protocols amid an investigation into how the Dolphins handled a head injury suffered by Tua Tagovailoa. 

RB Miyan Williams ties Ohio State record with five touchdowns in 49-10 rout over Rutgers

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams had a game to remember Saturday against Rutgers.  The junior tied an Ohio State record with five touchdowns, helping

Marlins shut down Cy Young front-runner Sandy Alcantara for rest of 2022

Officially eliminated from postseason contention, the Miami Marlins announced on Saturday that they're shutting down ace starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.

Alabama QB Bryce Young exits game vs. Arkansas with shoulder injury

Young appeared to suffer the injury when he landed hard on his right arm after being tackled near the sidelines.

Watch: Fresno State's Nikko Remigio breaks six tackles en route to 87-yard punt return touchdown

Fresno State snapped a nearly decade-long special teams scoring drought Saturday and did so in epic fashion.

Arch Manning breaks high school passing records held by uncles Peyton, and Eli Manning

On Friday night, Arch Manning, son of Cooper Manning, topped his Super Bowl-winning uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning, in the record books.

Watch: Tulane's third-string QB delivers walk-off touchdown in 27-24 overtime victory over Houston

The victory improved Tulane to 4-1 on the season. The Green Wave will look for their fifth win of the season next Saturday when they host East Carolina.

Watch: Cardinals' Albert Pujols smashes HR No. 701, gets standing ovation from Busch Stadium fans

A week after joining the legendary 700 home run club at Dodgers Stadium, Pujols notched career long-ball No. 701 in front of the home crowd. 

Eagles' Darius Slay divulges his secret to shutting down Vikings' wideout Justin Jefferson

Slay helped the Eagles keep Jefferson under wraps, holding the 23-year-old to six catches for 48 yards.