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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.

Bills' Von Miller: Lamar Jackson 'should be the highest-paid player in the NFL'

Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback Lamar Jackson is playing on the final season of his rookie contract after failing to come to terms on an extension

Report: Celtics won't stop Ime Udoka from taking another coaching job

Last week, the Boston Celtics announced a season-long suspension for head coach Ime Udoka surrounding an improper relationship with a female staff member.

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto becomes second catcher in baseball history to join 20/20 club

Realmuto has 21 home runs and 83 RBI while slashing .273/.339/.473 through 135 games.

Former Broncos OL Tyler Polumbus rips Raiders HC Josh McDaniels: He 'didn't know how to handle people'

With the Broncos facing off against McDaniels' Las Vegas Raiders this weekend, Polumbus took to Twitter to revisit the short time he had with his former head coach. 

Watch: Errant punch from Minnesota Wild's Brandon Baddock catches linesman in the face

Roughly eight minutes into the opening period, Baddock decked Dallas' Roope Hintz with a stiff body check, initiating the fight.

Former Cowboys TE Gavin Escobar found dead after rock climbing accident

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Gavin Escobar was one of two rock climbers found dead near Idyllwild, California, on Wednesday. 

Saquon Barkley on Odell Beckham Jr.: 'Maybe one day we'll be on the same team'

The wideout corp's lackluster start has Giants fans clamoring for a reunion with a familiar face in Odell Beckham Jr., and Giants star running back Saquon Barkley seems to agree. 

Carlos Correa on future with Twins: 'If they want my product, they've just got to come get it'

While the Twins look toward the future, they might have to prepare to move on without starting shortstop Carlos Correa. 

Pitch clock in minor-league baseball trimmed games by nearly half an hour

While MLB's upcoming move to introduce a pitch clock has sent baseball purists into a tizzy, a report from the commissioner's office released Wednesday might change some minds. 

LeSean McCoy: Cardinals' QB Kyler Murray is 'trash,' 'overhyped,' and 'overrated'

While former NFL running back LeSean McCoy made a living with his elusive moves, he seemingly has an issue with quarterbacks who operate the same way.

Tony Romo's hometown to dedicate new high school football field in his honor

This weekend, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst Tony Romo will return to one of the spots where his football journey began, Burlington, Wisconsin.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh: Bills QB Josh Allen presents 'unique' challenge

This week, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh complimented Bills QB Josh Allen while also pointing out how difficult it is to prepare to play against him. 

Report: $130K from Brett Favre's charity allegedly went to Southern Miss athletics

Per the report, from 2018 to 2020, Favre's charity donated more than $130,000 to USM athletics. The foundation provides "financial assistance" to services for disadvantaged youth and cancer patients.

Anthony Davis: Undisclosed wrist injury affected 'my shot and everything'

No stranger to injuries, the Lakers star was limited to just 40 games last season, managing knee and ankle ailments.

Yankees' Aaron Judge blasts home run No. 61, tying Roger Maris for AL record

On Wednesday night, New York's Aaron Judge finally notched home run No. 61, tying Roger Maris for the American League single-season record. 

Bills Mafia sent Dane Jackson 'letters' of encouragement and 'edible arrangements' after scary on-field collision

While Jackson waited patiently to get back on the field, Buffalo fans, better known as "Bills Mafia," helped keep the cornerback's spirits up with gifts sent to his house. 

Jets rookie wideout Garrett Wilson 'excited' for QB Zach Wilson's return

Robert Saleh announced that doctors had medically cleared Zach Wilson, and he'd start under center Sunday "if all goes well" — much to Garrett Wilson's delight.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley: Joey Bosa's groin injury isn't a 'season-ender'

The Chargers will place Bosa on injured reserve, but Staley said they expect him to return this season. 

Panthers HC Matt Rhule: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is 'one of the most amazing players I've ever seen'

Matt Rhule can't stop praising Kyler Murray ahead of their squads' Week 4 clash.

Jaguars HC Doug Pederson hopes to avoid boo-birds in return to Philadelphia

Pederson coached the Eagles for five seasons from 2016-20.

Broncos come-from-behind to top 49ers in punt-fest, 11-10

In front of a national audience, the Broncos and 49ers combined for 17 punts on Sunday night, and neither team surpassed 300 total yards of offense in the defensive struggle.

Lions HC Dan Campbell regrets decision to kick FG late in loss to Vikings

The  Lions saw a 10-point fourth-quarter lead against the Vikings evaporate, leading to a heartbreaking 28-24 Week 3 loss, and head coach Dan Campbell points to his fateful decision to kick a field goal instead of going for it on fourth down as the difference maker.

What role did Aaron Rodgers play in Buccaneers' disastrous delay of game penalty?

The Packers nearly blew a double-digit second-half lead but held on for a 14-12 victory thanks to a critical mistake by the Buccaneers late in the fourth quarter, and Aaron Rodgers may have had something to do with the error.

Bears QB Justin Fields after shaky performance against Texans: 'I played like trash'

The Bears escaped with a 23-20 win over the Houston Texans at Soldier Field, despite another lackluster effort from second-year quarterback Justin Fields. 

Warriors' Steph Curry: Praise from Giannis is 'not going to soften me at all'

"I don't know if it was gamesmanship," Curry said. "I would've said the same thing about the champions. I said the same thing about him last year."