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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Steph Curry is the 'best player in the world'

The always humble Antetokounmpo admitted there was a time he thought he could be the best in the future.

Vikings' RB Dalvin Cook 'day-to-day' with shoulder injury after bizarre play against Lions

Dalvin Cook's status for next week's game in London, England, is officially up in the air.

Watch: Luke Weaver and Robbie Ray ejected after epic national anthem standoff

After the national anthem, while everyone else prepared for the game's first pitch, Ray and Weaver remained standing on the field. 

Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke benched in blowout loss to Middle Tennessee, days after criticizing fans

Van Dyke finished 16-of-32 for 138 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins expected make season debut Sunday against Patriots

The long, winding road back from injury for Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is seemingly over.

Watch: Texas A&M's defense scores 97-yard TD on wild backyard football play

While a matchup between two top-25 teams — No. 23 Texas A&M and No. 10 Arkanas — was bound to have exciting moments, the Aggies treated fans who made the trek to Arlington with a play for the ages. 

James Madison uses 22-point second half to stun App State, 32-28

It's been quite a season already for the Appalachian State Mountaineers. 

Braves rookie starter Spencer Strider sidelined until postseason with oblique injury

Strider reportedly suffered the injury during his most recent outing against the Philadelphia Phillies last Sunday.

Albert Pujols isn't mad fan kept 700th home run ball

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols made history on Friday night, becoming just the fourth player to reach 700 career home runs.

Report: Luis Castillo's new five-year extension with Mariners includes unique injury clause

The extension will pay Castillo $108 million over five years, but it also includes an interesting injury clause.

Three-time Pro Bowl LT Taylor Lewan may have played his last game for the Titans

On Saturday, the Titans officially placed Lewan on injured reserve, ending his 2022 season.

Watch: Cardinals' Albert Pujols blasts two home runs against Dodgers to reach historic No. 700 mark

Pujols becomes just the fourth player in baseball history to hit 700 home runs.

Dodgers to go closer-by-committee, find 'different innings' for Craig Kimbrel

Despite the team's success, the Dodgers have decided to make a significant change to the backend of their bullpen.

Roger Federer says emotional goodbye to tennis: 'It's been a perfect journey, I would do it all over again'

Tennis legend Roger Federer has played the final match of his storied career.  On Friday, Federer stepped onto the court one last time, participating in the Laver Cup international tournament in London, England.  After he and doubles partner Rafael Nadal fell to Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, Federer took center stage.

Report: ESPN Milwaukee suspends Brett Favre's weekly radio segment amid welfare funds scandal

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is accused of receiving $1.1 million in federal funds in a still unraveling welfare scandal in Mississippi.

Investment company offering $1 million for Aaron Judge's final HR ball of 2022

Public.com, an investment platform, has offered $1 million to the fan who catches the priceless ball.

Sidney Crosby: Penguins ready to 'prove ourselves again'

After last season's postseason collapse, Sidney Crosby believes the team has an opportunity to learn from last season's premature end and get better in the process. 

Veteran WR Cole Beasley could make debut with Buccaneers Sunday

When asked if Beasley could potentially suit up on Sunday, head coach Todd Bowles said, "I think he could." 

Watch: Aaron Judge shows off arm, guns down Tommy Pham with laser to second base

According to Seth Rothman of the YES Network, Judge's throw clocked in at 92.3 MPH and was his 14th-fastest throw of 2022.

Ime Udoka apologizes for putting Celtics in 'difficult situation,' accepts yearlong suspension

Less than 24 hours after a report emerged that Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was facing a "significant suspension" for engaging in an inappropriate

Watch: Cubs rookie Hayden Wesneski pitches immaculate inning against Pirates

In the top of the fifth inning, Wesneski dominated the Pirates, throwing nine pitches to record three strikeouts, better known as an "immaculate inning." 

Watch: Former Oriole Trey Mancini receives standing ovation in return to Baltimore

The Orioles drafted Mancini in the 8th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. Mancini made his major league debut in 2016 and quickly became a fan favorite.

Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez to undergo MRI for 'concerning' back issue

Mariners rookie phenom Julio Rodriguez left Thursday's game against the A's with what the team described as "low back tightness." After the game, manager Scott Servais raised alarms about the possible severity of Rodriguez's injury.

Report: Steelers haven't discussed benching QB Mitchell Trubisky

Through two weeks, Trubisky has struggled, leading to speculation that it might be time to give Pickett a shot.