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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.

Alex Debrincat's offseason trade crushed Blackhawks' Patrick Kane

The Chicago Blackhawks went through a makeover this offseason, on and off the ice.  Luke Richardson is the new man behind the bench, and Blackhawks' general manager Kyle Davidson enters his first full season after being hired last fall.

Packers' Jon Runyan Jr. dismisses wild conspiracy surrounding Mike Evans' suspension

After the suspension of Bucs WR Mike Evans became public, it's unlikely the NFL's vice president of rules and policy administration, former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman Jon Runyan, thought his son would receive the blowback. 

Packers HC Matt LaFleur: Nathaniel Hackett will 'figure it out' in Denver, 'no doubt about it'

Under first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett, the Denver Broncos have squeaked their way to a 1-1 mark heading into Week 3 of the 2022 season.  It's still early, but Hackett's decision-making has already come under attack.

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels: 'Very comfortable' with QB Derek Carr's progress in new system

The Josh McDaniels era hasn't begun like many Las Vegas Raiders fans may have hoped. 

Aaron Judge's future home run balls could fetch over a million dollars

Judge's record-tying and record-setting home run balls will be in high demand should they find their way onto the market.

Ben Simmons on time in Philly: 'For the most part, it was incredible'

Despite his unpleasant times with the Sixers, Simmons shared a favorable opinion of the fans and the place he kind of still calls home. 

Eagles rookie receiver was turned away by security ahead of Monday night showdown with Vikings

Britain Covey's first home game as an Eagle is one he will remember for more than just being his home debut.

New Orleans BBQ restaurant bans Bucs' WR Mike Evans 'for life' after brawl with Saints

This week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans found out the hard way that there are consequences to your actions.  The NFL suspended Evans for one game for his role in Sunday's on-field brawl between the Buccaneers and NFC South rival, the New Orleans Saints.

Mike Trout on Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher: 'I've never seen anything like it'

The 2022 season has been another standout campaign for Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, and his fellow superstar teammate Mike Trout has called attention to one particular aspect of the year for Ohtani.

Aaron Rodgers praises 'absolute stud' Aaron Jones after Packers 27-10 win over Bears

Green Bay dominated their division rival, 27-10, behind a strong effort from Jones. The 27-year-old finished with 170 total yards and two touchdowns

Javonte Williams credits play-clock-counting Broncos fans for win over Texans

While a Russell Wilson 22-yard touchdown pass to Eric Saubert gave Denver the lead over Houston for good, running back Javonte Williams gave some of the credit to another source: the Broncos faithful. 

Watch: Aaron Rodgers becomes fifth QB to reach 450 career passing touchdowns

With just over four minutes to go in the second quarter, Rodgers found running back Aaron Jones on a shovel pass for an eight-yard score.

Bucs' Mike Evans: Saints' Marshon Lattimore got 'too emotional' leading to on-field brawl

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the New Orleans Saints, and to no one's surprise, things got heated between the two NFC South rivals.

49ers QB Trey Lance breaks right ankle, will undergo season-ending surgery Monday

Late in the first quarter, Lance ran a quarterback draw up the middle before being tackled to the ground by a pair of Seahawks.

Colts QB Matt Ryan after blowout loss to Jags: 'We are where we are'

After a disappointing tie with the Houston Texans to start the season, the Indianapolis Colts dropped another egg Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Aaron Judge hits homers No. 58 and 59, sits two away from AL single-season record

With a .316 batting average, a Triple Crown is potentially within reach for Judge as well as the single-season homer record.

Nebraska fires defensive coordinator Erik Chinander after blowout loss to Oklahoma

On Saturday, the Cornhuskers fell to 1-3 on the season after a 49-14 blowout loss to the Sooners. 

Michael Penix Jr. tosses four touchdowns as Washington stuns No. 11 Michigan State, 39-28

The junior finished 24-of-40 for 397 yards and four touchdowns, helping lead the Huskies to a 39-28 upset victory over Michigan State. 

Reds' rookie Hunter Greene throws 47 pitches 100 MPH or more against Cardinals

Greene, who was selected No. 2 overall in the 2017 MLB Draft, made his major league debut in April and is 4-12 with a 4.97 ERA this season.

Kurt Warner's son, E.J., makes start at QB for Temple as true freshman

Warner finished 19-of-32 for 215 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the loss to Rutgers.

Watch: Appalachian State shocks Troy with last-second Hail Mary

After upsetting No. 6 Texas A&M last week, what did Appalachian State have in mind for an encore? You win if you had a "last-second Hail Mary for the win" on your college football bingo card. 

Watch: Son of Hall of Famer Edgerrin James gallops for 56-yard TD in Howard blowout

On Saturday, James' son, Eden, made the first highlight reel play of his collegiate career for the Howard Bison.

Watch: Manti Te'o makes emotional return to Notre Dame

Nearly a decade ago, Te'o was seemingly on top of the world.