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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.

Did Joe Flacco guarantee a Jets win over the Browns?

After an undefeated preseason, reality came crashing down on the New York Jets in Week 1, as they fell to the Baltimore Ravens, 24-9.

Watch: Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes caught eating sunflower seeds with ball in play

Hayes wasn't wearing his glove, and he used the other hand to grab some sunflower seeds from his back pocket. 

Watch: Astros' Yordan Alvarez blasts three home runs against A's

Alvarez has 36 home runs and 88 RBI, slashing .304/.408/.624 over 120 games this season for the Astros. 

Watch: Cardinals' Albert Pujols inches closer to 700 HR, smashing No. 698 against Reds

Pujols has thrilled fans as he pursues 700 career home runs, and on Friday night against the Reds he added another magical chapter to the journey.

FSU QB Jordan Travis spotted with walking boot, crutches after leaving Louisville game with leg injury

Travis was tackled awkwardly by the ankles. He had to be helped off the field and did not return.

Watch: Guardians OF Steven Kwan takes a foul ball off the top of his head

In a nearly impossible turn of events, a foul ball ricocheted off the protective netting in front of the crowd, smashing unsuspecting Steven Kwan directly on the top of his noggin. 

Jerry Jones wants radio segment to hear Cowboys fans' gripes

With fans on edge, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has volunteered to hear complaints gripes via a radio segment. 

Former NFL QB Matt Cassel on Justin Herbert's rib injury: 'There's nothing worse'

Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert took a beating during Thursday night's 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.  After leaving the game for a play with an apparent rib injury, many feared the worst for Herbert.

Jets strip Blake Wheeler of captaincy, will begin 2022-2023 without one

In July, the Winnipeg Jets hired Rick Bowness to help turn the team around after a lackluster campaign last season.  With just under a month until the

Steve Young worries 49ers QB Trey Lance will get injured 'trying to be Superman'

Starting quarterback Trey Lance drew criticism after the San Francisco 49ers blew a second-half lead to fall 19-10 to the Chicago Bears in their season opener.

Jalen Rose: Suns' Robert Sarver is 'one of the worst owners in the league'

Earlier this week, the NBA suspended Sarver for one year and fined him $10 million. For Rose, the punishment does not fit the crime. 

Alyssa Thomas posts first triple-double in WNBA Finals history, Sun force Game 4 against Aces

On the brink of elimination, the Connecticut Sun responded with a dominating 105-76 win over the Las Vegas Aces, forcing a Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. 

Amazon's debut of 'Thursday Night Football' draws mixed reactions

The NFL's broadcast partnership with Amazon on Thursday nights has officially begun, and viewers had thoughts on how the company did with its debut.

Suns minority owner Jahm Najafi: 'I am calling for the resignation of Robert Sarver'

Jahm Najafi owns the second-largest stake in the Suns behind only Robert Sarver, and is the latest to speak out against the Suns majority owner.

Nets' Kyrie Irving shares 20-year-old Alex Jones conspiracy theory video

While Irving remains with the Nets, for now, the seven-time All-Star made headlines Thursday for a different reason.

Nathan MacKinnon 'pretty close' to contract extension with Avalanche

MacKinnon said he'd most likely break off contract talks if the two sides haven't agreed to a deal by the start of the season. 

Phil Mickelson may remove himself from PGA Tour lawsuit now that 'LIV is involved'

Mickelson is one of 11 golfers named in the lawsuit, which claims the PGA Tour unfairly suspended players who participated in LIV Golf events.

Watch: Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay compares Eagles' wide receivers to Batman

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more prominent supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles' starting wide receiver corps than Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay.

Vikings' Jalen Reagor has 'revenge on his mind' ahead of Week 2 vs. Eagles

Reagor doesn't have to wait long for an opportunity to prove the Eagles were wrong to give up on him.

Sharks unveil new uniforms for 2022-2023 season, including an all-teal look

On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks unveiled some new threads for the 2022-2023 season.  The Sharks revealed a crisp and clean look for their home and away

Mariners' Julio Rodriguez becomes third rookie in MLB history to join 25/25 club

Seattle Mariners' young phenom Julio Rodriguez is having one heck of a rookie season. After becoming the fastest American League player in history to join the 20-20 club, Rodriguez joined another exclusive group on Wednesday.

LeBron James slams NBA over Robert Sarver decision: 'Our league definitely got this wrong'

Many, including the NAACP, have criticized the NBA's decision, and LeBron James is the latest to voice his displeasure with the league. 

Rams' Bobby Wagner wore custom pads honoring Kobe Bryant in season opener

Donning a Rams uniform for the first time Thursday, Wagner had an added accessory, wearing customized thigh pads featuring Bryant. 

Eagles fans hurt in FedEx Field railing collapse seeking $75K each in lawsuit against Commanders, others

The suit claims the railing was "inadequate, insufficient, deteriorated, unmaintained, uninspected and, in all material respects, deficient." 

Lamar Jackson: I'm 'done talking' about contract negotiations with Ravens

Weeks ago, Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson set a deadline, halting contract extension talks with the team once the 2022 regular season