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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.

Justin Jefferson to continue doing 'The Griddy' after TDs 'until people get tired of it'

Jefferson has been doing the dance since college, and he intends to continue the celebration.

Up for Auction: Autographed card featuring Babe Ruth's hair, Michael Jordan game-worn patch, and swatch from Muhammad Ali's robe

The card also includes sketches of the three legends on the front, with authentification documents on the reverse side.

Charles Barkley has 'inside information' about why Knicks failed to land Donovan Mitchell

The Knicks seem content with their decision to walk away from Mitchell, but many believe they still haven't done enough to improve the team in the competitive Eastern Conference. 

Watch: Josh Allen delivers stiff arm that would make Derrick Henry proud

While Bills QB Josh Allen led a dominating second-half effort over the Rams, one play encapsulated Buffalo's performance on Thursday night. 

Danny Ainge: After Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell trades, Jazz have 'plan in place' to assemble championship team

Ainge said it was clear the team needed to "transition" its roster this offseason. 

Rams' Matthew Stafford ties Drew Brees for fastest QB to reach 50,000 yards passing

Stafford is just the 12th quarterback in NFL history to reach the 50,000-yard milestone.

Dana White cancels UFC 279 press conference after fight breaks out backstage

Dana White canceled the UFC 279 press conference after a fight broke out between several fighters backstage. 

Browns' Myles Garrett on former QB Baker Mayfield: 'I've got to take him out'

In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of Week 1 of the NFL season, Baker Mayfield will take on his former team, the Cleveland Browns, now leading

Report: MLB competition committee to vote on pace-of-play rule changes Friday

Baseball games can be painfully long, but Major League Baseball may be close to making some changes.

Jeff Van Gundy: 'A lot has to go right' for Knicks to make postseason

With expectations rising again for the Knicks for the upcoming 2022-23 season, former head coach and current NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy isn't sold on the team's postseason chances.

Hall of Famer Peyton Manning's future in coaching ruined by sixth-graders

Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning accomplished a lot during his 17-year NFL career. However, coaching is one aspect of football Manning isn't likely to pursue anytime soon. And sixth-graders are to blame. 

Bills QB Josh Allen has top-selling NFL jersey ahead of 2022 kickoff

According to Fanatics, Allen has had the highest overall jersey sales since the start of training camp.

Saints WR Michael Thomas aiming to top historic 2019 season

New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas enters the 2022 season looking for redemption.

Frances Tiafoe becomes first American man to reach U.S. Open semifinals since 2006

Tiafoe's win Wednesday night also made him the first Black man to reach the U.S. Open semis since the legendary Arthur Ashe in 1972.

Watch: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. throws runner out with smooth behind-the-back toss

On Wednesday night against the Baltimore Orioles, Guerrero made a slick play worthy of the highlight reel, throwing a runner out at first base. 

Report: No 'imminent' plans for NBA expansion announcement despite rumors

A new report conflicts an earlier one that stated an expansion announcement was coming soon.

Jets QB Zach Wilson doesn't think his style of play will change after second knee injury

Wilson suffered his most recent knee injury fighting for extra yards, and despite pleas from his coaches to use more caution, the he doesn't foresee a change in how he plays moving forward. 

Bryce Young on National Championship loss: 'I don't know if I'll ever get over it'

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has already earned plenty of hardware just a game into his junior season with the Crimson Tide. However, thus far, his ultimate goal of winning a National Championship has eluded him.

Former HC Sean Payton believes Saints will dethrone Buccaneers for NFC South crown

While technically a member of the media now, it's clear where Payton's allegiance lies when it comes to the rivalry between the Saints and defending NFC South champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Giants' DC Wink Martindale: Derrick Henry is 'like our modern-day Jim Brown'

If the Giants hope to come away with a Week 1 victory versus Tennessee, they know stopping Titans running back Derrick Henry is paramount. 

Mookie Betts jokes with Padres' Juan Soto: 'Let me have your eyes, I'll give you my bat'

Mic'd up, Betts took the opportunity to joke around with Padres star outfielder Juan Soto in the most heartwarming way possible.

Nick Kyrgios upsets No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in U.S. Open, despite 'bonehead' play

Kyrgios knocked off Medvedev (7-6 (11), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2), and he did so with the kind of flare only he could have.

Watch: Dustin Johnson sinks eagle putt to win LIV Golf event in Boston

Johnson earned his first career LIV Golf victory in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon. 

Coco Gauff becomes youngest American woman to reach U.S. Open quarterfinal since 2009

Gauff became the youngest U.S. player since Melanie Oudin in 2009 to reach the Open quarterfinals. 

Watch: Nationals' Cesar Hernandez gets 'silent treatment after breaking 155-game HR drought

On Sunday, Hernandez tallied his first home run of the season, snapping a 155-game homer-less streak going back to August 2021.