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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.

Report: PGA Tour plans to ban Japan Golf Tour players who participate in LIV Golf events

In the latest jab at competitor LIV Golf, the PGA Tour has reportedly threatened to ban Japanese golfers who play for the Saudi-backed league.

Dodgers' Mookie Betts calls Mets' Jacob deGrom 'maybe the best to ever pitch'

Books had high praise for deGrom after the latter tossed another gem, this time against the Dodgers.

Warriors HC Steve Kerr: 'I would love to coach Giannis'

Add Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to the Giannis Antetokounmpo fan club.

Serena Williams: Tiger Woods is 'one of the main reasons I'm still playing'

Serena Williams has all but confirmed she'll be walking away from tennis after the U.S. Open. However, her storied career may have ended much sooner if not for another transcendent superstar. 

Serena Williams in 'no rush' to retire after advancing to U.S. Open third round

Williams delayed her retirement again on Wednesday night; shocking No. 2 ranked Anett Kontaveit 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 to advance to the third round of the U.S. Open. 

Watch: Orioles' top prospect Gunnar Henderson loses helmet after blasting HR in major league debut

In his second at-bat of the day, Henderson drove a Triston McKenzie pitch 429 feet over the wall, homering for his first hit in the big leagues. 

Gary Player: LIV Golf is 'never going to compare to the regular tour. No chance'

"It's a tour for people who don't have confidence in their future," Player said. "They don't have the confidence they can be winners." 

Aaron Donald on helmet-swinging incident: 'It was just a practice'

Last week, Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald drew the ire of the football world after being involved in a helmet-swinging incident during a joint practice session with the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Harold Varner on negative reaction to joining LIV Golf: 'Who likes to be hated?'

Varner didn't hold back in his assessment of the reaction to his leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid: Proud of WR Josh Gordon, leaves door open for return to KC

On Tuesday, wide receiver Josh Gordon was among the Kansas City Chiefs' final roster cuts. However, this might not be the end of Gordon's time with the franchise.

Report: Celtics, Knicks interested in signing Carmelo Anthony

After spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Carmelo Anthony may be switching coasts. 

iRacing user made racially-charged comments posing as NASCAR Truck Series driver Tanner Gray

Overnight, a video of an iRacing user with Gray's name and likeness mocking Spanish-speaking drivers during a practice session went viral. 

Three-time MVP Tom Brady tops NFL Network Top 100 Players of 2022 list

For the fourth time in his storied career, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has been named the top-rated player in NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2022 list. 

Rory McIlroy throws 'Super Bowl' dig at LIV Golf after FedEx Cup victory

After winning the title, Mcllroy headed toward the media center for his press conference, reportedly chanting, "Super Bowl champ!" 

Watch: Walk-off single lifts Hawaii to LLWS title over Curacao

Kama Angell won it for Hawaii, hitting an RBI single, driving in Ruston Hiyoto clinching the championship via the 10-run rule. 

Commanders RB Brian Robinson shot multiple times in attempted carjacking; in stable condition

Robinson was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: 'No long-term concern' about injuries to T.J. Watt, Diontae Johnson

The Steelers may have avoided disaster just weeks before the start of the regular season. 

Cameron Young rejects LIV Golf, will stay with PGA Tour

While growing competitor LIV Golf continues to poach golfers to add to their roster, one of the PGA's rising stars is staying put. 

Padres owner on Fernando Tatis Jr.: 'I believe in him as much as I ever have'

Tatis won't return to the Padres' lineup this season after being hit with an 80-game suspension for violating the league's PED policy.

Watch: Blazers C Jusuf Nurkic posterizes defender with powerful dunk in FIBA World Cup qualifier

Nurkic and the 46th-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina pulled off a 96-90 double-overtime victory over France.

Mariners' Julio Rodriguez on contract extension: 'I couldn't be happier to call Seattle home for a long time'

After a remarkable rookie campaign, outfielder Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a contract extension on Friday.

Watch: Ravens' mascot carted off after suffering leg injury during youth halftime game

The football field can be a dangerous place, even for mascots.

Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman placed on IL with leg infection from recent tattoo

According to manager Aaron Boone, Chapman felt irritation in his leg on Thursday, just a few days after getting the tattoo. Chapman received treatment and antibiotics but couldn't avoid a stint on the IL. 

Bills release P Matt Araiza amid allegations of sexual assualt

Earlier this week, a lawsuit emerged accusing Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza and others of gang-raping a 17-year-old girl at an off-campus party.

Former All-Pro Wes Welker slams NFL after being denied disability benefits

Despite years of sacrificing his body in the NFL, Welker revealed on Twitter that the league denied his application for Line of Duty disability (LOD) benefits.