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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.

Former All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown hints at wanting to join Cowboys; tells owner Jerry Jones to 'call' him

Struck by several injuries at the wide receiver position, the Dallas Cowboys depth chart at wideout consists of clear-cut No. 1 CeeDee Lamb and a host of young but unproven talent.  Many have speculated that the Cowboys would make a move to bolster their wide receiver corps, with the start of the NFL season only weeks away.

Report: Jets QB Zach Wilson to undergo arthroscopic surgery, miss 2 to 4 weeks

Wilson exited Friday's preseason opener against the Eagles with a non-contact knee injury

NFLPA president JC Tretter on Soldier Field conditions: 'The NFL can and should do better'

Soldier Field came under fire after photos showed the turf covered in divots ahead of the Bears' preseason tilt with the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper to play for Team USA in 2023 World Baseball Classic

With the 2023 World Baseball Classic scheduled to begin in March, rosters for the international tournament are beginning to take shape. 

Watch: Padres OF Juan Soto receives standing ovation from Nationals' faithful in return to D.C.

In the first inning, Soto came to the plate for his first at-bat and was greeted by the Nationals' faithful by standing applause. 

Jets QB Zach Wilson suffers non-contact knee injury in preseason opener

Zach Wilson limped off the field with what could be a serious knee injury.

After more than 10 years in the minors, Wynton Bernard makes MLB debut for Rockies

In a story of true perseverance, Colorado Rockies outfielder Wynton Bernard has defied the odds. 

Padres star SS Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for violating MLB's PED policy

Tatis Jr. says he "inadvertently" took the banned substance, adding that he is "completely devastated" and will serve the suspension immediately.

Report: Ravens' Lamar Jackson seeking fully guaranteed contract worth more than Deshaun Watson's $230M deal

Jackson was always going to get paid a hefty amount, but a shift in the quarterback market may have changed his asking price. 

Titans rookie QB Malik Willis on preseason debut: 'I should have done better'

While nine-year NFL veteran Ryan Tannehill still occupies the Tennessee Titans' starting spot under-center, his successor may be waiting in the wings.

Report: Mets want to keep OF Brandon Nimmo 'beyond this season'

On pace to claim their first division title since 2015, the Mets are reportedly looking to lock up one of their key pieces.

Three-run first inning leads Cubs over Reds in second Field of Dreams Game

Nearly halfway through the month of August, the baseball world focused its attention on a matchup between two teams fighting near the bottom of the NL Central. 

Ravens extend preseason winning streak to NFL record 21 games

The Ravens hosted the Titans on Thursday to open their 2022 preseason schedule.  

Brett Favre estimates he suffered 'thousands' of concussions over 20-year career

Once ignorant of what a concussion was, Favre's perspective on how many he may have had has changed since he hung up his cleats. 

Watch: Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr., Sr. open Field of Dreams Game with a catch

Before the Field of Dream Game, Hall of Fame father and son, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., emerged from the mystical cornfields and played a game of catch.

Report: Lakers willing to include two first-round picks in trade for Kyrie Irving

The Lakers were reportedly unwilling to include first-round picks in 2027 and 2029 in exchange for Irving. 

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber out with calf strain; could miss upcoming series vs. Mets

After walking in the fifth inning, infielder Edmundo Sosa pinch ran for Schwarber, who didn't appear to be in any discomfort.

Report: Cowboys RB Tony Pollard to see time as slot receiver?

In 2021, Pollard posted career highs in rushing attempts (130), rushing yards (719), and yards-per-carry (5.5).

Bears LB Roquan Smith sits out practice Thursday as trade standoff continues

After requesting a trade earlier this week, the standoff between the Chicago Bears and linebacker Roquan Smith doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon.

Reds 1B Joey Votto: Playing in Field of Dreams game a 'significant moment'

While the "Field of Dreams" game can quickly bring about nostalgia tied to one of baseball's most iconic movies, it has a deeper meaning for Joey Votto. 

Seahawks DL Shelby Harris: 'Stupid' Guardian Caps will lead to 'more head-to-head' collisions

Seven-year NFL veteran Shelby Harris, now with the Seattle Seahawks, didn't hold back regarding his thoughts on Guardian Caps. 

Watch: Called-up Wednesday, Braves top prospect Vaughn Grissom homers against Red Sox for first major league hit

It's been an insane 24 hours for Atlanta Braves' top prospect Vaughn Grissom. Having already advanced from Single-A to Double-A this season, the Braves notified Grissom that he was being called up again on Tuesday.

Watch: Aaron Judge smashes 45th home run, ties Roger Maris on all-time Yankees list

Judge continued his torrid pace on Wednesday, belting his league-leading 45th home run.

Tua Tagovailoa on Dolphins' links to Tom Brady: 'I'm still here ... that's all noise at this point'

Knowing his employer was looking elsewhere to fill his position had to drum up some feelings for Tagovailoa, but he says he's not bothered by the Brady chatter.

On pace for sixth straight losing season, Tigers part ways with GM Al Avila

Detroit finished with a winning record just once under Avila, going 86-75 in 2016.