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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: Kevin Durant sees Philadelphia, Boston as 'welcome landing' spots

With the 2022-2023 NBA season right around the corner, the Brooklyn Nets and star Kevin Durant don't appear any closer to mending fences.

Report: Bears WR N'Keal Harry could miss six weeks with high-ankle sprain

On Sunday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided an update on Harry's status and what could lie ahead for the former first-round pick.

Braves option SP Ian Anderson to Triple-A amid struggles

The 24-year-old is 9-6 with a 5.11 ERA in 21 starts for Atlanta.

Jerry Jones: NFLPA 'shooting volleys' comparing owner and player punishment

In response to the NFL's appeal of Browns QB Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension, the NFLPA provided a list of owners who received, at worst, mild punishment for alleged misconduct.

Rocco Baldelli rips umpires after controversial call led to Twins' extra-innings loss to Blue Jays

In the 10th inning of the Twins' 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, Baldelli went irate after an overturned call at home plate led to the winning run.

Frankie Montas lasts just three innings in debut for Yankees

Frankie Montas made his long-awaited debut in pinstripes on Sunday, but it was one to forget.

Report: 49ers expected to hold onto QB Jimmy Garoppolo until cut-down day

The 49ers have until 1 p.m. on Aug. 30 to cut Garoppolo. If not, they'll be responsible for his $24.2M salary in 2022, which comes with a cap hit of $26.9M. 

Twins' Alex Kirilloff to undergo season-ending wrist surgery

The 24-year-old had surgery to repair a torn ligament in the same wrist last July, derailing his rookie campaign.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw gets epidural shot; still no timetable for return

On Saturday, manager Dave Roberts provided an update on the three-time Cy Young winner's status.

Mariners activate OF Mitch Haniger from 60-day IL

Mitch Haniger has missed over two months of action with a Grade 2 right ankle sprain.

Blue Jays place All-Star OF George Springer on 10-day IL with elbow inflammation

According to the team, George Springer will receive an anti-inflammatory shot but isn't expected to miss more than 10 days of action. 

LB Kiko Alonso announces retirement days after signing with Saints

ESPN's Katherine Terrell reports that Kiko Alonso is physically fine and simply changed his mind about returning to play. 

Reds C Tyler Stephenson unlikely to return this season

Stephenson suffered a fractured clavicle last month, putting his season in doubt. 

Five-time Pro Bowl LT Duane Brown visits Jets

With NFL training camps in full swing, the 14-year veteran offensive tackle is still without a home for the 2022 season. 

Buccaneers Pro Bowl WR Mike Evans listed as 'day-to-day' with hamstring injury

Mike Evans missed Saturday's practice, but head coach Todd Bowles provided an update on the eight-year veteran.

Guardians designate DH/OF Franmil Reyes for assignment

Reyes struggled at the plate this season for Cleveland, but the move still comes as a bit of a shock, as he's just a season removed from a 30-homer campaign in 2021. 

Reds place rookie SP Hunter Greene on 15-day IL with right shoulder strain

Greene is 4-12 with a 5.26 ERA in 20 starts for the Reds this season. 

Ravens' veteran DE Calais Campbell hints at retirement after 2022 season

"I know I got this year in me. I don't know if there's anything left after that," Campbell said.

Watch: Yankees' Matt Carpenter gets standing ovation from Cardinals fans in return to St. Louis

Carpenter played 1,329 games for the Cardinals from 2011 through the 2021 season.

Padres star SS Fernando Tatis Jr. to begin rehab assignment this weekend

On Friday, Padres manager Bob Melvin said Tatis would begin a rehab assignment with Double-A San Antonio this weekend. 

12-time All-Star Miguel Cabrera plans to play out contract with Tigers, retire after 2023 season

Earlier in the week, Cabrera said he "didn't feel well right now" and would discuss his status for 2023. Although, things have changed. 

Colin Cowherd thinks Aaron Rodgers is 'getting single, rich, older and weird'

Colin Cowherd has seemingly had enough of Rodgers' antics.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott eyeing 10,000-yard milestone, enshrinement in Canton

Only 31 running backs in NFL history have surpassed 10,000 rushing yards; 16 are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

Flames sign forward Jonathan Huberdeau to eight-year, $84M deal

"I'm thrilled to be part of the Calgary Flames organization long-term," Huberdeau said in a statement released by the team.

Blue Jays INF/OF Whit Merrifield gets vaccinated, will play in upcoming homestand

When the Royals visited the Blue Jays in July, Merrifield was one of ten Kansas City players not to make the trip up north.