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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.

Australian Dyson Daniels to enter NBA Draft

The 6-foot-6 guard played 15 games with the Ignite, averaging 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. 

Astros' Ryan Pressly placed on 10-day IL with knee inflammation

Before heading to the injured list, there were concerns about Pressly's velocity going back to spring training. 

Hawks' John Collins listed as 'questionable' for Game 1 against Heat

Collins has been out of action since March 11 with foot and finger injuries. 

Hawks' Clint Capela to have MRI after hyperextending knee against Cavaliers

The Atlanta Hawks pulled off a thrilling 107-101 come from behind victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but it wasn't without its drawbacks.

Hawks come from behind to shock Cavaliers, secure No. 8 seed in Eastern Conference

Atlanta point guard Trae Young led the comeback, finishing with a game-high 38 points. 

Tigers' Casey Mize placed on IL with right elbow sprain

A day after making his second start of the 2022 season, Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize will miss at least one start with an elbow injury. 

Canucks' Bo Horvat to miss rest of regular season with lower-body injury

The Canucks didn't reveal the severity of Horvat's injury, but he'll be re-evaluated in two weeks. Two weeks from Friday, Vancouver will play its season finale.

Orioles' John Means placed on IL, out 'a while' with left elbow strain

This season, Means has posted a 3.38 ERA in two starts.

Hawks steamroll Hornets, will face Cavaliers for No. 8 seed

Atlanta led by eight points, 60-52, at halftime but pulled away in a dominant third quarter. In the third stanza, the Hawks outscored the Hornets 42-24 to take control of the game and stave off elimination for another day. 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three-homer game leads Blue Jays over Yankees

On the year, Guerrero has nine hits in 23 at-bats. Through six games, he has four home runs and eight RBI. 

Panthers have spoken to 'numerous teams' about trading sixth overall pick

The Panthers are low on draft capital, heading into the draft with only six picks.

Report: Mavericks' Luka Doncic may miss playoff opener against Jazz

Doncic was injured Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Late in the third quarter, Doncic appeared to land awkwardly after leaving his feet to make a pass. He hobbled off the floor, grabbing his left leg.

Arizona's Bennedict Mathurin declares for 2022 NBA Draft

Mathurin is expected to be a lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. 

Jerry York, winningest NCAA hockey coach, retires after 50 years behind the bench

Over his 50-year head-coaching career, York has coached at Clarkson (1972-1979) and Bowling Green (1979-1994) before spending the last 28 seasons leading the Eagles. 

Chargers to sign former Rams LB Troy Reeder

According to Pro Football Network's Mike Kaye, the Los Angeles Chargers are signing former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Troy Reeder.

Celtics sign Juwan Morgan, fill playoff roster

The Boston Celtics filled their playoff roster on Saturday, signing forward Juwan Morgan to a multi-year contract.

Donte DiVincenzo believes Kings are intentionally lowering his free-agent value

Donte DiVincenzo, and those within his circle, are claiming foul play against the Sacramento Kings.

Ja Morant returns from injury; Grizzlies defeat Pelicans to tie franchise record for wins in a season

The Memphis Grizzlies downed the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, 141-114, clinching their 56th victory of the season, tying the franchise mark.

Bears sign free-agent linebacker Matthew Adams to one-year deal

Pro Football Focus has Adams (91.0) graded as the third-highest special teams player in the NFL over the last two seasons.

Todd Helton to rejoin Rockies as special assistant to GM

Helton, a first-round pick by the Rockies in the 1995 MLB Draft, played all 17 of his major league seasons in Colorado. 

Four-time All-Star Justin Upton released by Angels

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim released outfielder and four-time all-star Justin Upton on Friday.

Tyrann Mathieu 'heartbroken' after not receiving contract offer from Chiefs

The Chiefs elected not to offer Tyrann  Mathieu a contract, opting to sign safety Justin Reid instead.

Blue Jays' Bo Bichette on contract extension negotiations: 'Right now, we're not talking'

Bichette is signed for one year and $723,550 for the 2022 season, and he hits arbitration eligibility in 2023.

Sabres' No. 1 draft pick, Owen Power, expected to make NHL debut on Tuesday

The 19-year-old Power, the first overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, is expected to make his NHL debut for the Sabres Tuesday on the road at the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Broncos work out two-time Pro Bowl TE Kyle Rudolph

Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph had a workout with the Denver Broncos on Friday.