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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.

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.

Minnesota State's Dryden McKay becomes the third goaltender to win Hobey Baker Award

Over his four-year collegiate career, McKay has the NCAA record in shutouts with 34.

Browns ink QB Josh Dobbs to one-year deal

Dobbs has seen action in just six NFL games and attempted only 17 career passes (10-of-17).

Giants sign Nigerian and Osi Umenyiora mentee, Roy Mbaeteka

On Friday, the New York Giants announced the signing of offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka, a 22-year-old Nigerian with little to no football experience. 

Manuel Margot signs two-year, $19M extension with Rays

The Rays and Margot discussed an extension throughout the spring and finally got a deal done.

Rafael Devers turns down extension offer from Red Sox

According to MLB insider Hector Gomez on Wednesday, Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers turned down a contract extension from the team.

Brewers acquire catcher Victor Caratini in deal with Padres

On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers announced a trade with the San Diego Padres acquiring catcher Victor Caratini.

76ers' Matisse Thybulle ruled 'ineligible to play' in Toronto

Due to Canada's coronavirus restrictions, many have surmised that Thybulle is unvaccinated, thus leading to his ineligibility.

Report: Lakers' LeBron James likely to sit out rest of season

James still has some individual accomplishments within reach but he may forego those pursuits as he nurses an ankle injury and with the Lakers' playoff hopes dashed. 

Ravens re-sign safety Geno Stone

In 2021, Stone played in 15 games for the Ravens, starting one. He finished with 21 total tackles and one interception. 

Devils' Jack Hughes out for the season with a knee injury

The Devils announced that center Jack Hughes would miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury Monday in the Devils' 4-3 loss to the Islanders.

Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas out 'weeks, not days' with oblique strain

On Sunday, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced that Josh Rojas would miss significant time with an oblique strain.

South Carolina beats UConn to win national championship

South Carolina opened fast, scoring 13 of the first 15 points of the game Sunday night, and never looked back.

Goaltender Cory Schneider makes first start in two years, leads Islanders to 4-3 win

Before Sunday, Schneider's last NHL start came for the Devils on March 6, 2020, a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues.  

White Sox ace Lance Lynn out four weeks with torn knee tendon

Lynn injured the knee on Saturday in what was supposed to be his final start of spring training ahead of the regular season.

Texans have received 'multiple calls' on WR Brandin Cooks

No stranger to being traded, Cooks has been dealt three times over his eight-year career.

Jonathan Huberdeau sets Panthers' single-season points record

Huberdeau scored 6:18 into the second period, registering his franchise record 97th point of the season. 

North Carolina upsets Duke, 81-77, to advance to NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game

The Tar Heels' Cinderella run in the tournament continues, as they now move on to the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game.

Kansas defeats Villanova 81-65, advances to NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game

On Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks punched their ticket to the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game, knocking off Villanova, 81-65. 

Washington Commanders allegedly kept ticket revenue from visiting teams

According to Front Office Sports A.J. Perez, the Washington Commanders could be in more hot water over an alleged scheme involving ticket revenue sharing.

Lamar Jackson isn't focused on a new contract with Ravens

According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson isn't interested in negotiating a new deal with the team.  "At the start of the season, the story was that he was too focused on football.

Orioles interested in reunion with Matt Harvey

Last season, Harvey went 6-14 for Baltimore, finishing with a 6.27 ERA in 127.2 innings pitched. 

Manu Ginobili, Tim Hardaway among 2022 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class

The selected honorees for the 2022 class include Manu Ginobili, Tim Hardaway, Bob Higgins, George Karl, Hugh Evans, Swin Cash, Marianne Stanley and Lindsay Whalen.

UConn knocks off defending champs Stanford to advance to title game

UConn will match up against South Carolina on Sunday. It will be the Huskies' first national title appearance since 2016.