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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.

June 26, 2022  |  MLB

Report: Dodgers interested in trading for Frankie Montas, Luis Castillo

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be shopping for starting pitching ahead of this year's trade deadline.

June 26, 2022  |  Atlanta Braves

Foot bruise may land Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. back on IL

Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the Braves lineup on April 28, but the 24-year-old may be headed back to the injured list. 

June 26, 2022  |  College Baseball

Ole Miss defeats Oklahoma to win 2022 Men's College World Series

Entering the tournament as a serious underdog, the Rebels knocked off Auburn, Arkansas, and Oklahoma en route to the program's first-ever national title. 

June 26, 2022  |  Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers OF Hunter Renfroe placed on 10-day IL with calf strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe has been out of the lineup since June 22.

June 26, 2022  |  Washington Wizards

Report: Bradley Beal 'very likely' to opt out of contract, sign new deal with Wizards

A report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski seems to close the door on Bradley Beal playing anywhere else but Washington in 2022-23.

June 25, 2022  |  Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies' Bryce Harper takes fastball to the hand, exits game against Padres

Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper left Saturday night's game against the Padres after taking an Ian Snell 97.2 mph fastball to the hand.

June 25, 2022  |  Tampa Bay Rays

Rays expected to activate SS Wander Franco from IL on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been on the injured list since May 31 with a right quadriceps strain. 

June 25, 2022  |  MLB

Report: Yankees interested in Reds' Luis Castillo, Athletics' Frankie Montas

The Yankees will make a run a several starting pitchers, including Cinncinatti Reds ace Luis Castillo and Oakland A's hurler Frankie Montas, according to The Athletic.

June 25, 2022  |  New York Islanders

Report: Six-time All-Star Zdeno Chara to decide playing future in September

The veteran defenseman will reportedly decide in September whether or not to play a 25th NHL season.  

June 25, 2022  |  Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche forward Andre Burakovsky 'a possibility' for Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

With momentum turned the Lightning's way heading into Game 6, the Avalanche may receive a much-needed boost with the return of forward Andre Burakovsky.

June 25, 2022  |  Seattle Mariners

Mariners' Ty France placed on 10-day IL with left elbow sprain

Ty France left the Mariners' 2-1 victory over the Oakland A's in the fifth inning after a collision at first base with Oakland's Sheldon Neuse. 

June 25, 2022  |  Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers' Daniel Hudson out for season with torn ACL

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without a big piece of their bullpen for the rest of the season.

June 24, 2022  |  NHL

Lightning hold on for 3-2 win over Avalanche to force Game 6

With the game tied 2-2 in the third period, the Lightning's Ondrej Palat played hero, scoring the game-winning goal with under seven minutes left in Game 5.

June 24, 2022  |  MLB

Freddie Freeman helps Dodgers defeat Braves, 4-1, in emotional return to Atlanta

"I was looking forward to today, but I'm hoping it's Monday soon," Freeman said, speaking to the media before Friday's game. "Gosh, this is a lot harder than I thought." 

June 24, 2022  |  Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers' Andrew Heaney placed on IL for second time this season

Manager Dave Roberts said Heaney is also dealing with a shoulder strain. Heaney will be shut down for a few days, and the team hopes he'll only miss a few starts. 

June 24, 2022  |  Texas Longhorns

Texas' Ivan Melendez wins 2022 Golden Spikes Award

Ivan Melendez won the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation's top player. In 67 games, Melendez had 32 home runs and 94 RBI.

June 24, 2022  |  Chicago Cubs

Cubs designate veteran IF Jonathan Villar for assignment, activate David Bote from 60-day IL

Chicago reinstated infielder David Bote off the 60-day injured list, making Villar expendable on the 40-man roster.

June 24, 2022  |  Charlotte Hornets

Report: Hornets hiring Steve Clifford as head coach

Clifford coached in Charlotte from 2013-18. 

June 24, 2022  |  New Orleans Saints

Saints sign All-Pro LB Demario Davis to one-year contract extension

Davis led the Saints in tackles last season, finishing with 100 or more tackles for the seventh time in his career. 

June 24, 2022  |  Winnipeg Jets

Barry Trotz turns down Jets HC job, deciding not to jump back into coaching immediately

Several NHL teams are still without a head coach for the 2022-23 season, though former New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz won't be filling any of those vacancies.

June 23, 2022  |  Boston Bruins

Report: Patrice Bergeron foregoes retirement; will return to Bruins on one-year deal

A second-round pick by the Bruins in 2003, Bergeron ranks third all-time in Bruins' franchise history in games played (1,216) and fourth in goals (400), assists (582), and points (982). 

June 23, 2022  |  NBA

Grizzlies trade up to select Wake Forest's Jake LaRavia at No. 19

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Memphis traded the No. 22 and No. 29 selections to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 19 pick and a future second-round pick. 

June 23, 2022  |  New Orleans Saints

Report: Saints' Alvin Kamara 'bracing' for six-game suspension

In February, the New Orleans Saints star running back was arrested for alleged battery in Las Vegas just hours after playing in the Pro Bowl. 

June 23, 2022  |  Duke Blue Devils

Magic select Duke's Paolo Banchero with No. 1 pick in 2022 NBA Draft

In his freshman season, Banchero averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 39 games.