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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 23, 2022  |  NBA

Report: 76ers attempting to acquire Rockets' Eric Gordon

Gordon, 33, averaged 13.4 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 57 games with the Rockets last season.

June 23, 2022  |  MLB

Watch: Mariners' Ty France leaves game against A's after nasty collision at first base

Already hit significantly by the injury bug, the Seattle Mariners may be adding yet another player to the injured list.

June 23, 2022  |  Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant reportedly 'monitoring' Nets situation and is 'considering options' for his future

The Nets may be on the verge of imploding. 

June 23, 2022  |  Nashville Predators

Report: Predators, Filip Forsberg 'far apart' in contract negotiations

Forsberg has played 566 career NHL games, all in a Predators uniform. However, his time in Nashville may be coming to an end. 

June 22, 2022  |  NHL

Nazem Kadri's OT winner lifts Avalanche over Lightning in Game 4

Nazem Kadri made a grand return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup on Wednesday, scoring the game-winner in overtime to lift the Avs over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

June 22, 2022  |  NBA

Report: Pistons expected to pursue Suns' Deandre Ayton

According to The Athletic's James L. Edwards, the Pistons are "heavily expected to pursue" Phoenix Suns' center Deandre Ayton.

June 22, 2022  |  Winnipeg Jets

Jets' Pierre-Luc Dubois plans to test free agency in 2024 rather than sign extension

Dubois has reportedly informed the Jets that he intends to explore free agency. 

June 22, 2022  |  NBA

Report: Blazers 'in pursuit' of Raptors forward OG Anunoby

The Blazers are reportedly prepared to use the No. 7 pick in the draft to acquire Anunoby. 

June 22, 2022  |  Seattle Mariners

Mariners release former All-Star reliever Sergio Romo

Sergio Romo signed with the Mariners as a free agent in March but struggled through 17 appearances this season. 

June 22, 2022  |  NFL

Report: Seahawks have 'high level of interest' in Browns QB Baker Mayfield

With veteran Geno Smith and fourth-year quarterback Drew Lock on the roster, the Seahawks are reportedly looking for an upgrade under center.

June 22, 2022  |  NBA

Pistons trade PF Jerami Grant to Trail Blazers for 2025 first-round pick

Detroit Pistons power forward Jerami Grant is reportedly on the move.

June 22, 2022  |  Atlanta Hawks

Report: Hawks looking to trade PF John Collins before NBA draft

According to Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer, the Hawks "are operating with the goal of trading Collins" Thursday's draft.

June 19, 2022  |  Los Angeles Angels

Angels' Mike Trout puts on power display in Seattle, slamming five HR in series

Losers of 18 of 20 games, the Angels needed a spark, and they got one from three-time MVP Mike Trout. 

June 19, 2022  |  Dallas Stars

Report: Stars to hire Peter DeBoer as head coach

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Freidman, Peter DeBoer will be the next coach of the Dallas Stars.

June 19, 2022  |  Montreal Canadiens

Consensus No. 1 prospect Shane Wright believes he's ready to play in the NHL next season

The consensus No. 1 prospect in this year's NHL draft, 18-year-old Shane Wright, believes he's ready to jump to the NHL next season.

June 19, 2022  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Report: Pirates calling up top prospect Oneil Cruz

In 54 games for Triple-A Indianapolis, Cruz batted .233/.337/.424, with nine home runs and 35 RBI. Cruz is also a threat on the basepaths, stealing 30 bases while being caught just six times in the minors this season. 

June 19, 2022  |  Golf

England's Matt Fitzpatrick takes 2022 U.S. Open, earning first career major title

Matt Fitzpatrick is the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open since Justin Rose in 2013.

June 19, 2022  |  St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals' OF Tyler O'Neill leaves game with hamstring tightness

O'Neill doubled in the ninth inning, pulling up lame when he reached second base and exited the game soon after.

June 19, 2022  |  Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri 'progressing' toward Stanley Cup Final return

Officially listed as day-to-day, Nazem Kadri has yet to return to practice for the Avalanche. However, he has been skating on his own. 

June 18, 2022  |  NHL

Avalanche bury Lightning 7-0; take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

Five Avalanche players tallied goals on Saturday night, led by two goals apiece from Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar. Josh Manson, Andre Burakovsky, and Darren Helm also scored for the Avalanche. 

June 18, 2022  |  Houston Rockets

Rockets reportedly seeking a first-round pick for Eric Gordon

Hoopsype.com's Michael Scotto reports that the Rockets have sought a first-round pick in exchange for Gordon since the trade deadline. 

June 18, 2022  |  Washington Wizards

Wizards' All-Star Bradley Beal says 'a lot' of players are recruiting him

Bradley Beal spoke with the AP's Noah Trister about his future with the Wizards and his health after undergoing left wrist surgery.

June 18, 2022  |  Edmonton Oilers

Report: Oilers close to three-year contract extension with Jay Woodcroft

Jay Woodcroft stepped in as interim head coach in February after the Oilers fired Dave Tippett.

June 18, 2022  |  Golden State Warriors

Soon-to-be free agent Otto Porter Jr. hopes to stay with Warriors

Otto Porter Jr. clarified his free agency intentions, telling ESPN's Kendra Andrews "it would be amazing" to be back with the Warriors next season. 

June 18, 2022  |  Winnipeg Jets

Jets having 'ongoing' talks with Barry Trotz about vacant coaching position

While the two sides have yet to agree upon a deal, the likelihood of Trotz being behind the Jets' bench next season seems only to be improving.