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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: Blackhawks listening to offers for All-Star Alex DeBrincat

According to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, the Blackhawks are having "ongoing discussions" with teams about a possible deal for DeBrincat.

Former Pro Bowl RB David Johnson leaves Saints' visit without a deal

On Friday, Johnson Tweeted, "Unfortunate, we couldn't come to terms, but appreciate the Saints for the opportunity! Journey to be continued." 

Tigers call up top prospect Riley Greene for MLB debut

Greene is the No. 2-ranked prospect in baseball. He would've likely begun the season with the big club but suffered a broken foot at the end of spring training. 

White Sox All-Star SS Tim Anderson expected to be activated from IL Monday

Out since May 29 with a right groin strain, Anderson is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday.

Angels 3B Anthony Rendon to undergo season-ending wrist surgery

It's another tough break for Rendon, who saw his 2021 season cut short due to surgery on his right hip in August. 

Eagles sign former 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt to one-year deal

Tartt, 30, started 14 games for the Niners last season, finishing with a career-high 66 tackles and a pass defense. 

Davidson men's basketball coach Bob McKillop retires after 33 seasons

Davidson also announced McKillop's son and longtime assistant, Matt McKillop, as successor; he's been with the program since 2008. 

Twins SS Jorge Polanco placed on 10-day IL with back tightness

Polanco is slashing .245/.340/.389, with seven home runs and 33 RBI. He's first on the Twins in RBI, stolen bases (3) and walks (32). 

Warriors win seventh NBA Championship with 103-90 Game 6 win over Celtics

The Warriors are once again at the top of the NBA. 

Julian Edelman doesn't rule out possible return to the NFL

Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman's playing days in the NFL may not be over just yet.

Report: Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina expected to land on IL with knee soreness

There is no definitive timetable for a return to the lineup for Molina, who has dealt with knee soreness throughout the season. 

Rangers activate former closer Jose Leclerc from IL

 On Thursday, the Texas Rangers activated former closer Jose Leclerc from the 60-day injured list. Leclerc, 28, has been out of action for nearly two years with injury. 

Canadiens deal defenseman Shea Weber to Golden Knights for forward Evgenii Dadonov

The Montreal Canadians and Vegas Golden Knights completed a trade on Thursday, swapping defenseman Shea Weber in exchange for forward Evgenii Dadonov.

Injured Brewers SP Brandon Woodruff to make first Triple-A rehab start on Saturday

During rehab for his ankle injury, Woodruff was diagnosed with Raynaud's Syndrome, which limits blood flow and creates numbness in fingers. 

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy says Ezekiel Elliott is "completely healthy now"

Elliott struggled throughout most of 2021, playing through a partially torn PCL.

Andrew Wiggins' double-double guides Warriors over Celtics 104-94 in Game 5

Wiggins finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block in the Game 5 win.

Braves' Ozzie Albies suffers fractured left foot against Nationals

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies made contact with a 3-2 pitch and immediately fell to the ground just outside the batter's box.

Report: Two more lawsuits expected to be filed against Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson's legal issues aren't going away anytime soon.

Reds expected to activate 2B Jonathan India from IL Tuesday

In some good news for the NL-worst Reds, second baseman Jonathan India is reportedly ready to make his return from the 10-day injured list. 

Hornets' Montrezl Harrell facing felony drug charges after May traffic stop

Harrell has been charged with trafficking less than five pounds of marijuana, a Class D Felony in Kentucky. 

Hawks promote Landry Fields to GM

Fields' promotion will reportedly take effect on July 1; he'll continue working under Atlanta's President of Basketball Operations, Travis Schlenk. 

Nationals' SP Stephen Strasburg heading back to IL

Nationals' manager Dave Martinez announced that Stephen Strasburg would miss his scheduled start on Tuesday and be placed on the IL. 

Grizzlies sign head coach Taylor Jenkins to multi-year extension

Hired in 2019 by the Grizzlies, Jenkins, 37, just wrapped up his third season patrolling the sidelines in Memphis.

Stephen Curry's 43 lifts Warriors over Celtics in Game 4, tying series 2-2

The Golden State Warriors knotted up the NBA Finals at 2-2 after a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. 

Rays' Andrew Kittredge to undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Tampa Bay Rays could be without the All-Star closer until the second half of the 2023 season.