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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.

Sergei Bobrovsky leads Panthers to Game 1 victory over Oilers

The Florida Panthers did what they do best, with netminder Sergei Bobrovsky leading the way. Meanwhile, the high-powered Edmonton Oilers must go back to the drawing board. 

Watch: Orioles' Gunnar Henderson smashes history-making HR

With Baltimore nursing a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning, Gunnar Henderson hit a three-run bomb off reliever Phil Maton to provide some cushion in a 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. 

Watch: Panthers score on first shot to take early lead over Oilers in Game 1

Despite being outshot 14-4 in the opening period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers took a 1-0 advantage over the Edmonton Oilers going into the first intermission. 

Watch: 17-1 underdog Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes

The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes saw Dornoch, a horse with 17-1 odds, shock the field and win the third leg of the Triple Crown.

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis is under a minutes restriction

Contrary to earlier reports, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is under a minutes restriction.

What to watch for in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers kicks off on Saturday. Here are five things to watch for in Game 1.

Watch: Fever star Caitlin Clark ties career-high with seven three-pointers in win over Mystics

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark continues to make history. 

Caitlin Clark puts recent controversy involving Chennedy Carter to bed

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark responded to the latest controversy involving her and Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter.

Why ratings are down for Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals matchup

While it's true that people are watching less and less traditional television, the numbers have dropped alarmingly.

Watch: Oklahoma softball beats Texas to four-peat as national champion

Oklahoma is the first team to win four consecutive titles in NCAA history, and this is the eighth championship for the program overall.

Adam Silver: 'Societal issues' can't be ignored regarding Caitlin Clark's WNBA treatment

NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes that "societal issues" are driving most of the outrage regarding the treatment of WNBA star Caitlin Clark. 

Doris Burke discusses being the first woman analyst for a men's pro title game

On Thursday, Doris Burke of ESPN/ABC will call Game 1 of the NBA Finals, becoming the first woman to be the head television analyst for a men's professional championship game.

USA cricket pulls off historic upset win against Pakistan in T20 World Cup

On Thursday, the United States national team defeated Pakistan in one of the biggest upsets in sports history at the men's T20 Cricket World Cup. For those unfamiliar with the sport, here are some comparisons to put it into context.

Watch: Two-time MVP accomplishes incredible WNBA first

Wilson has been lighting things up early in the season. 

Harassment of Sky guard Chennedy Carter shows that discourse involving Caitlin Clark has gone too far

As Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon said, what Carter did was "not appropriate." However, her actions aren't an excuse for harassment.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown sends message to trash-talking rookie

Ex-Toledo standout and Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell isn't known to be much of a trash-talker, but he spoke up while going one-on-one with explosive star wideout A.J. Brown during mandatory minicamp. 

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov may have more at stake than Oilers' Connor McDavid in Stanley Cup Final

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is already among the NHL's most elite two-way players. However, the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Oilers could be a career-defining moment for a player often overshadowed by the rest of the league's stars. 

Watch: Longtime Red Sox minor leaguer, Massachusetts native, records first MLB hit at Fenway Park

It's hard not to be romantic about baseball. On Wednesday, Jamie Westbrook of the Red Sox proved that point, recording his first Major League hit after more than a decade playing in the minor leagues.

Fun facts about the Oilers vs. Panthers Stanley Cup Final matchup

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final is set, with the Edmonton Oilers set to take on Florida Panthers. Here are four fun facts about the exciting upcoming matchup. 

Watch: Connor McDavid scores jaw-dropping goal to give Oilers early advantage in Game 6

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid may have taken on more of a playmaker role these days. Still, he reminded everyone early in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final just how dangerous a goal-scorer he is.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Minnesota Vikings

Here are three reasons to be optimistic about the Vikings in 2024.

Watch: Florida baseball's two-way star makes SEC history

Florida slugger Jac Caglianone placed himself atop a historic SEC list Saturday after smashing his 30th home run of the season.  In a 7-1 loss to No. 11 Oklahoma State in the Stillwater Regional, the two-way phenom was a bright spot.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers were perhaps a bit ahead of schedule in 2023, surpassing the expectations of many after a 9-8 finish and a trip to the divisional round of the playoffs. Now, ahead of a new season, the franchise's goals are even loftier.

The continued targeting of Caitlin Clark is only hurting the WNBA

It's clear by now that Indiana Fever star and No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark has a target on her back. However, the nasty trend of WNBA players being overly physical with her is beginning to get out of hand.