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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.

Chargers sign former Panthers DL Morgan Fox

The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a deal with free-agent defensive lineman Morgan Fox.

Flyers reportedly view Barry Trotz as 'first choice' to be next HC

Trotz, 59, has coached the Islanders, Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators during his 23-year coaching career in the NHL. 

Ohio State agrees to two-year extension with head coach Ryan Day

Day, previously scheduled to receive $7.6 million in compensation per year, will see a pay increase to $9.5 million annually with the extension.

Brewers place SS Willy Adames on 10-day IL with ankle sprain

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed shortstop Willy Adames on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.  The 24-year-old was injured on Sunday night and forced to leave the Brewers' game against the Miami Marlins.

Eagles sign former Giants Pro Bowl CB James Bradberry to one-year, $10 million deal

Bradberry was released by the Giants on May 9 in a cost-cutting move to create $10.1 million in cap savings. 

Giants sign DBs Maurice Canady, Khalil Dorsey

With the additions of Canady and Dorsey, the Giants are hoping to fill the void left behind by released cornerback James Bradberry. 

Twins option former No. 1 pick Royce Lewis, activate All-Star SS Carlos Correa from IL

The former No. 1 overall pick by the Twins in 2017, Lewis played only 11 games with Minnesota, keeping his rookie distinction in place. 

USWNT, USMNT to receive equal pay after historic U.S. Soccer collective bargaining agreements

On Wednesday, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced historic new labor agreements that have finally addressed the fight for equal pay by the U.S. Women's National Team.

Bucks assistant Darvin Ham a 'serious candidate' for Hornets' HC job

The 48-year-old has spent the last four seasons working on Mike Budenholzer's staff in Milwaukee.

Colts agree to one-year deal with former Pro Bowl RB Phillip Lindsay

Lindsay, 27, saw limited action last season, splitting time between the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins.

Jets interviewing Barry Trotz for head coaching job

It sounds like Trotz won't be out of work for long after the Islanders surprisingly fired him last week.

NHL announces Patrice Bergeron, Elias Lindholm, Aleksander Barkov as 2022 Selke Trophy finalists

The Selke Trophy, first awarded in 1977, is given "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game." 

Bulls concerned about PG Lonzo Ball's surgically repaired knee

The Chicago Bulls are seriously concerned about Lonzo Ball's surgically repaired left knee, according to David Kaplan of ESPN Chicago 10:00 AM.  Kaplan reports that Ball's knee is not improving, and he is still feeling pain when he "tries to ramp it up."   Ball had surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Report: 'Daryl Morey has big, giant plans to acquire another star' for 76ers

Despite adding point guard James Harden before the trade deadline to pair with superstar Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers wants more talent added to their roster. 76ers' President Daryl Morey discussed the Sixers' offseason plans. 

Former Titans DL Jack Crawford announces retirement

Former Tennessee Titans defensive lineman, Jack Crawford, announced his retirement on Monday after playing ten seasons in the NFL.  

Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron says he'll either re-sign with Boston or retire

The Boston Bruins' ended on Sunday and now with all the attention turning to the offseason for the Bruins, the team's captain, Patrice Bergeron, has a big decision to make. 

Albert Pujols hits and pitches in Cardinals' 15-6 thrashing of Giants

Albert Pujols had a hand in the St. Louis Cardinals' 15-6 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night, both at the plate and on the mound.

Artemi Panarin scores Game 7 OT winner to send Rangers to second round

With the victory, the Rangers complete a comeback after being down 3-1 in the series to Pittsburgh.

Mavericks rout Suns in Game 7, 123-90, advance to face Warriors in WCF

On Sunday night, the Mavericks blew out the Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of their conference semifinal series, 123-90.

Drew Brees says he's undecided about future, speculates about NFL return

It was reported earlier Drew Brees wouldn't be returning to his analyst role with NBC, and he responded to the report with a tweet later in the evening, stating, among other things, that he may return to playing in the NFL.

Panthers GM: QB job is 'up for grabs', though Sam Darnold is No. 1 for now

According to Scott Fitterer, the No. 1 spot is Darnold's, but the former No. 3 overall pick must "own the position" if he hopes to keep it heading into Week 1. 

Tigers' Austin Meadows, Victor Reyes headed to 10-day IL

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced the team had placed both Austin Meadows and Victor Reyes on the 10-day injured list on Sunday.

Celtics down Bucks in Game 7, 109-81, to advance to Eastern Conference finals

Boston will open the Eastern Conference finals on the road against the Miami Heat Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Bruins' captain Patrice Bergeron says 'it's too early' to decide playing future

After the Boston Bruins' playoff run came to an abrupt ending, the attention turned to the future of captain Patrice Bergeron.

Braves receive 'best possible news' on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s groin injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been out of the lineup since straining his groin against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.