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.

May 14, 2022 | NHL

Nick Paul lifts Lightning to Game 7 win over Maple Leafs

On a night where goals were at a premium, Paul picked the perfect time to notch the first playoff tallies of his career.

May 14, 2022 | MLB

Tigers SP Michael Pineda suffers fractured finger against Orioles

Michael Pineda exited Saturday's game in the second inning after being hit in the right hand by a line drive off the bat of Orioles' third baseman Ramon Urias.

May 14, 2022 | NHL

Hurricanes survive Bruins' late rally to take Game 7, advance to second round

Domi had a hand in all three of Carolina's goals, finishing with two goals and an assist.

May 14, 2022 | NBA

Bucks' Khris Middleton to miss Game 7 against Celtics

Khris Middleton, out with a left MCL sprain, hasn't played since Game 2 of the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls.

May 13, 2022 | NBA

Jayson Tatum's 46 points helps Celtics force Game 7 against Bucks

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 Friday night, 108-95, to force a Game 7 in the second-round series.

May 13, 2022 | NHL

Carter Verhaeghe's OT goal sends Panthers to conference semifinals

On Friday night, Carter Verhaeghe scored 2:46 into overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 series-clinching victory over the Washington Capitals.

May 13, 2022 | NHL

Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider help Rangers force Game 7 against Penguins

Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider scored two goals apiece and helped lead the Rangers to a victory in Game 6.

May 13, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays' George Springer leaves game vs. Rays with ankle injury

Springer fell backward awkwardly into the center-field wall while attempting a leaping grab to rob Tampa Bay's Brandon Lowe of a base hit in the bottom of the second inning.

May 13, 2022 | NFL

NFL schedule makers avoided Week 1 Browns-Texans game

"I'll be honest with you, we did see a schedule somewhere along the hundreds of thousands that we looked at this year where that game was in Week No. 1," North said. "And I'm just not sure that would have been the right place for it, right?"

May 13, 2022 | Golf

Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship, won't defend title

On Friday, PGA of America announced that defending champion Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from this year's PGA Championship.

May 13, 2022 | Philadelphia 76ers

PG James Harden and HC Doc Rivers expected to return to 76ers

76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey revealed that two key pieces to the team, point guard James Harden and head coach Doc Rivers, would likely be back in the fold for next season.

May 13, 2022 | NFL

Saints signing five-time pro-bowl WR Jarvis Landry

Last season, the 29-year-old Landry played 12 games for the Browns, finishing with 52 catches, averaging 11 yards per reception, for 570 yards and two touchdowns.

May 13, 2022 | NFL

Falcons trade for Raiders WR Bryan Edwards

Edwards started 15 of 28 games in two seasons for the Raiders. He caught 45 of 74 targets, averaging 17.0 yards per reception for 764 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

May 12, 2022 | NBA

Grizzlies stay alive, blow out Warriors 134-95 in Game 5

The Memphis Grizzlies held off elimination on Wednesday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 134-95 in Game 5.

May 11, 2022 | NBA

Nikola Jokic's second-straight MVP win now official

Nikola Jokic finished with 65 first-place votes, ahead of Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (26) and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (9).

May 11, 2022 | NHL

Panthers overcome three-goal deficit to win Game 5 against Capitals, take 3-2 series advantage

The Florida Panthers trailed the Washington Capitals 3-0 but scored five unanswered goals to walk away with a 5-3 victory in Game 5.

May 11, 2022 | NBA

Holiday, Bucks take Game 5 and 3-2 series lead over Celtics

Jrue Holiday dominated the final seconds of Game 5 Wednesday night, helping the Milwaukee Bucks earn a 110-107 win.

May 11, 2022 | NHL

Rangers stay alive with 5-3 victory over Penguins in Game 5; Pittsburgh still leads series 3-2

Trailing 2-0 in the second period, the New York Rangers outscored the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 the rest of the way, earning a 5-3 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday.

May 11, 2022 | NBA

Lakers to interview Warriors' assistant Kenny Atkinson for head coaching job

The Lakers have reportedly received permission to interview former Nets head coach and current Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson.

May 11, 2022 | NFL

Bears sign free agent WR Tajae Sharpe

Free-agent wide receiver Tajae Sharpe is signing with the Chicago Bears. The 27-year-old played in 15 games last season for the Atlanta Falcons.

May 11, 2022 | NFL

WR Keelan Cole signing one-year deal with Raiders

Over five seasons with the Jaguars and Jets, Cole has played in 79 games, compiling 187 receptions for 2,691 yards and 13 touchdowns.

May 11, 2022 | Miami Dolphins

Dolphins OC says offense isn't limited under QB Tua Tagovailoa

While many have questioned Tua's abilities, Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith says he's been "encouraged" and "extremely optimistic" by what he's seen from the QB during Miami's offseason minicamp.