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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.

Mariners place OF Mitch Haniger on 10-day IL with high ankle sprain

Haniger had an MRI on Saturday and was reportedly seen wearing a walking boot. Seattle manager Scott Servais confirmed the MRI but said the team was still waiting for a doctor to analyze the results.

Sacramento Kings head coaching search down to three finalists

The Kings have narrowed its candidates down to Mark Jackson, Steve Clifford, and Mike Brown. 

49ers take Iowa State QB Brock Purdy as 'Mr. Irrelevant' with final pick of draft

Purdy led the Big 12 in completions each of the last three seasons. In 2021, he led the conference in completion percentage (71.1) and passing yards (3,188). 

Padres righty Mike Clevinger set to make first start since 2020

Clevinger hasn't started a game in MLB since 2020, missing the entire 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Fourth-quarter rally helps Grizzlies eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6

Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies offensively, finishing with 23 points apiece. Memphis advances to face Golden State in the second round.

Panthers trade up for Ole Miss QB Matt Corral, putting Baker Mayfield talks on ice

The Panthers weren't willing to pay the percentage of Mayfield's contract that the Browns wanted, ultimately deciding to move up and draft the Ole Miss QB instead.

UGA LB Nakobe Dean slides to Eagles at pick No. 83

In the third round of the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles improved its bare linebacker core, selecting highly touted University of Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean with the No.

Report: Baker Mayfield trade to Panthers gaining momentum

The Browns are looking for the Panthers to pick up a large percentage of Mayfield's contract in any deal. The 27-year-old is scheduled to make $18.8 million in base salary in 2022.

76ers' center Joel Embiid out with right orbital fracture, mild concussion

Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors. The Sixers have Embiid currently listed as 'out,' and there is reportedly no timetable for his return. 

Jets take first RB in 2022 NFL Draft; select Iowa State's Breece Hall in second round

The New York Jets added to their draft haul, selecting Iowa State running back Breece Hall with the No. 36 pick in the second round.

Packers trade up with rival Vikings to select North Dakota WR Christian Watson

In the second round of the NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers traded up with the rival Minnesota Vikings to draft a weapon for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Bucks' assistant Darvin Ham to interview for Lakers head coaching job

Ham has been an assistant with the Bucks since 2018 and was previously an assistant with the Lakers from 2011 to 2013.

Rockies place OF Kris Bryant on 10-day IL, call-up No. 4 prospect Elehuris Montero

The Colorado Rockies have placed outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list with a back strain.

Jaguars trade with Bucs to draft Utah LB Devin Lloyd

The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd with the No. 27 pick, adding a piece to their rebuilding secondary.

Chiefs trade up to select Washington CB Trent McDuffie

The Kansas City Chiefs made a move to bolster their secondary, drafting Washington defensive back Trent McDuffie in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Eagles trade up to No. 13 to select Georgia DT Jordan Davis

The Eagles traded the No.15 pick, with a fourth-rounder (124) and two fifth-round draft picks (162, 166) to the Houston Texans for the No.13 pick.

Saints trade up to take Ohio State WR Chris Olave at No. 11

The New Orleans Saints pulled off the first trade of the 2022 NFL draft, moving up to select Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with pick No. 11.

Texans take first cornerback off the board, select LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. at No. 3

Heading into the 2022 NFL Draft, Cincinnati's Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner was the consensus pick as the best cornerback prospect in the draft. However, the Houston Texans made LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. the first CB off the board.

Nikola Jokic says he'll sign supermax deal with Nuggets

The Nuggets plan to offer Jokic a five-year supermax contract extension worth $254 million this offseason. 

Report: Predators' goaltender Juuse Saros could miss four to six weeks with high ankle sprain

On Thursday, the Predators announced that the netminder would miss the last two regular-season games with a lower-body injury, but a report fears the injury is a high ankle sprain.

Bucks' Khris Middleton expected to miss second-round series against Celtics with MCL sprain

The Bucks won three consecutive games to clinch their series against the Bulls without All-Star Khris Middleton, who has been out with a left MCL sprain since Game 2.

Giannis, Bucks dominate Bulls in Game 5, 116-100, to win series 4-1

The No.3 Milwaukee Bucks defeated No. 6 Chicago Bulls, 116-100, in Game 5 Wednesday night, winning the best of seven first-round playoff series 4-1.

Report: Suns' Devin Booker could return for Game 6 or Game 7 against Pelicans

Suns guard Devin Booker could return from a hamstring strain as early as Game 6 or Game 7 against the Pelicans. 

Former Alabama WR Jameson Williams expected to start NFL season on PUP list

Former Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams is projected to be an early first-round pick on day one of the NFL Draft on Thursday. However, whichever team drafts the rookie wideout will likely be without him for the first six weeks of the regular season. 

Bulls' Zach LaVine to have knee surgery after season

LaVine has been dealing with a knee issue throughout the season.