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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.

Outfielder Jon Jay retires after 12 years in MLB

After 12 seasons in MLB, outfielder Jon Jay announced his retirement via a post on his Instagram account.

Free-agent OF Michael Conforto undergoes surgery, out for 2022

Former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto will miss the entire 2022 season after having shoulder surgery last week. 

White Sox LF Eloy Jimenez leaves game with 'significant' hamstring injury

White Sox left fielder Eloy left Chicago's game against the Minnesota Twins Saturday afternoon with an apparent hamstring injury.

Jayson Tatum sparks Celtics to 3-0 series lead over Nets

Boston's Jayson Tatum scored 14 of his game-high 39 points in the final quarter to take a commanding 3-0 first-round series lead against the Brooklyn Nets.

Utah's Jordan Clarkson scores 25 points off the bench; Jazz even up series with Mavericks

The No. 5 Utah Jazz evened up the first-round, best-of-seven series with the No. 4 Dallas Mavericks after a thrilling 100-99 win on Saturday. 

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. targeting May 6 return

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is getting closer to returning to action after tearing his right ACL in April 2021. 

Yankee fans throw trash at Cleveland OFs during walk-off victory

An RBI single from Gleyber Torres gave the Yankees an exciting 5-4 walk-off victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday afternoon. However, instead of a joyous celebration inside Yankee Stadium, mayhem broke out on the field.

Trevor Keels becomes fourth Duke Blue Devil to enter NBA Draft

Keels is the fourth Duke player to declare for the draft, joining Mark Williams, Wendell Moore and Paolo Banchero.

Bucks dominate Bulls, 111-81, take 2-1 series lead

On Friday night, the No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks defeated the No. 6 Chicago Bulls, 111-81, jumping ahead 2-1 in the first-round, best-of-seven playoff series.

Trae Young's late-game winner lifts Hawks over Heat in Game 3, 111-110

On Friday night, the No. 8 Atlanta Hawks defeated the No. 1 Miami Heat, 111-110, in Game 3 of their first-round best-of-seven playoff series. 

Watch: Yankees' Michael King strikes out seven consecutive batters in win over Guardians

On Friday night, the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians, 4-1, thanks to two home runs from slugger Aaron Judge and magic on the mound from reliever Michael King.

White Sox SS Tim Anderson suspended one game for making obscene gesture toward fan

Anderson was jeered by some fans during game one and retorted with an offensive hand gesture.

Report: Kings to interview Mark Jackson, Mike D'Antoni for head coaching position

The Sacramento Kings plan to interview veteran head coaches Mark Jackson and Mike D'Antoni for their vacant head-coaching position.

2021 NL MVP Bryce Harper to remain DH while nursing elbow strain

Bryce Harper, slotted as the Phils designated hitter in the last five games, will stay on as DH while nursing an elbow injury to his throwing arm. 

Giants reportedly looking to trade WR Kadarius Toney

Toney was the 20th overall pick in last year's draft out of Florida. 

Cubs trade for reliever Sean Newcomb in deal with Braves

The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-handed relief pitcher Sean Newcomb from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez and cash considerations.

Watch: Joel Embiid's last-second three-pointer gives 76ers 3-0 series lead over Raptors

Joel Embiid hit a three-pointer with 0.8 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 104-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 3.

Jaylen Brown's strong fourth quarter helps lead Celtics over Nets in Game 2

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics made a furious fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Brooklyn Nets, 114-107, in Game 2.

Report: Fordham coach Kyle Neptune to succeed Jay Wright at Villanova

The Wildcats will likely bring in Fordham University coach Kyle Neptune as Jay Wright's replacement. 

Villanova HC Jay Wright retires from coaching

Wright has a 520-197 record at Villanova. He's led the Wildcats to national titles in 2016 and 2018, along with four Final Four appearances. 

Duke freshman Paolo Banchero declares for NBA Draft

Banchero started 39 games and averaged 17.2 points per game, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists during his freshman season at Duke. 

Jordan Poole scores 30 in playoff debut to lead Warriors past Nuggets in Game 1

Poole became just the third Warrior ever to score 30 or more points in his playoff debut, joining Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Mitch Richmond. 

48-year-old Terrell Owens scores touchdown in Fan Controlled Football

More than a decade after playing in his final NFL game, Owens recorded a touchdown in a professional football game.

Raptors star rookie Scottie Barnes to have MRI on sprained ankle suffered in Game 1 loss to Sixers

Early in the fourth quarter, Sixers center Joel Embiid inadvertently stepped on Barnes' left ankle and foot, forcing the Raptors' 20-year-old rookie to fall to the court in pain. 

Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton: 'I want to be here in Cleveland'

Sexton will be a restricted free agent. According to Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor, the 23-year-old guard would prefer to stay with the Cavaliers.