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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.

CB Xavien Howard agrees to historic five-year extension with Dolphins

The extension, reportedly worth $90 million ($50,691,177 in new money), will make Howard the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. 

Lions talking contract extension with TE T.J. Hockenson before May 2 deadline

Lions general manager Brad Holmes indicated that if they cannot agree on a contract extension before the May 2 deadline, the team will exercise the fifth-year option on Hockenson's rookie contract. 

Hornets' Gordon Hayward expected to return from injury Saturday against Philadelphia

Forward Gordon Hayward is expected to return to the Charlotte Hornets' lineup Saturday when they travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers.

USMNT qualifies for 2022 World Cup

The World Cup berth is the first for the USMNT since 2014.

Tyreek Hill wants to return punts for Dolphins

In his first three seasons with the Chiefs, Hill returned 84 punts for 1,009 yards, 12.0 yards per return and four touchdowns.

Bears sign former Titans safety Dane Cruikshank

Safety Dane Cruikshank is signing with the Chicago Bears.

Bruce Arians stepping down as Bucs head coach; Todd Bowles tabbed as successor

As a head coach, Arians finishes with an 80-48-1 record in 129 games over eight seasons. 

49ers CEO hints that both Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance will be back with San Francisco

Jimmy Garoppolo was expected to be traded or released from the 49ers to make way for upstart Trey Lance. But the trade has yet to materialize, and it might not happen.

South Carolina's Aliyah Boston earns Naismith Player of the Year, DPOY honors

Boston is the first player to win both the Defensive and Player of the Year awards. 

Dawn Staley named 2022 Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year

On Wednesday, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was named the 2022 Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year for the second time.

Duke beats Arkansas, advances to Mike Krzyzewski's record 13th Final Four

The Blue Devils move on to the Final Four for the 17th time in program history and a record 13th time under Krzyzewski. 

Capitals fans salute Nicklas Backstrom's 1,000th career point by showering the ice with apples

In the third period, with the Capitals tied 2-2 with the New Jersey Devils, Backstrom wristed home the go-ahead goal to an eruption from the Washington faithful. 

Villanova's Justin Moore suffers serious lower-body injury in Elite Eight win

Moore attempted to drive toward the basket but fell to the ground awkwardly without being touched.

Villanova holds off Houston to advance to Final Four

Villanova became the first team among the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four in New Orleans.

Penny Hardaway named in NCAA violation allegations against Memphis

An 18-month investigation by the NCAA and Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP) alleges Memphis committed several NCAA violations under head coach Penny Hardaway. 

Chiefs sign former Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones II

Over his career with the Bucs, Jones II rushed for 2,174 yards, compiling over 2,700 yards from scrimmage with 19 total touchdowns.

MLB memo says further crackdowns on 'sticky stuff' coming this season

This season will see umpires not only examining pitchers' hats, gloves and belts, but more scrutiny will be involved when checking pitchers' hands, as well. 

Vikings sign former Packers CB Chandon Sullivan

Sullivan is moving to a division rival. 

Montreal's Jonathan Drouin out indefinitely with upper-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that forward Jonathan Drouin is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.  Drouin sat out Montreal's game

Longtime NFL official Wayne Mackie dies at age 62

Mackie, a head linesman in the NFL for 10 years, worked in eight playoff games, including two conference championship games and Super Bowl 50.

Buccaneers sign former Bengals offensive lineman Fred Johnson

After the Bengals waived him, Johnson was quick to land another gig.

Sportswriter Jonah Keri sentenced to 21 months in prison for domestic violence

On Wednesday, Montreal native Jonah Keri, a longtime writer covering sports, entertainment, and business, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for domestic

Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer to assist on both sides of the ball

Schottenheimer is set to help both Kellen Moore and Dan Quinn.

Davante Adams trade to Raiders opened door for Tyreek Hill deal to Dolphins

In an offseason headlined by quarterback movement, two star receivers stole some of the shine when they were traded.