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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.

Pistons bench player becomes the latest and most improbable member of 50-point club

Hs previous career high of 27 points came during his rookie season. 

Phillies make alterations to dugout at Citizens Bank Park after Bryce Harper's scary fall

Only a few days after star first baseman Bryce Harper narrowly avoided injury after a scary fall, the Philadelphia Phillies have made modifications to Citizens Bank Park.  

Data reveals which NBA team has benefited most from incorrect calls late in games

Since 2015, the NBA has released last two-minute reports to show transparency in the face of inevitable errors by officials. This season, the data shows that one team has benefited more than any other.

Watch: Diamondbacks send relief pitcher to bat with game on the line vs. Yankees

Time to wax nostalgic for those bygone days when pitchers stepped to the plate every evening.

After trade of Stefon Diggs, who could be the next WR on the move?

The Buffalo Bills sent shockwaves through the NFL on Wednesday by trading star wideout Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. What other wide receivers could soon be on the move?

Recent history suggests the Bears might have to wait for No. 1 overall pick to pay off

Perspective can be difficult when it comes to the NFL Draft, where quarterback prospects are hyped to the moon.

LeBron James on retirement: 'I don't have much time left'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hears the footsteps of Father Time even as he continues to do amazing things on the basketball court.

Watch: Lakers' LeBron James makes history vs. Nets

Even at 39, LeBron James continues to defy his age.

Sunday's men's NCAA Tournament takeaways: NC State takes 'March Madness' to another level

The 2024 men's Final Four is set, with NC State and Purdue advancing on Sunday. 

Watch: Purdue star Zach Edey calls out Tennessee HC Rick Barnes

It wasn't enough that Purdue superstar Zach Edey had to drop 40 points on Tennessee in the Elite Eight.

Three-point line discrepancy at women's Portland Regional went undiscovered for days

The NCAA is in a bit of hot water after someone discovered that the three-point lines at the Portland Regional weren't identical. Worse yet, the discrepancy

Mark Sears' hot-shooting night for Alabama was a shining example of hard work paying off

Alabama guard Mark Sears torched Clemson for seven threes to help his team roll to the Final Four.

Juan Soto, Yankees continue improbable start with comeback win vs. Astros

Only three games into his career with the New York Yankees, All-Star slugger Juan Soto is already paying huge dividends. Not only has he etched his name in the legendary franchise's record books, but he's also helped the longstanding team make history.

Rangers' Jonathan Quick is happy to put record-setting achievement in the rearview

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick made NHL history on Saturday, earning career victory No. 392, passing Ryan Miller for the most by a U.S.-born netminder.

Watch: Illinois burned by Charles Barkley before epic collapse

No. 3 Illinois fell to No. 1 UConn 77-52 on Saturday in the Elite Eight. The blowout was thanks largely to a monumental second-half collapse that Hall of Famer and TBS analyst Charles Barkley set the stage for.

Why the Cowboys should bring back RB Ezekiel Elliott

Aside from making Elliott the No. 1 back, it's hard to find a negative in a return to Arlington. 

Watch: Phillies star Bryce Harper avoids injury after scary tumble

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper gave fans a major scare on Saturday after taking a tumble that could have resulted in a catastrophic injury.

Friday's NCAA men's tournament Sweet 16 takeaways: No. 1 seed Purdue survives while Houston's run ends

With matchups for the Elite Eight now set, here are some takeaways from Friday's action. 

Watch: Houston's Jamal Shead leaves Sweet 16 against Duke with lower-leg injury

Houston leans on Shead to be the team's floor general, but without him, its hopes of an Elite Eight trip are in serious jeopardy. This season, he ranks second on the Cougars in points, averaging 13.2 per game, while recording a team-high 6.4 assists. 

No. 11 NC State's incredible ride continues after Sweet 16 stunner against No. 2 Marquette

The glass slipper might fit like a glove, but don't call NC State a Cinderella. 

Jerry Rice picks which Hall of Fame QB he'd rather play with

Jerry Rice, the undisputed best receiver of all time, had the luxury of having two Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Joe Montana and Steve Young, throw him the ball. However, if he could only choose one, which would he rather play with? 

What adding edge-rusher Haason Reddick means for Jets

The New York Jets made a massive trade on Friday, acquiring Pro Bowl edge-rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a conditional 2026 third-round pick.

Watch: Massive three-point swing helps No. 4 Alabama stun No. 1 North Carolina in Sweet 16

North Carolina's Jae'Lyn Withers will have Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence" playing in the background for the foreseeable future.

Watch: MLB umpires already in midseason form with horrendous missed call in Cubs-Rangers game

MLB umpires used to be able to exist in relative obscurity, but things have changed.

No. 2 Arizona beat themselves in Sweet 16 upset to No. 6 Clemson

Powered by an outrageous defensive effort and a massive night from guard Chase Hunter, No. 6 Clemson punched its ticket to the Elite Eight, earning a 77-72 upset victory over No. 2 Arizona on Thursday.