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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.

After Calvin Ridley's signing, where will WR-needy teams turn?

Here are four of the top remaining wideouts on the market, including which team might be the best potential fit. 

Insider clears the air about top-ranked CB prospect's Pro Day hiccup

For ex-Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter, Wednesday's Pro Day was supposed to be another chance to shine for NFL scouts in hopes of improving his draft stock.

Russell Wilson to sign with Steelers on a one-year deal

Russell Wilson has a new home. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Wilson plans to sign a "team-friendly" one-year deal with the Steelers.

Basketball world reacts to ugly 76ers-Knicks battle of offensive futility

In a true throwback to the 90s, the Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the New York Knicks, 79-73, on Sunday night in an ugly game broadcasted nationally on ESPN. 

Way-too-early Chicago Bears 2024 NFL Draft preview

The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be easily the most important in recent memory for the Chicago Bears. Equipped with two top-10 picks this April, they're in the enviable position to select not one but two franchise-altering players. 

Way-too-early Minnesota Vikings 2024 NFL Draft preview

With major holes at several key positions, including quarterback, edge-rusher and cornerback, acquiring an impact player with the No. 11 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft is paramount to a turnaround in 2024. 

Watch: Fight breaks out between South Carolina, LSU during SEC title game

Tempers flared between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 8 LSU during the tail end of Sunday's SEC championship game. 

Chiefs, All-Pro DT agree to five-year deal with huge guarantee

He's enjoying the spoils of betting on himself. The 29-year-old held out of training camp last year and then sat out a Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions before agreeing to return for the year on a restructured deal.

Watch: North Carolina waves bye to Cameron Crazies after sweep of Duke

Following a massive ACC-title clinching win over No. 9 Duke on the road Saturday night, No. 7 North Carolina rubbed salt in the wound, waving goodbye to a stunned crowd of Cameron Crazies. 

Watch: Buzzer-beater from unlikely hero keeps No. 1 South Carolina undefeated

The unlikely hero is now 1 of 2 from beyond the arc for her career, making her, as teammate Te-Hina Paopao joked, the "best shooter in the nation."

Watch: Iowa's Caitlin Clark shows off insane range in Big Ten semifinals

Iowa star Caitlin Clark has to be guarded from about 45 feet out.

Way-too-early Detroit Lions 2024 NFL Draft preview

One of the first steps toward putting the sour taste of last season behind them is to have a strong showing at this year's draft, where they'll have an opportunity to add impactful talent in the opening round.

Watch: Damian Lillard passes Reggie Miller on all-time three-point list

After being topped for fourth place in NBA history, a humbled Miller shared a classy congratulatory message with Lillard.

Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo joins impressive franchise shortlist vs. Magic

Sharpshooter Donte DiVincenzo became only the fourth New York Knicks player to surpass 200 three-pointers in a single season Friday night against the Orlando Magic. 

Which franchise-tagged players are likely to receive extensions?

On Friday, Baltimore Ravens star defensive tackle Justin Madubuike was the latest franchise-tagged player to sign an extension, inking a four-year, $98 million deal.  With six players left unsigned, what are the chances they follow suit?

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald curiously noncommittal on Geno Smith

Macdonald skated around the topic when given the chance to commit to Smith as the team's starter. 

Drew Brees backing scholarship to celebrate Jason Kelce's career

Drew Brees is making sure that Jason Kelce's spirit lives on in the sport of football.

Luka Doncic makes incredible NBA history in win over Heat

Dallas Mavericks MVP candidate Luka Doncic.is playing brilliant basketball.

Watch: Anthony Edwards seals Timberwolves victory with clutch buckets and late defense

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards just made a statement against the Indiana Pacers.

Way-too-early Green Bay Packers 2024 NFL Draft preview

The Green Bay Packers surpassed expectations in 2023 and can make another leap with a strong offseason.

Takeaways from Bears extending Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the 24-year-old agreed to a new four-year, $76M deal with the Bears on Thursday, making him one of the highest-paid corners in the NFL only days after being franchise-tagged. 

Former Panthers star weighs in on QB Bryce Young

After a tough rookie season, many had more questions than answers about Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. However, former All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly came away impressed with the first-year signal-caller. 

Kelvin Sampson throws shade at UCF crowd after Houston clinches share of Big 12 title

Following No. 1 Houston's thrilling 67-59 road win over UCF on Wednesday, head coach Kelvin Sampson threw a little shade at the faithful that packed Addition Financial Arena in Orlando. 

After clinching SEC title, Tennessee HC shares high praise for South Carolina's Lamont Paris

No. 4 Tennessee outlasted No. 17 South Carolina in a wild one on Wednesday, 66-59, clinching the SEC Championship.

Von Miller, Bills agree to reworked contract in most significant move of busy day

Instead of exploring possible greener pastures, the veteran decided to bet on himself while helping his team out of a jam.