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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.

Vikings select edge-rusher to replace Pro Bowler in latest mock draft

The Vikings will likely lose star edge-rusher Danielle Hunter in free agency this offseason. If that's the case, Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network believes they'll find an immediate replacement in April's draft. 

Super Bowl champion says Patriots would be 'reckless' to trade for QB Justin Fields

Former New England Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl Champion turned analyst Matt Chatham doesn't believe trading for a quarterback like Chicago Bears' Justin Fields would be a wise use of the franchise's assets. 

LeBron James comments on Warriors trade rumor

Following the NBA trade deadline, word leaked that several teams, including the Golden State Warriors, made a play for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

Watch: Luka Doncic's blown dunk leads to incredible half-court three by Damian Lillard at 2024 NBA All-Star Game

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard turned Luka Doncic's failed dunk into art.

Watch: Hawks' Trae Young makes Suns' Kevin Durant look silly at 2024 NBA All-Star Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young wowed the NBA All-Star Game crowd in Indiana on Sunday after taking the soul away from Phoenix Suns' star Kevin Durant late in the second quarter.

Watch: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton rips off five consecutive three-pointers in 2024 NBA All-Star Game

On his home floor, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is making a strong early case for MVP of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.

Doc Rivers attempts to distance himself from Bucks' poor play with latest comments

Things haven't gone well for the Milwaukee Bucks since deciding to change course at head coach mid-season. 

Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns compares himself and Anthony Edwards to volatile duo

Clearly, Karl-Anthony Towns isn't a big fan of history, even if it concerns the team he plays for, the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Maple Leafs star maintains historic scoring pace with back-to-back hat tricks

Not only did he set a Maple Leafs record for hat tricks on Saturday, but he tied Wayne Gretzky (1984-85) and Mario Lemieux (1986-87, 1995-96) for the fifth-most in a single season.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses player frustration with officiating

Silver was asked about the topic while meeting with reporters ahead of Saturday's All-Star festivities in Indianapolis.

South Carolina HC questions team's ability to 'do the right thing' in upset loss to LSU

Following a 21-3 start, the Gamecocks have tasted defeat in back-to-back games.

Watch: Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto shows off 'elite' command in first live BP 

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto was as advertised in his first live BP of spring training.

Caitlin Clark eyeing even loftier NCAA record after setting women's mark vs. Michigan

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark is very close to running down Pistol Pete on the NCAA career points leaderboard.

MLB owners want to implement major change to free agency

MLB owners are envisioning sweeping change for free agency.

Former NFL veteran makes compelling case for Bears to keep QB Justin Fields

The future of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is up in the air.

Former Pro Bowl QB says NFL needs to accept this 'fact' about 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Former Pro Bowl QB Robert Griffin III wants people to look at the numbers when it comes to San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy. Because the numbers say quite a bit.

Kurt Warner solves the Justin Fields dilemma for the Bears

The Bears have a massive decision regarding who will be the franchise's quarterback now and in the years ahead. While there's no easy answer, Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner provided a solution by asking a simple question. 

Watch: Detroit Mercy snaps 27-game losing streak, drawing lone court stormer

After 27 long games, the long national nightmare for the Detroit Mercy men's basketball program is over.

Kansas City Police respond to shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl parade

According to the Kansas City Police Department, several people suffered injuries after gunfire ignited panic at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade on Tuesday in downtown Kansas City.

Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII takeaways: Patrick Mahomes' late heroics outshine gutsy defense and special teams effort

The Kansas City Chiefs have solidified a spot alongside the greatest teams of all time. 

Analyst says 49ers trick play in Super Bowl LVIII shouldn't have counted

The first touchdown of Super Bowl LVII came on an incredible trick play late in the first half. However, upon further review of the score, one analyst believes it shouldn't have counted. 

Watch: Isiah Pacheco fumbles, stalling promising Chiefs' drive

Isiah Pacheco fumbled in the red zone early in the second quarter, stalling a promising Chiefs drive and shifting the momentum against the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. 

No. 1 South Carolina routs shorthanded UConn to stay undefeated

South Carolina (23-0) continued its recent dominance of UConn (20-5) on Sunday, knocking off the No. 11 Huskies 83-65 to stay undefeated at 23-0.