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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.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark sidesteps scoring record talk following upset loss to Nebraska

Nebraska silenced Iowa star Caitlin Clark in the fourth quarter, denying her the Division I women's scoring record in a stunning 82-79 victory.

Floundering 76ers to add six-time All-Star PG Kyle Lowry

The Philadelphia 76ers are hoping that Kyle Lowry can find a little youth yet in his 18th NBA season.

Watch: Empty-netter triggers nasty spat between Senators and Leafs

With 5.1 seconds left in the third period, center Ridly Greig capped off a 5-3 Ottawa Senators win over the Toronto Maple Leafs with an egregious slapshot only feet away from a gaping net. 

Dennis Schroder's impressive Nets debut rivaled a Hall of Famer

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder had a debut to remember following his trade from the Toronto Raptors.

Super Bowl coach could be in line for significant raise

While speculation over the future of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has risen lately, one insider believes the multiple-time Super Bowl winner

Insider expects NFC North rival to court Vikings Pro Bowl DE in free agency

While the Vikings would undoubtedly like to keep him, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler believes that could prove difficult, naming NFC North rival, the Chicago Bears, as a potential landing spot. 

Watch: Wild G Marc-Andre Fleury withstands late scramble vs. Penguins, securing win while celebrating milestone

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury had a night to remember on Friday. And that's saying something given his illustrious career.

Micah Parsons' hot take on Steelers star T.J. Watt falls flat

Micah Parsons tried to argue statistics when it came to his snub of Steelers star T.J. Watt, but what do the statistics actually tell us?

Incredible stat shows why 49ers D-line could feast vs. short-handed Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII

Losing Thuney for the second straight game with a pectoral injury is a massive blow for the Chiefs — and one the 49ers are in an excellent position to capitalize on. 

Former NFL RB shares harsh criticism of QB Caleb Williams, goes to bat for Bears' Justin Fields

USC QB Caleb Williams is the presumed No. 1 overall pick, but that doesn't mean he's everybody's QB1.

'Totally not true': Falcons owner rejects rumors about Bill Belichick

What Belichick does now, at 71 years of age, is anyone's guess. However, Blanks believes he was as motivated as ever to coach.

MVP Lamar Jackson has something incredible in common with a basketball HOFer

NFL MVP Lamar Jackson is putting together an otherworldly resume, one which is impressive not just at the NFL level but across sports.

HOF dropped the ball by not electing Antonio Gates on first try

In a major miss by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former tight end Antonio Gates wasn't among the 2024 class of inductees.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wins second MVP award, joining elite company

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson won NFL MVP for the second time in his career, perhaps a slight balm to last weekend's AFC Championship game loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Christian McCaffrey wins OPOY award, proving 49ers 'gamble' right

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was great with the Carolina Panthers, but has truly blossomed since being traded over to the Golden State.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud wins OROY honors, continuing Ohio State dominance

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud earned the Offensive Rookie of the Year award at Thursday's NFL Honors, capping off an incredible first season in the pros. Stroud's accolade also highlights the incredible number of first-year studs Ohio State has produced over the years.

Phil Jackson's 'proudest' Kobe Bryant moment might surprise you

Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant won five NBA titles together. However, throughout their time together, his proudest moment of the late Hall of Famer came off the court. 

Watch: Lakers unveil statue honoring late HOFer Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers immortalized Kobe Bryant outside Crypto.com Arena.

Three players Packers should target in 2024 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers have three selections among the first 58 picks in April's NFL Draft and are in a unique position to fill several needs.

Former Panthers HC says he tried to draft San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Former Carolina Panthers HC Matt Rhule claims that he advocated for Brock Purdy to be on the team's board during the 2022 NFL Draft.

Two-time WNBA MVP reportedly taking break from sport

While the NBA is engulfed in the excitement of this year's trade deadline, stunning news broke from the WNBA world on Wednesday. According to Romona Shelburne

76ers show interest in defending Sixth Man of the Year

With reigning MVP Joel Embiid on the shelf for the foreseeable future, the 76ers are in dire need of some reinforcements ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. 

Raiders' Maxx Crosby reveals interesting reason for backing Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII

The Raiders and Chiefs rivalry goes back to the days of the American Football League, so it stands to reason that most players representing the silver and black would be rooting against the defending champions in Super Bowl LVIII. 

Recent NHL deal could pave way for MLB players to participate in 2028 Olympics

For the first time since 2004, baseball will return to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Whether MLB players will participate is still up in the air, but the prospects of a deal could be close to conquering one massive hurdle.