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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.

76ers' Patrick Beverley shares Ben Simmons' 'corny' reaction to hostile Philly crowd

Last week, Simmons made his third return to the City of Brotherly Love and unsurprisingly drew boos and unkind words from the Philly faithful.

Bears can fill three significant holes in 2024 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears have a number of draft needs. Here are three players who could help fill significant holes.

Joel Embiid to undergo 'corrective procedure,' putting 76ers in serious dilemma

The 76ers will be without reigning MVP Joel Embiid for the foreseeable future, but for how long is still unknown. 

Jim Harbaugh bringing in an old friend to bolster Chargers run game?

Jim Harbaugh is bringing in a familiar face to help him transform the look of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Watch: NFC makes fourth-and-goal stop to top AFC in Pro Bowl Games

The NFC stonewalled the AFC on fourth-and-goal with seconds to go in the fourth quarter, holding on for a 64-59 victory in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. 

Watch: Peyton Manning's son tells uncle Eli Pro Bowl Games were 'scripted'

These days, you don't have to look far to find someone who wholeheartedly believes that professional sports follow a script. If you ask Marshall Manning, son of Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, that conspiracy extends to the NFL Pro Bowl Games. 

Auburn star explains bizarre in-game run-in with actor Morgan Freeman

Auburn star Johni Broome experienced a moment he won't soon forget during a 91-77 win over Ole Miss on Saturday. 

North Carolina duo makes history while winning top-10 matchup with rival Duke

Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram became the first pair of Tarheels to record 20-point double-doubles in the same game since Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison in 1998.  

Watch: Caitlin Clark pulls up from Steph Curry range while inching closer to history

Entering Saturday's matchup against the Terps, she had recorded 3,424 career points, inching ever closer to the all-time scoring record held by Kelsey Plum (3,527).

Takeaways from NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto

Team Matthews defeated Team McDavid, 7-4, in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game finals at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, wrapping up an action-packed weekend in Toronto filled with good and bad. 

Watch: 76ers fans boo Ben Simmons in return to Philly

Philadelphia 76ers fans just can't let go.

One of NBA's top trade candidates is off board after foot surgery

The 28-year-old had been the subject of trade rumors before Saturday's announcement. Reports linked him to several potential suitors, including the team with the NBA's worst record, the Detroit Pistons.

Watch: Lightning All-Star who dogged skills competition gets booed

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov wasn't the most popular player in Toronto for this weekend's NHL All-Star Game, and when given the opportunity,

Watch: Kansas crowd blows roof off Allen Fieldhouse ahead of top-10 matchup with Houston

The fanbase's support has paid dividends for Kansas. The Jayhawks entered Saturday's contest having won 16 straight at Allen Fieldhouse, dating back to the 2022-2023 campaign.

Oilers star Connor McDavid wins $1 million via All-Star skills competition he helped design

A year ago, during a trip to Edmonton, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman picked McDavid's brain about improving the skills competition, which had grown dull over the years. The Oilers star was eager to help.

Clippers PG Russell Westbrook scores 25,000th point, joins elite company

The 35-year-old has struggled most of the year, averaging career lows in points (11.3), assists (4.7) and minutes played (23.0). However, on this landmark night, he turned back the clock, recording 23 points off the bench — tied for his second-highest total this year.

49ers' Brock Purdy plans to reach out to HOF QB before Super Bowl

49ers QB Brock Purdy is turning to a Hall of Fame source in search of wisdom ahead of the biggest game of his life.

WWE co-founder Vince McMahon under federal investigation for sexual assault, sex-trafficking allegations

Federal authorities are investigating sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations against WWE co-founder Vince McMahon.

NHLPA head blasts Coyotes owner for arena situation, supports move to Utah

The Arizona Coyotes are on thin ice — no pun intended. 

Tom Thibodeau discusses Jalen Brunson's 'surreal' rise after Knicks' ninth straight win

For another night, the crowd at Madison Square Garden showered star Jalen Brunson with chants of "MVP" after he helped lead the New York Knicks to a ninth

Los Angeles-based reporter claims Lakers are shopping LeBron James

If the Los Angeles Lakers traded LeBron James, it would rock the NBA to its core.

76ers superstar Joel Embiid suffers torn meniscus with uncertain timetable for return

The Philadelphia 76ers have many, many questions to answer, both on court and off, now that superstar center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his knee.

Former Colts CB speaks out about betting suspension, denies throwing games he placed wagers on

Isaiah Rodgers sat down to clear the air and, in a way, his name.

Analyst predicts Falcons will sign former Pro Bowl QB and draft another this offseason

It's already been an offseason of massive change for the Atlanta Falcons. However, ESPN reporter Michael Rothstein believes the upheaval will continue.

Former All-Pro warns teams interested in Broncos QB Russell Wilson

It's unclear where Russell Wilson will play football in 2024, but a divorce with the Broncos seems inevitable.