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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.

Watch: Charles Barkley hilariously trolls lowly Bulls, Raptors before prime-time matchup

Barkley's half-serious comment makes all the sense in the world, as both the Bulls and Raptors entered the contest under .500. 

Insider reveals top hurdle that could prevent a Chargers-Jim Harbaugh marriage

It's safe to wonder whether or not the pair would be the best fit.

Could the window be closing for this well-positioned Super Bowl favorite?

The San Francisco 49ers may well be the best team in the NFL this season, but time keeps marching forward.

Ravens' Mark Andrews adopted unique rehab method to return for playoffs

After suffering a fractured fibula in Week 11, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews went to creative lengths to give himself a chance at being ready to return in time for the postseason. 

Cowboys' decision on HC Mike McCarthy highlights franchise's fatal flaw

The Cowboys have shown who they are under McCarthy, an underachieving team that's been ill-prepared when it matters most for three consecutive seasons.

Takeaways from Lions-Rams: Detroit holds on for elusive postseason victory

Finally, the Detroit Lions longstanding nightmare is over. On Sunday, they held on to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 24-23, winning the franchise's first postseason game since 1991.

The future is bright at quarterback in the NFL following unreal playoff debuts

Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud and Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love orchestrated blowouts on Super Wild Card Weekend. And their careers are just getting started.

Watch: Lions fans serenade Rams QB Matthew Stafford with boos ahead of wild-card matchup

Detroit Lions fans gave Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford the kind of greeting that comes when you are absolutely desperate for a little postseason success.

LSU HC Kim Mulkey offers silly excuse in upset loss to unranked Auburn

Defending national champions, No. 7 LSU, saw a 16-game winning streak go up in smoke on Sunday after a 67-62 loss to unranked Auburn. 

Jedd Fisch to be new Washington HC, wasn't a 'priority' at Arizona

According to multiple sources, Jedd Fisch has agreed to leave Arizona and become the 31st head coach in Washington program history, replacing Kalen DeBoer, who departed for Alabama following Nick Saban's retirement. 

Takeaways from Chiefs-Dolphins: Kansas City rides stellar defense, imperfect offense to blowout win

The Chiefs kept repeat hopes alive on Saturday, knocking off the Dolphins in a 26-7 laugher to move onto the AFC Divisional Round.

Tony Dungy draws major backlash following Taylor Swift comments

The sports media world came together to defend Taylor Swift in the face of some questionable comments from former NFL head coach Tony Dungy.                                                

Look: NHL unveils dreadful 2024 All-Star jerseys created by Justin Bieber fashion brand

Simple and clean is sometimes best, especially when it comes to jersey designs in sports. On the other hand, the minimalist approach can produce disappointingly lackluster results. Such appears to be the case for the unveiling of the 2024 NHL All-Star sweaters.

Watch: Dolphins' Tyreek Hill fights through contact, dashing for 53-yard TD

Like many before, the Chiefs couldn't slow down the Dolphins' electric wideout Tyreek Hill for long. 

Watch: Bills share footage of terrifying snowpocalypse hammering Highmark Stadium

With heavy snow expected to continue in the Buffalo area through Sunday night, the NFL postponed the Bills' wild-card playoff matchup against the Steelers until Monday afternoon. 

Crazy stat proves Joe Flacco's worth to Browns

Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has been a godsend for the Browns, and he continued to prove that fact, posting an incredible stat in Saturday's wild-card Playoff matchup against the Texans. 

Raiders superstar confirms rumors of potential trade request

One Raiders player wants interim head coach Antonio Pierce back on the sidelines full-time that he's willing to go to great lengths to accomplish it. 

NFL reporter believes Pete Carroll could coach again

Will Pete Carroll ever return to a head-coaching role in the NFL? At least one reporter believes that if the situation is right, Coach Pete might still ride again.

Bills offering snow shovelers $20 an hour to clear Highmark Stadium ahead of wild-card matchup with Steelers

With the Buffalo area expected to receive heavy snowfall, roughly one to two feet between Saturday night and Monday, the Bills are searching for volunteers to clear Highmark Stadium.

Five interesting tidbits about this season's NFL All-Pro list

Jason Kelce, Sauce Gardner and the Dallas Cowboys all have something in common: They crushed it when it came time for the 2023 All-Pro list.

Jets CB Sauce Gardner rips former All-Pro for criticisms

New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner brought the fire when it came to critical comments from former NFL All-Pro Asante Samuel.

Several Washington players enter transfer portal following HC Kalen DeBoer's departure for Alabama

The program is beginning to lose players, which might only be the start of a mass exodus. 

Yankees' Juan Soto shares hilarious reaction to Marcus Stroman signing

Marcus Stroman and Juan Soto have had their moments on the diamond before, but moving forward they'll be fighting it out together with the New York Yankees.

Yankees' pursuit of Cy Young winner up in air after Marcus Stroman signing

The New York Yankees signed veteran starter Marcus Stroman, a signing which has muddied the waters when it comes to their flirtation with NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell.

Cowboys star explains how Packers QB Jordan Love compares to Aaron Rodgers

While Love has impressed with his play, Cowboys All-Pro Micah Parsons sees Aaron Rodgers reincarnate.