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.

January 4, 2024 | Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard makes NHL history with first All-Star nod

Connor Bedard earned his first of potentially many future All-Star Game nods on Thursday, making incredible NHL history in the process.

January 4, 2024

23-year-old college QB granted seventh year of eligibility

While players sometimes spend more than four years playing football at the collegiate level, seven is a significant number of seasons.

January 4, 2024 | NFL

Recent history suggests Ravens' addition of Dalvin Cook won't be worthwhile

The Baltimore Ravens signed RB Dalvin Cook, though whether this will move the playoff needle at all is a fair question.

January 3, 2024 | New England Patriots

Dubious Patriots Pro Bowl feat yet another sign of the decline of the Bill Belichick era

The Bill Belichick era appears to have run its course.

January 3, 2024 | NFL

The five worst snubs for the 2024 Pro Bowl

Every year around this time, fans and media alike voice their displeasure over the dozens of worthy players left off the Pro Bowl roster. With that in mind, here's a look at five of this year's biggest snubs.

January 3, 2024 | NFL

49ers lead the way with nine players selected to 2024 Pro Bowl

The NFL announced the rosters for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Wednesday, with the San Francisco 49ers leading the way with an incredible nine players selected.

January 3, 2024 | NFL

Week 18 NFC North predictions: Packers handle Bears and get into playoffs

The Packers enter Week 18 with everything to play for, needing a win Sunday over their oldest rival to get into the postseason.

December 30, 2023 | College Football

Georgia DL trolled FSU on Instagram Live during Orange Bowl blowout

Georgia beat Florida State by 60 points in the Orange Bowl, but the lack of respect wasn't just limited to the scoreboard.

December 30, 2023 | Chicago Bears

How the future of Bears HC Matt Eberflus will impact QB Justin Fields

If the Chicago Bears bring back HC Matt Eberflus in 2024, does that logically mean they're sticking with QB Justin Fields?

December 30, 2023 | Detroit Lions

Watch: Lions' LB and CB team up to convert fake punt vs. Cowboys

Searching for a shift in momentum, an early gamble by the Detroit Lions paid off in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.

December 30, 2023 | Dallas Cowboys

Watch: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott turns would-be safety into 92-yard TD vs. Lions

After throwing an interception on the Cowboys opening drive, QB Dak Prescott responded with arguably one of the best plays of the 2023 season.

December 29, 2023 | College Football

Best, worst from Friday's bowls: Fourth-quarter comebacks, record-breakers and backups highlight crazy day

With Friday's bowl games in the rearview, here's a look at the best and worst of the action.

December 29, 2023 | Detroit Pistons

Pistons' Cade Cunningham shares absurd take on historic losing streak

Nothing has gone right for the Pistons this season, mired in a historic 28-game losing streak. However, young star Cade Cunningham doesn't see it that way.

December 29, 2023 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman responds to disappointment over opting out of Sun Bowl

Playing the bowl game would likely have had zero impact on his draft stock.

December 29, 2023 | Kentucky Wildcats

Speedy Kentucky WR posts historic stat line in Gator Bowl loss to No. 22 Clemson

Barion Brown's performance in Friday's TaxSlayer Gator Bowl would have been the headline if not for an epic fourth-quarter collapse in a loss to Clemson.

December 28, 2023 | NFL

'TNF' takeaways: Joe Flacco's historic night vs. Jets sends Browns to the postseason

Joe Flacco-mania has officially hit Cleveland.

December 28, 2023 | Detroit Lions

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown sends a message to fantasy football GMs sliding into his DMs

While opinions on fantasy football vary among NFL players, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown recently shared his thoughts on the millions of cosplay general managers.

December 28, 2023 | Cleveland Browns

Watch: Browns QB Joe Flacco shrugs off tackler, throws 50-yard TD vs. Jets

Joe Flacco's stunning re-emergence onto the NFL scene continues.

December 28, 2023 | Cleveland Browns

Watch: Browns rookie safety takes first career interception to the house vs. Jets

Cleveland Browns undrafted rookie cornerback Ronnie Hickman made his first interception count.

December 28, 2023 | NFL

Watch: Browns QB Joe Flacco leads 75-yard opening TD drive vs. Jets

Christmas is over, but Joe Flacco is the gift that keeps giving.

December 28, 2023 | NFL

NFC North Week 17 predictions: Do the Lions have enough to beat the Cowboys?

The Lions have already won the NFC North. However, with several playoff spots still up for grabs and the No. 1 seed in the conference not yet clinched, there's still plenty to play for.