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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.

'TNF' takeaways: Cowboys escape with shootout win over Seahawks

In a game devoid of defense, the Dallas Cowboys escaped with a 41-35 victory over the Seattle Seahawks (6-6), improving to 9-3. Here are three takeaways.

Penguins star on historic pace at age 36

While the Pittsburgh Penguins may be struggling to find solid ice in the Metropolitan Division this season, star Sidney Crosby is doing everything in his power to make things happen.

Watch: Seahawks WR DK Metcalf burns Cowboys CB DaRon Bland for 73-yard TD on 'TNF'

Seattle Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf wasn't intimidated by the reigning NFC Defensive Player of the Month, Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland.

Three reasons a reunion with Super Bowl LII hero doesn't make sense for Eagles

While veteran tight end Zach Ertz is available following his release by the Arizona Cardinals, the Philadelphia Eagles have real reasons not to pursue a reunion.

Three-time Super Bowl champion blasts Patriots, calls atmosphere 'toxic'

Things have changed with the New England Patriots and there is no logical reason to believe the team's fortunes will turn around this season. The future remains unwritten.

49ers' Nick Bosa offers different take on Eagles this time around

Ahead of the 2022 NFC Championship game, San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa shared a few disrespectful comments about the eventual conference title winners, the Philadelphia Eagles.

Week 13 NFC North predictions: Can Packers upset the defending champs?

The Packers aim to increase their win streak to three games with a victory over the defending champs, while the Lions look to right the ship after a loss.

'SNF' takeaways: Ravens win ugly while Chargers tight-game struggles continue

The Ravens (9-3) won ugly behind a solid defensive effort, topping the Chargers (4-7), 20-10, on "Sunday Night Football," increasing their division lead in the AFC North. Here are three takeaways from a big road win for Baltimore.

Watch: Chargers get tricky vs. Ravens, convert first-down with backward pass from WR Keenan Allen

The Chargers broke out their bag of tricks against the Ravens, pulling off a complex play to keep a drive alive on "Sunday Night Football." 

Bills make dubious history in frustrating OT loss to Eagles

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has actually come up big on multiple occasions this season, contrary to the wisdom of the masses.

Week 12 winners: Steelers offense comes alive, Jalen Hurts claims another win

With the majority of Week 12 in the books, here's a look at some of the week's winners.

Watch: Jalen Hurts' walk-off TD caps off Eagles' dramatic OT win vs. Bills

With quarterback Jalen Hurts leading the charge, the Eagles keep winning. 

Watch: Chiefs pull off a fake reverse flea-flicker vs. Raiders

Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs played "ring around the rosie" against the Las Vegas Raiders. On Sunday, they settled for a more modest fake reverse flea-flicker.

Changes could be coming for Panthers after displeased owners' reaction to loss vs. Titans

Even as the losses continued to stack up, the Panthers brass was seemingly prepared to take the patient approach with first-year head coach Frank Reich. However, owner David Tepper's reaction to his team's most recent loss might mean Reich is on the hot seat. 

Lakers superstar LeBron James makes NBA history in return to Cleveland

LeBron James has now shot the basketball more times than any player in NBA history.

Watch: Washington surprises kicker with scholarship after hitting game-winning FG vs. Washington State

Washington kicker Grady Gross had a day to remember helping the Huskies improve to 12-0 after a 24-21 Apple Cup victory over Washington State. 

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers could return to Lambeau Field in 2024

Despite teases of the contrary, Aaron Rodgers' first season as Jets quarterback will likely begin and end after only four plays. However, when he returns in 2024, he could have a familiar welcoming party. 

Former OSU standout says Ryan Day has 'gotta go' after loss to Michigan

Following another loss to rival Michigan, the heat is on Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, even from those who used to don a Buckeyes uniform. 

Lightning star ties impressive franchise mark with big night vs. Hurricanes

Four seasons removed from capturing the Hart Trophy, Tampa Bay Lighting star Nikita Kucherov is making an early case to win it again. 

Missouri HC takes Jim Harbaugh to task for calling Michigan 'America's Team'

Jim Harbaugh's comments didn't sit right with Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz. 

Iowa's walk-off win vs. Nebraska was its wildest yet

The Iowa Hawkeyes play football like the forward pass was just invented, but they keep winning, with Nebraska their latest victim.

Three takeaways from the Jets' dreadful blowout loss to Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins completely dismantled the New York Jets on Black Friday. How did they achieve the 34-13 blowout?

Watch: Jets' Hail Mary backfires, results in 99-yard pick-six to close first half

The New York Jets made potentially the most "Jets" play ever.

Three takeaways from the 49ers' dominant victory over Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers dispatched the Seattle Seahawks in convincing fashion on Thanksgiving evening. Takeaways from the Turkey Day nightcap.

Christian McCaffrey now has something in common with Hall of Fame WR Randy Moss

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey can't stop scoring touchdowns.