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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.

WNBA playoff takeaways: Sun and Lynx advance, setting up semifinal rematch

The WNBA semifinals are set after the Connecticut Sun downed the Indiana Fever 87-81 and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 101-88. Here are some takeaways from Wednesday's playoff action.

Caitlin Clark caps off rookie season with historic outing in playoff loss to Sun

Caitlin Clark's rookie season ended Wednesday after the Connecticut Sun completed a two-game sweep of the Indiana Fever in an 87-81 victory.

MLB's inaction puts Mets, Braves in precarious but avoidable situation

Due to Hurricane Helene and MLB's inaction, the National League wild-card picture likely won't be clear until the day before the playoffs begin.

Watch: Fan forced to temporarily leave Fever-Sun game after exchange with Caitlin Clark

Late in the first quarter, Clark alerted officials about an unruly fan sitting near mid-court.

Watch: Chiefs stuff curious fourth-down call to defeat Falcons, improve to 3-0

With the Chiefs leading by five points, 51 seconds to go and the Falcons threatening at the Kansas City 13-yard line, KC linebacker Nick Bolton stopped running back Bijan Robinson in the backfield on fourth-and-1 to seal the victory. 

NFL Week 3 winners: Unlikely QBs shine, Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry make statements

With most of the Week 3 schedule complete, let's look at some of the biggest winners from Sunday's action.

Fever's Caitlin Clark takes her rough playoff debut in stride

Shortly after being named the unanimous 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, Caitlin Clark delivered a dud in her postseason debut. But the Indiana Fever star isn't panicking.

Four storylines to watch in the WNBA playoffs

The WNBA playoffs are about to get underway. Here's what to watch for.

Week 4 knee-jerk reactions: Arch Manning isn't ready for primetime yet, QB controversy brewing at OU?

Here are some knee-jerk reactions from the Week 4 action in college football.

Boxer Anthony Joshua discusses possible retirement after KO loss to Daniel Dubois

Boxer Anthony Joshua was knocked down on repeat by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, but he wasn't questioning his future after taking the loss.

Reds star Elly De La Cruz sets sights on Shohei Ohtani after notching impressive record

Could Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz one day challenge for a 50-50 season of his own? At just 22 years old, he has nothing but time.

Longtime analyst shares doubts about Eagles former first-round pick

It's still early, but this is far from the production expected of a first-round pick, let alone one the Eagles traded up to get.

'What I live for': Jazz Chisholm Jr. thriving with Yankees, making history in the process

 It's safe to say Jazz Chisholm Jr. is fitting in nicely with the Yankees. 

Two-time Super Bowl champion gives Colorado's Travis Hunter a reality check

Former NFL defensive tackle Anthony "Booger" McFarland questioned whether Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter can continue on the two-way path at the professional level.

Takeaways from Jets' dominant 'TNF' victory over Patriots

Led by a standout performance from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a stout defense, the New York Jets defeated the New England Patriots on "Thursday Night Football," 24-3. 

Braves ace Chris Sale continues to prove Red Sox wrong

Braves starter Chris Sale made history in a 13-3 win over the Reds, adding to the growing list of reasons for the Red Sox to regret trading the eight-time All-Star.

Watch: Dream's Tina Charles sets several WNBA records in win over Liberty

Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles has solidified her place among the all-time WNBA greats.

Bryce Young discusses whether being rushed into starting role impacted play

Benched ahead of Week 3 due to poor play, former No. 1 pick Bryce Young isn't blaming anyone but himself.

Tigers inch closer to improbable history

The Detroit Tigers are a step closer to earning an improbable playoff spot. 

Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr continues to prove that age is only a number

Jaromir Jagr continues to prove that he isn't your average 52-year-old.

Reds' Elly De La Cruz on pace for dubious yet impressive history

Cincinnati Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz is on pace to achieve a dubious yet impressive MLB first. 

Why several standout QB's teams are struggling while others are off to surprising starts

Every NFL season begins with uncertainties, but the first few weeks of the 2024 campaign have shown the fine line between starting 2-0 and 0-2 while proving how exceptionally unpredictable the start of this season has been.

Bears QB Caleb Williams' struggles continue in loss to Texans, but who's to blame?

The Chicago Bears have a flawed roster and that's not helping rookie QB Caleb Williams.

Watch: Texans defender throws punch in scuffle following late hit on Bears QB Caleb Williams

Things are getting heated between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans on "Sunday Night Football."