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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.

DaRon Bland's pick-six record puts many of the league's offensive stars to shame

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland was eating up space in the NFL record books as well as a postgame turkey leg on Thanksgiving.

Watch: Packers' Rashan Gary has hilarious response to emotional locker room moment after upset win over Lions

Gary returned with a "vengeance," and no other word could more accurately describe the former first-round pick's day against the favored Lions.

Three takeaways from the Packers' upset Thanksgiving Day win over the Lions

The Green Bay Packers did what teams have historically done against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Here are three takeaways from their big Turkey Day win.

Rangers' Jonathan Quick accomplishes a first for U.S. goaltenders

Quick has been everything the Rangers could've asked for.

Watch: Spurs HC Gregg Popovich stops game to scold fans for booing Clippers' Kawhi Leonard

Legendary head coach Gregg Popovich isn't a fan of booing, especially when aimed at former San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard. 

Watch: Sabres rookie goes between the legs for first NHL goal

He's only the ninth player since the start of last season to score a between-the-legs goal and the first to do so in the 2023-24 campaign.

No. 2 Purdue makes improbable history in Maui Invitational title win

After earning a hard-fought 78-75 victory over No. 4 Marquette on Wednesday, No. 2 Purdue left Hawaii with the Maui Invitational title, a 6-0 overall record and an incredible historic streak. 

Week 12 NFC North predictions: Lions look to pad division lead; Vikings hope to keep pace

It's NFC North on NFC North crime in Week 12 as all four teams engage in inter-divisional battles.

'SNF' takeaways: Russell Wilson continues fourth-quarter dominance, Joshua Dobbs magic runs out

The Broncos (5-5) came from behind to beat the Vikings (6-5) on "Sunday Night Football," 21-20. Here are three takeaways from the Broncos fourth consecutive win.

Three eye-popping stats that prove Texans QB C.J. Stroud is the real deal

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has quickly captured the league's attention with his strong play only a handful of games into his career.

Watch: Broncos S Kareem Jackson delivers questionable blow to Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs in first game back from suspension

Denver Broncos S Kareem Jackson didn't waste any time reminding people why he's repeatedly drawn the ire of the NFL.

Lions rookie equals HOFer Barry Sanders in win over Bears

Lions first-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs made impressive franchise history after another strong performance in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Bears. 

Giants rookie CB calls out Commanders, WR Terry McLaurin

The New York Giants (3-8) embarrassed the Washington Commanders (4-7) on Sunday, 31-19, but that wasn't good enough for rookie Deonte Banks.  

After brutal loss, Commanders' Ron Rivera should be on the chopping block

The Ron Rivera era with the Washington Commanders has run its course and shouldn't last another day. 

Aaron Rodgers hoping to give Jets fans an early Christmas present

Could Aaron Rodgers lead the New York Jets' sleigh against the Washington Commanders on Christmas Eve? There's going to be a lot that needs to happen in order for that Miracle on 34th Street to take place.

Penguins defenseman joins exclusive club after recording 700th career point

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang recorded his 700th point in the NHL on an assist to Sidney Crosby.

Jameis Winston reacts to devastating injury suffered by FSU QB Jordan Travis

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis had his tremendous 2023 season unfairly cut short by a devastating leg injury on Saturday, prompting a heartfelt reaction from a former Seminoles standout.

Auburn paid to get beat down by visiting NMSU

Imagine paying to be humiliated. 

Win over Miami helps Louisville HC make impressive history

No. 10 Louisville punched its ticket to the ACC Championship Game on Saturday, helping head coach Jeff Brohm accomplish an incredible feat unlikely to happen again.  

Watch: Clemson CB hustles to force touchdown-saving fumble vs. No. 20 UNC

Clemson is having a down season, but they're still scrapping and fighting, something North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton found out the hard way on Saturday.

Celtics star is the latest to raise safety concerns over in-season tournament courts

The NBA's in-season tournament courts are a safety concern, and we don't mean to players' eyes. 

Watch: Penguins netminder scores historic empty-netter

Pittsburgh Penguins netminder Alex Nedeljkovic, scoring threat? 

Three surprising moves from MLB's non-tender deadline

Many MLB deadlines in the offseason are relatively quiet ones, but not so for Friday's non-tender deadline, which saw multiple name players cut free.

Brewers shockingly dump two-time All-Star at non-tender deadline

He'll likely miss the entire 2024 season but leaves the Brewers as the franchise leader in ERA.

Eagles get difference-maker back in time for Super Bowl rematch

In a game featuring the likes of star quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, getting back a second-year offensive lineman might not seem like a big deal on the surface. However, he could have a significant impact, especially for the Eagles run game.