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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.

College football world reacts to Big Ten's suspension of Jim Harbaugh

The college football world had a wide range of opinions on the Big Ten's suspension of Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh.

Flimsy explanation revealed for timing of Big Ten's ruling against Michigan

In light of the Big Ten's decision to suspend Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh for the program's involvement in a sign-stealing scheme, many have taken umbrage over the timing of the conference's decision, less than 24 hours before the team will play No. 10 Penn State in Happy Valley.

Former Michigan coach tells program's detractors to 'get a better team'

There are many parties who are no-doubt celebrating the Big Ten's suspension of Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh. Former Michigan coach and current Charlotte head coach Biff Poggi isn't one of them.

Panthers QB Bryce Young snaps unique streak by No. 1 picks in 'TNF' loss vs. Bears

A unique streak was broken Thursday night when the Bears beat Bryce Young and the Panthers.

'TNF' takeaways: Bears defense shows up, Panthers QB Bryce Young continues to struggle

The Bears' much-maligned passing defense gave Young and company fits.

Historic Braves offense earns top MLB accolade

The Atlanta Braves were the inaugural winner after a historic offensive season. 

Watch: Panthers' Ihmir Smith-Marsette burns former team with 79-yard punt return TD

While most thought the Carolina Panthers clash with the Chicago Bears on "Thursday Night Football" might be a revenge game for star D.J. Moore, everyone forgot about another wideout.

Rangers infield duo joins rare company with Silver Slugger nods

The American League Silver Slugger Award winners were announced on Thursday, highlighted by a pair of teammates from the World Series Champion Texas Rangers, who joined rare company with the achievement.

Former Steeler rips Ben Roethlisberger for lack of leadership in Super Bowl XLV loss

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall still resents the Super Bowl XLV loss.

76ers' Joel Embiid equals the great Wilt Chamberlain in statement win over Celtics

Reigning MVP Joel Embiid is off to a massive start to the 2023-24 season and might have 76ers fans saying, "James Who?"

Week 10 NFC North predictions: Division-leading Lions return from bye, Vikings aim to keep good vibes going vs. Saints

The Detroit Lions are looking to hold steady in the NFC North. Prediction time for Week 10.

Three takeaways from Bengals' impressive 'SNF' win over Bills

The Cincinnati Bengals knocked off the Buffalo Bills, 24-18, on "Sunday Night Football," to improve to 5-3, while the Bills fell to 5-4. Here are three takeaways from the Bengals' fourth victory in a row. 

Eagles All-Pro shares hilarious description of what it's like to face Cowboys star

Following the Eagles slim 28-23 win over the Cowboys on Sunday, Johnson shared a colorful description of what it's like to go one-on-one with Parsons. 

NFL Week 9 winners: Minnesota's new QB comes up clutch in victory over Falcons

Assessing the NFL's best performers and moments from a bonkers Week 9.

Browns' first shutout in over a decade was historic

Sunday's contest is one both teams aren't likely to forget any time soon, for entirely different reasons.

Saints Swiss army knife joins Hall of Fame list

Taysom Hill probably won't be enshrined in Canton once his career is all said and done, but the Saints jack-of-all-trades became part of a Hall of Fame class in Week 9 against the Bears. 

76ers are historically thriving without James Harden

The 2023-24 NBA season is still in its infancy, but the 76ers are thriving early at historical levels. Furthermore, they're doing it all without former point guard James Harden. 

Rams' likely Week 9 starter at QB revealed

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford continues to make progress in his injury rehab, but whether that progress has been speedy enough for him to hit the gridiron against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9 is another matter.

Watch: No. 20 USC pulls off insane trick play for TD vs. No. 5 Washington

Even with Halloween in the rearview, USC is still handing out tricks. 

Watch: 1-on-5 is no problem for Pelicans' Zion Williamson

Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson doesn't wear a cape on the court, but he played Superman briefly on Saturday against the Hawks. 

Panthers turned away five potential suitors for Pro Bowl edge-rusher

After kicking the can down the road over the past few seasons, the Panthers are at serious risk of watching his future take place with another team.

In upset of No. 15 Notre Dame, Clemson matched a feat it had not achieved in 71 years

During its upset of No. 15 Notre Dame on Saturday, Clemson did something which essentially doesn't happen in the modern era of football – they played 60 minutes without drawing a flag.

Watch: Steph Curry's controversial buzzer-beater lifts Warriors in first in-season tourney win

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry helped lift his team at the buzzer against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the team's first win in the in-season tournament.

Watch: Clutch late burst from Damian Lillard lifts Bucks over Knicks in in-season tourney kickoff

Damian Lillard put the Bucks on his back, helping his new team kick off the inaugural NBA in-season tournament with a thrilling 110-105 victory over the Knicks.

NBA world reacts to 'colorful' in-season tournament courts

The idea of an in-season NBA tournament has elicited mixed reactions from the basketball world. However, upon the tournament's debut on Friday, nearly everyone agreed that the league embraced color a little too much when designing each team's courts.