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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.

Insider believes Commanders will move at least one former first-rounder

The NFL trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and according to one insider, at least one former Commanders first-round pick could be on the move ahead of Oct. 31. 

Phillies manager Rob Thomson's curious decisions doomed team in Game 4 implosion vs. Diamondbacks

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a series of regrettable decisions/non-decisions which ultimately played a huge part in his team's Game 4 demise to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS.

Watch: Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber smashes line-drive HR in Game 4, making impressive MLB history

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set an impressive major league mark on Friday after smashing a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

Late-game heroics help Astros stun Rangers in Game 5 of ALCS

The Houston Astros have taken a 3-2 lead in the ALCS thanks to three straight road wins. They'll now need to win either Game 6 or Game 7 at home to make the World Series.

Watch: Madness unfolds after questionable hit-by-pitch during Game 5 of ALCS

Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia was plunked by a Bryan Abreu pitch late in Game 5 of the ALCS, after which things went sideways in a major way, with benches clearing and multiple ejections.

Watch: Rangers RF Adolis Garcia hits historic HR off Astros SP Justin Verlander in ALCS

Adolis Garcia helped Justin Verlander make some dubious major league history.

Watch: Rangers 2B Marcus Semien makes incredible diving stop, taking a run off the board in ALCS

Trailing by a run, 2-1, late in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien made an incredible, possibly game-saving grab, preventing a monster sixth inning from the Houston Astros. 

Lions WR coins hilarious new hockey term after attending first NHL game

Jameson Williams recently took in his first live NHL game and came away from it having coined a new name for an empty-net goal. 

Eagles announce big news on key players ahead of showdown vs. Dolphins

The Eagles will need all the help they can get if they're going to bounce back against the high-flying Dolphins.

Craig Kimbrel reacts after poor outing in walk-off Game 3 loss to Diamondbacks

Kimbrel had a rough ninth inning as the Phillies dropped Game 3 of the NLCS to the Diamondbacks in walk-off fashion.

ALCS Game 4 takeaways: Rangers SP comes up small again, Astros sluggers shine

The Houston Astros evened up their ALCS with the Texas Rangers at 2-2, riding on the strength of their bats.

Watch: 'Ump Cam' shows Astros SS Jose Altuve's terrifying view of a high-and-tight fastball

If you ever wondered what it might be like to encounter some wicked-high major-league cheese, "Ump Cam" gave fans a unique view during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.

Watch: Jaguars RB Travis Etienne notches second TD vs. Saints, setting incredible franchise mark

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. scored two first-half touchdowns on "Thursday Night Football" against the Saints, helping him set an impressive franchise mark. 

Missed opportunities finally catch up with Phillies in Game 3 loss to Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies hot bats have been one of the big stories of the MLB postseason. However, their offense let them down in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, highlighting a slightly disturbing trend.

NFC North optimist, pessimist view of every team

Glass half-full? Glass half-empty? Examining both the optimistic and pessimistic outlooks for the teams in the NFC North.

Week 7 NFC North predictions: Lions earn another 'prove it' win

Through six weeks, the hierarchy in the NFC North is becoming a bit clearer. Here's how the teams will fare in Week 7: 

Astros take ALCS Game 3 over Rangers, increase insane postseason win-rate when this player has an RBI

The Houston Astros pulled one of their most-consistent winning tricks in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers, improving to 18-2 in the postseason when Yordan Alvarez has an RBI. That matches Lou Gherig.

Short-handed Aces survive wild ending in Game 4 to clinch back-to-back WNBA titles

The Las Vegas Aces are back-to-back WNBA champions after surviving a wild Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty.

Watch: Astros SP Cristian Javier has historic streak snapped in excruciating fashion

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier was climbing within striking distance of a historic MLB postseason mark but had his hopes dashed in the most excruciating way possible.

NFC North trade targets: Lions acquire a CB, while Bears, Packers and Vikings sell

The NFL trade deadline on Oct. 31 is quickly approaching. Here are deals each team in the NFC North should consider.

Three takeaways from Bills' sloppy win over Giants on 'SNF'

The Bills somehow escaped with a 14-9 win over the Giants in a sloppy "Sunday Night Football" contest. Here are three takeaways: 

Jordan Montgomery outduels Justin Verlander, Rangers blank Astros in ALCS opener

The Rangers and Astros finished the 2023 regular season with eerily similar numbers, so it's no surprise that Game 1 of the American League Championship between the two was nail-bitingly close. 

Watch: Bills RB Damien Harris gives 'thumbs-up' before leaving field after scary hit on 'SNF'

Buffalo Bills RB Damien Harris was taken to the hospital after going down on a scary hit during Sunday night's game against the New York Giants.

Week 6 NFL winners: Tyreek Hill makes history, defenses shine against final undefeated squads

With most of the games in the books, here's a look at the Week 6 winners in the NFL:  Tyreek Hill, WR Miami Dolphins: As shocking as it might sound, Hill had another big day in Week 6, helping lead the Dolphins to a 42-21 blowout win over the Carolina Panthers.

Watch: Maxx Crosby safety seals Raiders' victory over Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders closed out a massive victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday, leaning on arguably their best player to clinch it.