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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.

Watch: Bryce Harper smashes mammoth three-run HR, stares down Braves' trash-talking SS

Bryce Harper sent a message to the Atlanta Braves and their shortstop, Orlando Arcia.

NFC North Week 6 predictions: Lions face road test, Bears, Vikings battle to avoid 1-5

After winning their third straight to take a two-game lead atop the NFC North, this week, the Lions look to increase their lead atop the division, taking on a tough Buccaneers team on the road.

Three takeaways from 49ers' blowout win over Cowboys on 'SNF'

The 49ers closed out Week 5 with a one-sided victory over the Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football," 42-10. Exiting as one of only two remaining undefeated teams in the NFL, here are three takeaways from the 49ers' big win.

Twins' Carlos Correa haunts his old team, climbs record books in Game 2 win over Astros

On Sunday, Carlos Correa silenced the fans that once cheered him at Minute Maid Park. The star shortstop returned to haunt the Houston Astros, producing a big game at the plate to help the Minnesota Twins take Game 2 of the American League Division Series, 6-2, evening it at a game apiece. 

Corey Seager makes history doing nothing in Rangers ALDS Game 2 blowout win

On Sunday, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager made incredible MLB postseason history by doing virtually nothing. 

Watch: Jets and Broncos trade horrendous turnovers in less than a minute

With both teams entering the game at 1-3, sloppiness from the Denver Broncos and New York Jets wasn't unexpected. However, they tried to outdo one another by trading gaffes seconds apart in the second half. 

Tom Brady was on hand to watch his Aces take Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Seated alongside fellow Aces owner and Raiders proprietor Mark Davis, Brady saw his squad cruise to a 99-82 win over the New York Liberty.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts throws 50th TD pass, joins exclusive list

Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts hit an impressive milestone Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams and joined an exclusive group of quarterbacks.

Watch: Miami fumbles away win to Georgia Tech, loses on last-second TD

Miami should have been 5-0 after their contest against Georgia Tech on Saturday. Instead, they suffered a strange, needless loss by running the ball when they could have simply kneeled. One fumble and quick touchdown drive later, the Hurricanes had lost the game.

Wayne Rooney drops bombshell on D.C. United

Less than 24 hours after their final match of the 2023 MLS season, the D.C. United are now without a manager. 

Phillies did the unthinkable vs. Braves in Game 1 NLDS victory

There were many outcomes possible heading into Game 1 of the NLDS between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. One of the least expected would have been a 3-0 win by the Phillies. And, of course, that's what played out.

Jose Altuve accomplished an incredible MLB first in Astros' Game 1 win over Twins

There aren't many "firsts" left in baseball, but Astros star infielder Jose Altuve accomplished an incredible one on Saturday.

Watch: Astros' Yordan Alvarez goes yard twice in ALDS Game 1 win over Twins

Yordan Alvarez kicks it up a notch when the calendar turns to October. 

Orioles manager tries to explain disastrous Gunnar Henderson steal attempt in Game 1 ALDS loss

The Baltimore Orioles came up short in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday, falling to the Texas Rangers 3-2, thanks in part to a disastrous ninth-inning decision.

Hall of Famer helped mend relationship between Colts and RB Jonathan Taylor

Hall of Famer Edgerrin James played a real role in helping the Indianapolis Colts and star RB Jonathan Taylor strike a surprise contract extension.

Former MVP channels Taylor Swift in response to calls for him to retire

Being the pop-culture guru he is, he used the red-hot Taylor Swift to send a cheeky response to those telling him to "hang 'em up."     

Watch: Nebraska recovers unintentional onside kick, scores 14 points over three-play span vs. Illinois

Friday night's matchup between Nebraska and Illinois took a quick turn in favor of the Cornhuskers late in the first half following an insane three-play span, resulting in an unintentional on-side kick and 14 points.  Nursing a 3-0 lead, Nebraska went up 10-0 following a one-yard touchdown run by Anthony Grant with 6:47 left in the second quarter.

Marlins ace joins growing list of pitchers to undergo Tommy John surgery in 2023

While the news on Alcantara is a considerable blow, he's only the latest pitcher added to the troubling list of hurlers to need the procedure in 2023.

Watch: Penguins' Sidney Crosby drops the gloves during preseason tilt vs. Sabres

In a sign that the NHL preseason might be too long, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby dropped the gloves during Friday's dress rehearsal against the Buffalo Sabres.

Rangers SP Max Scherzer did the most Max Scherzer thing ever during simulated outing

Texas Rangers ace Max Scherzer was in rare form – and we mean rare form – during his most recent simulated game.

Former Packers QB has huge David Bakhtiari-Aaron Rodgers prediction

Since suffering a torn ACL in 2020, Bakhtiari has suited up for only 13 games over the past three seasons.

Seahawks' Jamal Adams won't face discipline for sideline altercation with concussion doctor

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams has dodged NFL discipline after his altercation with an independent concussion doctor on the sideline during "Monday Night Football."

Three takeaways from Bears 'TNF' win over Commanders: Justin Fields/D.J. Moore shine, Commanders defense flounders

Here are three takeaways from the Bears' victory, which snapped a historic 14-game losing streak.

5G football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing to debut this weekend

AT&T and Gallaudet University have teamed up to debut a 5G-connected football helmet intended to help deaf and hard-of-hearing players.