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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.

Former MVP-winning QB would entertain an offer from Jets for the right price

He hasn't played an NFL snap since 2021 but believes he'd be able to help a quarterback-needy team like the New York Jets nonetheless.

Late Dick Butkus' favorite play came against Bears 'TNF' opponent

Dick Butkus might have been the ideal linebacker in terms of physicality and intimidation, but his favorite play from an illustrious career is a surprising one.

Four-time Manager of the Year linked to Angels

Buck Showalter may not be unemployed for long. 

NFC North Week 5 predictions: Lions look to increase division lead while others play catchup

In Week 5, the Lions and Vikings look to build off wins, while the Packers and Bears look to turn things around. Here are Week 5's predictions for the NFC North: 

Phillies ride historic home-field advantage to NLDS berth

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies advanced to the NL Divisional Series following a 7-1 win over the Miami Marlins to close out a two-game sweep of the wild-card round

Brewers offense comes up small in NLWC series loss to to Diamondbacks

Behind a sleepy offense, the Milwaukee Brewers saw their 2023 postseason run come to a screeching halt.

Twins avoid tying dubious record with ALWC series win over Blue Jays

The Twins not only won their first playoff series since 2002 after completing a two-game sweep of the Blue Jays, but also avoided tying dubious baseball history. 

Seahawks safety Jamal Adams apologizes to concussion doctor after sideline confrontation

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams apologized for his aggressive treatment of a sideline doctor during Monday night's win over the New York Giants, though whether that social media mea culpa is enough for him to avoid NFL discipline remains an open question.

Utah football's historic automotive NIL deal could create a trend

The Utah Utes will be driving around in style following a mass NIL deal for 85 scholarshipped players.

Carlos Rodon makes dubious Yankees history in final start of 2023

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon has already had a dismal first season with the team, but he ended with a thud on Friday after the starter laid a historic egg in his final outing of 2023. 

Watch: Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright pinch-hits vs. Reds in final MLB series

The St. Louis Cardinals gave retiring veteran Adam Wainwright an at-bat on Friday, much to the delight of the home faithful.

MLB's new rules cut game times drastically in 2023

Baseball's rule changes have worked exactly as intended, speeding up games considerably while opening things up by degrees for more offense.

Watch: Louisville WR Chris Bell fights through interference to make shoe-string TD catch

Louisville wideout Chris Bell's first collegiate touchdown was a doozy, coming midway through the third quarter Friday against N.C. State. With the Cardinals trailing 10-0, Bell came up with a highlight reel play when his squad needed it most.

Jalen Hurts can join exclusive list with an Eagles win in Week 4 vs. Commanders

Jalen Hurts has had plenty of success as the Philadelphia Eagles starter, and with a win Sunday, he'll join an exclusive list. 

Pundit suggests outrageous Steelers trade for USC QB Caleb Williams

Media personality Colin Cowherd broke with consensual reality and said that the Steelers should essentially detonate their franchise in order to make a trade for the No. 1 pick and the right to draft star USC QB Caleb Williams.

Texans OL takes big shot at Steelers for acrimonious divorce ahead of Week 4 matchup

Houston Texans offensive lineman Kendrick Green wasn't a fan of his short time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he made that abundantly clear on Friday, days before the two teams will square off.  

Commander DC offers weak reason for wanting Eagles' infamous 'Tush Push' 'eliminated'

This could be a case of sour grapes from the Commanders DC. 

Three takeaways from Lions' dominant 'TNF' win over Packers

The Detroit Lions defense is for real and showed it again on "Thursday Night Football" against the Green Bay Packers.

Watch: HC Matt LaFleur calls out Packers after 'embarrassing' first half vs. Lions

After being utterly dominated by the Lions, trailing 27-3 after two quarters, LaFleur vented to sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung before walking away in a huff.

Watch: Clever 10-year-old Phillies fan explains how he got Bryce Harper's helmet

The cleverest kid in the Delaware Valley explained how he ended up with Harper's helmet.

Watch: Packers fan pours beer on Lions WR during Lambeau Leap

Amon-Ra St. Brown kicked off the scoring for the Detroit Lions early in their "TNF" matchup against the Green Bay Packers but received an alcohol shower for his troubles.

Watch: Lil Wayne leads Packers onto the field ahead of 'TNF' matchup with Lions

Hip-hop icon Lil Wayne took time away from being the hype man for the Deion Sanders-led Colorado Buffaloes to do the same for his beloved Green Bay Packers.

Watch: Bryce Harper explodes on umpire Angel Hernandez, tosses helmet into crowd after ejection

Bryce Harper literally flipped his lid after being ejected from Thursday night's game.

Diamondbacks rookie accomplishes impressive MLB first

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Corbin Carroll has put in a remarkable first season of MLB ball and on Thursday, he accomplished something that the sport had never seen before.

Gerrit Cole's strong end to 2023 further spotlights Yankees' failures

Even after having arguably his best season since 2019 and one of the best years in franchise history, Cole won't be pitching in the postseason.