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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.

Yankees pitcher carted off field after taking terrifying line drive to the head vs. Pirates

New York Yankees pitcher Anthony Misiewicz went down after taking a line drive to the head Friday in a terrifying scene at PNC Park. 

Watch: Virginia breaks out a first-play flea-flicker against Maryland

Coming into their matchup with the undefeated Maryland Terrapins, the 0-2 Virginia Cavaliers knew they had to pull out all the stops to have a chance.  With that in mind, the Cavaliers executed a perfect flea flicker on the first play of their opening possession, catching Maryland napping behind true freshman quarterback Anthony Colandrea.

Anthony Rendon questions Angels after shocking injury admission

The Los Angeles Angels drew fire for low-key throwing Shohei Ohtani under the bus for his injury. Now third baseman Anthony Rendon has come out criticizing the team's handling of his own injury concern.

Aaron Rodgers reveals racy, outside-the-box rehab option for torn Achilles

It took a darkness retreat for Aaron Rodgers to decide he wanted to be a New York Jet, but he floated an even more wild idea for how he might speed up his recovery from a serious Achilles injury.

Watch: Travis Kelce returns to practice, but not before giving Chiefs fans a heart attack

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce played a cruel prank on Chiefs fans before returning to practice.

Rams offense could be even more short-handed vs. tough 49ers defense

Surprise Week 1 star Puka Nacua is questionable for Sunday's rivalry tilt between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

Vikings fall to Eagles on 'TNF' in what could be sign of things to come

The Minnesota Vikings dropped another heartbreaker, 34-28, to the Philadelphia Eagles on "Thursday Night Football," and the road only gets more difficult from here.

Should the Eagles be concerned about Jalen Hurts?

Hurts hasn't replicated his stellar play from 2022 through two weeks of 2023. Should the Eagles be worried about their franchise quarterback.

Justin Jefferson makes incredible NFL history, ties another mark against Eagles

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson continues to dominate.

Watch: Brutal Justin Jefferson blunder cost Vikings points before halftime

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is one of the best receivers in the NFL, but even he makes mistakes now and then, as was the case with a fumble late in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on "Thursday Night Football."

Watch: Navy RB blazes by Memphis for 75-yard score

Alex Tecza gave the Midshipmen a massive boost with a long touchdown in the first half.

Why Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs could be in for big day vs. Seahawks

After being used sparingly in Week 1 by the Detroit Lions, rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs could be in for a breakout game Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Why Kirk Cousins is a perfect fit for Jets

The New York Jets were dealt an enormous blow only a handful of plays into Week 1, losing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending Achilles injury. Here's why they should consider Kirk Cousins.

Bills reporter claims 'ownership' for comments about WR Stefon Diggs

The situation surrounding a hot mic, a reporter and Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs just got a lot messier. 

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. approaching another impressive milestone, possibly more

Acuna has rightfully been in the MVP conversation throughout the year.

Watch: Phillies' Bryson Stott makes unbelievable sliding grab in foul territory

Stott closed things out with a Gold Glove-worthy play.

Hot mic catches Bills reporter roasting WR Stefon Diggs

A reporter was caught on hot mic making loaded comments about Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs.

One incredible stat explains Padres downfall

The San Diego Padres have had a staggeringly bad run of things in close games this season.

Bears could send a message to wideout over lack of effort vs. Packers

After coming under fire for his effort, or lack thereof, against the Green Bay Packers, wideout Chase Claypool could find himself in street clothes this weekend.

NFC North stock up, stock down: Jordan Love shines in first 'official' start

Assessing the Week 1 results in the NFC North, where Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love flourished against a struggling Chicago Bears offense led by QB Justin Fields.

NFL Week 1 losers: Brian Daboll hangs his QB out to dry

Not every player, coach and team can shine, and with that in mind, let's look at Week 1's losers in the NFL.

Cowboys make history in 40-point shutout win over Giants

The Dallas Cowboys absolutely embarrassed the New York Giants on "Sunday Night Football."

Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after winning U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic won the U.S. Open Sunday night and fittingly paid tribute to his late friend Kobe Bryant after clinching his record-extending 24th grand slam title. 

Watch: Chargers DB's foolish penalty leads to three points for Dolphins

Los Angeles Chargers DB J.C. Jackson may be a former Pro Bowler, but he looked anything but after committing a foolish penalty to end the first half against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.  With two seconds left in the second quarter and Miami on their own 46-yard-line, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa launched a harmless hail mary near the Chargers 25.

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill dodges questions about three-INT day vs. Saints

Quarterback Ryan Tannehill didn't have his best day in the Titans' 16-15 Week 1 loss to the Saints on Sunday, but he wasn't in the mood to revisit his mistakes after the game.