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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 GM voices doubts over Jalen Hurts hype

Not everybody is sold on the hype around Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.

Johnny Manziel's new off-field venture is the most Johnny Manziel thing ever

If you ever wanted to party at a nightclub owned by Johnny Manziel, you're in luck. 

Jonathan Taylor rips 'sources' claiming he reported back injury to Colts

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor denied a report relating to his supposed back pain.

Red-hot Orioles set impressive franchise mark vs. Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles topped their franchise mark for strikeouts in a nine-inning game, doing so against the New York Yankees.

Jonathan Taylor saga takes an unusual turn

Less than 24 hours after Jonathan Taylor requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts, his plans may have hit a snag. 

Down to third-string RB, things are getting dicey in Seahawks' backfield

Who will carry the rock out of the Seahawks' backfield is now a genuine concern.  

MLB averaged record crowds over the weekend as attendance continues to spike

Even as the dog days of summer approach, baseball fans are coming to the ballpark in droves, which is good news for MLB. Over the weekend, baseball drew its largest crowds in nearly a decade.

Shohei Ohtani's career is on an eerily similar path to Babe Ruth's

The stat line comparison between Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani and baseball legend Babe Ruth has gotten downright spooky.

Giants great had historic MLB debut on this date vs. another future Hall of Famer

The late Willie McCovey had a remarkable debut 64 years ago Sunday.

Analyst explains why Colts shouldn't expect much in return for Jonathan Taylor

News of star running back Jonathan Taylor's trade request sent shockwaves through the NFL on Saturday, and while many would expect the Colts to receive a king's ransom in exchange for Taylor's services, one analyst says not so fast. 

Cardinals make decision on Nolan Arenado's future

It would appear that St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado will be staying put at the trade deadline.

Ronald Acuna Jr. accomplishes a first after stealing base No. 50

In pursuit of one of the most historic seasons in baseball history, Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. continues to etch his name into the record books, accomplishing a Major League first Saturday.

Cowboys owner gets brutally honest about Zack Martin contract situation

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones did not hold back when it came to his comments on training-camp holdout Zack Martin.

Packers rookie proves dedication with stunning camp admission

While rookies sometimes struggle to adjust to the NFL life during their first training camp, others, like Green Bay Packers first-round pick Lukas Van Ness, dive in head first. 

Lineup card helps Adley Rutschman make unique Orioles history

Before even stepping to the plate on Saturday, catcher Adley Rutschman made unique Orioles history after being penciled in at the leadoff spot in the batting order. 

Le'Veon Bell roasts Daniel Jones in defense of Saquon Barkley

Former NFL RB Le'Veon Bell slammed New York Giants QB Daniel Jones to make a point about the contract situations of Saquon Barkley and other star running backs.

Sizzling NFC North training-camp position battles

With training camps underway, here’s a look at the top position battles to watch for teams in the NFC North.

Trea Turner in danger of losing spot in Phillies lineup

Trea Turner inked an 11-year, $300 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies last offseason, but as the 2023 campaign nears the dog days of August, he's done little to earn such a lucrative payday.

Could Shohei Ohtani still reach 62 home runs?

After New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge set the American League home run with 62 in 2022, few could've imagined a player could equal that feat the following year while throwing over 100 innings on the mound.

Watch: Steelers WR gives CB Joey Porter Jr. his 'Welcome to the NFL' moment

Every NFL player has their "Welcome to the NFL moment," but it comes earlier than expected for some. Just ask Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons makes stunning NFC proclamation

Despite Parsons' confidence, the oddsmakers don't agree with his thoughts on the Cowboys.

Watch: Wild start to Cardinals-Cubs game results in a bleeding catcher and several ejections

It didn't take long to get some drama in Thursday's Cubs-Cardinals game, with a bleeding and injured catcher and multiple ejections before the top of the first inning came to a close.

Matt LaFleur comments on excuses for Jordan Love's poor day at camp

Even the most seasoned pro isn't at their sharpest during the first few days of training camp, so it wasn't surprising that reports of Jordan Love's struggles throwing the deep ball emerged earlier this week. Love's head coach commented on the issue Thursday.

Eagles' A.J. Brown throws jab at Super Bowl referees for 'that one play'

Roughly six months removed from the painful loss in Super Bowl LVII, some, including Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown, haven't forgotten the controversial holding call late in the game that essentially presented the Lombardi Trophy to the Kansas City Chiefs on a silver platter. 

Ronald Acuna Jr. outshines more than half of MLB in one eye-popping stat

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has tormented opposing teams with his speed on the base paths this season, leading MLB with 48 steals. But he's done even more impressive work in another offensive stat.