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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.

Reason for Alex Galchenyuk's contract termination days after signing revealed

To the surprise of many on Thursday, the Arizona Coyotes announced they were terminating the contract of Alex Galchenyuk only days after agreeing to a free-agent contract with the forward. Now, details have emerged explaining the Coyotes' reasoning.

Watch: Damar Hamlin, Bills training staff come together for emotional ESPYs moment

The ESPY Awards offered a tear-inducing moment when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin presented an award to the team's medical and training staff.

MLB to open 2024 season with a first on foreign soil

In an effort to grow the game, baseball will once again embark on a tour abroad next season.

MLB pace-of-play rules significantly affected first-half attendance

While players may have differing opinions on the rules to quicken play, fans are showing they might prefer a breezier baseball experience.

Sean Casey believes TV work prepared him for Yankees job

After retiring from baseball in 2008, following a 12-year career, Casey didn't stray far from the game, joining the flagship station for baseball while also serving as the color commentator for the Cincinnati Reds.

U.S. Women's Open champion receives presidential shoutout after historic win

If winning her first major championship on Sunday wasn't thrilling enough, American Allisen Corpuz received a presidential shoutout after winning the 78th annual U.S. Women's Open Championship at legendary Pebble Beach.

Victor Wembanyama quiets critics in second Summer League outing

Maybe one game wasn't enough to judge San Antonio Spurs No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. 

Red Wings acquire Alex DeBrincat from Sens, agree to four-year extension

The Red Wings made a splash on Sunday night, acquiring forward Alex DeBrincat in a trade with the Senators before inking the 25-year-old to a four-year contract extension. 

No. 1 pick comments on possibly being Pirates version of Shohei Ohtani

Flame-throwing starting pitcher Paul Skenes went first overall to the Pirates on Sunday in the 2023 MLB Draft. However, with experience as a two-way player, might Skenes be the Pirates version of Shohei Ohtani one day?

LSU teammates make remarkable MLB Draft history

LSU teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews are now the answer to a unique sports trivia question.  On Sunday, Skenes and Crews went No. 1 and No. 2 in the

David Ross' evisceration of home plate umpire gets picked up by hot mic

Cubs manager David Ross wasn't pleased with home plate umpire Alex Mackay's strike zone on Sunday, and he let him know it with a one-sided tongue-lashing in the first inning. 

Wade Boggs nearly pummeled his manager before recording hit No. 3,000

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs is one of only 33 players in baseball history to eclipse 3,000 career hits, doing so with the (Devil) Rays in 1999. However, leading up to the milestone, Boggs nearly committed assault instead of history. 

Bob Huggins says he didn't resign from WVU, threatens legal action if not reinstated

Former West Virginia HC Bob Huggins threatened to sue the university while claiming that he had not resigned following his DUI arrest earlier this summer.

Groups for NBA in-season tournament revealed

The details of the NBA's in-season tournament have been released.

NBA fans won't see top picks battle Sunday in Summer League

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson's injury will have him sidelined for Sunday's Summer League matchup with the San Antonio Spurs and top pick Victor Wembanyama.

Former Wizards All-Star to hold private workout for teams Sunday

Five-time All-Star point guard John Wall is looking for a new home and is ready to audition to find it. 

After signing extension, Gregg Popovich is on pace for record-setting longevity

The Spurs and Gregg Popovich agreed to a contract extension on Saturday, locking up the winningest head coach of all time while setting him up to make history beyond basketball. 

Watch: Reds' Elly De La Cruz steals second, third and home seconds apart

Elly De La Cruz has already proved there isn't much he can't do on a baseball field. But, if you had De La Cruz stealing second, third and home in a single inning on your bingo card, you win. 

Tigers starter Matt Manning reacts to being pulled from no-hitter

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning combined with two relievers to no-hit the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

Yankees' Josh Donaldson approaching dubious MLB mark

Despite taking the field for only 30 games this season, Yankees' third baseman Josh Donaldson smashed his 10th home run on Saturday, setting the veteran up for some interesting baseball history. 

Cubs accomplish a franchise first at Yankee Stadium

In the 147-year history of the Chicago Cubs, they had never earned a victory at Yankee Stadium.

Road-tested Phillies equal impressive franchise mark

The Philadelphia Phillies continued their remarkable winning ways on the road during Friday's matchup with the Miami Marlins.

Jaguars playing at Daytona Speedway gaining steam

Upgrades to the Jaguars' stadium are estimated to cost roughly $2 billion and will take 30 months to complete. That means that one way or the other, the Jaguars will have to find a place to call home for a while. 

Braves' powerful lineup makes impressive MLB history

The Braves are atop the MLB standings, and their lineup's formidable power is a big reason why.  The power surge continued for the Braves on Friday night, helping them set an impressive MLB mark.

Why the Marlins sent down a promising pitching prospect

Examining why the Miami Marlins sent down promising pitching prospect Eury Perez.