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.

June 14, 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays starter in rare company with continued domination of AL East rival

Toronto Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios finds himself in elite company with his continued dominance over the Baltimore Orioles.

June 14, 2023 | Athletics

A's potential move to Las Vegas takes another step forward

The Oakland A's are now one step closer to a Las Vegas move.

June 14, 2023 | NFL

Report: Aaron Rodgers rejected another AFC East team before picking Jets

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers reportedly had interest from an AFC East rival prior to the signal-caller's trade to the Big Apple.

June 14, 2023 | Washington Commanders

Carson Wentz sought help from Super Bowl-winning HC, aims to play in 2023

Bordering on bust territory, the 30-year-old Carson Wentz is doing all he can to earn an NFL job.

June 14, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights

This stat qualifies Golden Knights' Cup win as one of the most-dominant ever

One stat from the Stanley Cup Final offers convincing support of the notion that the Vegas Golden Knights had one of the more dominant Final showings of all time.

June 14, 2023 | Golf

Fans spoke, U.S. Open listened, cutting commercial breaks for this year's event

On the eve of the 2023 U.S. Open, USGA CEO Michael Whan announced that this year's event would feature a 30% reduction in commercials during the broadcast following a multitude of complaints from fans in 2022.

June 14, 2023 | Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers Hall of Shame: Worst breakup and more

After celebrating the Packers by highlighting their players who someday could be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we flip the script to give you Green Bay's Hall of Shame.

June 13, 2023 | Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings Hall of Shame: Worst breakup and more

After celebrating the Vikings by highlighting their players who someday could be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we flip the script to give you Minnesota's Hall of Shame.

June 11, 2023 | Utah Mammoth

Coyotes could move to this unlikely former NHL home

Could the Whalers return to Hartford? It's a distinct possibility, according to Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont.

June 11, 2023 | Tennis

Novak Djokovic responds to being called best ever after historic French Open win

Novak Djokovic captured his third French Open title and a historic 23rd Grand Slam victory Sunday. Still, the Serbian star isn't buying into the argument that he's the best male tennis player ever.

June 10, 2023 | NHL

Golden Knights survive Panthers comeback in wild ending to Game 4

The Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time.

June 10, 2023 | NHL

Watch: Golden Knights' Jack Eichel takes gruesome shot to the neck

Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel left Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final after being hit with a puck in the head/neck area.

June 10, 2023 | NBA

Golden Knights star snubbed Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley was just another guy in the elevator to Golden Knights star Jack Eichel

June 10, 2023 | Horse Racing

Arcangelo's win at Belmont Stakes breaks horseracing barrier

Arcangelo won the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday, helping break down a barrier in horseracing. With Arcangelo's victory, Jena Antonucci made history, becoming the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.

June 10, 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles

Chad Johnson shares hilarious reason for wishing he played for this NFC East squad

Former Pro Bowl wideout Chad Johnson played most of his career with the Bengals. However, on Saturday, Johnson explained the hilarious reason why he wished he'd suited up for the Eagles.

June 10, 2023 | Toronto Raptors

Report: Raptors tab surprising choice as new HC

After casting a wide net searching for Nick Nurse's replacement, the Toronto Raptors have reportedly settled on an unlikely choice as the team's new head coach.

June 10, 2023 | Golf

PGA Tour commissioner reportedly privately confessed real reason for LIV Golf merger to employees

In the wake of this week's earth-shattering announcement that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are merging, the biggest reason behind the unlikely partnership may have emerged.

June 9, 2023 | NBA

Nuggets on the verge of history following Game 4 win over Heat

The Denver Nuggets are one win away from winning the franchise's first Larry O'Brien Trophy. On a night when star Nikola Jokic and point guard Jamal Murray combined for 38 points, two improbable heroes picked the Nuggets up.

June 9, 2023 | New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers shares eye-opening thoughts on young Jets stars

Expectations for both were already high, but now with the blessing of arguably one of the best quarterbacks of all time, the pressure is on Wilson and Gardner to prove Rodgers right.

June 9, 2023 | New York Mets

MLB home run leader to miss extended time on injured list

Amid their longest losing streak of the season, the New York Mets have suffered another blow, losing first baseman Pete Alonso for potentially the next month. On Friday, the Mets placed first baseman Pete Alonso on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist bone bruise and sprain.