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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.

Al Michaels warns Jets about calling Black Friday game at Meadowlands

Legendary broadcaster Al Michaels is one of many pleased with this year's Thursday Night Football schedule. However, Michaels did share a word of warning about calling this year's Black Friday tilt between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets at the Meadowlands.

D-backs pitcher believes Cardinals traded him for bizarre reason

Zac Gallen never got to pitch in a Major League game for the St. Louis Cardinals, the team that drafted him. Traded by St. Louis before making his MLB

2023 Chicago Bears schedule analysis

On Thursday night, the NFL released the complete Bears schedule. Per NFL research, Bears opponents had a 143-145-1 record in 2022, making their 2023 schedule 14th easiest in the NFL.

2023 Green Bay Packers schedule analysis

Per NFL research, Packers opponents had a 137-151-1 record in 2022, making their 2023 schedule the ninth-easiest in the league.

2023 Detroit Lions schedule analysis

Per NFL research, Lions opponents had a 143-146-0 record in 2022, making their 2023 schedule the 13th-easiest in the league.

2023 Minnesota Vikings schedule analysis

Per NFL research, Vikings opponents had a 143-145-0 record in 2022, making their 2023 schedule the 18th-easiest in the NFL, tied with the division rival, the Chicago Bears.

White Sox's excruciating losses beginning to repeat themselves

The Chicago White Sox are beginning to lose games in eerily similar ways to previous games lost.

Is LeBron James getting his own 'Last Dance' documentary?

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could be in line for his own eventual 'Last Dance'-style documentary.

Panthers HC Paul Maurice 'messes' with Toronto media following Game 4 loss

The Panthers failed to complete the series sweep on Wednesday, falling to the Maple Leafs in Game 4, 2-1. 

Jalen Brunson's monster night gives Knicks life vs. Heat

When the Knicks needed him most, star Jalen Brunson stepped up. Staring elimination in the face, Brunson willed the Knicks past Jimmy Butler and the Heat 112-103, dropping a game-high 38 points.  

Flyers' unusual choice for president looked out of place as a player too

Reshuffling their front office after another lackluster season, the Flyers have reportedly named former player and television analyst Keith Jones as the franchise's new president of hockey operations. 

Anthony Rendon had a hilarious response to questions about his lack of power

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is off to a more than solid start to the 2023 campaign, but recently, his power-less swing has become a topic of conversation. 

Twins starter Pablo Lopez in unique position to offer medical advice

Minnesota Twins starter Pablo Lopez was once considering a career in medicine and still fields health questions from his teammates.

Reds' top prospect is scorching the baseball at historic levels

Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz impressed at the plate Tuesday night for the Triple-A Louisville Bats, tallying three his clocked at a remarkable 116 mph or more. 

Ex-NHL D-man shares warning about Gabriel Landeskog's playing future

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss the 2023-24 season after undergoing cartilage transplant surgery Wednesday, a procedure former 13-year NHL veteran Marc Methot says cut his career short. 

Leafs fall to Panthers in OT as standouts continue to come up short

Following a 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Maple Leafs are now staring elimination in the face as the team's standouts continue to come up small. 

Hurricanes HC gets brutally honest after blowout loss to Devils

Entering Sunday with a relatively comfortable 2-0 series advantage, the  Hurricanes were dragged back down to earth by the Devils in Game 3 Sunday, falling in a blowout, 8-4. 

Watch: Nikola Jokic shoves Suns' owner after confrontation courtside

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was assessed a technical foul after shoving Suns owner Mat Ishbia following a heated sideline confrontation during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. 

Doc Rivers rips officials for questionable non-call that 'could've decided' Game 4

The 76ers snuck away with a two-point overtime win in Game 4 Sunday, but head coach Doc Rivers was still upset over an uncalled push-off by Jayson Tatum on a made three-pointer late, which could've changed the outcome. 

Joel Embiid is his own worst critic after 76ers' shaky Game 4 win over Celtics

The 76ers survived a furious Celtics comeback attempt, winning Game 4 Sunday, 116-115, to even the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series at two games apiece. 

Yankees hurler not pleased with change in rehab plan

New York Yankees starter Luis Severino is a little frustrated that the Yankees are playing his injury rehab in conservative fashion.

LeBron James reached ridiculous postseason milestone in Game 3 win

Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to rewrite the record books in winning style.

Walk-off walk caps off unusual ending to Diamondbacks/Nationals contest

Saturday's Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals contest featured one of the wildest ninth innings in recent memory, capped off with a controversial

Watch: LeBron James shows unbelievable hustle in win over Warriors

Even at 38, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has plenty left in the tank. 

Oilers' Evander Kane could hear from NHL following unruly scrap vs. Vegas

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is no stranger to controversy, and he's a hot topic again for the wrong reasons following a nasty altercation Saturday.