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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.

Bruins veteran Patrice Bergeron yet to decide on playing future

Boston Bruins veteran Patrice Bergeron was not ready to make an immediate decision on his playing future following his team's Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers on Sunday.

Bruins' historic season ends in Game 7 loss to Panthers

The Bruins posted the best regular-season campaign in NHL history this year, but their bid for the Stanley Cup is over after only one round. 

Jackson State star reverses course, enters transfer portal again

Jackson State linebacker Nyles Gaddy entered the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in the last half-year, after earlier having a change of heart on a potential move.

Kevin Durant reacts to Steph Curry breaking his Game 7 mark

Steph Curry added to his remarkable legacy on Sunday, setting the NBA mark for points in a Game 7. 

Phillies manager provides shocking update on Bryce Harper's return

Nearly five months removed from undergoing Tommy John Surgery, two-time MVP Bryce Harper could potentially make his 2023 debut for the Phillies during the first week of May. 

Playoff Jimmy Butler shows out in Game 1 win over Knicks

Butler led the Heat to a 108-101 victory over the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, quieting a packed Madison Square Garden. 

Late Cardinals broadcaster accomplished unique feat as a player

Mike Shannon, a beloved former St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and player, passed away on Sunday at 83. A native of St. Louis, Shannon had an immeasurable impact on the franchise, on and off the field, spending nearly 60 years with the Cardinals in some capacity.

Nuggets' Jamal Murray makes statement in impressive Game 1 win over Suns

Jamal Murray played brilliantly in the Denver Nuggets' impressive Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Offensive explosion leads Rangers over Devils, forcing Game 7

The New York Rangers staved off elimination on Saturday, defeating the New Jersey Devils to force a deciding Game 7.  After allowing the Devils to take

Maple Leafs advance to second round for first time in 19 years

The Maple Leafs' long, tumultuous nightmare is over. After nearly two decades, the Toronto has finally advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Watch: Aaron Rodgers attends Rangers playoff game, sending MSG into a frenzy

Days after finally becoming a member of the New York Jets, star quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his first public appearance in NYC. 

Jerry Jones leaves door open for Ezekiel Elliott return

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on Saturday that the team has not yet closed the door on the potential return of RB Ezekiel Elliott.

Big decision looming for Yankees regarding status of Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees lost star Aaron Judge to a hip injury earlier this week, but the slugger could be in danger of missing even more time.

Ravens draft O-lineman who dominated combine on one leg

The 6-foot-6, 325-pounder is the dictionary definition of a high-upside pick, who likely fell to the backend of the draft after suffering a torn ACL at the NFL Combine. 

Mariners call-up came painfully close to MLB history in first-career start

Mariners' call-up Easton McGee came painfully close to making epic MLB history Saturday against the Blue Jays. 

Kings equal impressive franchise mark, blow out Warriors to force Game 7

Facing elimination on Friday, the Sacramento Kings came up big when it mattered most, knocking off the Golden State Warriors to force a Game 7.

Bruins' Game 6 loss to Panthers conjures up bad postseason memories

Once up 3-1 in their first-round series against the Florida Panthers, the Boston Bruins are only one loss away from watching their remarkable 2022-23 campaign go up in smoke.

Watch: Cowboys legend doesn't disappoint in return to NFL Draft

Hall of Famer and notorious firecracker Drew Pearson returned to the NFL Draft on Friday to announce the Dallas Cowboys' second-round pick on Day 2.

Why Will Levis should have joined Brian Branch in Day 2 green room

Two NFL veterans suggested that Kentucky QB Will Levis might have been wise to return to the green room for Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

First-round ratings prove NFL is still king

After drawing record-low ratings a year ago, the NFL bounced back this week. According to Joe Pompliano of Huddle Up, Thursday's opening round drew 11.29 million viewers, up from 10.3 million in 2022. 

Chargers GM not a fan of backflips, at least not from his first-round pick

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco made certain that no backflips were performed by first-round wide receiver pick Quentin Johnston during the prospect's team introduction on Friday.

Carson Wentz trade is still paying big dividends for Eagles

Two seasons since deciding to part ways with quarterback Carson Wentz, the Philadelphia Eagles are still benefiting greatly from the trade of the former second-overall pick.

With apologies to Janet Jackson, Celtics duo helps boot Hawks from postseason

The Boston Celtics eliminated the Atlanta Hawks from the postseason thanks (once more) to star performances from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

Leafs' struggles in series-clinching games continue in Game 5 loss to Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered a golden opportunity to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night, increasing the clubs' long streak of coming up short in potential series-clinching games. 

2023 NFL Draft produces circumstance not seen since 2012

The Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles traded into the top 10 of this year's NFL Draft, marking the first time three teams have done so on draft day in over a decade.