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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.

Tampering settlement with Eagles catches Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon in a lie

The Cardinals self-reported violating the league's Anti-Tampering Policy during the hiring of Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. The Cardinals' revelation may have also caught their new head coach lying. 

Bucks preparing to make significant change in leadership?

Mike Budenholzer has two years remaining on his contract with the Bucks, but despite leading the team to an NBA title only two seasons ago, a revamped ownership group may be ready to move on.

Phillies reliever Craig Kimbrel approaching historic milestone

Kimbrel earned career save No. 397 and is three away from becoming only the seventh player in MLB history to reach 400. 

Reporter has warning for Jets about Aaron Rodgers

For now, Aaron Rodgers is the toast of New York. However, longtime reporter Tyle Dunne, who covered Rodgers for several seasons, warns that the two-time MVP won't take the blame if things go south with the Jets.

Jimmy Butler's last-second heroics help Heat eliminate Bucks in five games

Jimmy Butler put home a circus-shot lob with 0.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter to force overtime, ultimately helping the Miami Heat knock off the Bucks in Game 5, 128-16, to win the first-round best-of-seven series, 4-1. 

Kraken rookie makes impressive postseason history in NHL debut vs. Avs

Rookie Tye Kartye made some remarkable NHL history in his professional debut on Wednesday, scoring for the Seattle Kraken in Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche. 

Bruins' blunder in OT helps Panthers stay alive

Thanks to a blunder by Boston Bruins netminder Linus Ullmark in overtime, the Florida Panthers live to fight another day. 

Jalen Brunson equals Hall of Famer in Knicks' series-clinching win over Cavaliers

Jalen Brunson helped the New York Knicks win their first postseason series in a decade on Wednesday while also equaling one of the franchise's greatest players with his performance. 

Eagles star was offended by a compliment ahead of 2013 NFL Draft

Before the Eagles selected the two-time All-Pro in the 2013 NFL Draft, the standout felt disrespected, even by compliments. 

Watch: Top Cubs prospect finds epic way to notch first Double-A HR

Top Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong bopped his first Double-A homer after a grueling 16-pitch battle at the plate.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards in hot water over alleged chair-throwing incident

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is in hot water stemming from an incident involving two security guards at Ball Arena in Denver. 

Scott Boras throws jab at umpire who ejected Mets' Max Scherzer

Phil Cuzzi's history with ejections for "sticky" substances is well known. On Wednesday, Scott Boras defended his client and the umpire's latest victim, Max Scherzer, throwing a humorous jab at Cuzzi regarding his expertise on all things sticky. 

Report: Eagles might have to trade up to snag prospect with 'rare traits'

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly calling around to gauge the price of a potentially trade up from the 10th pick, perhaps with an eye on an impressive offensive line prospect.

Watch: Zach Hyman nets OT winner, helping Oilers win wild Game 4 over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers pulled out a wild Game 4 win to even up their first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings.

Anthony Edwards' big night helps Timberwolves stave off elimination

The Minnesota Timberwolves staved off elimination thanks in part to a monster Game 4 performance by Anthony Edwards.

Celtics duo combines for 62 points to push Hawks to brink of elimination

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 62 points to lead the Celtics past the Hawks in Game 4 on Sunday.

Wild's Marcus Foligno used one word to describe penalties in loss to Stars

Wild forward Marcus Foligno wasn't a happy camper after being on the wrong end of several questionable calls in Sunday's 3-2 Game 4 loss to the Stars. 

Mike Brown wants Kings to stop 'begging for fouls' vs. Warriors

Sacramento Kings HC Mike Brown was worn out by his team's tendency to beg for whistles in a Game 4 loss to the Warriors on Sunday.

Knicks fans troll Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell after Game 4 win

On Sunday, the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers, 102-93, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening-round playoff series. With the Knicks only a victory away from advancing in the postseason for the first time in a decade, New York fans are unsurprisingly excited. 

Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida launches two HRs in same inning, joining exclusive club

After a middling start to his first campaign with the Red Sox, Japanese import Masataka Yoshida announced his presence on Sunday with one perfect inning at the plate. 

Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho sets franchise record in Game 4 win over Islanders

Sebastian Aho set the Carolina Hurricanes franchise record for career postseason goals during Sunday's Game 4 win over the New York Islanders.

Erik Spoelstra had emotional response to Victor Oladipo's knee injury

On Saturday, the Heat defeated the Bucks, 121-99, to take a 2-1 series advantage over the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed. However, they may have lost a vital member of the team in the process. 

Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe bonded after Yankees' walk-off win

Hours after a thrilling 3-2 walk-off victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday, a group of Yankees, including slugger Aaron Judge and rookie dynamo Anthony Volpe, took in some off-the-field bonding. 

Golden Knights' 2OT hero dedicates win to unusual team pet

Vegas Golden Knights winger Michael Amadio dedicated his thrilling double-overtime winner against the Winnipeg Jets to an unusual teammate.

Historic effort from Suns' duo helps Phoenix survive shorthanded Clippers

The Suns needed a strong effort from the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to survive the Clippers, 112-100, in Game 4 of their first-round series Saturday.