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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.

Hall of Fame LB Ray Lewis shares surprising take on Pro Bowl

While fans have long criticized the game's quality of play, Lewis told Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports that even in flag-football form, the Pro Bowl greatly benefits the players involved. 

Cardinals trim head coaching search to three candidates

The Cardinals have reportedly trimmed its head coaching search to three candidates. 

LeBron James shares cryptic tweet following Kyrie Irving trade to Mavs

The Kyrie Irving sweepstakes ended abruptly on Sunday, just a day after the disgruntled guards' trade request. While the Dallas Mavericks ultimately came away with Irving, LeBron James seems displeased with the Los Angeles Lakers for missing out on his former teammate.

'Eagles' chants rain down at MSG during 76ers/Knicks contest

During Sunday's Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks contest at the legendary Madison Square Garden, Philly fans in attendance let New Yorkers know which NFC East team would be playing in Super Bowl LVII a week from now.

Kevin Durant has been 'less than enthralled' with Ben Simmons

Following the trade of Kyrie Irving on Sunday, the Brooklyn Nets walked away from the guard with more questions than answers surrounding the team's future as a competitor in the East.

Browns' Myles Garrett injured on obstacle course at Pro Bowl Games

This season the NFL launched a reimagined Pro Bowl, hoping to grow player engagement while making the annual all-star contest a bit safer and more fun. 

Lakers trade offer for Kyrie Irving came up woefully short

Once seen as the front-runner in the Irving sweepstakes, the Lakers are going home empty-handed. 

Syracuse HC Jim Boeheim says transfer portal, NILs drove legendary coaches away

With the introduction of name, image and likeness deals, along with the transfer portal, the NCAA is a brave new world, and longtime Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim says it was too much for some of the country's top coaches to handle. 

Warriors' Steph Curry to have MRI on left leg after leaving matchup vs. Mavericks

Late in the third quarter, Curry appeared to injure his leg while guarding a driving Mavericks' McKinley Wright IV.

Saints' Cam Jordan sees steep decline coming for Buccaneers without Tom Brady

After years of torment, plenty of defensive players throughout the NFL are thrilled to see Tom Brady ride off into the sunset, and you can count New Orleans Saints' Cam Jordan among them. 

Indiana stuns No. 1 Purdue behind historic performance by Trayce Jackson-Davis

Jackson-Davis became the first player to score 25-plus points and post five or more blocks against a No. 1 ranked team since UMass' Marcus Camby in 1995, per OptaStats. 

Nets HC Jacque Vaughn gives honest opinion about Kyrie Irving's trade request

A day after star Kyrie Irving asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade, head coach Jacque Vaughn got his first opportunity to weigh in on the messy situation.

Josh Jacobs has shocking update on extension talks with Raiders

Paying a running back is always risky, but Jacobs is likely worth it as he enters the prime of his career.  The 24-year-old is coming off the best season of his four-year career. 

Deion Sanders believes he could've excelled at a third sport

Sanders excelled at baseball and football and likely would've done the same in a third sport had he played.

Watch: Magic's Mo Bamba comes off bench to fight Timberwolves' Austin Rivers

Another night, another fight. This time, it was the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic doing battle on the hardwood. 

Nearly a decade later, Geno Smith discusses 2013 draft fiasco

After toiling through the last six years of his NFL career as a backup, quarterback Geno Smith had a remarkable resurgence in 2022. Once labeled a bust, Smith traded in one moniker for another, earning the PFWA comeback player of the year award after posting the best season of his nine-year career. 

Insider reveals reason behind Kyrie Irving's trade request from Nets

Kyrie Irving set the NBA world into a frenzy after news broke that he requested a trade from the Nets. Now, an NBA insider provided some clarity to the situation.

Eagles reportedly sign key position coach to extension

NFL teams that make it to the Super Bowl commonly have their staffs poached, but in the Philadelphia Eagles' case, one key coach is staying put. 

Analyst believes Fresno State QB could be the NFL's next Brock Purdy

With the NFL Draft only months away, Dan Brugler of The Athletic revealed his choice for the league's next Brock Purdy in Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener.

Concussions rose significantly in the NFL in 2022

Concussions were again a hot topic of conversation this season in the NFL, and the chatter isn't likely to quiet anytime soon. On Friday, the NFL confirmed that concussions made a concerning jump in 2022.

NFL exec suggests intriguing solution to facilitate Aaron Rodgers trade

Where and if Aaron Rodgers will play in 2023 is still a mystery. However, if Rodgers decides he wants out of Green Bay, there is one giant obstacle in the way. The Packers would have to find a team willing to trade away high-value assets without knowing Rodgers' playing future past next season.

Derek Carr reveals he's had discussions with Raiders GM about future

After participating in the Pro Bowl skills competition, Carr implied to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe that a resolution could be forthcoming following recent conversations with Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler.

Watch: Hard fall forces Mavericks' Luka Doncic out of game vs. Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic left Thursday's 111-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans following a scary fall early in the second half. With 7:12 remaining in the third quarter, Doncic fell hard to the hardwood after colliding with Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas while attempting to finish a drive to the basket.

Longest-tenured Eagle reveals how HC Nick Sirianni won him over

On Thursday, just over a week before the Eagles play in Super Bowl LVII, defensive end Brandon Graham revisited head coach Nick Sirianni's notoriously bad introductory press conference in 2021, revealing how it led to the head coach winning him over. 

Insiders reveal why Nuggets' Bones Hyland is 'very open' to trade

If this is the end of the line for Hyland in Denver, he could be a future difference-maker for whichever team lands him.