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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.

Arrest warrant issued for Bengals' Joe Mixon for allegedly pointing gun at woman

An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for Mixon on one count of aggravated menacing. The incident occurred in Cincinnati on Jan. 21, the day before the Bengals hosted the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional playoff.

After dismissing Bengals offense, Chiefs LB Willie Gay asked for WR Ja'Marr Chase's jersey

Ahead of last week's AFC Championship Game, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay dismissed the Cincinnati Bengals offense. However, that didn't stop Gay from asking Bengals' Pro Bowl wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for his jersey during the game.

Jets will go 'all out' in pursuit of Aaron Rodgers

According to Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline, Jets general manager Joe Douglas told others within NFL circles at this week's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, that the team would go "all out" to bring Rodgers to New York.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum set unique scoring mark ahead of All-Star break

Boston's Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each surpassed 25 points in the same game for the 27th time this season, good for the most 25-plus point games by a pair of teammates ahead of the All-Star break in NBA history. 

Darius Slay: Eagles' defense was motivated by George Kittle's comments prior to NFC title game

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro tight end threw a few subtle jabs at the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the NFC Championship Game and it appears the Eagles took note.

Analyst scoffs at 'absurd' money being linked to Daniel Jones

The New York Giants have a few tough decisions this offseason, but the main focus will likely be on the quarterback position and whether or not free agent Daniel Jones is part of the future or the past.

Relaunched AFL makes historic choice for commissioner

After a four-year hiatus, the Arena Football League is back. Under new ownership, F1 Sports & Entertainment, the AFL revealed that Lee Hutton III would serve as the league's commissioner.

Future HOF takes the mantle as NFL's oldest active player after Brady retires

On Wednesday, the great Tom Brady called it a career once again. Now that Brady, 45, is retiring for good this time, the NFL has a new oldest active player.

Jerry, Stephen Jones comment on Ezekiel Elliott's future with Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and COO Stephen Jones cleared the air regarding running back Ezekiel Elliott's future with "America's Team." 

Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on facing his old team in the Super Bowl

Now leading the Chiefs, Andy Reid started his head-coaching career with the Eagles. And after Sunday's win, he shared his thoughts on facing his old team on the biggest stage of all. 

Bengals HC Zac Taylor goes to bat for Joseph Ossai following costly late penalty in AFC title game

A costly late hit on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ended the Bengals' chance at a repeat trip to the Super Bowl on Sunday night, but Bengals coach Zac Taylor isn't pinning the loss on that play.

Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon comments on future in Philly

Following the Eagles' dominant 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Gannon defiantly rejected the idea that he'd be heading elsewhere next season. Gannon told FOX29's Breeland Moore, "I'm staying here."

Impressive stat favors Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LVII

Philadelphia's dominant performance this postseason bodes well for its chances at hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in two weeks. 

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux throws jab at 49ers after NFC Championship

The Giants season is over, but defensive end Thibodeaux is feeling better about things. 

Jalen Hurts sets QB rushing TD record in NFC Championship win over 49ers

With 43 seconds left in the third quarter on Sunday, Hurts rushed for a one-yard score, his 15th touchdown on the ground of the year, counting playoffs.

Eagles All-Pro lineman Lane Johnson receives praise from unlikely source

Johnson played Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers with a groin injury, which garnered praise from an NFC East rival. 

Rex Ryan links Tom Brady and Sean Payton to surprising NFC team

For some time, rumors have circulated that Tom Brady and Sean Payton could be a package deal this offseason. However, on Sunday, ESPN analyst and former head coach Rex Ryan linked the pair to a surprising NFC East squad.

Patrick Beverley's technical foul vs. Celtics might be an NBA first

During the Lakers matchup against the Celtics on Saturday night, Beverley earned perhaps the most remarkable technical foul ever given out in an NBA game. 

Jets owner believes QB Zach Wilson can be 'salvaged'

After being benched in Week 16, many believed they'd seen the last of Wilson in a Jets jersey.

Damar Hamlin makes first public statement since cardiac event

On Saturday, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public statements since suffering a cardiac emergency on "Monday Night Football" nearly a month ago.

Stephen Jackson doesn't believe LeBron James is a top-five player in the NBA

Appearing on the "I Am Athlete" podcast this week, Jackson put together his list of the current top five players in the league. Jackson's top five consisted of, in order, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Joel Embiid. While Jackson's list includes five of the best in the NBA, it has one glaring omission in the great LeBron James.

Triple H has hilarious response to Joel Embiid's fine

The NBA fined the 76ers star center $25K on Friday for his crotch chop celebration against the Nets earlier this week. 

Ron Rivera says Steve Wilks has proven he can be an NFL HC

Wilks did an admirable job as interim head coach of the Panthers. Still, the Panthers weren't entirely sold on Wilks, opting instead to hire Frank Reich as the team's next head coach.

Watch: Hurricanes' Martin Necas ties game in final minute, nets OT winner seconds later

Two nights after netting the overtime winner against the Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas played hero again Friday night.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo provides major update on injured foot

It's been a tumultuous season for Garoppolo, who entered the campaign with an uncertain, at best, future in San Francisco. However, a season-ending injury to Trey Lance in Week 2 forced Garoppolo into action.