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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.

Watch: Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. smashes HR No. 20, accomplishing MLB first

With the round-tripper, the Royals star is the first player in baseball history to begin their career recording 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in back-to-back-to-back years.  

Should the Titans be concerned about knee injury to star WR?

According to Titans writer Paul Kuharsky, he could miss four-to-six weeks, leaving the door open for a Week 1 return.

Dawn Staley goes to bat for this Team USA coach

Team USA cruised to an 87-74 victory over Belgium on Thursday, improving to 2-0 in group play. However, head coach Cheryl Reeve faced criticism on social media during and after the contest, prompting Hall of Famer Dawn Staley to chime in.

Women's gymnastics final viewership topped massive U.S. sporting events

Concerns over viewership numbers for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were greatly exaggerated.

Why does the U.S. 3x3 basketball team lack star power?

The USA men's and women's 3x3 Olympic basketball teams dropped to 0-2 following losses to Serbia (22-14) and Germany (17-3) on Wednesday. With both now in danger of failing to make it out of pool play, many have wondered how they got here.

Three important decisions the Texans must make before regular season

The Texans enter the 2024 NFL season primed for more success after a 10-7 finish, an AFC South title and a wild-card playoff victory in 2023. Though, despite being solid across the board, there are still several unanswered questions surrounding the team. 

Three important decisions the Jaguars must make before regular season

Following a disappointing 9-8 finish in 2023, the Jaguars are looking to bounce back on both sides of the ball in 2024. As training camp begins, there are still questions left unanswered. Here are three important decisions the Jaguars must make before the start of the regular season. 

Three important decisions the Colts must make before regular season

After injuries at critical positions dampened what turned out to be a 9-8 finish last season, the Indianapolis Colts return for the 2024 campaign relatively healthy and re-energized. While there are few roster holes to speak of, that doesn't mean there aren't crucial moves left to make.

Is it time for struggling Phillies to press panic button?

Since completing an impressive sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 11, the Phillies are just 4-8, losing two of three to the Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins and now Cleveland Guardians. Over that stretch, they've struggled with consistency on the mound and at the plate.

Phillies pay steep but worthwhile price to land former All-Star closer

The Philadelphia Phillies paid a steep price to acquire former All-Star closer Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. However, the return should be well worth it.

Watch: Red Sox outfielder falls into Fenway Park stands in attempt to rob HR

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu almost made one of the most incredible catches in the history of legendary Fenway Park Saturday against the rival New York Yankees.

Watch: Twins' Royce Lewis homers off Cy Young favorite in second game back from injury

Royce Lewis officially made his return to the Minnesota Twins, homering in his second game back from injury. 

Brock Purdy explains meaning behind 49ers playing with 'bloody mindset'

Brock Purdy is more than ready for the 2024 NFL season. On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers star quarterback showed off a dark side to get his point across before later explaining what he meant.

Best and worst from the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremony

The Paris 2024 Olympics kicked off with the Games' opening ceremony on Friday. 

Orioles may have new ownership's approval for big deadline swing

The Baltimore Orioles could be a huge player ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

Cowboys brass paints bleak picture regarding future of Big Three

The Dallas Cowboys at this point almost seem to be throwing up their arms when it comes to paying their star players.

Dylan Cease's no-hitter was incredibly unique for this era of baseball

Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease made MLB history on Thursday, tossing a no-hitter against the Nationals. However, out of the 324 no-nos recorded all time, his was unique.

Francisco Lindor joins elite MLB group in Mets' rout of Yankees

Francisco Lindor had a night to remember Wednesday, joining an elite MLB group in the New York Mets' 12-3 shellacking of the New York Yankees.

Way-too-early forecast for Bill Belichick's next team

The 2024 season will mark the first in 38 years that Bill Belichick has not coached in some capacity at the NFL level.

TNT hints at taking legal action against NBA after having 'matching' TV rights proposal rejected

TNT released a statement responding to the NBA, insinuating that it may feel that the league pulled the wool over its eyes.

Unique facts about the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class

On Sunday, Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland received their formal inductions into Cooperstown.

Arike Ogunbowale leads list of 2024 WNBA All-Star Game standouts

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is in the books. Here are five standouts from Team WNBA's 117-109 victory over Team USA.

Arike Ogunbowale named WNBA All-Star Game MVP in win over Team USA

Team WNBA defeated Team USA, 117-109, in the 2024 All-Star Game behind a historic performance from guard Arike Ogunbowale. 

Watch: Arike Ogunbowale goes on incredible third-quarter scoring spree in WNBA All-Star Game

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale caught fire after halftime at the WNBA All-Star Game.