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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.

TCU adds intriguing backfield transfer from Alabama

On Thursday, TCU landed another intriguing player from the transfer portal, adding former Alabama running back Trey Sanders. Sanders formally announced he would wear the Horned Frogs' purple and black on social media. 

NFL owners will consider resolution to hold AFC title game at a neutral site

The NFL announced that the suspended Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals Week 17 contest would not resume and that owners will meet Friday to consider a resolution to move the AFC Championship Game to a neutral site.

Vikings OC addresses players who failed to wear proper cleats in Sunday's loss to Packers

Four days after the Minnesota Vikings' lopsided 41-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips addressed the players who ignored the team's recommendation to wear different cleats on the tough Lambeau Field turf. 

NFL dominated television screens in 2022

The staggering side-by-side rating comparisons to other sports prove that the NFL monster isn't going anywhere anytime soon. If anything, its growth is continuing at a rapid pace.

Giants Hall of Famer explains why he won't let grandson play football

Carson's comments came in light of the devastating Damar Hamlin situation, which is bound to give pause to parents of children who play football around the country.  

Le'Veon Bell takes shot at former HC Adam Gase

After leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019, Le'Veon Bell's career took a nosedive, and nearly four years later, the All-Pro still lays some of the blame on former New York Jets head coach Adam Gase. 

Cardinals' Rondale Moore shows off gruesome pinky injury

Arizona Cardinals wideout Rondale Moore hasn't played an NFL game in six weeks but somehow managed to suffer a grotesque injury to his left pinky finger.

Jets' Sauce Gardner will wear Damar Hamlin's jersey for warmups this weekend

On Sunday, New York Jets rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner plans to don another NFL team's jersey in an effort to show support. 

'Every man' in Panthers locker room wants Steve Wilks back as HC

After Sunday's season finale against the Saints, win or lose, the 2022 season will be over for the Panthers. Next on the team's agenda will be deciding who will lead the Panthers on the sidelines as head coach. 

Jersey snafu leads to bizarre start to Florida vs. Texas A&M men's game

Wednesday night's Florida vs. Texas A&M game didn't start on time for the strangest reason. The Aggies forgot their jerseys.

FBS-leading sack-getter declares for 2023 NFL Draft

After a tremendous junior year for the USC Trojans, defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. 

With free agency looming, Klay Thompson enjoying 'every day' with Warriors

Thompson acknowledged that he's aware of the approach of the end of his contract with the Warriors and that he's making an effort to enjoy his time with the organization.

Tom Brady could break two single-season records Sunday vs. Falcons

Brady will almost assuredly walk off the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium having secured the NFL mark for pass attempts in a season. 

The legend of Kenny Pickett continues to grow after win over Ravens

Kenny Pickett's legend continues to grow. On Sunday, for the second week in a row, Pickett led the Steelers on a game-winning touchdown drive late to top the Baltimore Ravens, 16-13, and keep its slim playoff hopes alive. 

Eagles center Jason Kelce couldn't care less about clinching No. 1 seed after loss to Saints

All-Pro center Jason Kelce and the Philadelphia Eagles let a golden opportunity slip away on Sunday, failing to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC after an ugly loss to the New Orleans Saints 20-10.

Nuggets HC calls writers 'lazy' who won't vote Nikola Jokic MVP because he's won twice

Considering the history of the NBA, few have given Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic much of a chance at winning a third-straight MVP award this season, if he's deserving or not. 

Report: Broncos have reached out to Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh about coaching vacancy

Only six days after parting ways with first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett, the Denver Broncos have reportedly set its sights on Michigan's Jim Harbaugh

Bears QB Justin Fields: WR Chase Claypool needs to 'control' his emotions

Claypool wasn't shy about showing his frustrations during the Bears' blowout loss to the Lions, 41-10. After the game, quarterback Fields spoke pointedly about Claypool's behavior. 

Watch: Packers' Jaire Alexander does the 'Griddy' in Justin Jefferson's face

Alexnder had a lot to say about Jefferson leading up to Sunday's meeting between rivals the Packers and Vikings. For one play, at least, Alexander backed up his smack talk. 

Lions rookie DE Aidan Hutchinson makes NFL history in win over Bears

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson continued his outstanding rookie campaign, making NFL history in Sunday's 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears.

Gregg Popovich's comments about holding Mavericks' Luka Doncic to under 50 points come back to haunt him

Ahead of Saturday's matchup against Luka Doncic, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich jokingly said his team's goal was to hold the superstar to "under 50." Unfortunately, Doncic made Popovich eat his words.

Michigan continues troubling bowl game trend under HC Jim Harbaugh

After Saturday's loss, the Wolverines have dropped six consecutive bowl games with Jim Harbaugh at the helm. 

A historic Raiders streak will end Sunday

On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders will take the field for the first time without Derek Carr under center since Week 5 of the 2017 season, snapping a historic streak for the quarterback. 

Assessing Roquan Smith's impact on Ravens defense

The Ravens traded 2023 second- and fifth-round picks as well as linebacker A.J. Klein in exchange for Smith, but the move appears to be paying off.