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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.

Kicker Jake Moody set Michigan's single-season points record in style

Michigan Wolverines kicker Jake Moody set a school record in style during Saturday's Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal. With the final seconds of the first half ticking down, Moody nailed a line-drive 59-yard field goal, setting the single-season record for points scored by a Wolverine.

Watch: 50-yard Michigan touchdown overturned after questionable review

During Saturday's College Football Semifinal against No. 3 TCU, the Michigan Wolverines were victims of robbery following one of the most controversial touchdowns reviews in recent memory. 

Bengals' Joe Mixon throws veiled shot at Bills linebackers

Ahead of Monday night's showdown with the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon may have given the AFC East-leading juggernauts a little bulletin-board material. 

Birthday boy LeBron James predicted 47-point performance vs. Hawks

On a night fit for a king, LeBron James scored 47 points to lift the Lakers over the Hawks. Considering he turned 38 years old, that performance could be surprising to some. But to the King himself? He actually predicted it.

South Carolina HC Shane Beamer rips officials after Gator Bowl loss to Notre Dame

Beamer's anger stems from a blindside-block penalty assessed to the Gamecocks late in the first half against Notre Dame, which the head coach disagreed with so vehemently on the sidelines that officials flagged South Carolina 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct. 

49ers TE George Kittle won't be ringing in the New Year like everyone else

New Year's Eve is the biggest party of the year, but while most of the world is ringing in 2023, San Francisco 49ers All-Pro tight end George Kittle won't

NC State play-by-play announcer suspended indefinitely for insensitive remark during Duke's Mayo Bowl

The radio play-by-play voice for the NC State Wolfpack, Gary Hahn, has found himself in some hot water after making an insensitive remark during the 2022 Duke's Mayo Bowl broadcast on Friday. 

QB David Blough, who famously celebrated his Olympic hurdling wife, to start Sunday for Cardinals

On Friday, Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury announced that quarterback David Blough would start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in place of Colt McCoy, who is out with concussion symptoms.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts 'pushing to play' Sunday vs. Saints

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially listed quarterback Jalen Hurts as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. However, one insider reports that Hurts is "pushing to play."  

Kraken goalie pays tribute to Seattle grunge bands with fancy new mask

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger revealed a unique new helmet this week, which pays tribute to two legendary bands tied to the city's historic grunge scene.

In first career start, Titans' rocket scientist QB Josh Dobbs flashed potential in loss to Cowboys

Titans quarterback Josh Dobbs, a literal rocket scientist by day and a football player by night, made his first career NFL start on "Thursday Night Football" against the Dallas Cowboys, holding his own in the loss.

NBA announces slew of suspensions following Pistons-Magic brawl

On Thursday night, the NBA announced multiple suspensions stemming from Wednesday night's on-court brawl during the Detroit Pistons' 121-101 win over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena.  

Watch: Cowboys' Micah Parsons runs onto field late, still makes tackle against Titans

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons proved that even if you're late to the party, you can still make an impact.

Texans exploring possible uniform change, ask input from fans

As of late, the product on the field hasn't given Texans fans much to cheer about, so perhaps the distraction of new uniforms will help them get over the team's NFL-worst 2-12 record.

Watch: Bengals QB Joe Burrow booms perfect punt in practice

Speaking with reporters later in the day, Burrow revealed that it was his first time punting a football in 10 years. When asked if it could become a secret weapon for the Bengals, Burrow left the door open.

Commanders interested in Giants QB Daniel Jones this offseason?

The Washington Commanders' future at the quarterback position is up in the air, but could they find their next signal-caller within the NFC East?

Ravens HC John Harbaugh believes he could cover Steelers HC Mike Tomlin

Harbaugh, a former defensive back, thinks he could cover Tomlin, a former wide receiver, if the two were to line up against each other on the field. 

GM George Paton: Broncos didn't fire Nathaniel Hackett to 'turn around' Russell Wilson

While Paton may not admit it, letting go of Hackett has everything to do with Wilson. After all, the Broncos have practically all their eggs in the quarterback's basket.

Raiders gave Derek Carr permission to leave team to avoid 'being a distraction'

On Wednesday, amid fleeting playoff chances, the Raiders shocked the NFL world, announcing the benching of its $121M quarterback in favor of backup Jarrett Stidham. 

Watch: Multiple players ejected after Pistons vs. Magic brawl in Detroit

In an atmosphere eerily reminiscent of the "Malice at the Palace," things got out of hand at Little Caesars Arena Wednesday night during a matchup between the Magic and Pistons. 

Amazon reportedly working on standalone sports app

Alongside deals with the NFL, Amazon has exclusive rights to select Premier League and New York Yankees games, two worldwide known entities.

NHL fines Maple Leafs $100K for travel-related CBA violation

The Leafs technically violated the CBA, but it's hard to argue with the team's logic. Rules are rules, but it's hard to expect a team's best effort following a three-day layoff and a game-day flight. 

Eagles defense close to topping sack record set by vaunted 1984 Bears

With two regular-season games remaining, the Eagles are on the cusp of breaking an impressive defensive NFL record. 

Daniel Jones' massive improvement outside the pocket has Giants on verge of playoffs

Jones, who may be more athletic than he's given credit for, has finally started to use his legs effectively this season. Jones' massive improvements outside the pocket have yielded positive results for him and the Giants.

Bills QB Josh Allen doesn't see similarities between himself and Bears' Justin Fields

Justin Fields has proven himself to be an up-and-coming dynamic quarterback. While some have dawn comparisons to Bills QB Josh Allen, Allen does not agree with them.