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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.

Olympic gold medalist rips NHL's 'distracting' digital boards

The NHL's new digitally enhanced dasher boards have drawn heavy criticism from fans since their debut, and this week, an Olympic gold medalist joined the chorus.

Alex Ovechkin begrudgingly scores goal No. 802, passing Gordie Howe for second all-time

After tying Gordie Howe with goal No. 801 earlier in the game, Alex Ovechkin passed the Hall of Famer, tallying an empty-net goal late in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. 

James Harden ties 76ers' franchise record with 21 assists in win over Clippers

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-114 on Friday, largely thanks to a historic night from point guard James Harden.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 801, tying Gordie Howe for the second-most goals in NHL history

Only one player in the history of the NHL has scored more goals than Washington Capitals future Hall of Famer, Alex Ovechkin.

Craig Kimbrel signs with Phillies, reuniting with fans who hilariously mocked his odd pitching stance

The Philadelphia Phillies made a move Friday to bolster its bullpen, signing free-agent reliever Craig Kimbrel, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

NFL suspends Jets' coach and former Cowboys WR Miles Austin for violating league's gambling policy

New York Jets wide receivers coach and former Dallas Cowboy, Miles Austin, wasn't on the sidelines during Thursday night's 19-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and now we know why.  According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the league has suspended Austin for at least a year for violating the NFL's gambling policy.

Mets sold $1 million in single-game tickets after Carlos Correa announcement

In a shocking turn of events on Wednesday, shortstop Carlos Correa's free-agent deal with the San Francisco Giants fell apart, and the New York Mets swooped in, giving fans an early Christmas gift. According to one report, Mets fans were pretty excited by the move.

Former Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick says Zach Wilson's career in New York is 'done'

Former New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick blasted Zach Wilson after another miserable performance on Thursday Night Football.

Jets bench Zach Wilson in favor of former CFL QB Chris Streveler

In Thursday night's 19-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New York Jets benched Zach Wilson in favor of undrafted backup and former CFL quarterback Chris Streveler.

Watch: Jets fans boo QB Zach Wilson after lackluster first half vs. Jaguars

After struggling in the opening half of Thursday night's contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New York Jets faithful serenaded Wilson with boos.

Former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis wants to return to NFL sidelines

Former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis last patrolled an NFL sideline in 2018, but the 64-year-old told ESPN's Adam Schefter this week that he still has the itch.

Braves GM says Dansby Swanson made 'every effort' to stay in Atlanta

Elaborating on why the Braves and Swanson couldn't reach an agreement, Anthopoulos said that while both sides negotiated in good faith, ultimately, the "gap was too great" between how high the team was willing to go and the Cubs' lucrative offer.

Tyreek Hill suggests moving Pro Bowl to middle of NFL season

The NFL has made attempts to make the Pro Bowl more palatable for years. And now that the rebranded annual event is changing to a non-contact flag football game this season, Miami Dolphins' star wideout Tyreek Hill is proposing another logical change.

Oregon star LB Noah Sewell, brother of Lions T Penei Sewell, declares for NFL Draft

On Thursday, standout Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell declared for April's NFL Draft with a message on social media.

Nationals claim former Red Sox No. 1 prospect

The rebuilding Washington Nationals made an interesting move on Thursday, claiming former Boston Red Sox's top prospect, infielder Jeter Downs, off waivers.

Raptors' Pascal Siakam accomplished rare feat at MSG in win over Knicks

Siakam had himself a game Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Tua Tagovailoa, Christian McCaffrey snubbed for Pro Bowl despite topping fan vote

The NFL released this year's AFC/NFC Pro Bowl Game rosters on Wednesday, which included several notable snubs.

Could James Harden return to Rockets?

The 2022-2023 season has been rough for the Houston Rockets, mainly due to a severe lack of weaponry. However, one insider believes the Rockets could seek a reunion with former franchise star James Harden.

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi says two schools offered UNC QB Drake Maye $5 million to transfer

Days after UNC head coach Mack Brown blasted programs for attempting to lure away quarterback Drake Maye illegally, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi said two schools offered Maye $5 million to transfer during an appearance Tuesday on 93.7 The Fan.

Patriots fan harassed by unruly Raiders fan responds to viral video

This week, a Patriots fan went viral after a video showed him display a calm and relaxed demeanor despite being repeatedly harassed by a Raiders fan. 

Former NFL WR Devin Funchess pursuing NBA career?

Even though former Carolina Panthers' wideout Devin Funchess hasn't played an NFL game since 2019, he hasn't closed the books on his career as a professional athlete.

Controversial calls late doom Commanders in 20-12 loss to Giants

The Giants held on for a 20-12 victory over the Commanders on Sunday night.

Eagles' WR A.J. Brown relishes the Philly cold after experiencing frigid temperatures Sunday in Chicago

After experiencing temperatures under 20 degrees with a windchill that made it feel even colder, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was glad to be home after his team pulled out a 25-20 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Watch: Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux recovers own strip-sack for a scoop-and-score against Commanders

Rookie defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux continued to impact the New York Giants' rivalry with the Washington Commanders, posting the first defensive touchdown of his young career on "Sunday Night Football."

Does the Justin Turner signing signal the end of Rafael Devers in Boston?

Devers has one year of arbitration eligibility left on his contract before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2024.