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Adam Stites

Adam Stites is a Southern California native who lives in a new state every three months. He’s perennially disappointed by both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona State Sun Devils. His dog is named Ramsey after the best cornerback in the NFL. You can follow him on Twitter at @AdamStites_.

Watch: Commanders RB Brian Robinson delivers snacks to team facility two days after shooting

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson was shot twice in an attempted robbery Sunday, released from the hospital Monday, and made his return to the team facility all in a span of two days.

Saints coach Dennis Allen explains 'not easy' decision to trade Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that it was difficult for the team to make the choice to trade veteran safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Astros ace Justin Verlander: 'I kind of dodged a bullet here' with calf injury

The team called the injury "calf discomfort" at the time before telling reporters Tuesday that an MRI revealed "fascial disruption, but not muscle fiber disruption."

Report: 49ers kept Jimmy Garoppolo over concerns Trey Lance 'won't be good enough'

While Trey Lance is still expected to be the 49ers' starter with Garoppolo returning as a backup, at least a couple of 49ers reporters think there's a quarterback controversy brewing in San Francisco.

Astros ace Justin Verlander leaves after three innings due to calf discomfort

Verlander, 39, held the Orioles scoreless during his time on the mound, exiting with three hits allowed and six strikeouts.

Tennessee Titans rookie QB Malik Willis gives himself 'B-minus' after his impressive preseason showing

Malik Willis gave Tennessee Titans fans plenty to be excited about Saturday night, but the third-round rookie said he can play a lot better than he did in the team's 26-23 preseason win.

Ichiro Suzuki surprises viral 'Ichiro Girl' fan before Mariners game

A Seattle Mariners fan whose elated reaction to briefly making contact with Ichiro Suzuki during a 2010 game was reunited with the baseball legend on Saturday.

Watch: Huge crash at Daytona wipes out entire top 15 in NASCAR race

The majority of the field at the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway wiped out in a huge crash Sunday that seemingly could've been avoided.

A 1952 Mickey Mantle card sells for a record-breaking amount of $12.6 million

A 1952 Topps card showing a then-20-year-old Mickey Mantle sold for $12.6 million through Heritage Auctions, breaking the record for the largest total ever paid for a sports item, card, or memorabilia, ESPN reported Saturday night.

Mets retire Willie Mays' number in surprise ceremony

No New York Mets player will wear No. 24 again after Willie Mays' number was retired in a surprise ceremony Saturday.

Northwestern upsets Nebraska in Ireland with comeback win to open season

The three-point loss for Nebraska looked painfully similar to much of the team's 2021 season when the Huskers finished with a 3-9 overall record.

Panthers lose kicker Zane Gonzalez to 'significant' injury suffered on sidelines

Gonzalez took a practice kick on the sideline before crumpling to the ground. He was later carted off the field.

Liverpool tie Premier League record with nine-goal rout of Bournemouth

Liverpool put together a historic performance Saturday with a 9-0 win against Bournemouth, tying the record for the largest margin of victory in a Premier League match.

Seahawks name Geno Smith starting QB for Week 1 vs. Broncos

The Seattle Seahawks' quarterback competition is over with Geno Smith set to start the team's regular-season opener.

Rafael Nadal: Novak Djokovic withdrawal from U.S. Open 'very sad news'

Nadal lamented the "very sad news" that the U.S. Open lost a three-time champion from its field of participants.

Florida A&M may not have enough players for season opener against North Carolina

A college football game between the Florida A&M Rattlers and North Carolina Tar Heels is in danger of cancellation due to a number of FAMU players being ruled ineligible, according to multiple reports.

Tennis umpire banned seven years after admitting to match-fixing charges

Lorenzo Chiurazzi delayed inputting scores, inputted scores which didn't reflect the actual scores, and failed to cooperate with the corruption investigation.

Jets reportedly plan to grant WR Denzel Mims' trade request

New York reportedly likes having Mims as a part of its wide receiving corps and won't "give him away."

Kyle Shanahan not making conclusions on Trey Lance from 'dumb' preseason game

San Francisco 49ers second-year quarterback Trey Lance completed seven of his 11 passes for 49 yards in a preseason game against the Houston Texans on Thursday night.

QB Aaron Rodgers says Jordan Love is now a 'master' of the Green Bay Packers offense

Green Bay Packers third-year quarterback Jordan Love has impressed many during training camp and preseason this month, including the team's 10-time Pro Bowl starter Aaron Rodgers.  "I think he's definitely become a master of the offense," Rodgers said of Love, via the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Retired offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth invites, then shuts down, speculation about joining the Dallas Cowboys

Retired offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth says he hasn't received calls from the Dallas Cowboys, after all. On Thursday night, Whitworth was asked during a preseason game broadcast on Amazon Prime whether his phone has been ringing with the regular season fast approaching.

Aaron Donald, La'el Collins swing helmets in Rams-Bengals joint practice fights

A joint practice between the two teams that met in Super Bowl LVI in February was anything but amicable Thursday.

Name suggestion for South Carolina's rooster mascot goes viral

The mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur will reportedly get a new name due to a dispute between the original owners of the rooster and the new owners over the comb on top of his head.

Tyreek Hill picks 'bully' Jalen Ramsey as the NFL player he'd most like to fight

On a podcast hosted by boxer and entertainer Jake Paul, Hill was asked who he'd like the opportunity to fight. After some thought, he picked the Rams' five-time Pro Bowl defender.

LeBron James on Russell Westbrook: 'Can't wait for him to go off this season'

James tweeted support of his embattled teammate.