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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: Orioles beat Rangers with walk-off hit by pitch

Baltimore hadn't won with a walk-off hit by pitch in over 80 years before Monday.

Brittney Griner pens letter to White House appealing for her freedom

Brittney Griner has been in Russian custody since she was arrested at a Moscow-area airport in February on drug charges for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing hashish oil into the country.

Astros tie MLB record with 20 strikeouts in 4-2 win against Angels

Astros starter Framber Valdez fanned 13 Angels batters in his six innings on the mound.

Winnipeg Jets hire Rick Bowness as new head coach

Rick Bowness, 67, most recently spent three seasons as head coach of the Dallas Stars before stepping down from the position in May.

Bulls reportedly add veteran point guard Goran Dragic on one-year deal

Goran Dragic, 36, is a 14-year NBA veteran, who most recently played for the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets during the 2021-22 season.

Pedro Munhoz says eye poke from Sean O'Malley at UFC 276 caused 'scratch in the cornea'

The controversial eye poke that prematurely ended a highly-anticipated fight between Pedro Munhoz and Sean O'Malley at UFC 276 resulted in a scratched cornea for Munhoz, he announced early Sunday morning.

Lightning trade defenseman Ryan McDonagh to Predators

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Ryan McDonagh to the Nashville Predators on Sunday in exchange for defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Grant Mismash.

Angels DFA utility player Tyler Wade, call up infielder Michael Stefanic

The Los Angeles Angels designed veteran utility player Tyler Wade for assignment Sunday and called up infielder Michael Stefanic to start at second base in his MLB debut against the Houston Astros, the team announced.

Watch: F1's British Grand Prix begins with brutal crash on first lap

The British Grand Prix began with a terrifying scene Sunday as Guanyu Zhou's car flipped upside down before sliding into and over the barriers in Turn 1.

UFC's Israel Adesanya after title defense: Booing fans 'don’t know real fighting'

Israel Adesanya defended his UFC middleweight title for the fifth time Saturday night with a one-sided, unanimous decision victory over Jared Cannonier, but his clinical approach to the fight had fans at T-Mobile Arena booing before the end of the bout.

Dodgers say Mookie Betts could return from IL as soon as Sunday

Five-time All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts has been out of action for the Los Angeles Dodgers since suffering a cracked rib on June 15.

Watch: Cardinals hit four consecutive homers against Phillies

The St. Louis Cardinals started a game against the Philadelphia Phillies by hitting four consecutive home runs for the first time in franchise history.

Nick Kyrgios upsets fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios bounced back from a tiebreak loss in the first set Saturday to beat fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets at Wimbledon.

Blue Jays acquire reliever Anthony Banda in a trade with Pirates

The Toronto Blue Jays traded to acquire left-handed relief pitcher Anthony Banda from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly asks to leave Man United if club gets good offer

Ronaldo's request to leave Manchester United is "driven by a desire to play in the Champions League for the remainder of his career."

Cavs sign Darius Garland to five-year max extension

Darius Garland has agreed to a five-year, $193 million maximum extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers that could be worth as much as $231 million.

No. 1 Iga Swiatek upset at Wimbledon by Alize Cornet, ending 37-match win streak

Iga Swiatek's 37-match winning streak was the longest for any woman in the 21st century, but it ended Saturday.

Report: SEC may add ACC schools in response to Big Ten expansion

Clemson, Florida State, North Carolina and Virginia are among potential candidates to join the SEC.

USMNT secures spot in Olympics for first time in 16 years

The U.S. beat Honduras, 3-0, in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship to secure a spot in the Olympics and end a 16-year drought. 

Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard: WNBA All-Star Game isn't real without Diana Taurasi

Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard is facing backlash from many, including one of her own players, for saying the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game is illegitimate without Taurasi.

Red Wings name Derek Lalonde new head coach

Lalonde, 49, spent the last four seasons with the Lightning during the team's run to three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals and back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021.

Report: Bruins to hire Jim Montgomery as new head coach

The Boston Bruins are expected to name Jim Montgomery as the team's new head coach on Friday.

Report: Suns' Devin Booker to sign four-year, $214 million contract extension

The contract is the third reported agreement from Thursday that will exceed $50 million per year.

MLB announces All-Star finalists with Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuna Jr. earning starts

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. earned automatic starting spots in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.

USC, UCLA officially announce 2024 move to Big Ten Conference

The USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins will compete in the Pac-12 for two more years before joining the Big Ten for the 2024-25 athletics season.