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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_.

Report: Kyrie Irving is 'focused on forcing himself to the Lakers'

Kevin Durant reportedly isn't the only one hunting for a way to part with the Brooklyn Nets.

Former Jazz forward Joe Ingles joining Bucks on one-year deal

Joe Ingles is joining forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on a one-year deal.

Wizards keep three-time All-Star Bradley Beal with five-year, $251 million deal

Bradley Beal declined his $34.6 player option, but decided against leaving the Washington Wizards. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the three-time

Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic agrees to record-breaking deal with Nuggets

Jokic agreed to a five-year, $264M supermax contract extension with the Nuggets that breaks the record for the largest deal in league history, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Lonnie Walker IV to become free agent after Spurs reportedly pull offer

Walker was a first-round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and has started 58 games over the last four seasons with the Spurs.

Report: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving 'want to continue to play together,' but not with Nets

Kevin Durant shook the NBA world with a request to be traded from the Brooklyn Nets, but the motive for the former MVP's decision isn't to part with Kyrie Irving.

Knicks reportedly trade Nerlens Noel, Alec Burks to Pistons

The New York Knicks traded center Nerlens Noel, guard Alec Burks, a pair of second-round picks and cash to the Detroit Pistons.

Report: Knicks expected to land Mavericks' Jalen Brunson on four-year deal

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, it's "widely anticipated" that Brunson will join the Knicks on a four-year deal in excess of $100 million.

Angels pitcher Archie Bradley suffered broken elbow during brawl with Mariners

The injury occurred when Bradley attempted to jump the dugout railing during the brawl against the Mariners.

ESPN announces 2022 ESPY Awards nominees

The 30th edition of the ESPY Awards are less than a month away and ESPN revealed the nominees who will vie for the awards.

Freddie Freeman fires agents three months after joining Dodgers in free agency

Freeman parted ways with his representatives and told friends he is "angry" about how his free agency played out.

Report: Commanders turning away teams interested in trading for DT Daron Payne

Earlier in the offseason, the Commanders had a different plan and told teams prior to the 2022 NFL Draft that Payne was on the trade block.

Serena Williams defeated by Harmony Tan in first-round match in return to Wimbledon

Serena Williams was stunned by Harmony Tan in her first singles match in more than a year.

Big 12 reportedly set to hire Roc Nation executive Brett Yormark as commissioner

The Big 12 plans to go an unconventional route to find its next conference commissioner. According to Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated, the conference is finalizing a deal to hire Roc Nation executive Brett Yormark.

Report: John Wall plans to sign with Clippers after parting with Rockets

While Wall now has to clear waivers, and there are reportedly other teams interested in acquiring the point guard, he already has decided on Los Angeles as his future destination.

MLB announces 12 suspensions after Angels-Mariners brawl

Major League Baseball dished out 12 suspensions Monday in response to a bench-clearing brawl between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners that happened Sunday.

Mariners catcher Luis Torrens placed on IL after injuring shoulder in brawl

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens landed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a shoulder injury that occurred during the team's bench-clearing brawl with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

Kyrie Irving opts into $37 million contract with Nets, shutting down trade speculation

Kyrie Irving is staying with the Brooklyn Nets after all. 

Roberto Luongo, Sedin twins among 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame class

The Hockey Hall of Fame added six new members Monday.

Trailblazing quarterback, wide receiver Marlin Briscoe dies at age 76

Former AFL and NFL player Marlin Briscoe, who was the first Black starting quarterback in the AFL, died Monday at age 76.

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge walks-off Astros with 28th homer of season

On Sunday, Judge's 417-foot shot into the bullpen in left center field gave New York a 6-3 win.

Watch: Angels, Mariners benches clear for brawl

The Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners had a lengthy brawl Sunday after Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch in the second inning.

Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty exits early in start due to shoulder stiffness

Jack Flaherty pitched two scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday before leaving with right shoulder stiffness.

Astros hold Yankees to MLB's longest hitless inning streak in more than 40 years

The Yankees got a hit in the eighth inning of a loss against the Astros on Friday and didn't record another hit until Giancarlo Stanton hit a home run in the seventh inning Sunday.

Lightning's Brayden Point to miss Game 6 against Avalanche

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point will miss his fourth straight Stanley Cup Final game, coach Jon Cooper said Sunday morning.