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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_.

Rockets' John Wall to exercise $47.4M player option

With the team in need of a full-scale rebuild, keeping Wall doesn't make sense for either party.

Lightning beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3 to cut series lead

The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back from a Game 2 shutout to blow out the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz wows in first game after call up from minors

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz impressed both at the plate and the field Monday.

Manny Machado has 'purple and blue' ankle, but likely to avoid IL

In 66 games this season, Machado is batting .328 with 12 home runs and 46 RBI. He's third in MLB this season in wins above replacement (WAR) at 4.0.

P.J. Tucker to opt out of contract with Heat, become a free agent

Veteran forward P.J. Tucker had the choice to return to the Heat for the 2022-23 season by exercising a $7.35 million player option but declined.

Hawks GM Landry Fields: Defensive identity is 'reason why we haven't taken that step'

The Atlanta Hawks made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, but new general manager Landry Fields says the team will need to step up its play defensively if it hopes to become a legitimate contender.

Report: Dodgers close to trade to acquire Tigers OF Trayce Thompson

Trayce Thompson spent two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers early in his MLB career and he may be headed back to the team soon.

Ndamukong Suh: 'I have a lot of great talent left in my engine'

Five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is confident his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is over, but the free agent isn't ready for his NFL career to end.

Watch: Pirates rookie Jack Suwinski walks off Giants with third homer of the day

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie left fielder Jack Suwinski didn't get much help from his teammates Sunday, but he didn't need it.

Max Verstappen holds off Carlos Sainz to win F1's Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won his sixth race of the 2022 Formula One season on Sunday.

Padres star Manny Machado helped off field with ankle injury

San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado appeared to suffer an ankle injury Sunday against the Colorado Rockies.

Former UFC title challenger Eddie Wineland retires after loss to Cody Stamann

Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Eddie Wineland is calling it a career after losing five of his last six fights.

Report: Jeff Green exercises $4.5 million option to stay with Nuggets

Veteran forward Jeff Green is reportedly staying with the Denver Nuggets for the 2022-23 season by exercising the $4.5 million player option in his contract.

Hubert Hurkacz beats No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win Halle Open

Hubert Hurkacz faced a tall test Sunday when he met ATP No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Halle Open, but the 25-year-old Polish player made the matchup look easy in a 6-1, 6-4 victory.

Dodgers star Mookie Betts headed to IL with cracked rib

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without star right fielder Mookie Betts for a while after he suffered a cracked rib that will land him on the injured list, manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday night.

Capitals' 15-year veteran Nicklas Backstrom undergoes hip surgery

Washington Capitals veteran center Nicklas Bäckström's hip injury kept him out of action for the first two months of the 2021-22 NHL season.

Report: Warriors' Kenny Atkinson turns down offer to become Hornets coach

After "further conversations," Atkinson decided staying with the Warriors was the better move.

Brewers DFA two-time All-Star CF Lorenzo Cain

Cain characterized the move as a "mutual decision" and said that it's possible his playing days are over.

Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu has Tommy John surgery, 2023 season in question

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu will miss the remainder of the 2022 season and could be out for a full of 2023 as well after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

UFC bout between Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon scratched on fight day again

For the second time in six weeks, a scheduled bout between UFC stalwarts Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon was canceled less than 24 hours before the two fighters were scheduled to fight.

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon: 'My Achilles still isn't right'

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will not compete at Wimbledon later this month due to an Achilles injury.

Warriors' Stephen Curry earns first career NBA Finals MVP honors

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named NBA Finals MVP for the first time in his career after a 103-90 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 secured the team another NBA title.

Report: Predators nearing sale to former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam

The reported purchase of the team is unexpected as there was little indication that Predators Holdings LLC was interested in selling the franchise.

Warriors go on longest NBA Finals scoring run in 50 years against Celtics

The 21-0 run for the Warriors was the longest in the Finals in 50 years.

Mets pitcher Tylor Megill exits start with right shoulder injury

The New York Mets' bad injury luck among the pitching staff continued Thursday when Tylor Megill exited in the fourth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers with what the team called right shoulder discomfort.