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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_.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred: Rays, Athletics need new ballpark deals soon

The Rays and Athletics need to secure new stadiums soon or MLB will be forced to consider relocation efforts, warned commissioner Rob Manfred.

Boston College OL Christian Mahogany likely to miss 2022 season with ACL tear

As a result of the injury, Mahogany says that he plans to return to play for BC in 2023. 

FIFA names the 16 North American cities to host 2026 World Cup games

The 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were officially announced Thursday with 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada. It'll be the first time the tournament is played in three different countries and the second in multiple countries after the 2002 World Cup was jointly hosted by Japan and South Korea.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes 'surprised a little' by criticism from former teammate Tyreek Hill

Hill said that Tua Tagovailoa is a more accurate passer than Mahomes. Hill also said Mahomes will be in for "a long day" when he returns to the field without the receiver. 

Avalanche beat Lightning in overtime, take 1-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

The Colorado Avalanche took Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final with an overtime winner to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3, on Wednesday. The Lightning started overtime a man down, but managed to kill last 36 seconds of an Avalanche power play that began in the third period.

Report: Rockets trade center Christian Wood to Mavericks for No. 26 pick, four players

Houston will reportedly receive Boban Marjanovic, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, and Marquese Chriss along with the late first-round selection.

Report: 76ers dangling Tobias Harris, Matisse Thybulle, others in trade talks

Another promising season for the Philadelphia 76ers ended in disappointment when the team lost in the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the fourth time in the last five years. Now the team is reportedly eyeing major changes via the trade market.

Rockies pitcher Tyler Kinley 'probably' done for year with elbow injury

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Tyler Kinley will undergo surgery to repair a flexor tear in his pitching elbow and will likely miss the remainder of the 2022 season, manager Bud Black told reporters Wednesday.

Army-Navy Game to be played in five different cities over five years

The Army-Navy Game will tour the East Coast over the next five years, the pair of schools announced jointly on Wednesday. 

Saints' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: 'We brought all these people in to win a Super Bowl'

After the New Orleans Saints added more pieces in the offseason, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is feeling confident about the team's chances at accomplishing more in 2022.

Astros make history with two immaculate innings in one game

The Houston Astros became the first team in MLB history with a pair of immaculate innings in one game when Luis García and Phil Maton both breezed through three Texas Rangers batters on Wednesday.

UFC's Zabit Magomedsharipov officially retires from MMA after 2.5-year hiatus

Zabit Magomedsharipov walks away from the sport with an 18-1 record as a professional with his only loss coming in 2013.

Braves extend win streak to 13 with 10-4 win against Nationals

The Atlanta Braves hold the longest win streak for a defending champion since the 1954 New York Yankees won 13 straight after winning the 1953 World Series.

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks lands on IL with forearm strain

On Sunday, White Sox manager Tony La Russa told reporters Liam Hendriks was not available "at all" and Kendall Graveman would be relied upon as the closer.

Cardinals' Miles Mikolas comes up one out short of no-hitter against Pirates

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas recorded 26 outs against the Pittsburgh Pirates without allowing a hit but couldn't get the 27th.

Richard Sherman joins Amazon Prime's 'TNF' team, but says door is open for NFL return

At Amazon Prime, Sherman will work on the pregame, halftime and postgame coverage team.

Vegas Golden Knights hire Bruce Cassidy as head coach

Boston was 245-108-46 in regular-season games during Cassidy's tenure, but just 36-37 in the postseason.

Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu done for the year due to elbow injury

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu will undergo a procedure that will determine if he needs a full Tommy John surgery or a more minor repair of his UCL.

Lions add former Packers WR Devin Funchess as a tight end

Now four years removed from his last productive season, Devin Funchess will attempt to revive his career as a tight end.

U.S. Open won't bar Russian, Belarusian tennis players from competing

The U.S. Open will not follow Wimbledon's lead and will instead allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete in August.

Yankees' Matt Carpenter hits two home runs in 18-4 rout of Cubs

He finished with seven RBI on the day, raising his season total to 13.

Wizards' Bradley Beal on free agency: I'm 'gonna be where I feel like I can win'

Three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal could end his time with the Wizards by opting out and reaching free agency this summer. According to Beal, the decision will come down to winning games.

Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi placed on 15-day IL with lower back injury

It's the second hit for Boston's pitching staff this week after Garrett Whitlock landed on the 15-day IL on Friday.

Notre Dame reach College World Series by eliminating No. 1 Tennessee

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball team is headed to the College World Series for the first time in 20 years after rallying to beat the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers, 7-3, in a Super Regional on Sunday.

Roger Federer says he 'definitely' plans to return to competition in 2023

Roger Federer hasn't competed since his quarterfinal loss at Wimbledon in 2021, but he says his return to action is coming soon.