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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_.

Avalanche win in overtime of Game 4 to sweep Oilers, reach Stanley Cup Final

The Colorado Avalanche are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 21 years after sweeping the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final.

Jazz CEO Danny Ainge: 'We desperately wanted [Quin Snyder] to stay' as coach

The Utah Jazz are hunting for a new head coach. CEO Danny Ainge made it clear Monday that the team hoped it wouldn't come to that.

Bruins fire coach Bruce Cassidy after six seasons

Cassidy led the Bruins to a 245-108-46 record in regular season games and a 36-37 record in the postseason.

Report: Avalanche C Nazem Kadri likely out for rest of playoffs after thumb surgery

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri's postseason is likely over after he underwent surgery to repair his injured thumb.

Aaron Donald, Rams agree to reworked deal with massive raise

Aaron Donald, 31, will get a fully guaranteed $65 million for the next two seasons and has an option to retire in 2024 or return for an additional $30 million guaranteed.

Lightning score three unanswered in comeback win over Rangers in Game 3

The game-winning goal for the Lightning came with just 41.6 seconds left in regulation when Victor Hedman found Ondrej Palat.

Jazz coach Quin Snyder stepping down after eight seasons

Quin Snyder and the Jazz struggled to reach an agreement on an extension that would bring him back for the 2022-23 season.

Canadian national team won't play Panama due to contract dispute

The Canadian men's national soccer team will not play a friendly Sunday night against Panama due to the players' ongoing contract dispute.

Lionel Messi scores all five goals in 5-0 Argentina win against Estonia

Lionel Messi scored five goals in a game for the first time in 10 years to lead Argentina to a 5-0 win against Estonia.

Wales headed to first FIFA World Cup in 64 years after win over Ukraine

Wales earned a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 win against Ukraine, ending a more than six-decade drought.

Mets' Max Scherzer: Dog bite injury is 'literally a non-story'

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer confirmed reports on Saturday that his hand was bitten by a dog, but called the bite a "non-story."

Angels place right fielder Taylor Ward on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

The floundering Angels will be without Taylor Ward for a while after placing him on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain.

Stephen Curry: Warriors need to play with 'sense of desperation' early in Game 2

After a fourth quarter collapse in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry says his squad isn't panicking.

Browns re-sign RB D'Ernest Johnson on one-year deal

The Cleveland Browns re-signed running back D'Ernest Johnson on a one-year contract worth up to $2.43M, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Reports: Yankees left fielder Miguel Andujar requests trade

New York Yankees left fielder Miguel Andújar told manager Aaron Boone that he wishes to be traded from the team.

Alexander Zverev says he tore 'several lateral ligaments' in French Open semifinal

The injury will presumably keep Zverev out of action for Wimbledon, which is scheduled to begin later this month.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton activated from injured list, back in starting lineup

The New York Yankees have slugger Giancarlo Stanton back in the lineup after he was activated from the injured list Saturday morning.

Iga Swiatek routs Coco Gauff to win 2022 French Open

Iga Swiatek is the French Open champion for the second time in her career.

Celtics shock Warriors with huge fourth quarter to win Game 1 of NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics trailed by double-digits at the start of the fourth quarter, but blew the Golden State Warriors out in the final 12 minutes to win 120-108 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Avalanche up 2-0 in conference final after shutting out Oilers in Game 2

The Colorado Avalanche were without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper on Thursday night, but backup Pavel Francouz led the team to a 4-0 victory in Game 2 and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor out after slamming finger in hotel door

Francisco Lindor finished the month of May red hot, but a marquee series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets got started without the star shortstop.

Warriors' Stephen Curry breaks NBA Finals record with six first-quarter three-pointers

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry broke another three-point record Thursday when he nailed six in the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics.

Ryan Day: It'll cost Ohio State $13 million in NIL deals to keep roster

"One phone call, and they're out the door," Day said. "We cannot let that happen at Ohio State. I'm not trying to sound the alarm, I'm just trying to be transparent about what we're dealing with.

Hideki Matsuyama disqualified from Memorial Tournament for illegal club

Hideki Matsuyama played just nine holes Thursday at the 2022 Memorial Tournament before he was disqualified from the tournament for using an illegal substance on the face of his 3-wood.