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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: Nike founder Phil Knight in talks to purchase Trail Blazers

For 30 years, the Trail Blazers were owned by Microsoft founder Paul Allen until his death in 2018.

Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt caps historic month with 23rd extra base hit

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was about as hot as it gets at the plate during the month of May. 

Avalanche beat Oilers in 8-6 scoring frenzy to take 1-0 lead in conference finals

The 14 combined goals in the 8-6 win for the Avalanche were the second most in a conference finals game.

Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper exits Game 1 with upper-body injury

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper left in the second period of Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals and the team announced him as doubtful to return with an upper-body injury.

Rafael Nadal beats defending champ Novak Djokovic in French Open quarterfinals

Rafael Nadal is through to the semifinals at the 2022 French Open after dethroning the tournament's defending champion.

Cardinals add former Chiefs RB Darrel Williams, cut Jaylen Samuels

The Arizona Cardinals made a swap in their running back room.

Report: Judge dismisses charges against Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy won't face charges for second degree criminal tampering and misdemeanor domestic violence after a judge dismissed both on Tuesday.

Rangers headed to Eastern Conference Final after 6-2 win against Hurricanes in Game 7

The New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 on Monday in Game 7.

Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta leaves Game 7 with lower body injury

He was injured Monday after lunging across the goal late in the second period to shut down a scoring opportunity for the Rangers' Mika Zibanejad.

Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis out for remainder of Game 7 after huge hit

Jarvis, who stand 5'10, suffered the injury when he was hit hard by the Rangers' 6'3 defenseman Jacob Trouba.

Lionel Messi: 'No doubt' Real Madrid's Karim Benzema deserves Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been a nominee for the Ballon d'Or nine times, but has never won the award.

Boxer Ryan Garcia aiming for Gervonta Davis after July bout against Javier Fortuna

A clash of undefeated boxers Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis may be on the horizon, but Garcia will have to get through Javier Fortuna first.

No. 4 ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas upset by 19-year-old Holger Rune at French Open

Holger Rune became the first Danish man to ever make the quarterfinals of the French Open when he pulled off one of the most surprising upsets of the tournament.

Steve Kerr: Time off before NBA Finals begin is 'very meaningful'

"We gave our guys two straight days off which is almost unheard of, in playoffs or even just regular season," Kerr said, via ESPN.

White Sox SS Tim Anderson limps off field with groin injury

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson needed the assistance of trainers to limp off the field Sunday after suffering an injury while fielding a ground ball.

Marcus Ericsson holds off Pato O'Ward to win Indianapolis 500

Scott Dixon started on the pole Sunday and led 95 of the 200 laps, but was hit with a devastating penalty for speeding down pit lane with 25 laps left. 

Rafael Nadal survives five-set marathon to reach French Open quarterfinals

Nadal played for more than four hours against Felix Auger-Aliassme before coming out on top with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory.

Nottingham Forest earns promotion to Premier League for first time in decades

The last time Nottingham Forest was in the top tier of English soccer was in 1999, but the team was relegated after finishing last place that season and hasn't been back to the Premier League since.

Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza retires, takes front-office role

Spezza scored 363 career goals with 632 assists, leaving him just five short of a 1,000-point career.

Reports: Sadio Mane eyeing Liverpool departure, could sign with Bayern Munich

After six seasons with Liverpool, Sadio Mané may be planning to play elsewhere soon.

Real Madrid beats Liverpool 1-0 in UEFA Champions League final

Real Madrid only took four shots in the UEFA Champions League final, but that's all the team needed to secure a 14th title with a 1-0 win against Liverpool.

Strongman legend Mariusz Pudzianowski wins fifth straight MMA fight by KO

Pudzianowski, 45, met Michal Materla in the main event of KSW 70 and needed less than two minutes to land a devastating uppercut that ended the fight.

 

Ime Udoka: Celtics need better start, can't 'play catch-up' in Game 7 vs. Heat

Boston trailed after the first quarter in three of its last four games against Miami.

Reds' Tommy Pham suspended three games for slapping Joc Pederson over fantasy football

Cincinnati Reds left fielder Tommy Pham revealed to reporters Saturday that he's been suspended three games by MLB for slapping San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson.

Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham AFC narrowly misses out on promotion

Wrexham AFC will remain in the National League after losing a wild playoff semifinal match, 5-4, against Grimsby Town on Saturday.