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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_.

Orlando Magic awarded No. 1 pick in 2022 NBA Draft Lottery

The Orlando Magic own the top pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after winning the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday.

Astros tie MLB record with five home runs in one inning

The Houston Astros had a home run derby in the second inning at Fenway Park on Tuesday, hitting five out of the park off Boston Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi.

Celtics' Marcus Smart, Al Horford to miss Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

The Boston Celtics will be short-handed when they begin the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat on Tuesday.

Nottingham Forest, Huddersfield to play for final spot in Premier League

Nottingham Forest F.C. and Huddersfield Town AFC will meet at Wembley Stadium on May 29 with promotion to the Premier League on the line.

Matt Harvey suspended 60 games for distributing oxycodone

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey was given a 60-game suspension by MLB on Tuesday for distributing oxycodone.

Watch: Dominic Thiem wins two points in one game with between-the-legs shots

Dominic Thiem was eliminated in the first round of the Geneva Open on Monday, but he left his loss to Marco Cecchinato with a highlight for the ages.

Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi carted off with leg injury

Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi was carted off the field at Fenway Park on Monday after suffering a leg injury in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox.

Report: UFC's Aleksandar Rakic suffered torn ACL in main event loss

Aleksandar Rakic suffered a torn ACL in his right knee Saturday during a loss to Jan Blachowicz and will need surgery to repair the injury.

Report: NBA teams are 'lining up' to acquire Deandre Ayton from Suns

Deandre Ayton may have played his last game with the Phoenix Suns on Sunday when he was on the court for just 17 minutes in a 123-90 Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Arsenal loses to Newcastle, clearing path to Champions League for Tottenham

Arsenal's devastating 2-0 loss means that Tottenham Hotspur now has the inside track to a spot in the UEFA Champions League.

Golden Knights fire Peter DeBoer as head coach after missing playoffs

Vegas finished just short of a fifth straight trip to the playoffs in the franchise's five-year history.

Report: Dolphins to sign three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Melvin Ingram

Ingram will join a Dolphins defense that had the fifth most sacks in the NFL in 2021 with 48.

Pirates beat Reds 1-0 without recording a hit

Pittsburgh broke the scoreless tie when Ke'Bryan Hayes grounded into a fielder's choice and beat out a throw to avoid a double play.

Report: Drew Brees, NBC part ways after only one year

Brees will not return to the network for the 2022 season. The decision "seemed mutual," as Brees preferred in-game analysis rather than work from the studio

Warriors' Steve Kerr: Gary Payton II not ruled out of next series, but return is a 'long shot'

Steve Kerr said that it's too soon to rule Payton out of the entire series, but admitted that a return is a "long shot."

Panthers GM: Sam Darnold is No. 1 QB for now, but job is still 'up for grabs'

Sam Darnold is the favorite to start Week 1 for the Carolina Panthers, but general manager Scott Fitterer says it's no sure thing.

Penguins say Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry are 'game-time decisions' for Game 7

The Pittsburgh Penguins say eight-time All-Star center Sidney Crosby and starting goaltender Tristan Jarry are "game-time decisions" for Game 7 against the New York Rangers on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic wins Italian Open to secure first tournament title of 2022

Novak Djokovic secured his first tournament win of 2022 on Sunday with a 6-0, 7-6 defeat of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the Italian Open.

Iga Swiatek extends win streak to 28 with Italian Open title

Iga Swiatek has won five straight tournament titles and 28 straight matches, including her decisive victory in the Italian Open final Sunday.

Manchester City avoids disaster by rallying to draw with West Ham

Jack Grealish scored early in the second half to cut the deficit to one. Then in the 69th minute, City pulled even thanks to an own goal by West Ham's Vladimir Coufal.

Novak Djokovic reaches Italian Open final with 1,000th career win

After gaining a historic 1,000th career win, Novak Djokovic will go on to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Italian Open final.

Liverpool beats Chelsea on penalties to win 2022 FA Cup

Liverpool are FA Cup champions for the first time in 16 years after beating Chelsea in penalty kicks Saturday. 

Former Seahawks, Ravens safety Earl Thomas arrested in Texas

Earl Thomas was arrested for alleged violations of a court protective order.

Giants trade utilityman Mauricio Dubon to Astros for C/1B Michael Papierski

The Houston Astros acquired utility player Mauricio Dubón in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, who will receive minor league catcher and first baseman Michael Papierski in return.

VfB Stuttgart scores dramatic 92nd-minute goal to avoid Bundesliga relegation

Wataru Endo scored the match-winner for Stuttgart in the 92nd minute.