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_.

May 9, 2022 | Alabama Crimson Tide

NCAA pushes back at boosters using NIL rules to recruit

The NCAA "issued guidance" to schools Monday regarding the way the new name, image, and likeness (NIL) have changed collegiate recruiting.

May 9, 2022 | Phoenix Suns

Report: Suns' Monty Williams named NBA Coach of the Year

Monty Williams is the 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year after leading the Phoenix Suns to the best record in the regular season.

May 8, 2022 | NBA

Grizzlies' Ja Morant likely to miss Game 4 vs. Warriors

The knee injury suffered by Ja Morant is likely to keep the Memphis Grizzlies star out of action for Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors on Monday.

May 8, 2022 | Formula One

Max Verstappen wins first-ever F1 Miami Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won Formula One's Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, beating Charles Leclerc by nearly five seconds for his third win of the season.

May 8, 2022 | Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz wins Madrid Open with rout of Alexander Zverev

Alcaraz has now won four tournaments this year with wins at the Barcelona Open, Miami Open and Rio Open also under his belt.

May 8, 2022 | New York Mets

Mets release eight-time All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano

Cano, 39, had nearly $45 million left on his contract with the Mets, making the move a pricy one for the team.

May 8, 2022 | Manchester City

Manchester City dominates Newcastle to retake Premier League lead

Manchester City only needed a draw with Newcastle United on Sunday to take back the top spot on the Premier League table, but it got more with a decisive, 5-0 win.

May 8, 2022 | Everton FC

Everton climbs from relegation zone with second straight win

Everton is breathing a little easier after back-to-back wins pulled the team out of the relegation zone and into 16th place on the Premier League table.

May 8, 2022 | Boxing

Canelo Alvarez calls for rematch after loss to Dmitry Bivol

Canelo Álvarez, the pound-for-pound top ranked boxer in the world, lost a unanimous decision against Dmitry Bivol on Saturday night.

May 7, 2022 | NBA

Warriors cruise to 142-112 win over Grizzlies in Game 3

Golden State made 17 of its 32 shots from beyond the arc on the night and shot 63.1% from the field.

May 7, 2022 | NHL

Penguins blow three-goal lead, still beat Rangers in Game 3

Pittsburgh is still without its top two goaltenders — Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith — and was again forced to rely on third-stringer Louis Domingue in goal.

May 7, 2022 | NHL

Avalanche take 3-0 series lead over Predators, but lose goalie Darcy Kuemper to injury

The Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of a trip to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a 7-3 win Saturday against the Nashville Predators.

May 7, 2022 | Horse Racing

Longest long shot Rich Strike wins Kentucky Derby at 80-1

Only one horse in the Kentucky Derby's 148-year history has ever won with longer odds.

May 7, 2022 | Tennis

Novak Djokovic upset by 19-year-old phenom Carlos Alcaraz at Madrid Open

Rising star Carlos Alcaraz continued his quick ascension to the top of the tennis world Saturday with a hard fought win over No. 1 ranked Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open.

May 7, 2022 | NBA

Bucks win back-and-forth battle with Celtics in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 42 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals.

May 7, 2022 | MMA

Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone scratched from UFC 274 due to illness

A welterweight bout between Randy Brown and Khaos Williams would be moved into the empty slot on the pay-per-view.

May 6, 2022 | Minnesota Twins

The Twins' Carlos Correa may have fractured finger, X-ray shows

Correa, 27, likely won't need surgery for the injury, but would presumably be out of action for an extended period.

May 5, 2022 | NHL

Panthers bounce back from Game 1 collapse to blow out Capitals

The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals are even at one game each in a first round series after the Panthers won 5-1 in Game 2 on Thursday.

May 5, 2022 | MLB

Mets score seven in the ninth inning to beat Phillies, 8-7

The New York Mets struggled to find much offense Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, but came to life in the ninth inning with seven runs to come back and win, 8-7.

May 5, 2022 | NHL

Rangers even series with 5-2 win over Penguins in Game 2

The New York Rangers bounced back from a triple-overtime loss in Game 1 on Tuesday to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-2, on Thursday and even the first-round series.

May 5, 2022 | Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks' Pete Carroll: 'I don't see us making a trade' for a quarterback

While there are at least a couple of veteran starters believed to be available on the trade market, coach Pete Carroll says the Seahawks are happy with their current options.

May 5, 2022 | MLB

Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, records two hits in 8-0 win over Red Sox

Ohtani induced 29 swings-and-misses Thursday, the most of his career and more than any other pitcher in a game this season, according to ESPN Stats and Info.