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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_.

Capitals rally in third period to upset top-seeded Panthers in Game 1

The Washington Capitals have a 1-0 lead against the top team in the Eastern Conference after beating the Florida Panthers, 4-2, on Tuesday.

Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks ejected for flagrant two foul vs. Warriors

The Memphis Grizzlies got out to an 8-0 start against the Golden State Warriors, but lost forward Dillon Brooks just three minutes into the game when he was ejected for a flagrant two foul against Gary Payton II.

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to dominant Game 2 win vs. Bucks

The Boston Celtics evened an Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Milwaukee Bucks with a blowout, 109-86 victory Tuesday night.

Heat guard Tyler Herro wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was the overwhelming favorite to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award and the league finally made it official Tuesday.

Angels reliever Austin Warren suffers nasal fracture during batting practice

Los Angeles Angels right-handed relief pitcher Austin Warren is going to the injured list after he was hit in the nose by a stray ball during batting practice Tuesday ahead of a game against the Boston Red Sox.

Liverpool rallies to beat Villarreal, advance to Champions League final

Liverpool flirted with disaster Tuesday when it trailed 2-0 at halftime against Villarreal, but three second half goals sent the team comfortably through to the UEFA Champions League final.

Maple Leafs' Kyle Clifford suspended for Game 2 vs. Lightning

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Kyle Clifford will miss Game 2 of a series against the Tampa Bay Lightning after he was suspended one game by the NHL for boarding.

Gleyber Torres drives in three to lead Yankees to 10th straight win

The New York Yankees won a 10th consecutive game Monday when second baseman Gleyber Torres led the team to a 3-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Auston Matthews scores twice in Maple Leafs' 5-0 Game 1 win vs. Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs got their postseason off to a strong start Monday with a 5-0 win against the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tyler Herro leads Heat to 106-92 Game 1 win over Joel Embiid-less 76ers

Herro led the way for Miami with 25 points and seven assists, draining four of his six 3-point attempts Monday night.

DK Metcalf: Contract extension with Seahawks is going to get done

Several star wide receivers have been traded during the 2022 offseason, but DK Metcalf says he won't be parting ways with the Seattle Seahawks anytime soon.

49ers GM: Jimmy Garoppolo trade talks came to 'screeching halt' after surgery

The San Francisco 49ers weren't far from putting the finishing touches on a trade involving Jimmy Garoppolo before the quarterback's shoulder surgery derailed negotiations, according to general manager John Lynch.

Warriors' Draymond Green after Game 1 ejection: 'I'll never change the way I play'

Green was controversially ejected in Game 1 of a Western Conference semifinals series against the Grizzlies when officials determined he hit Brandon Clarke in the face and pulled him down by his jersey.

Texans trade DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. to the Chiefs

The Houston Texans traded defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Cardinals star WR DeAndre Hopkins suspended six games for PEDs

After missing seven games in 2021 to injury, Hopkins will be sidelined at least six games in 2022 with this suspension.

Angels star Shohei Ohtani exits vs. White Sox with groin tightness

How Ohtani suffered the injury Sunday and the severity of the problem was not immediately clear.

Warriors' Draymond Green ejected from Game 1 for flagrant foul vs. Grizzlies

After calling an ordinary foul on Green, officials upgraded it to a flagrant 2 foul after review, disqualifying him from the remainder of the game.

Watch: George Springer saves Blue Jays with diving catch in ninth inning

The Toronto Blue Jays improved to 15-8 on the season with a 3-2 win against the Houston Astros that came with a fair amount of drama at the finish. With a runner on second, the Astros' Alex Bregman lined a shot into right field that looked like it would have a chance to score the tying run.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to Game 1 win with triple-double vs. Celtics

Antetokounmpo finished with 24 points, 12 assists and 13 rebounds to record only the fourth playoff triple-double in Bucks history.

Report: Saints to make 'aggressive push' for Tyrann Mathieu

With no safety added to the mix via the NFL Draft, New Orleans has reportedly turned its attention back to Mathieu.

Report: 76ers optimistic Joel Embiid can return by Game 3 or 4 vs. Heat

The fractured orbital suffered by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid may not have doomed the team's chances after all.

Everton shakes up Premier League with 1-0 upset of Chelsea

Everton is still sitting in the relegation zone, but it's now just two points behind both Burnley and Leeds United.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: Kenny Pickett 'certainly has a chance' to start Week 1

The rookie has big shoes to fill, but Tomlin thinks Pickett may have the readiness to start right away.

Steelers draft Cameron Heyward's younger brother, FB/TE Connor Heyward

Connor Heyward finished his career with the Spartans with 825 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 711 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

Bills select 'Punt God' Matt Araiza in sixth round of 2022 NFL Draft

Araiza, 21, earned the nickname "Punt God" during his time in college after setting an NCAA record with 51.19 yards per punt.