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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_.

Red Wings part ways with coach Jeff Blashill after missing playoffs for sixth straight year

In addition to Blashill, the Red Wings will also part ways with assistant coach Doug Houda and goaltending coach Jeff Salajko.

Commanders add QB Sam Howell in fifth round of 2022 NFL Draft

Howell was a three-year starter at North Carolina where he set several school records, including career passing yards and touchdown passes.

Report: Rams reunite with CB Troy Hill via trade with Browns

A year after cornerback Troy Hill left the Los Angeles Rams and joined the Cleveland Browns in free agency, he's headed back to his old stomping grounds.

Real Madrid secures La Liga title with fifth straight win

Real Madrid are La Liga champions for the 35th time.

Patriots draft Western Kentucky record-breaking QB Bailey Zappe in fourth round

The New England Patriots drafted their quarterback of the future in 2021 when they took Mac Jones in the first round, but the team added another passer to the roster Saturday by taking Bailey Zappe in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Kyle Shanahan: Trade offers for Deebo Samuel weren't 'remotely close' to fair for 49ers

Samuel, 26, was an All-Pro in 2021 after finishing the year with 1,405 receiving yards, 365 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.

Jets move up in trade with Titans to make Jermaine Johnson their third first-rounder

After picking cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson in the top 10, the New York Jets traded up with the Tennessee Titans to take Florida State pass rusher Jermaine Johnson with the 26th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Steelers take Kenny Pickett, the first quarterback of the 2022 NFL Draft

The drought on quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft ended at No. 20 overall when the Pittsburgh Steelers took hometown hero Kenny Pickett in the first round.

Chris Paul leads Suns to Western Conference semis with perfect game vs. Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns eliminated the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night with a 115-109 win on the back of a perfect, 14-for-14 night from point guard Chris Paul.

Philadelphia Eagles acquire star WR A.J. Brown from Tennessee Titans

The Titans received the No. 18, used to select Arkansas WR Treylon Burks, and the No. 101 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Ravens trade WR Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown to the Cardinals

Baltimore sent Brown and the 100th overall pick to Arizona in a move to acquire the Cardinals' first-round selection at No. 23 overall.

76ers blow out Raptors in Game 6, 132-97, to advance to Eastern Conference semis

Embiid led the team in scoring with 33 points, making 12 of his 18 field goals on the night. 

Lions trade up with Vikings to select WR Jameson Williams

The Detroit Lions negotiated a huge draft with the Minnesota Vikings to move up 20 selections Thursday and land wide receiver Jameson Williams at No. 12 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Giants take Kayvon Thibodeaux, Evan Neal with top-10 picks in 2022 NFL Draft

The Giants added significant talent up front on both sides of the ball Thursday night by taking Oregon pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux fifth overall and Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal seventh.

Panthers select OT Ikem Ekwonu with the No. 6 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft

The Panthers needed help on the offensive line after allowing 52 sacks last season, fifth-most in the NFL.

Jaguars select Georgia DE Travon Walker with No. 1 pick of 2022 NFL Draft

Walker is a 6-foot-5, 272-pound defensive end who played three seasons at Georgia and stepped into the team's starting lineup for the 2021 season.

Casey O'Neill pulls out of UFC 276 fight against Jessica Eye with torn ACL

The undefeated Scottish-Australian fighter pulled out of her fight at UFC 276 after tearing her ACL in practice, she announced Thursday.

Report: Suns' Devin Booker to return from hamstring injury for Game 6

The Suns upgraded Devin Booker from out to questionable for Game 6 against the Pelicans and the three-time All-Star is expected to play Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Manchester United to much-needed draw against Chelsea

Manchester United was in jeopardy of losing a third straight match, but a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo gave his slumping squad a 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

Kings, Predators clinch playoff berths thanks to Stars shootout win

The Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators are guaranteed spots in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to the Dallas Stars.

Twins walk-off Tigers 5-4 on wild two-run error

The Minnesota Twins found a wacky way to win Tuesday night when they scored two runs off of a throwing error in the bottom of the ninth for a 5-4 walk-off win against the Detroit Tigers.

Anthony Rizzo hits first career three home run game in Yankees' 12-8 win over Orioles

Rizzo took the MLB lead in home runs with his career day at the plate.

Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to comeback win vs. Timberwolves in Game 5

The Memphis Grizzlies are up 3-2 in their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after another comeback victory.

Heat eliminate Hawks with 97-94 Game 5 win

Oladipo's 23 points lead the top-seed in the Eastern Conference into semifinals.

Watch: Grizzlies' Ja Morant throws down ferocious dunk vs. Timberwolves

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant threw down the best dunk of the 2022 NBA Playoffs so far when he skied over Malik Beasley of the Minnesota Timberwolves for a ferocious jam.