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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_.

Arsenal makes push for Champions League spot with 3-1 win vs. Man U

The pair of back-to-back wins for Arsenal pushed the team to fourth in the Premier League.

Mavericks hold off Jazz comeback bid to win Game 3

The Mavs were able to hold off Utah's comeback bid and take a 2-1 series lead. 

Rangers' Andrew Copp completes a hat trick in the first period vs. Islanders

New York Rangers center Andrew Copp only had one hat trick in his career prior to Thursday, but he needed just 19 minutes against the New York Islanders to record his second.

Grizzlies pull off massive comeback to beat Timberwolves in Game 3

Memphis now leads the series 2-1 after winning back-to-back games.

DeSean Jackson only playing in 2022 if team with 'great quarterback' calls

Jackson said it would take the right call to get him on the field in 2022.

Bucks' Khris Middleton expected to miss at least two weeks with MCL sprain

The injury will rule out Middleton for the remainder of the team's series against the Bulls and could cost him time beyond that if the Bucks manage to advance.

Report: Mavericks decide Luka Doncic's return will happen in Game 4

The Mavericks have reportedly ruled Luka Doncic out for Game 3.

Potential No. 1 overall draft pick Chet Holmgren enters 2022 NBA Draft

Gonzaga Bulldogs seven-footer Chet Holmgren is entering the 2022 NBA Draft.

Grizzlies dominate Timberwolves to even up first-round series

The Memphis Grizzlies tied up a first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 124-96 blowout victory Tuesday night in Game 2.

Jimmy Butler scores 45 to lead Heat to 2-0 series lead vs. Hawks

Jimmy Butler scored 45 points Tuesday night to lead the Miami Heat to a 115-105 win against the Atlanta Hawks and a 2-0 series lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury: 'I would like to play at least another season'

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is third all-time in wins and sixth in saves, and he plans on adding to both those totals next season.

Fulham FC secures Premier League promotion with 3-0 win vs. Preston

Fulham FC is headed back to the Premier League a year after getting relegated at the end of the 2020-21 season. 

Liverpool climbs to top of Premier League, beats Man U 4-0

Liverpool is at the top of the Premier League for the first time since December after dismantling Manchester United 4-0 on Tuesday.

Kevin Durant on Celtics fans booing Kyrie Irving: 'It's rooted in love'

During a Game 1 loss on Sunday, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving couldn't help but respond to the boos, taunts, and insults of Boston Celtics fans.

Jalen Brunson scores 41 to lead Mavericks to Game 2 win vs. Jazz

The Dallas Mavericks were without star guard Luka Doncic again Monday night, but Jalen Brunson was all the team needed for a 110-104 win against the Utah Jazz in Game 2.

Watch: Dodgers' Freddie Freeman homers in first at-bat vs. former team

Freddie Freeman faced his former team for the first time since signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and promptly hit a home run in his first at-bat.

76ers handle Raptors with ease, 112-97, to take 2-0 series lead

The Philadelphia 76ers are up 2-0 in an NBA Playoffs series against the Toronto Raptors after a 112-97 win in Game 2 on Monday.

Barcelona manager Xavi: I'm annoyed, angry at 'lack of desire'

Barcelona's chances at catching Real Madrid at the top of La Liga table were already overwhelmingly small, but the Spanish club finds itself in a precarious spot with two other teams tied for second.

Celtics' Marcus Smart earns rare NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors as a guard

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Monday. Smart, 28, previously earned First Team All-Defensive Team honors for his play in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.

Bam Adebayo says it's 'disrespectful' he's not Defensive Player of the Year finalist

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo wasn't happy to hear that he doesn't have a chance at being named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Report: Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen's MRI comes back negative

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen got good news when the MRI on his lower body injury came back negative.

Real Madrid comes back to beat Sevilla in battle of top La Liga teams

Real Madrid scored three goals in the second half of Sunday's match against Sevilla to rally back from a two-goal deficit and win 3-2 in a crucial La Liga battle.

Angels star Mike Trout exits vs. Rangers after getting hit by pitch

Los Angeles Angels star center fielder Mike Trout left a Sunday afternoon game against the Texas Rangers after he was hit by a pitch in the hand. 

Yankees' Nestor Cortes throws immaculate inning vs. Orioles

New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes threw an immaculate inning Sunday, striking out three Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning with just nine pitches.

Top-seeded Heat blow out Hawks, 115-91, in Game 1

The Heat earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and looked the part Sunday in a 115-91 blowout win against the Hawks.