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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_.

Watch: LaMelo Bell dazzles with between-the-legs lob off the glass to Montrezl Harrell

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has put together quite a highlight reel during a 2021-22 season that earned him his first career All-Star honors.

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. hits go-ahead double for win in MLB debut

The first career hit for third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. was a go-ahead double in the eighth inning that led to the Kansas City Royals' 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday.

South Korean golfer Im Sung-Jae leads 2022 Masters after first round

South Korean golfer Im Sung-Jae has a one-stroke lead at the 2022 Masters after the first round at Augusta National.

Texans shut down Brandin Cooks trade rumors with two-year extension

In two seasons with the Texans, Cooks has 2,187 receiving yards and 12 touchdown receptions.

Report: Eagles hosted free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu on 'virtual visit'

Mathieu is coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons, but was allowed to reach free agency in March.

Tiger Woods finishes first round at 2022 Masters one under par

Woods was tied for eighth at the time of his round ending.

Spurs all but eliminate Lakers from playoffs with win vs. Nuggets

3The San Antonio Spurs' race with the Los Angeles Lakers for the final spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament is all but over after the Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets, 116-97, on Tuesday.

Ducks' all-time leading scorer Ryan Getzlaf to retire at the end of the season

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf will retire at the end of the 2021-22 NHL season, he announced Tuesday.

Joel Embiid records another 40-point game in final week of MVP race

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid scored 45 against the Indiana Pacers in a 131-122 win Tuesday night, notching his 12th 40-point game of the season.

Bulls expected to shut down Lonzo Ball for remainder of season

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball suffered a setback in his rehab from knee surgery and it's expected that the team will shut him down for the remainder of the season.

Tigers, Orioles cancel spring training game due to lack of pitching

The Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles will both end their preseason schedule a day early for a peculiar reason: a lack of pitchers.

Warriors' Stephen Curry starting to 'ramp things up' for playoff return

Curry hasn't played since suffering a left foot sprain on March 16, but it appears as though his return to the court is not far off.

Kansas Jayhawks win national championship with largest comeback ever

The Kansas Jayhawks trailed by as many as 16 during the national championship game against the North Carolina Tar Heels, but overcame the deficit to win, 72-69.

North Carolina's Armando Bacot ties NCAA double-double record with huge first half

Bacot's 12 points and 10 rebounds at halftime gave him his 31st double-double of the season, tying a record held by Hall of Famer David Robinson.

Auston Matthews ties Maple Leafs single-season goal record with hat trick

Matthews scored only seven goals in the first 17 games of the season, but he's been on a torrid pace in the past month. He's scored at least one goal in 12 of Toronto's last 13 games and 17 total over the stretch.

Bobby Wagner doesn't appreciate Seahawks' 'weak' excuse for non-communication

Bobby Wagner spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, earning eight trips to the Pro Bowl, six First-Team All-Pro nods, and a Super Bowl ring. He thinks that run deserved a little more respect than he received when he was released by the team in March.

Former UNC coach Roy Williams has high praise for 'absolutely sensational' Hubert Davis

Hubert Davis is in his first season as head coach of the North Carolina Tarheels after taking over for Roy Williams last spring. Williams, 71, unsurprisingly has nothing but good things to say about the job his successor has done.

Eagles, Saints swap multiple first-round picks weeks ahead of 2022 NFL Draft

The Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints got the jockeying for position in the 2022 NFL Draft off to an early start with a massive trade Monday. 

Lakers inch closer to postseason elimination with sixth straight loss

Both Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook came close to recording triple-doubles against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, but it wasn't enough in a 129-118 loss for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks past Bucks with 32 points, 15 assists

Doncic has recorded at least 30 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists in three games this season.

Thad Matta returns to coaching with Butler Bulldogs

Overall, Matta owns a 439-154 record as a head coach across stints at Butler, Xavier and Ohio State.

Frank Gore to sign one-day contract, retire with 49ers

Five-time Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore plans to sign a one-day contract to retire with the San Francisco 49ers.

Athletics trade left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea to the Padres

The San Diego Padres added a starter to their pitching rotation Sunday with a trade to acquire left-hander Sean Manaea from the Oakland Athletics.

Everton inches closer to possible relegation with loss to West Ham

Everton F.C. has been a first-tier club for nearly seven decades, but its in a precarious position with the Premier League season nearing its end.

Tiger Woods says Masters will be a 'game-time decision'

Four days ahead of the start of the 2022 Masters, five-time green jacket winner Tiger Woods still hasn't decided if he'll be able to compete in the tournament.