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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: Albert Pujols hits pinch-hit grand slam to reach 690 career homers

His line drive homer barely cleared the left field fence and blew the game open, giving St. Louis a 10-0 lead.

Packers WR Sammy Watkins: 'I'm not there mentally' with Aaron Rodgers yet

Watkins wants to set an example for the young Packers WRs and is trying to get on the same page with the back-to-back MVP.

Chiefs' Harrison Butker on attempting 70-yard field goal: 'I have the distance for it, definitely'

Last season, the Baltimore Ravens' five-time Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker broke an NFL record by making a 66-yard field goal.

Pittsburgh Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds dismisses Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley's criticism of team

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds isn't interested in hearing about Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley's thoughts on the team. Eckersley, 67, ripped the Pirates' "no-name lineup" and "pathetic" payroll on Tuesday night while working as a color commentator for NESN during a game between Pittsburgh and the Boston Red Sox.

Denver Broncos' RB Melvin Gordon believes team wants 'the guy' at RB to be Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon has been a starter his entire NFL career, but he's aware that could change in 2022 with second-year back Javonte Williams pushed to the forefront of the Broncos offense.

Five total players booted from joint practice between the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers for fighting

The New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers joined for a joint practice in Foxboro, Massachusetts, ahead of their Friday night preseason meeting. But the Tuesday practice was largely defined by fights.

SEC Network's Paul Finebaum: It's an 'absolute joke' that Notre Dame is top five in AP Poll

On Tuesday, SEC Network host Paul Finebaum joined ESPN's "Get Up" and blasted AP for ranking Notre Dame so high.

Report: Steelers lose WR Anthony Miller, S Karl Joseph to season-ending injuries

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without both wide receiver Anthony Miller and safety Karl Joseph for the entire 2022 season due to shoulder and ankle injuries, respectively.

Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen received death threats after getting headbutted

Andersen hopes Instagram and the Premier League will do something about the avalanche of negative messages he has received since getting headbutted by Liverpool's Darwin Núñez on Monday.

Dolphins place TE Adam Shaheen on injured reserve after voided trade

Shaheen, 27, was sent to the Texans last week for a swap of late-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. The deal was voided two days later.

Padres continue trade frenzy with deal to acquire Reds' Brandon Drury

Cincinnati will get shortstop Victor Acosta, the Padres' sixth-ranked prospect, in the deal.

Twins acquire starting pitcher Tyler Mahle in trade with Reds

The deal will send infielder Spencer Steer, pitcher Steve Hajjar and infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to the Reds.

Report: Phillies acquire outfielder Brandon Marsh in trade with Angels

The Angels traded Brandon Marsh to the Phillies in a deal that is expected to send minor league catcher Logan O'Hoppe to L.A's organization.

Yankees trade two-time All-Star OF Joey Gallo to Dodgers

Double-A pitcher Clayton Beeter to the Yankees in return.

Padres acquire Juan Soto, Josh Bell in massive trade with Nationals

In San Diego, Soto and Bell join a team that is 58-46 and currently in line to earn the second of three wild-card berths in the National League.

Dolphins docked 2023 first-round pick, 2024 third-round pick for Tom Brady, Sean Payton tampering

Also noteworthy was the investigation's findings that the Dolphins didn't engage in "tanking" to improve their draft position.

Twins land All-Star closer Jorge Lopez in trade with Orioles

López, 29, has a 1.68 ERA this season in 44 appearances and has recorded 19 saves in 23 opportunities.

Astros, Braves swap pitchers Jake Odorizzi, Will Smith in trade

Both pitchers were All-Stars in 2019, making for an intriguing swap for both.

Jaguars to keep QB Trevor Lawrence out of Hall of Fame game

The Jacksonville Jaguars will keep quarterback Trevor Lawrence out of action on Thursday night when the team begins its preseason slate with the Hall of Fame game.

Report: Punishment for Browns' Deshaun Watson expected to be announced Monday

The NFL is pushing for an indefinite suspension for Deshaun Watson, according to CBS' Jonathan Jones.

Angels pitcher Reid Detmers records immaculate inning vs. Rangers

Reid Detmers struck out the Texas Rangers' Ezequiel Durán, Kole Calhoun and Charlie Culberson with nine pitches in the top of the second inning Sunday.

Watch: Dodgers' James Outman homers in first career MLB at bat

James Outman was called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday to make his major league debut against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, and he wasted no time introducing himself.

England wins Euro 2022 with extra-time winner against Germany

England are European champions after beating Germany, 2-1, in extra time of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Final. After a scoreless first half, England looked on its way to winning the title in regulation after Ella Toone scored early in the second half.

NBA legend Bill Russell dies at age 88

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell died Sunday at age 88.

X-rays negative for Mariners All-Star OF Julio Rodriguez

The Seattle Mariners can breathe a sigh of relief as general manager Jerry DiPoto told reporters Sunday that X-rays were negative on the hand injury suffered by star rookie Julio Rodriguez.