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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_.

UConn beats NC State in double overtime thriller to go to Final Four

The Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team is headed to its 14th consecutive Final Four after a thrilling, 91-87, double overtime victory over the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Every NFL team will hire a minority offensive assistant coach for 2022 season

All 32 NFL teams will be mandated to have a minority offensive assistant coach on staff for the 2022 season, the league announced Monday. The coach can be a woman or the member of a racial or ethnic minority, the league says, as it attempts to make improvements in diversity.

LSU's Shareef O'Neal, son of Shaq, enters transfer portal

O'Neal began his collegiate career with the UCLA Bruins, but transferred to LSU in 2020 after his redshirt freshman season.

76ers' Joel Embiid: 'I have no hard feelings' about 'draining' Ben Simmons saga

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid isn't holding a grudge with his former teammate Ben Simmons, but he's glad the discord between Simmons and the team was resolved this season.

Report: Clippers' Paul George hoping to return from injury this week

Paul George has been out of action since December, but he's finally optimistic that his return to the court will be coming soon..

Bills re-sign OL Ryan Bates by matching Bears' offer

The Chicago Bears tried to pry offensive lineman Ryan Bates from the Buffalo Bills, but he's not going anywhere.

Canada secures spot in 2022 World Cup with 4-0 win vs. Jamaica

Canada secured its spot in the 2022 World Cup for the first time in 36 years with a 4-0 win over Jamaica in a qualifying match Sunday.

Kansas earns spot in Final Four with huge second half to blow out Miami

Kansas will face the Villanova Wildcats, winners of the South region, in the Final Four.

BetMGM exec: Saint Peter's win in NCAA Tournament final would be sportsbook disaster

BetMGM vice president of trading Jason Scott says that Saint Peter's winning the national championship would be the company's largest-ever loss on a futures market in any sport.

Max Verstappen bounces back to win F1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Verstappen, 24, needed a strong finish Sunday after a disastrous start to the season a week ago, and he got the victory.

Bills GM Brandon Beane: I don't see Stefon Diggs' contract 'being an issue'

While it'd make sense if Diggs was ready for a significant raise, Bills general manager Brandon Beane says he isn't too worried about it.

Yankees to make contract extension offer to Aaron Judge before Opening Day

Brian Cashman still thinks the Yanks could hammer out an extension with Aaron Judge soon.

Denmark's Christian Eriksen scores in first international match since on-field cardiac arrest

Just two minutes after entering a friendly against the Netherlands, Eriksen drilled a shot into the top left corner of the net.

Kyrie Irving hoping to restart extension talks with Nets after the season

The Nets and Irving seem to be back on the same page regarding his future in Brooklyn.

Nate Diaz requests to be released by UFC

Diaz asked to be released from his UFC contract, citing his inability to get a fight scheduled as the reason for his request.

Top-seeded NC State pulls off comeback vs. Notre Dame to reach Elite Eight

NC State will next face the winner of a Saturday game between second-seeded UConn and third-seeded Indiana. 

Lionel Messi to 'reassess' after 2022 World Cup

Lionel Messi will turn 35 before the 2022 World Cup begins in Qatar in November and he's unsure what will come after.

F1 moving forward with Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, despite driver concerns

The announcement comes just one day after an oil depot just miles from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit was hit by a missile.

USMNT plays to a scoreless draw with Mexico in World Cup qualifier

Next up for USA is a match against Panama in Orlando on Sunday followed by a road game against Costa Rica on Wednesday.

Top-seeded Gonzaga knocked out of NCAA Tournament by Arkansas

It's the third consecutive NCAA Tournament with Gonzaga failing to win the national championship, despite securing a No. 1 seed.

Eagles among 'several' teams interested in trading for Dolphins WR DeVante Parker

The Miami Dolphins made big moves at wide receiver this offseason, including trading for six-time Pro Bowler Tyreek Hill, and DeVante Parker may now be the odd man out.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant out at least two weeks with knee injury

The Memphis Grizzlies may be without star Ja Morant for the remainder of the regular season due a tweaked knee, coach Taylor Jenkins said Thursday.

Italy eliminated from World Cup contention with shocking loss to North Macedonia

Italy is a four-time World Cup champion, but will miss the tournament for a second consecutive time and only the third time since 1930.

DA announces second grand jury declines to indict Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Earlier in March, a first grand jury in Harris County, Texas, declined to move forward with criminal charges against Watson.

Two-time All-Star pitcher Andrew Miller announces retirement

Miller, 36, debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 2006 and spent time with six other teams — the Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals — during his MLB career.