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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_.

North Carolina blows 25-point lead, still beats top-seeded Baylor in overtime

The defending champion Baylor Bears are out of the 2022 NCAA Tournament after losing to the eighth-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, 93-86. 

Florida QB Emory Jones enters transfer portal

Emory Jones made his foray into the transfer portal official Saturday in a statement thanking Florida Gators players, coaches, and fans for his time with the program.

Eagles re-sign six-time Pro Bowl DT Fletcher Cox two days after release

The Philadelphia Eagles are keeping six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox after all.

Michigan OLB David Ojabo tears Achilles a month before 2022 NFL Draft

Ojabo is considered one of the top pass-rushing prospects in the draft class after breaking out in the 2021 season with 11 sacks and 12 tackles for loss.

Twins land star SS Carlos Correa on three-year, $105.3 million deal

The Minnesota Twins made a significant splash by landing two-time All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa on a three-year, $105.3 million contract.

Claude Giroux plays 1,000th and possibly final game with Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers honored Claude Giroux on Thursday night for his 1,000th game with the team and, according to multiple reports, it was likely his last.

15th-seeded Saint Peter's takes down Kentucky in overtime

Saint Peter's pulled off an 85-79 overtime upset of the eight-time national champions, completing one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history.

Teddy Allen scores 37 to lead 12th-seeded New Mexico State past UConn

Allen finished with 37 points, including the Aggies' last 15 points of the game, to pull away from the Huskies in the final two minutes.

Falcons push back Matt Ryan's roster bonus to wait for Deshaun Watson decision

Ryan, 36, had to agree to the tweak of his contract, but it increases the chances that he'll be traded by Atlanta in the coming days.

Report: Packers trade five-time Pro Bowl WR Davante Adams to Raiders

Davante Adams will reunite with Raiders quarterback Derek Carr about a decade after the duo put up huge numbers together at Fresno State.

Everton dodges relegation zone with stoppage-time winner vs. Newcastle

Nine minutes into stoppage time, Alex Iwobi saved the day for Everton with a left-footed shot just inside the box.

Richmond provides first big upset of 2022 NCAA Tournament by eliminating Iowa

Richmond got the madness started with a win over Iowa.

Rams add one-time Pro Bowl WR Allen Robinson on three-year, $46.5M deal

The Los Angeles Rams added another playmaker to their already explosive offense.

Report: Yankees keep three-time All-Star Anthony Rizzo with two-year deal

The New York Yankees are re-signing first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a two-year deal worth $32 million.

Saints agree to three-year deal with former Jets safety Marcus Maye

New Orleans adds a big name to the secondary. 

Baker Mayfield thanks Browns fans in statement addressing uncertain future

Baker Mayfield didn't say goodbye to Cleveland Browns fans in a statement posted on social media, but he seemed to come close.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin passes Jaromir Jagr for third on NHL career goals list

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period Tuesday against the New York Islanders and moved into third place on the NHL's all-time goal list.

Kyrie Irving scores a career-high 60 points in blowout of Magic

A day after Karl-Anthony Towns became the first player of the 2021-22 season to score 60 points in a game, Kyrie Irving matched his effort Tuesday in a 150-108 destruction of the Orlando Magic.

Texas Southern wins another First Four game to make 64-team bracket

The Texas Southern Tigers beat Texas A&M-CC on Tuesday, 76-67, to advance past the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season and the third time in six years.

Texans keep offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil with restructured deal

Laremy Tunsil's time with the Houston Texans appeared to be coming to a close, but he's staying with the team after all.

Man United eliminated by Atletico in Champions League knockout stage

Atletico Madrid is on to the quarterfinals in the UEFA Champions League after a 1-0 win against Manchester United on Tuesday. The result gave Altetico a 2-1 aggregate victory after the two sides played to a 1-1 draw in February.

NFL announces 39 compensatory draft picks, including two third-rounders for Saints

The NFL dealt out 39 compensatory picks for the 2022 NFL Draft on Tuesday, including a pair of third-round selections for the New Orleans Saints and four draft picks each for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.

Chargers clear cap space by releasing veteran OT Bryan Bulaga

Bulaga's time with the team was derailed by injuries. 

Report: Patriots trade guard Shaq Mason to Buccaneers

Two days after Tom Brady decided to end his brief retirement and return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New England Patriots gave their former star quarterback a boost.

Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns drops 60, including 32 points in a quarter

Karl-Anthony Towns broke a Minnesota Timberwolves record with the first 60-point performance in franchise history Monday to lead the team to a 149-139 win against the San Antonio Spurs.