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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_.

Kyrie Irving calls booing Celtics fans 'the scorned girlfriend hoping for a text back'

During the Celtics' 126-120 win against the Nets on Sunday, the crowd loudly booed Irving throughout the game and chants of "Kyrie sucks!" could be heard on the broadcast in the final minute.

Report: Arizona State QB Jayden Daniels to transfer to LSU

During his time with the Sun Devils, Daniels threw 32 touchdown passes with 13 interceptions and rushed for another 13 touchdowns.

Longwood Lancers earn first berth in NCAA Tournament

The win Sunday wasn't much of a surprise given Longwood dominated the Big South for the majority of the regular season.

Kentucky women's basketball rallies late to beat No. 1 South Carolina

The comeback for Kentucky was punctuated with a game-winning three-pointer from Dre'una Edwards that gave the Wildcats the lead with less than five seconds left in the game.

Baylor CB Kalon Barnes runs second fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Combine history

Barnes came a hundredth of a second away from tying John Ross III for the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Combine history.

Jayson Tatum drops 54 points to lead Celtics to a win over the Nets

It was the fourth 50-point game of Tatum's career, tying him with Larry Bird for the Celtics' franchise record.

Memphis ends regular season with blowout of No. 14 Houston

The Memphis Tigers look well-positioned to earn an NCAA Tournament berth after finishing the regular season with a 75-61 win against the No. 14 Houston Cougars on Sunday.

Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez score two goals each to lead Man City to derby win

Manchester City completed a season sweep of rival Manchester United with a 4-1 derby victory Sunday.

Colby Covington could get third shot at UFC champ Kamaru Usman, says Dana White

Colby Covington already lost two welterweight championship fights against Kamaru Usman, but a third meeting may be in the cards one day, according to UFC president Dana White.

Stephen Curry: Warriors 'cannot give in to losing mentality' after fourth straight defeat

The Golden State Warriors fell to third in the Western Conference on Saturday with a surprising 124-116 loss to the reeling Los Angeles Lakers.

Oklahoma State comes back to beat No. 12 Texas Tech in regular-season finale

The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders led by 10 points with less than 10 minutes left against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, but couldn't hold that lead and lost, 52-51.

Watch: Georgia DT Jordan Davis wows in the 40-yard dash at NFL Combine

Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Jordan Davis probably won't be asked to run long distances much in the NFL, but he showed off elite athleticism anyway with a 40-yard dash that wowed viewers.

Report: Bengals likely to franchise tag safety Jessie Bates

Bates played a key role in leading the Bengals to Super Bowl LVI earlier this year.

Report: Patriots exploring trade for Panthers WR Robby Anderson

The New England Patriots are interested in a potential trade with the Carolina Panthers to acquire wide receiver Robby Anderson.

Mercury star Brittney Griner detained in Russia on drug charges

Brittney Griner is currently being held by Russian authorities after the Russian Federal Customs Service said they found vape cartridges containing hashish oil derived from cannabis in her luggage.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson reportedly cleared to progress to basketball activities

Zion Williamson is finally making progress in his efforts to return to the court.

Haas cuts ties with Russian F1 driver Nikita Mazepin ahead of 2022 season

Mazepin, 23, was set to begin his second season with the team after joining in early 2021, but Haas terminated his contract Saturday amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

Jorge Masvidal re-signs with 'one of the most lucrative deals' in UFC history

Jorge Masvidal has never been a UFC champion, but he'll be paid like one, according to his agent.

Luka Doncic scores 41 points to lead Mavericks past the Warriors

Luka Doncic dropped his fourth 40-point game in three weeks to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-113 win over the Golden State Warriors Thursday night.

Baylor WR Tyquan Thornton didn't break the NFL Combine 40-yard dash record after all

Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton was lauded as the fastest man ever at the NFL Combine for about two hours before the official time put an end to his short-lived reign. 

Kevin Durant scores 31 in return from injury; Nets come up short vs. Heat

Kevin Durant didn't look rusty in his first game back with the Brooklyn Nets in nearly seven weeks, but his 31-point performance wasn't enough against the Miami Heat.

Nets' Joe Harris to have season-ending surgery

The Brooklyn Nets' Joe Harris has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury in November and general manager Sean Marks said Thursday that any hope of a return this season is officially out the window.

Biennial World Cup is ‘off the table,’ says UEFA president

The World Cup happens every four years and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says that won't change any time soon.

76ers' James Harden on Philadelphia: 'The love, the fans, it feels like home'

In Harden's first three games on the court for the 76ers, the team is 3-0 with all three victories coming by at least 15 points.

NFL, NFLPA agree to suspend all COVID-19 protocols

The decision to lift the protocols came due to "current encouraging trends regarding the prevalence and severity" of COVID-19.