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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_.

Max Verstappen continues chase for F1 records with win at Hungarian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won his eighth race of the 2022 Formula One season, beating Lewis Hamilton by nearly eight seconds at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Report: Mets balking at price to acquire Willson Contreras from Cubs

While the Mets have been hesitant to pay up for the catcher, the Padres, Astros, and Rays all make sense as other teams that could hop into the Contreras sweepstakes.

Rays acquire left fielder David Peralta in trade with Diamondbacks

The Rays acquired David Peralta, and the Diamondbacks will get catching prospect Christian Cerda in return.

Yankees' Aaron Judge becomes second-fastest in MLB history to hit 200 home runs

With 200 homers in 671 career games, Judge became the second-fastest in MLB history to reach the milestone behind only Ryan Howard. 

Rockies reportedly extend veteran closer Daniel Bard's contract rather than trade him

Bard is set to sign a two-year, $19 million contract extension with Colorado.

Report: Astros eyeing possible trade for Nationals' Josh Bell

The Astros are looking for the missing pieces for a World Series run and Bell could be one player in particular they are looking at.

Report: Mets ace Jacob deGrom to make season debut Tuesday

The two-time Cy Young winner is set to make his season debut.

Novak Djokovic hopeful about U.S. Open: 'I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete'

Djokovic, 35, is a three-time U.S. Open champion, but there hasn't been any indication that the vaccine requirements will change and allow him to try for a fourth title.

Report: Blackhawks haven't had trade discussions involving Patrick Kane, despite rumors

With Chicago in the beginning stages of a full-scale rebuild, Kane's place with the team has been called into question.

Matthew Dellavedova signs with Kings after spending last season overseas

With Sacramento, Dellavedova will likely slot in as the third point guard behind starter De'Aaron Fox and 2021 top-10 draft pick Davion Mitchell.

Seahawks safety Jamal Adams breaks finger in 'freak accident' at practice

While Adams may get surgery after the season, he reportedly plans to be back on the practice field in early August and should be ready for the team's regular season opener.

Pac-12 commissioner: Big 12 'trying to destabilize our remaining conference'

Kliavkoff addressed reporters Friday and didn't pull punches when asked about conference realignment.

Veteran DL Derek Wolfe retires after nine seasons

Wolfe recorded 33 sacks in eight seasons with the Broncos and one in his sole season with the Ravens.

Two-time All-Star Joey Gallo: 'I didn’t play well as a Yankee. I wish I had.'

The New York Yankees' Joey Gallo has resigned himself to the fact that he'll be suiting up with a different team after the Aug. 2 trade deadline.

Shohei Ohtani ahead of trade deadline: 'Right now I'm an Angel'

Ohtani, 28, is an ultra-rare two-way player who reigns as the AL MVP. This season, he has a 9-6 record on the mound with a career-best 2.81 ERA along with 21 home runs and 59 RBI as a batter.

Watch: Trey Mancini hits inside-the-park HR in possible last home game as an Oriole

Trey Mancini may have played his final home game at Camden Yards as an Orioles player, and if so, he went out in style.

FIFA considering pushing back 2023 Women's World Cup?

The tournament will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The scheduled start date of July 20, 2023, is in the middle of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and FIFA is reportedly aiming to push the competition into the region's summer.

Report: 'Multiple teams' interested in trade for Rockies closer Daniel Bard

Bard has recorded 21 saves this season for the Rockies in 23 save opportunities with 43 strikeouts and 20 hits allowed.

Kyler Murray: It's 'disrespectful' to think I don't study film

Murray says he studies game film, and anyone who thinks otherwise is being foolish.

Marlins top pitching prospect Max Meyer to have Tommy John surgery

Meyer is done for the season and will likely miss a big chunk of 2023.

Commanders' Antonio Gandy-Golden retiring after two NFL seasons

Gandy-Golden intends to go back to school, head coach Ron Rivera announced Thursday.

Buccaneers Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen carted off at camp with knee injury

Jensen, 31, earned Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career in 2021 and signed a three-year, $39 million extension with the Buccaneers in the offseason.

Commanders owner Dan Snyder testifying before Congress about team's history of misconduct

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder began testifying Thursday before a congressional committee investigating the team's history of workplace misconduct, according to ESPN.

Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel to retire after 2022 season

Vettel, 35, finished as the championship runner-up in 2009 before emerging as an unstoppable star with four consecutive titles between 2010 and 2013.

Buccaneers sign seven-time Pro Bowl WR Julio Jones

Jones will catch passes from Tom Brady next season.