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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_.

Mike Krzyzewski misses second half against Wake Forest due to illness

After the game, Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr. told reporters that Krzyzewski was feeling dizzy at halftime.

Charles Barkley says he'll probably retire after TNT contract expires in 2024

Barkley played 16 seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets before retiring in 2000. He joined TNT's Inside the NBA team shortly thereafter and has been with the show ever since.

With their 48-point blowout of 76ers, Celtics set multiple records

Boston became the first team in NBA history to win three consecutive road games by at least 30 points.

South Carolina beats Ole Miss with last-second half-court heave in overtime

A tight battle between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Ole Miss Rebels ended in dramatic fashion Tuesday night.

Sean McVay on returning to coach Rams in 2022: 'We'll see'

Sean McVay became the youngest head coach ever to win a Super Bowl on Sunday when he led the Los Angeles Rams to a 23-20 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Watch: Penguins' Sidney Crosby scores 500th career goal

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby joined Alexander Ovechkin on Tuesday as the only two active NHL players with 500 career goals. 

Vegas GM says Marc-Andre Fleury reunion is 'not going to happen'

While the Blackhawks have an 18-24-7 record this season, they are 16-17-3 in Fleury's 36 starts and 2-7-4 with any other player in goal.

Watch: Kylian Mbappe last-minute winner leads PSG past Real Madrid

According to ESPN Stats and Info, his goal was the latest regulation winner in European Cup knockout stage history.

Seahawks promote defensive line coach Clint Hurtt to defensive coordinator

The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday that defensive line coach Clint Hurtt will be promoted and take over as the team's new defensive coordinator. 

Bulls' DeMar DeRozan ties a record with his sixth straight 35-point game

DeMar DeRozan led the Chicago Bulls to another win Monday with 40 points against the San Antonio Spurs and joined legendary company in the process.

American-born Chinese skier Eileen Gu wins silver in slopestyle

Gu finished just a few tenths of a point behind Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud for the gold medal in slopestyle.

Shorthanded Nets snap losing streak thanks to newcomers

The Brooklyn Nets' losing streak ended at 11 on Monday with a 109-85 win against the Sacramento Kings, despite the team being without Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons.

Rams GM Les Snead: 'I'm not buying' Aaron Donald retirement talk

While there's chatter that Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald may retire from the NFL now that he's a Super Bowl champion, Rams general manager Les Snead wasted no time telling reporters that he doesn't believe it'll happen.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray: 'All of this nonsense is not what I'm about'

Murray reportedly frustrated the Cardinals by removing himself late in the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Cincinnati gives coach Luke Fickell contract extension through 2028

The Bearcats have a 48-15 record during his tenure (44-7 in the last four seasons) and became the first team from a non-Power Five conference to make the College Football Playoff. 

Guard Tyreke Evans reinstated to NBA three years after drug ban

News that Evans was seeking to be reinstated broke in December amid a breakout of COVID-19 that saw several former NBA players get another chance to play in the league.

Dolphins to hire Chargers' Frank Smith as offensive coordinator?

Smith, 40, broke into the NFL with the New Orleans Saints in 2010 and spent five seasons as New Orleans' assistant offensive line coach.

Aaron Donald says 'strong possibility' he retires if Rams win Super Bowl LVI

Donald, 30, was the Rams' first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, but he's already accomplished more than enough in eight seasons to be a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah active for Super Bowl LVI despite MCL sprain

Uzomah has been an important part of the Bengals offense this season with career-best numbers to match. He finished the regular season with 493 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions.

Report: Commanders owner Dan Snyder might be forced to sell after latest allegations

A recent congressional hearing might be "the straw that breaks the camel’s back" for Snyder's time as an owner.

Bucks guard Pat Connaughton to undergo hand surgery

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Pat Connaughton for an extended period with the guard set to undergo surgery on his right hand.

Report: Kyler Murray 'thinks he's been framed as scapegoat' for Cardinals failures

Kyler Murray's decision to scrub his social media of all things Arizona Cardinals raised eyebrows, and now ESPN's Chris Mortensen says there's even more reason for concern.

Erin Jackson becomes first Black woman to win individual gold at Winter Olympics

Erin Jackson became the Olympic champion in women's 500-meter speed skating Sunday in Beijing and made history in the process. Jackson, 29, competed in roller derby and in-line skating until transitioning to speed skating on ice in 2016.

Report: Aaron Rodgers' relationship with Packers has done 'a complete 180'

A year ago, the two sides were in a much different place. Rodgers sat out much of the offseason and returned after signing a deal that would allow him to leave the team sooner rather than later.

Memphis stuns No. 6 Houston to win fifth straight game

Houston led at halftime, 31-28, but Memphis surged ahead with a 15-5 run in the opening minutes of the second half.